Skinny Pant Syndrome

I know, it sounds like I’m joking, but I’m not.  Skinny Pant Syndrome is in fact real, and a product of pop culture.  So, what is SPS? The medical term is meralgia paresthetica, and it is defined as “numbness or pain in the outer thigh not caused by injury to the...

Headaches: Does Chiropractic Help?

Headaches (HA) can be tremendously disabling, forcing sufferers away from work or play into a dark, quiet room to minimize any noise and light that intensifies the pain. According to the National Headache Foundation, there are over 45 million Americans who suffer from...

Whiplash Management

Whiplash usually occurs as a result of a car crash when the head moves in a fast, uncontrolled way in many possible directions. The forwards-backwards movement is described in a classic “whiplash” injury but side-to-side, rotational, or a combination of movements...

Carpal Tunnel- More Fun Facts!

Did you know that Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) can affect anyone? None of us are immune to developing CTS as roughly 1 out of 20 of us will develop CTS in our lifetime! This month, let’s look at some of the risk factors for developing CTS. 1) Race: Caucasians carry...

What kind of headache do I have?

Headaches come in MANY different sizes, shapes, and colors. In fact, if you search “headache classification,” you will find the IHS (International Headache Society) 152 page manual (PDF) lists MANY different types of headaches! Last month, we discussed migraine...