Well, I have had this blog function for a long time now and many of you have seen the blogs that other people have posted for me. But I thought I would try my hand with a casual post about pain. I spend so much of my time treating people with pain and almost every person wants to understand it … [Read more...] about Dr. Ellis Discusses Plantar Fascitis
Rotator Cuff Injury
A rotator cuff injury is the most frequent cause of shoulder pain due to strain and tear in the muscles or tendons of the shoulder. The rotator cuff is made of four muscles that surround and stabilize the shoulder, including the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis. These … [Read more...] about Rotator Cuff Injury
The Other 9%
A study by Nunez et al. reported that 91% of patients experiencing benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) had resolution of their symptoms with canal repositioning maneuvers. But what about the other 9%? Often times, these people who fall into the 9% become candidates for surgeries that … [Read more...] about The Other 9%
Memory Loss: Tips To Discuss Your Concerns With A Loved One
As we get older, our chance of experiencing age-related memory loss is often a natural occurrence. However, sometimes, lapses in memory and periods of confusion are more than just basic forgetfulness. Sometimes, these symptoms can be indicative of a significant cognitive impairment, such as dementia … [Read more...] about Memory Loss: Tips To Discuss Your Concerns With A Loved One
Could your medication for your chronic headaches be making you worse?
When many people have migraines, the first thing they do is go to the doctor to be prescribed a medication or reach for their bottle of ibuprofen. These medications help people all the time relieve the symptoms associated with migraines, but could this be doing more harm than good in the long run? A … [Read more...] about Could your medication for your chronic headaches be making you worse?
Is Your Sleep Disorder Impacting Your Health?
We all know that even a single sleepless night can wreak havoc on both our mood and performance throughout the day. Not getting enough rest can leave us feeling irritable and unable to complete even the most basic tasks. While we all expect to feel fatigue due to lack of sleep, many people don't … [Read more...] about Is Your Sleep Disorder Impacting Your Health?
Meralgia Paresthetica – Are You At Risk?
Meralgia paresthetica, a condition also referred to as Bernhardt-Roth syndrome, is a neurological disorder characterized by several symptoms such as tingling, numbness, and even acute pain on a person's outer thigh. Other symptoms can also include sensitivity to both light and heat on the upper leg. … [Read more...] about Meralgia Paresthetica – Are You At Risk?
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): What It Is And How To Treat It
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) presents as a slight memory deterioration or thought process decline, which surpasses normal aging expectations but isn't as advanced as Alzheimer's disease. While the symptoms of MCI may seem mild, they are noticeable, both to the person experiencing it as well as … [Read more...] about Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): What It Is And How To Treat It
How A Chiropractic Neurologist Can Help Treat Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition that occurs when a rush of electrical activity in the brain triggers unexpected, reoccurring seizures. While the disorder is considered common, impacting over 3 million people in the U.S. alone, the unpredictability of a seizure occurrence can cause … [Read more...] about How A Chiropractic Neurologist Can Help Treat Epilepsy