Tag: neck pain

Abdominal scars from surgery resulting in chronic back problems. We can help.

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Abdominal scars from surgery result in chronic back problems. We can help. According to the March of Dimes, the C-section rate in the U.S. is at 32.1%. According to iData research, there were over 1 million hernia repair surgeries performed in the U.S.A. in 2020. In 2019, it was reported that there were a reported 140,000 yearly Tummy Tuck, A.K.A. abdominoplasty surgeries performed yearly according to Summit health. Many of these patients later developed or had worsening problems with their neck, shoulders, lower back, knees, and hips.   Is there a connection? The growing problem of active scars. What is an Read More »

Pain between the shoulders? Here’s why you should see a chiropractor first.

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Pain between the shoulders? Here’s why you should see a chiropractor first. Pain between the shoulders is a common symptom chiropractors relieve in their offices. Patients will often try Advil or another medication first or may attribute the pain to some activity or attribute it to stress, without having an understanding of why they really hurt. Usually, tight and sore shoulders also affect the neck which may cause headaches and the person will often have other problems such as knee pain, plantar fasciitis, lower back pain, and even numbness in the hands while sleeping or driving. Unlike most doctors, chiropractors Read More »

Posture correctors or correcting posture; which approach is better?

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Posture correctors or correcting posture; which approach is better? The ad says that our posture corrector will straighten you up for the low cost of $19 dollars.   Since there is little resistance at $19, why not try a device that forces your shoulders back as there is little you can lose? Why do you have poor posture? Many adults remember their parents telling them to sit up straight instead of slouching.   The problem is that they weren’t trying to slouch.    Sitting upright felt unnatural and may have hurt their shoulders; it wasn’t how your body naturally assumed its position. Read More »

What is slipping rib syndrome?

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What is slipping rib syndrome? According to Medical News Today, “Slipping rib syndrome is a condition where the lower ribs slip away from their usual position. It occurs because of a defect or hypermobility in the cartilage that connects the ribs to the rib cage.” Slipping rib syndrome can cause a person to feel pain in their abdomen, lower chest, and lower back. The condition is rare, and it can often be difficult to diagnose. The constant slippage of the rib is also associated with past trauma, muscular degeneration, deformed rib cartilage in the lower ribs where the condition usually Read More »

Why does your shoulder pain return after all the physical therapy you’ve done?

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Why does your shoulder pain return after all the physical therapy you’ve done? The patient told me that their first episode began three years ago and didn’t resolve after months of physical therapy and doing exercises at home.   Two months ago he experienced the same symptoms in his left shoulder which did not improve much after therapy directed toward his neck and shoulder. He said his friend recommended him to our office because we evaluated people holistically.  Holistic simply means we are thorough and we evaluate the whole person, not just the symptomatic part. It doesn’t mean we stack rocks, Read More »