Category: Chiropractic and Medications

I don't know how some doctors do it.  Most oncologists have never had cancer.  Most orthopedic surgeons have never gone under the knife.  Few therapists have ever fought overseas and experienced post traumatic stress disorder.  It must be hard to have empathy if you've never experienced the condition for yourself.

according to a recent study, steroid injections may pose an increased risk of vertebral fracture in older adults. In other words, a broken back.

The term for muscle pain caused by statin use is called “statin myopathy.” Myopathy is the medical term for “muscle disease.” Symptoms typically include weakness in the hips and legs as well as back pain and leg pain, but it can affect the whole body, as well.

Unfortunately, while most people are arguing about WHO pays for it, we should be trying to figure out how to decrease our need for medical care, which is the only real way to decrease the associated costs.

In fact, it is always best to start with non-invasive methods of back pain treatment first. If all that fails, then (and only then) should one consider invasive therapies like injections, drugs, and surgery.

Norton Shores Michigan Chiropractor - A 43 year old female came in with severe lower back pain.  She had been experiencing “tolerable” back pain for years but it got much more debilitating recently.  She was totally unable to work or sleep.  The lack of both had her very frustrated, irritated, and depressed.  She was flying off […]