Not necessarily. In many cases of uncomplicated musculoskeletal pain, x-rays may be unhelpful at best and create unnecessary worry and additional interventions at worst. A good doctor should be able to screen for potentially serious problems – things like fractures, tears,
There are many reasons why patients look to chiropractic and other forms of alternative treatments for their health issues such as back pain, joint pain, or arthritis. Oftentimes, it is due to a disillusionment with the traditional medical approach to
Not every lower backache, neck pain, headache or joint stiffness is a sign of something serious, but it may cause some concern. As the saying goes: “Better safe than sorry”, so it’s a good idea to keep a close eye
The diagnosis of fibromyalgia is often a complicated and disheartening one. The word literally translated means “Muscle Pain”. In my experience, the diagnosis is used as a catch-all for generalized pain, and patients are often led to believe that there
While some fitness enthusiasts relentlessly seek out the latest exercise trends, others—especially those who are avoiding gyms and health clubs because of COVID-19—are returning to good, old-fashioned walking to help them feel great and get into shape. Whether enjoying the
Around 37 million people in the United States suffer from migraine headaches, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health. A migraine is a type of headache which typically causes intense throbbing pain on one side of the head and
