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Reduce Hip Internal Rotation Might Be Causing Your Low Back Pain
The cause of low back pain might be coming from your hips lack of intention rotation, leading to sciatica, low back pain.

Dr Bunker
Sep 13, 20243 min read


Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: The Importance of Ruling Out Neck /Cervical Spine Involvement
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and wrist. While CTS is...

Jim Nugent DC
Sep 10, 20243 min read


Exploring Acupuncture for Migraines and Headaches: A Holistic Approach to Pain Relief
Migraines and headaches can significantly impact daily life, causing debilitating pain and discomfort that can be challenging to manage...
Jennifer Strang, DC DABCA
Sep 5, 20243 min read


Shockwave Therapy, our newest way to reduce pain!
The Benefits of Shockwave Radial Therapy for Pain and Trigger Points Chronic pain and trigger points are common complaints that can...

Jim Nugent DC
Sep 2, 20243 min read


Are all headaches the same?
So what exactly is a headache? Do we ever really ask that question? Do we actually really care? Just take an advil and it’ll pass...

DrPowers
Apr 22, 20244 min read


Is it really sciatica? How do we treat it?
Sciatica is one of the most common symptoms that we see in the office. So what is sciatica? Mayo Clinic defines sciatica as pain that...
Jennifer Strang, DC DABCA
Mar 8, 20242 min read


The root of your neck pain
Have you ever dealt with neck pain and were unsure of where it came from? Could it be long hours at the computer? Looking down at your...

DrPowers
Mar 7, 20243 min read


McKenzie Extensions, What’s the secret?
If you’ve been in our office, there is a high possibility that you are familiar with our McKenzie extension exercise. We may have called...

DrPowers
Jan 18, 20243 min read


Breathing, Stability and Core.
In our last blog we discussed different breathing patterns and the way the relate to the relationship between the rib cage and the...

Kris Pajcini DC
Apr 13, 20223 min read


What does the way you breathe say about you?
Belly breathing vs Chest breathing In our last post we talked about intra-abdominal pressure and belly breathing. Today were going to go...

Kris Pajcini DC
Apr 6, 20222 min read


Introduction to Stability, Using DNS principles
What is DNS? Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization is a therapy from the Prague Institute of Rehab that focuses on the relationship with...

Kris Pajcini DC
Mar 8, 20222 min read
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