Lumbar disk herniation occurs when one of the cushioning disks between the bones in the lower back becomes damaged, allowing the soft inner material to push outward. A disk herniation itself may not cause symptoms, and studies show that many adults have positive findings on MRI without pain. However, when a herniated disk irritates nearby [..]

Headaches are among the most common physical ailments worldwide, with about half of adults experiencing at least one episode each year and roughly 1 in 6 reporting a headache on any given day. Fortunately, for most people, headaches are not a persistent issue but instead occur episodically—that is, they arise for a short period of [..]

Many adults and children take a daily multivitamin as part of their overall health strategy. However, decades of research have produced mixed findings on whether multivitamins reduce the risk of major health outcomes. As a result, some experts assert that water-soluble vitamins produce little more than expensive, neon-colored urine. More recent studies—particularly those using improved [..]

It’s estimated that up to 50% of patients with whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) continue to experience symptoms one year after their injury. Common chronic WAD symptoms include persistent neck pain and stiffness, headaches, shoulder and upper back pain, arm pain or numbness and tingling, dizziness or balance issues, fatigue and sleep disturbance, cognitive difficulties, and increased [..]

The shoulder is not a single joint. It’s a complex structure made up of four joints that must work together to allow the wide range of motion needed for everyday arm movements. While the glenohumeral (ball-and-socket) joint often gets the most attention when assessing the shoulder, the scapula—or shoulder blade—is frequently overlooked despite its important [..]

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition characterized by symptoms in parts of the hand supplied by the median nerve, typically caused by compression of the nerve as it passes through the wrist. However, the constellation of symptoms associated with CTS is not unique to this peripheral neuropathy, and without a thorough history and examination, [..]

A New Model Discussing Interleukin-10 The primary reason people go to chiropractors is for the complaint of spinal pain. A recent review of the chiropractic profession, published in the prestigious journal Spine, shows that 93% of chiropractic patients initially seek chiropractic care for spinal pain complaints: 63% for low back pain and 30% for neck pain. Patient [..]

The majority of low back pain cases are classified as non-specific in nature, meaning they are not attributable to an identifiable, single structural cause such as a fracture, infection, tumor, or nerve compression. But, in roughly 5–10% of cases, the cause of localized pain in the lower back can be linked to injury to the [..]

Statistically, up to 20% of adults experience frequent headaches, with approximately 1–4% reporting headaches on more than 15 days per month. While there are many types of headaches—and within each subtype, multiple underlying causes and triggers—research suggests that musculoskeletal factors can contribute to certain headache presentations. What would a doctor of chiropractic look for during [..]

Knee pain accounts for at least one-third of musculoskeletal complaints in the pediatric population seen in healthcare clinics, including chiropractic offices. This is especially common in active children during the growth spurts of early adolescence. Let’s review some of the most common causes of knee pain in kids and teens and how they are typically [..]