The sword and the beer

I specifically wanted to discourse on neuroma. This is a pain which most often occurs in the ball of the foot and creates a distinct pain and travelling numbness. Often it is after changing shoes or squatting down on a foot. What has often happenened is two bones of the foot have pinched on a nerve …

One rule I observe is that the body likes movement. Static posture is challenging for us. You notice this static position isn’t comfortable even when you sleep: eventually you need to move to gain a more comfortable position. Change is good! However you set up your work station, know that it should be changed regularly. …

This is my little proverb about how to prioritize your exercise. Put most of your work into cardio and do a little resistance training. Most of us will battle cardiovascular disease. None of us will die of weakness- or from a lack of strength. Sprint training is good at building power and training for sprint …

Just released  in  Medscape Orthopaedics from the Am. J. of Lifestyle Med.  in the article on pain and exercise for cervical spine:  “It has been suggested that prolonged postural malalignment may contribute to dysfunction.” This does not surprise any Chiropractor on the face of the earth. Nor anyone’s mom who told us to straighten up! We all …

Finding a chiropractor: Your first step is to gather names. Here are a variety of sources you can try: • Physicians Narrowing the Field Once you’ve gathered some names, use these guidelines to help you check out prospective chiropractors. • Professional Credentials: Call your state’s Chiropractic Board of Examiners. They can tell you if a …

People often ask what is causing their pain. This is a guide to interpreting types of pain and their origins. Of course, the usual cautions apply: this is not comprehensive nor does it preclude you getting a professional opinion. Pain is carried by special fibers. The brain receives these messages and adds location to the …

Do you notice cravings for certain flavors or spices that comes and goes? If you do , you are listening to your body. I highly encourage you to pay attention to your body’s call for spices. They are powerful agents of health. For example, you headache sufferers may like ginger. It can stave off a migraine in …

I remember getting so mad at a Tums commercial one time because it said that it would reduce acid and “supply calcium- something your body needs anyway.” The only reason we can absorb the rock-like mineral is because we have an acidic stomach!  As soon as you use an acid reducer, you are no longer …

I just received a concerned letter from a patient who has a chronic low back problem. She was concerned about the impending long drive with her family this summer. Good preventative thinking! Let’s let everyone in on this advice. Here are the tips for all you road warriors to keep your back out of trouble …