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Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability globally. While 1-in-10 stroke patients may achieve a full recovery, the majority will experience varying degrees of impairment, ranging from minor to severe, that can hinder their ability to perform pre-stroke activities of daily living. Additionally, without proactive measures, stroke survivors face an elevated risk [..]

When viewing the spinal column from the front or back, ideally it appears straight. When viewing the spinal column from the side, it has 3 curves: the cervical lordosis, the thoracic kyphosis, and the lumbar lordosis. The curves of the spinal column dictate that some of the vertebral bodies will sit on an inclined plane [..]

Research indicates that back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, even more than heart disease and diabetes. It’s estimated that about 80% of adults will experience an episode of low back pain during their lifetime. Additionally, more than half of those who develop back pain will either have another episode within the year [..]

Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common upper limb peripheral neuropathy, and it’s characterized by pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the parts of the hand innervated by the median nerve, namely the thumb and index, middle, and half the ring finger. Because it’s such a common diagnosis for these symptoms, it’s not unusual for [..]

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating, inflammatory, chronic, and neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system. Among the myriad symptoms that characterize the condition, about 80% of MS patients have sensory and motor impairment ranging from very mild to very severe. While there’s no cure for MS, recent studies have found that chiropractic care directed [..]

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament situated in the knee joint that firmly connects the femur to the tibia, providing stability when flexing and extending the knee. The ligament can tear when the knee experiences excessive stress or trauma, such as a direct impact, incorrect landing from a jump or fall, sudden deceleration, [..]

 Biomechanics 101 Humans are both mechanical (they obey the laws of physics) and biological (they obey the laws of biology). The blending of the laws of mechanics and biology are referred to as biomechanics. Humans are biomechanical. A simple concept in biomechanics is that there is a trade-off between mobility and stability. The regions of [..]

Though we typically associate neck pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion with whiplash associated disorders, a symptom that’s gaining attention in the research community in recent years is mild-traumatic brain injury (mTBI), which is also known as concussion, post-concussive syndrome, and persistent post-concussion syndrome. In particular, it appears that chiropractic may have a role [..]

Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and it’s estimated 619 million people suffer an episode each year. By 2050, it’s expected this total will jump to 843 million! In addition to the direct and indirect effects low back pain can have on the individual patient, the overall healthcare costs and productivity [..]

While we traditionally view low back pain as the result of a problem localized to the low back itself, several studies have found that issues in adjacent parts of the body can play a role in the development of low back pain.  For example, chronically tight hamstrings can affect pelvic tilt, which in turn can [..]

Non-specific mechanical neck pain is a common condition that affects up to 70% of the population at some point during their lifetime, and between 15-20% may have some degree neck pain at any given moment. The descriptor non-specific refers to the fact the condition arises from musculoskeletal strain or dysfunction in the neck region in the absence [..]

Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) is the term that properly describes the injuries sustained as a result of the sudden acceleration-deceleration of the head and neck, most commonly during a motor vehicle collision. In many instances, patients seek out chiropractic care to address the myriad symptoms linked to WAD such as pain, stiffness, muscle spasm, headache, cognitive [..]