6 Ways to Avoid Neck and Headache Pain This Holiday Season
Headache Prevention Things always seem to come to a head during the holidays. The shopping that you put off until the last minute, the family get-togethers that fall on the worst night possible without fail, the fast-approaching deadlines at work and hectic holiday preparations at home—it’s as if the year is trying to get in
BY: Dr. Michael Newman
Do You Have a Workplace Injury? Two Treatments that Don’t Require Surgery
Workers Compensation When you hear the words “work-related injury” or “workers compensation,” you probably think of professionals like construction workers or others in the manual labor fields. Consider that nearly 13% of construction workers in 2014 were injured seriously enough to miss one or more days of work. It’s no surprise that the building sector
BY: Dr. Michael Newman
Is a Chiropractor the Solution for Low Back Pain?
Unless you’ve been in outer space the last few decades, you probably know what a chiropractor does. You may also know that low back pain is quietly becoming an epidemic. This pain is sweeping across the United States and everyone suffering is desperate to find a solution. Some buy Delta 8 oils and supplements to
BY: Dr. Michael Newman
5 Reasons to Check Your Child’s Spine Health Before School
Every year, when August rolls around, there are a few certainties: it’s going to be hot, it will probably rain more than anyone would like, and kids are going to be going back to school shortly. As summer winds down, there is no better time to take note of the health of your children. Not only
BY: Dr. Michael Newman
How Your Chiropractor Can Help with Neuropathy Pain
Nearly 20 million people suffer from neuropathy pain. Patients who are suffering from neuropathy know the classic symptoms: constant or irregular pain, tingling, and numbness in the extremities. Worst of all, it seems like no drugs have an effect on the symptoms or make it any better. It is estimated that around 5% of the
BY: Dr. Michael Newman
Protein Diets: Good or Bad?
In the last 15 years, protein diets have taken the US by storm, supposedly helping some people lose lots of weight in a short amount of time. But are they good for you? For the majority of individuals, no. Protein diets, often referred to as low-carb diets, offer an unsustainable quick fix for weight gain.
BY: Dr. Michael Newman
Studies Are Showing Heavy Patient Reliance on Opiates for Back Pain
More and more studies are being done to determine common trends in medical treatments for back pain. Many back pain sufferers use heat pads which you can get here, but studies show an alarming rise in the number of opiates being prescribed, often for extended periods. According to patient testimonies, opiate reliance is on the
BY: Dr. Michael Newman
A New Approach to Atherosclerosis and Heart Disease Prevention
Atherosclerosis is a medical condition that hardens the arteries of the body. Those with Atherosclerosis experience a buildup of plaque consisting of cholesterol, various minerals, fatty substances, and cellular waste inside their arteries. As the level of plaque builds blood flow can be partially or completely blocked. This potentially leaves parts of the body without
BY: Dr. Michael Newman
Acupuncture May Be the Help You Need for Neck Pain
Neck pain is an issue that affects millions of people across the world alone. Unfortunately, there are so many disparate causes of neck pain. Short of surgery, many neck pain patients feel it is almost impossible to cure because of its reputation. Many of these people feel that strong pain medication or a same day
BY: Dr. Michael Newman
The Rising Costs and Dependency on Prescription Drugs
Just in case you hadn’t noticed all the media coverage, the United States has a significant problem with addiction to opioid painkillers. That problem is only getting worse. Even the Superbowl commercials are focusing on how devastatingly dependent America has become on opioids. This year, there was a commercial provocative enough to draw attention from
BY: Dr. Michael Newman