Tag: chiropractic sports medicine

Knee pain ; Most surgeries don’t work says the NY Times but there are things you can do that can help.

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Knee pain; Most surgeries don’t work says the NY Times but there are things you can do that can help. Knee pain has been a great business model for the medical profession.  Most of us know someone who had arthroscopic surgery or had injections that seemed to relieve the problem, yet eventually, their knees wore out anyway. Knee replacement surgery is a big business as well for the medical profession, and like arthroscopic surgery, many of us also know someone who had this done as well. Recent studies suggest that most knee procedures long-term are ineffective, and many people who Read More »

Chiropractor, your regular doctor or physical therapy for lower back pain: Whom should you visit first?

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Chiropractor, your regular doctor or physical therapy for lower back pain: Whom should you visit first? When you visit your doctor, there is a good chance they will recommend physical therapy, since they were introduced to this mode of care for many physical problems when they were interning. There is a growing trend for primary doctors to refer to chiropractors first, especially after they had their own episode of lower back pain. This past week, a familiar face entered the office; someone who has not visited us in at least 10 years. ” Since I last saw you I have Read More »