A Study published in July of this year in the journal PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION showed good improvement in symptoms without adverse side effects using ultrasound-guided release of entrapped ulnar nerve at the elbow, also known as cubital tunnel syndrome. Symptoms include numbness/ tingling/ pain along the ulnar side of the forearm and into the ring and small fingers. Prolonged
False. If possible, try to maintain your normal routine avoiding activities that cause severe pain. False. It may feel disabling, but usually recovery is right around the corner. There are plenty of things to do to speed it up. False. Multiple studies have disproved this old wives tale. Staying active is vital to recovering from back pain. The more inactive
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is a condition that commonly occurs from postural imbalance. The symptoms can be pain with numbness and tingling into the hands and arms. Carpal Tunnel syndrome can also have similar symptoms. Work positions play a vital role in the onset of TOS. Anytime that the arms are out in front of the body and the shoulders are
The dental model of the United States is to have your teeth cleaned every 6 months to avoid more severe issues. Your spine is just as important as your teeth, so why not give it the same care? Routine Chiropractic visits will keep your spine moving correctly and help you avoid more treatment in the future. Staying proactive instead of reactive greatly improves
Neuroprolotherapy is a minimally invasive therapy that targets chronic nerve pain by injecting a low concentration sugar in water solution (Dextrose 5% in water) adjacent to the nerve causing pain. It is used to calm inflamed or irritated sensory nerves causing pain and can be especially useful for chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions. Once the offending nerve or nerves are identified,
Traction is a form of stretching for the spine. It separates the vertebrae in a way to relieve pressure on nerves, reduce bulge on discs, and reduce stress on joints. It can be done in 3 different ways. Manual traction can be done by a therapist or a chiropractor using their hands and/or other means to create distraction. This way
* Arthritis means joint inflammation. * Generally divided into “osteoarthritis” and “inflammatory arthritis” * Inflammatory arthritis includes rheumatoid and gout. In these types, the body’s immune system attacks its own joints causing swelling, redness, warmth and pain. * Osteoarthritis is present to some degree in all of us as we age. It may just cause stiffness and/or pain. It can become
Generally speaking, non-painful pops are not concerning and may be normal. Pops may happen for many different reasons. Crepitus is a sound that joints can make that is from cartilage on bone or can be bone on bone. This can be painful or non-painful. When painful this can be indication of arthritic changes. Other pops can come from nerves or
Chiropractic care is a hands-on, non-invasive approach to musculoskeletal health that focuses on spinal adjustments to relieve pain, improve mobility, and optimize nervous system function. At The Center For Manual Medicine and Regenerative Orthopedics our providers are trained in multiple adjusting techniques including activator assisted adjusting. Dr. Tangpricha is also trained in Dry needling to help with painful trigger points.
Traction is a form of stretching for the spine. It separates the vertebrae in a way to relieve pressure on nerves, reduce bulge on discs, and reduce stress on joints. It can be done in 3 different ways. Manual traction can be done by a therapist or a chiropractor using their hands and/or other means to create distraction. This way