by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Aug 31, 2021 | Carpal Tunnel, Conditions
Have you ever experienced pain, numbness, weakness, or other uncomfortable symptoms in your hands or wrists? If you have, you may automatically think it’s carpal tunnel syndrome, which leads you to believe you will need surgery to fix the issue. But did you know that...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Aug 31, 2021 | Back Pain, General Health
Coffee helps focus the mind, right? According to a 2021 study, a cup of coffee in the morning could actually provide the exact opposite effect. This study involved 32 daily coffee drinkers, and 24 none coffee drinkers, and gave them each a questionnaire which...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Aug 23, 2021 | Back Pain, General Health
A body mass index of 30 or higher is categorized as obesity. The CDC has reported that about 42.4 percent of adult Americans are obese. That has increased by 30 percent over two decades. Obesity is linked with certain health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes,...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Aug 23, 2021 | Conditions, Shoulder Pain
SAIS (Subacromial impingement syndrome) is a very common cause of shoulder pain and functional restrictions. It occurs when tendons of the rotator cuff, head of the biceps brachii, and the subacromial bursa are pinched/ impinged during movement activities. This causes...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Aug 10, 2021 | Conditions, Headaches
Did you know that migraine headaches are the main cause of disability for people under the age of 50? Today, we will be talking about the underlying causes of migraines. A major cause is inflammation. Let’s look at some healthier choices we can make to avoid these...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Aug 10, 2021 | Back Pain, Conditions
About one and seven adults in the United States suffer from chronic low back pain. Chronic low back pain is described as pain that lasts longer than three months. It has a large effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal activities. So, this makes it...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Jul 26, 2021 | Back Pain, General Health
Some recent studies have found risk factors for premature death such as reduced cardiorespiratory fitness, obesity, smoking, diabetes, heart disease, pulmonary disease, and others. Out of each of these, poor CRS appears to be the leading risk factor for premature...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Jul 22, 2021 | Back Pain, Conditions
During an examination for hip pain and other musculoskeletal conditions, chiropractic doctors will expand their focus beyond just the hip area. This is because there could be other areas in the body that could be causing the pain you feel in the hip. Anything that...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Jul 21, 2021 | Carpal Tunnel, Conditions
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...
by Dr Shan Sivendra MD | Jul 21, 2021 | Conditions, Sports
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...
