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Shocking Back Pain Statistics

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Dr. David Perna | 0 Comments

While we are usually unaware of the bursae in our bodies, when one of them becomes inflamed, the pain is hard to ignore. A bursa is a pouch filled with a small amount of lubricating fluid that provides cushioning between a bone and a tendon, ligament, muscle or skin, which allows them to slide smoothly over the bone as it…

Chiropractic for Acute Back Pain

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Dr. David Perna | 0 Comments

Acute or sudden onset back pain can be due to a number of causes. It’s easier than one thinks to sprain or strain the tendons, muscles and ligaments that support the spine, especially if we are out of shape. While sports injuries are common, sudden onset back pain may also be a result of just bending over to pick something…

Exercises for Sciatica Pain Relief

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Dr. David Perna | 0 Comments

Sciatica (or sciatic neuritis) is a set of symptoms arising from the compression or irritation of the sciatic nerves or nerve roots. It is experienced as pain in the lower back and buttocks, and sometimes in the legs and feet, and may be accompanied by tingling sensations or numbness, muscle weakness and restricted leg movement. The pain may be felt…

Rotator Cuff Injury Causes and Treatment Options

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Dr. David Perna | 0 Comments

One of the most common causes of shoulder pain is due to injury to the rotator cuff, which is comprised of a group of four muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, providing the shoulder with both stability and movement. The tendons from these muscles merge into a single rotator cuff tendon that attaches to the top of the…

Simple Stretches for Back Pain Prevention

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Dr. David Perna | 0 Comments

Many people consult a doctor of chiropractic when they are experiencing back pain, which is a good idea, because back pain – especially if chronic – can be a symptom of more serious structural problems that should be treated before they become worse. But there are proactive steps you can take to prevent back pain in the first place, and…

Plantar Fasciitis Causes and Treatment Options

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Dr. David Perna | 0 Comments

Chronic foot pain is no fun, and can spoil your enjoyment of life. One of the most common causes of pain in the feet – one that affects nearly two million people yearly in the U.S. – is plantar fasciitis, which is an inflammation of the plantar fascia ligament that connects the heel bone (calcaneous) and the toes. This ligament…

Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Causes and Treatment Options

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Dr. David Perna | 0 Comments

Impingement syndrome is a painful condition that affects the shoulder, and is often seen in adults over the age of 50. It may also affect those who engage in activities that require them to repeatedly raise their arms over their heads, such as playing tennis, swimming, or working in careers that require them to reach up to retrieve or lift…

Ice or Heat – How to Decide

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Dr. David Perna | 0 Comments

Most everyone has experienced an injury of some sort that requires extra care in order to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and speed healing. Usually either ice or heat is recommended to help achieve these goals, but how do you know which to choose? Both heat and cold can be beneficial in certain circumstances, but each can also cause more harm…

Chiropractic for Knee Pain

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Dr. David Perna | 0 Comments

Knee pain is one of the most common orthopedic ailments treated by chiropractors. The knee takes a huge amount of stress, as it is built only to bend in one direction; however, many movements we make force the knee to bend slightly in other directions, along with having to support the weight of the body, which can lead to knee…