2009
Prompt Treatment of Carpal Tunnel is Best!
Clear Lake City, TX Chiropractor’s Comments: Many people suffer from CTS (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome) and unfortunately, often ignore the initial symptoms of numbness or tingling in the hand(s). These early symptoms are typically not too alarming and hence, they often do not raise the level of concern until more intense symptoms occur; such as waking [...]
Chiropractic’s Role in National Healthcare – Houston, TX Chiropractor Comments
Clear Lake City / Houston TX Chiropractor Comments: In the 20 years that I have been a chiropractor, I rarely have talked politics in the office, but the times are different. As it looks more and more like some type on national healthcare will be enacted by the government, I have decided to write this [...]
Oh, My Aching…Leg? Sciatica Causes and Relief
Clear Lake City, TX, Leg Pain & Sciatica Specialist: I have been practicing in Clear Lake City, Texas since 1990 and my patients are always surprised to learn that certain low back conditions give rise to more than just low back pain. For example, leg pain can be more intense than low back pain, even [...]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Chiropractic vs Medical Treatment
Clear Lake City Chiropractor Comments: In the two decades that I have been practicing in the NASA / Bay Area part of Houston, TX, I have noted that there are many patients who suffer from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). In fact, CTS is one of the most common work related injuries. In spite of multiple [...]
Chiropractic Reported Best for Back Pain Relief
Clear Lake City, TX Chiropractor Comments: As a practicing chiropractor in the Houston area since 1990, I was not surprised to see the recent positive press about chiropractic care. According to the May 2009 Consumer Reports chiropractic was voted the best in pain relief for people suffering from back pain. The actual results were: Chiropractor- [...]
What is Orthopedics?
Clear Lake City, TX Chiropractor’s Comments: Orthopedics is the branch of chiropractic medicine that deals with the prevention and correction of disorders of the joints, skeleton, muscles and other supporting structures. Orthopedics comes from the Greek word “Ortho” meaning straight and “pedics” meaning children. Medical orthopedics utilizes surgery to correct these musculoskeletal complaints. Chiropractic orthopedics, [...]
The Neck and Headache Connection
Houston Chiropractor’s Comments: In the 20 years that I have been a chiropractor, I have noticed that patients with headaches commonly complain of neck pain. The term “cervicogenic headaches” has become an accepted term due the close connection between the head and neck for many years. There are many anatomical reasons why neck problems result [...]
What is the best pillow for neck pain?
I have been practicing chiropractic in the Clear Lake City / Bay Area part of Houston, TX since 1990, and one of the most common questions I am asked is “What is the best pillow for neck pain relief?” For most people, the answer is a water based pillow. At my office, we recommend the [...]
