Blog Archives

Spinal Manipulation is More Effective In Reducing Lower Back Pain Than Oxycodone and Muscle Relaxants

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | July 25, 2017

Spinal Manipulation Is More Effective In Reducing Lower Back Pain Than Oxycodone And Muscle Relaxants Even in this day and age, where we are surrounded by information, many people are hesitant to go to the chiropractor for lower back pain because they either believe that the techniques used by these doctors don’t work or they are afraid. However, there are plenty of scientific studies on the positive results of chiropractic care and spinal manipulation…
Read More

Quenching Your Thirst: Your Guide to Hydration That May Surprise You

Published by Shannon Ford OT/L, IMP-2M | July 6, 2017

How Much Water Should We Drink? There is an ongoing debate about how much water we should drink. On the one hand, some people believe that they need to practically drown themselves to remain adequately hydrated and on the other extreme, many believe that soda is equivalent to water. As with anything, moderation appears to be the key. However, ideal water consumption can be a bit complicated when considering electrolyte balance, activity level, and individual…
Read More

Traditional Chinese Medicine for Opioid Painkiller Addiction

Published by Dr. Marlena Siroki, DACM, L.Ac. | July 6, 2017

Opioid painkiller addiction has become increasingly common in recent years. With a wider selection of these medications available than ever before, we have seen a sharp rise in the number of overdoses associated with their use. In 2015, in the United States alone, there were 33,000 deaths due to opioid overdose. Of these, about half were caused by prescription painkillers. Opioid painkillers are highly addictive. They are intended for short-term use only, but it is…
Read More

How To Set Up an Ergonomic Workstation

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | June 24, 2017

Design Your Workstation Around Your Body To Prevent Injuries And Pain The human body was not designed to sit for extended periods of time, so the very nature of desk work often results in chronic health problems. In fact, one study performed by the American College of Cardiology even suggests that sitting for extended periods of time is more harmful than smoking. Anyone who is required to sit at their desk for hours on end…
Read More

Steroid Injections Don’t Offer Long-Term Relief From Lower Back Pain

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | May 27, 2017

Steroid Injections Don’t Offer Long-Term Relief From Lower Back Pain Yet Increase The Probability Of Vertebral Fractures And Other Side Effects When dealing with lower back pain, some conventional doctors seem to be willing to hand out steroid injections like candy to treat the issue. However, there are certain dangers associated with anti-inflammatory steroid injections that you should be aware of. Today we will specifically look at the risks related to lumbar epidural steroid injections….
Read More