Fibromyalgia Vs. Myofascial Pain Syndrome Since 1990, when the medical board of Rhumatology came out with their guidelines for Fibromyalgia, thousands of people have been told they have Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia was a diagnosis that was created out of a number of observations to allow doctors to classify people who had chronic pain and had been thought to have problems with pain regulation, sleep patterns and tender points throughout the body. Many of these people actually Read More
Myofascial Release Case Study When I first came to see Dr. Charschan I was in a lot of pain. All my joints were frozen and I was unable to do much of anything. I had very little range of motion in my neck, shoulders and wrists, and also had difficulty walking.
Myfascial Release Case Study 2 After a new immobilizing injury two months ago, I came to Dr. Charschan who was able to provide…
Is neuropathy causing numbness in your hands and feet? Wondering how to get the fastest diagnosis and treatment for neuropathy? Here is why you should think chiropractic first.
Basketball injuries; why choose chiropractic first? All 30 NBA teams have a chiropractor on staff. Some NBA players who support chiropractic care include Michael Jordan, John Stockton, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Tim Duncan, and Carmelo Anthony. High profile basketball players and their teams understand that the common injuries suffered by basketball players can often be treated naturally and cost effectively with chiropractic care. Chiropractic care can help high school and college basketball players improve their performance, reduce Read More
Baseball Injuries; why choose chiropractic first? 30 teams in Major League Baseball (MLB) utilize chiropractors. There is also a growing awareness of the effectiveness of the sports chiropractic approach to treating and diagnosing common baseball related injuries. The stops and starts of base running, the mechanics behind hitting or catching a ball while running and the repetitiveness of pitching result in many of the most common injuries that include According to Livestrong, there are over 600,000 injuries from Read More
Do you want a chiseled six pack or a stronger and more effective core? Some advice from the NY Times. Do you want a chiseled six-pack or a stronger and more effective core? Some advice from the NY Times. The core for some of us are tight abdominals and many have overworked them, only to experience neck, shoulder, and even knee pain later on. Some experience stomach pain as well and may believe the pain is due to a stomach problem. Enduring upper and lower GI studies can be diagnostically Read More
A no-nonsense approach to treating and resolving Carpal Tunnel Symptoms A no-nonsense approach to treating and resolving Carpal Tunnel Symptoms Are you experiencing wrist pain, and numbness in the hands especially at night, mostly in the first three fingers? Do you get shoulder and neck pain as well? Did your doctor diagnose you with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) or Repetitive Strain Disorder (RSD) of the wrist and arm? If you search through Google you are likely to find articles recommending Read More
What causes shin splints according to Dr. Charschan? What causes shin splints according to Dr. Charschan? If you run, you could have experienced shin splints. This is especially true if you are bowlegged, have high arches, or have flat feet. While many sources including USA Today describe shin splints as an overuse injury that results in micro-tears along the front of the shins, the overuse myth is alive and well in many doctor’s belief systems. The truth about Read More
The Agatha Christie “whodunit” approach to diagnosis doesn’t work when diagnosing why you hurt; here’s why. The Agatha Christie “whodunit” approach to diagnosis doesn’t work when diagnosing why you hurt; here’s why. Everyone who watched the series House on Television has seen the mythic Dr. House diagnose all these difficult-to-diagnose cases when other doctors were unable to figure out the case. Of course, this led to the proper treatment and a miracle cure for the patient. In the musculoskeletal realm, patients often have echoed this with Read More
The importance of stretching according to the NY Times and some thoughts from Dr, C. The importance of stretching according to the NY Times and some thoughts from Dr, C. All mammals stretch at one time or another. Your family dog or cat has at one time or another. Do we need to stretch and if so, when is it appropriate, and what purpose does it serve? In the world of experts, there will always be opinions but what is their basis? Fascia and joint Read More
If you have a foot neuroma, consider this non surgical option first If you have a foot neuroma, consider this non-surgical option first. Recently, an emergency patient visited us for neck and back pain that resulted indirectly from foot neuroma surgery. She had visited a podiatrist who had said the MRI confirmed a neuroma on the bottom of the feet and suggested surgical correction. She was initially able to get back to exercising until a few months later, the neuroma and its Read More