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March 16, 2017

Published by Mark Snow at March 16, 2017

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This headache is a real pain in the neck!

Most headaches can be linked to a problem in the spine, and very often, not always, that problem is in the neck. It is amazing to me how often people will suffer with chronic headaches (even migraines) and continue to take pills to “manage” the pain without having their spine checked to see if there is a structural component to their headaches. Don’t trust your family physician to tell you if there is a problem in the spine. See a chiropractic physician, who is a spine specialist, to know if correcting the spine will get rid of the headaches, and […]

February 11, 2017

Published by Mark Snow at February 11, 2017

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Syringomyelia, Arnold-Chiari malformation and Spinal Manipulation.

Syringomyelia is a disorder in which a cyst forms within the spinal cord, and Arnold Chiari malformations are structural defects that result in the cerebellum and brain stem being pushed downward into the spinal column. Past research has reported that these conditions may be considered contraindications for spinal manipulation. However, a recent case study found skilled spinal manipulation to be both safe and effective in the treatment of an 18-year-old women with both of the above mentioned conditions who suffered from neck and left arm pain after a motor vehicle accident. After four treatments in two weeks, she was asymptomatic, which continued […]

January 19, 2017

Published by Mark Snow at January 19, 2017

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Dentists Get Neck Pain Too!

Surveys completed by 272 dentists (121 females and 151 males) in China revealed that 88% suffer from at least one musculoskeletal disorder, with neck pain being the most common complaint. The researchers cite work-related stress as the most prominent psychosocial factor related to neck pain. However, they also note that regular exercise — which has been demonstrated to minimize the effect of stress on the body — appears to be associated with decreased neck pain severity. BMJ Open, December 2014 Do your dentist a favor, if he has neck pain, have him give us a call. 801-955-1555

January 13, 2017

Published by Mark Snow at January 13, 2017

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Technology Use Can Increase Risk of Neck Pain.

Experts are concerned that the increasing prevalence of technology may result in more pain among frequent users. Dr. Kenneth Hansray recently studied the issue of poor posture and how it affects the body, especially when using a cell phone or smart device. When the neck is in a neutral position, the head weighs about 12 pounds (~5.4 kg). Dr. Hansray found that when the head is tilted 15 degrees forward, stress on the neck increases to 27 pounds (~12.2 kg), at 45 degrees it increases to 49 pounds (~22.2 kg), and at 60 degrees it increases to 60 pounds (~27.2 […]

December 9, 2016

Published by Mark Snow at December 9, 2016

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Slipped but didn’t fall.

During this time of year, we are all prone to slipping on the ice. I got out of my car this morning, and all though I didn’t expect it, the parking lot was covered with a thin sheet of ice caused by rain that had frozen. It is obvious that should we slip and fall, we could, and most likely will, cause injury. But what if we slip and don’t fall? We have all had that experience of catching ourselves and preventing a fall. Can that cause injury? Unfortunately the answer is yes. That jarring movement can cause misalignments […]