Individuals dealing with various conditions and diseases and ongoing research to find treatments, where do human regenerative cells come from? Regenerative Cells Regenerative cells are stem cells that are specialized to potentially develop into many different types of cells. They are unlike any other cell because: Being unspecialized they have no specific function in the body. They can become specialized… Read More
Back problems and discomfort symptoms are a common ailment that many types of healthcare providers diagnose and treat it. Can knowing a little about what each back pain specialist does and what they have to offer help in choosing a provider? Back Pain Specialists Nowadays individuals have options for treating back pain. Primary healthcare providers, general practitioners, pediatricians, and emergency… Read More
Individuals that experience nerve pain in the foot could be caused by a number of different conditions, can recognizing the most common causes help in developing an effective treatment plan? Nerve Pain In The Foot These sensations can feel like a burning, shooting, electrical, or stabbing pain and can happen while in motion or at rest. It can occur on… Read More
Nowadays, individuals trying to avoid surgery have more therapy options. Can regenerative medicine help treat neuromusculoskeletal injuries? Regenerative Medicine Regenerative medicine utilizes the body's raw cells and is used in cancer treatment and to reduce the risk of infections. (American Cancer Society. 2020) Researchers are looking for other ways to use these cells in medical therapies. What are These Cells… Read More
For individuals with a broken collarbone, can conservative treatment help in the rehabilitation process? Broken Collarbone Broken collarbones are very common orthopedic injuries that can occur in any age group. Also known as the clavicle, it is the bone over the top of the chest, between the breastbone/sternum and the shoulder blade/scapula. The clavicle can be easily seen because only… Read More
For individuals with aches and pains throughout their body, can a foot detox help bring relief? Foot Detox A foot detox involves soaking the feet in an ionic bath to help remove toxins from the body. They can also be performed using acupressure, scrubs, foot masks, and pads. Combined with eliminating toxins, detox is also believed to help enhance blood… Read More
For individuals with stomach issues, can maintaining gut flora balance promote and improve gut health? Gut Flora Balance Maintaining gut flora balance is part of optimal digestive health. Gut microbiota, gut microbiome, or gut flora, are the microorganisms, including bacteria, archaea, fungi, and viruses that live in the digestive tract. The type and amount of bacteria present depend on their… Read More
Tennis requires strength, power, and endurance. Can combining tennis weight training into a player's fitness regimen that is broken up into phases achieve optimal results? Tennis Weight Training In professional sports that utilize weight lifting, the training is often broken up into seasonal phases. (Daniel S Lorenz, Michael P Reiman, John C Walker. 2010) Each phase consists of specific objectives… Read More
Individuals with fixed sagittal imbalance, a condition where the normal curve of the lower spine is greatly reduced or absent altogether that can cause pain and difficulty balancing. Can chiropractic treatment, physical therapy, and exercise help improve the condition? Fixed Sagittal Imbalance The condition is commonly known as flat back syndrome and can be present at birth or can happen… Read More
Can combining chiropractic treatment with the common therapies of medication, exercise, and/or physical therapy help relieve sciatic endometriosis pain symptoms? Sciatic Endometriosis Sciatic endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial cells (tissue that resembles the lining of the uterus) grow outside of the uterine lining and compress the sciatic nerve. This places stress and pressure on the nerve causing back,… Read More
Garlic tea is an herbal tonic made from garlic, lemon, and honey. What medicinal uses and benefits can garlic provide that is supported by scientific research? Garlic Tea Garlic tea: Garlic - Allium sativum - is a perennial plant from Central Asia. The plant produces a bulb that is used in cooking and in health remedies all over the world.… Read More
Can non-surgical options be beneficial for many working individuals with low back pain than surgical therapeutic options? Introduction Many working individuals will experience pain in their lower backs due to their demanding workloads that are causing unwanted pressure load on the lumbar region of the spine. With the spine’s main job to support the body’s upper and lower quadrants, many… Read More
Can traction therapy help many individuals dealing with low back pain reduce inflammation and improve quality of life? Introduction When many individuals do everyday activities, if they are not careful, they can cause pain-like issues such as muscle strain, stiffness, and aches in different locations in the upper and lower portions of their bodies. When this happens, it can lead… Read More
Individuals who have suffered cervical acceleration-deceleration/CAD more commonly known as whiplash, can experience headaches, and other symptoms like neck stiffness, pain, fatigue, and shoulder/neck/back discomfort. Can non-surgical and conservative treatments help alleviate the symptoms? Cervical Acceleration - Deceleration or CAD Cervical acceleration-deceleration is the mechanism of a neck injury caused by a forceful back-and-forth neck motion. It happens most commonly… Read More
Can lumbar traction therapy alleviate an individual's lower back pain by restoring weak trunk muscles over time? Introduction The trunk muscles are the body's main stabilizers that support upper body weight and stabilize the lower body weight. These muscles work with the lumbar back muscles so the individual can maintain good posture and be mobile when in motion without pain.… Read More