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How Do We Diagnose Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Did you know that while carpal tunnel syndrome is very common, it can be very difficult to diagnose? This is because it shows symptoms similar to other conditions. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the tunnel in the wrist that the median nerve travels through becomes crushed and it infringes on the nerve, producing pain or […]

Hamstring injuries can be difficult to diagnose because the pain you feel comes on slowly. You might feel this pain in your thighs and upper buttocks region. It is usually worsened by sitting for long periods, and repetitive actions such as running, rowing, and biking. Hamstring injuries become chronic when a damaged tendon does not […]

How Knee Pain Can Be Reduced in New York City Knee pain is a prevalent issue affecting countless individuals worldwide. Patients often wonder if chiropractic manual therapies can help manage their pain and improve their quality of life. The good news is that, in most cases, chiropractic care is just one way on how knee […]

Stretches to Improve Your Posture Slouching can be detrimental to the health of your back. By sitting up straight, you keep the spine healthy and reduce the risk of a low back pain condition. Furthermore, stretches to improve your posture will also help with this. Let’s take a look. A study looked at the amount […]

Predicting Migraines & Identifying Triggers is a key concept to focus on as preventing a migraine is surely better than having to treat one. Look at some great tips to do this.

Have you ever suffered from a migraine headache? If you have, you know that they can be extremely debilitating. They can have an impact on your ability to carry out daily activities, both at work and at home. Can chiropractic care be helpful in treating migraine headaches? Let’s find out today. Although some migraines aren’t […]

Can Chiropractic Care Help Headaches We look at the effects of chiropractic treatment and what it can do for headache pain. Check it out here.

Migraines can be a very debilitating condition. They are known as recurring headaches that cause hypersensitivity to certain stimuli. This triggers an episode. What’s tricky about them is that migraines vary depending on the patient. This makes understanding migraines and managing the condition a bit more tricky. Researchers looked at multiple types of data including […]

Who doesn’t love a nice bike ride or cycling class? Most people regard it as a very enjoyable form of exercise. But, there is some confusion about how posture when writing can affect the lower back and whether cycling is beneficial for recovery from low back pain. Bicycles have a round back, flat back, or […]

The Difference Evidence Based Care Makes

Did you know that there is a knowledge gap between the abundance of research versus patient beliefs concerning low back pain? Well, Back and Body is here today to give you the facts about low back pain to help you andyour recovery. Evidence-based chiropractors are the conduit to spread credible information about MSK diagnoses to […]

SNAG (Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glide) are mobilizations here at Back and Body that have been proven to improve pain in many patients. A study by Mohamed et al utilized cervical SNAGs to treat cervicogenic headaches and dizziness related to upper cervical joint dysfunction. Both snags provided symptomatic relief in relation to headaches, vertigo, and migraines. […]

Carpal tunnel syndrome and the office connection.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition which occurs from the median nerve being compressed or restricted as it passes through the rest. Repetitive wrist and hand motions can inflame the wrist tissues and place pressure on the median nerve. This means that workers in jobs that require these movements tend to have an elevated […]