Category: Chiropractic 411

Broccoli could help your arthritis!

Broccoli could be key in the fight against osteoarthritis Science Daily, 08/29/2013 A compound found in broccoli could be key to preventing or slowing the progress of the most common form of arthritis, according to new research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA). Results from the laboratory study show that sulforaphane slows down… Read more »

Hand Numb: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? 3 Self Tests

Is it Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome, or CTS, is a buzz word today among many people, especially office workers. There is an assumption that most hand pain or numbness is carpal tunnel. The fact is, not all hand pain is CTS. CTS typically causes a numbness or tingling in the thumb and first… Read more »

3 Types of stress & how it hurts!

How’s your stress level? Headache? Pain across the top of your shoulders? Many people attribute these symptoms to stress. Unfortunately, they also diminish the affect it has on their body and end up causing chronic pain cycles which can be disabling and just plain make life miserable! Researched has revealed that stress can be a… Read more »

Zombies & Chiropractic

Zombies Need Chiropractic Too! So what do zombies and chiropractic have in common? On the surface not much it appears. Yet – have you noticed their lifestyle? The average zombie wanders mindlessly through life, not paying attention to the damage they are inflicting. So much stress on their bodies! First, look at their posture. For… Read more »

7 + Tips For Driving On Snow Or Ice

Winter is just about upon us. Snow and ice, especially at night, can produce treacherous driving conditions. The best advice for driving in bad winter weather is don’t, if at all possible. If you can, wait until the DOT trucks have had time to plow and salt the road. If you absolutely have to drive,… Read more »

Don’t Be A Failure!

74% Back Surgeries Fail! Not The Answer! Are you experiencing low back or leg pain? Have you been told surgery is necessary? Don’t be too quick to submit to the knife! You could become a failure! Studies show up to a 74% failure rate for low back surgery! Using the Ohio Bureau of Workers compensation,… Read more »

6 Steps For Successful New Year Resolution

How To Succeed With Your Resolutions! It’s January, a new year and we vow to make changes! We all want to improve our life: exercise, lose some weight, drop bad habits or any other numerous ideals we want to pursue. Unfortunately, as we all know, many times these resolutions fall by the wayside as the… Read more »

Shoulder Pain: The Impingment Syndrome

A Common Cause Of Shoulder Pain Shoulder pain is common for many people. One of the most common causes is a condition known as an Impingement Syndrome. This condition occurs when one of the muscle tendons of the rotator cuff is pinched, resulting in inflammation, pain and limited motion. Left untreated, it can develop into… Read more »

3 Myths of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Not All Hand Pain Or Numbness Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Many individuals suffer from hand pain or numbness and it is natural to associate this with a carpal tunnel syndrome or CTS. In this video, Hazelwood chiropractor, Dr. Martin Schmaltz presents three of the common myths regarding carpal tunnel syndrome. They include: 1. Not all… Read more »