SpineMED® at Palm Beach Chiropractic and Rehabilitation: A Revolutionary Treatment for Back Pain Are you suffering from pain in your neck or back? Do you miss the quality of life that you used to have before the pain? Back pain can be debilitating and impact your daily life significantly. Traditional treatments such as medication, physical [...]
Just a reminder that as the end of the year approaches, please make sure you take advantage of all your insurance benefits! Many insurance benefits expire and reset at the end of the year. And flexible spending accounts do not roll over from year to year. This means you can take advantage of services and [...]
This blog link is extremely informative on the hazards of texting and driving. Is it just as dangerous as being intoxicated or sleepy behind the wheel? Texting and driving is something that we all know NOT to do but, do we all take the warnings seriously? It feels that we need the constant distraction nowadays. [...]
Can there really be a link between Whiplash and Fibromyalgia? It’s estimated that up to 50% of whiplash associated disorder (WAD) patients develop chronic symptoms. These symptoms include neck and upper back pain, headache, dizziness, emotional and cognitive disturbance, referred pain, and physical dysfunctions. Fibromyalgia (FM) is a condition that is also characterized by long-term, [...]
In the face of knee osteoarthritis pain, it’s common to restrict activity. Unfortunately, doing so can weaken the muscles and joints in the affected area. This can prolong pain and elevate the risk for future injury. Patients with osteoarthritis of the knee often fall into this trap. So, what type of exercises are best for [...]
Are you suffering from hand or wrist pain? There are many conditions that affect the hand and wrist: tendonitis (strains), ligament injuries (sprains), as well as carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). A contributing factor for these conditions is inflammation caused by overuse and repetitive motions. That’s why Dr. Travis Lamperski recommends taking mini-breaks (30 seconds to [...]
Back pain is more relevant the older we get. In the past, patients family doctors prescribed bed rest for low back pain. These days, treatment guidelines recommend staying active during the recovery process. Why the change? Ok, it goes like this... There are two types of muscles in the back: the superficial muscles and the [...]
