Frequently Asked Questions: Low Back Disc Syndrome
What is a herniated disc? One of the most common conditions that present to our office is low back disc syndrome. There are many types of disc problems, but for simplicity's sake, we will refer to all of them as disc herniation. The disc is a soft tissue structure...
How to Safely Wear a Backpack
The end of summer brings back fond memories of back-to-school time. It was always exciting to get to see familiar faces and start a new routine. As time went on school naturally became more challenging. New challenges always brought about new resources. Many of these...
How Elite Chiropractic Can Help With TMJ Pain
TMJ (Temporomandibular joint) is a common term used to describe the jaw or surrounding muscles. The TMJ is the joint created by the temporal bone (side of the head) and mandible (lower jaw bone) and is responsible for opening and closing our mouths. It is vital for...
Chiropractic Care and Headaches
One of the most common conditions we encounter as chiropractic physicians are headaches. There are many classifications of headaches, but some of the most common are tension and migraine headaches. Up to 80% of the adult population in the United States will suffer...
Heat vs. Ice – When and what to do
The age-old debate rage on Heat vs. Ice after an injury, You can ask twenty different medical providers and you may get twenty different answers to this same question. This article will help clarify any confusion surrounding this hotly debated topic (pun intended)....
The Working At Home SURVIVAL GUIDE
We are living through an unprecedented time in our recent history. Many people have transitioned from their office work to working at home. Many have gone from working at a nice desk with dual monitors to now scrambling to get through their normal workload with a...
Stress, Pain, and the Immune System
We live in a very interesting time in the world. There are events happening that we have never seen before. Change can often bring about stress—the good kind or even the bad. Stress is a necessary part of life. It helps us focus better and to be more productive....
Knee Pain: Is Your Knee Really the Problem?
February marks a time when the days are getting longer, the sun is staying out a little later and the weather is slowly starting to warm up (emphasis on slowly here in Utah). With the change in the seasons comes the time for more outdoor activities. One of the most...
The Day Shift Nurse
It’s 2:00 pm on a busy afternoon at the hospital. Jenny, a nurse, is starting to feel run down. She got to work at 5:00 am and doesn’t get off until 5:00 pm. Her shoulders get tired, her head gets heavy and then her worst fear is about to begin—a migraine. All of a...
3 Easy Tips to Avoid Injury While Shoveling Snow
Whether we like it or not the snow is inevitable during this time of the year. The temperatures keep dropping and the reality of winter is upon us. Even with the beauty that it brings there many inherent dangers that come with snowfall. One of the more common injuries...
The Tale of the Failed Back
Alan [fictional character] is a seemingly healthy individual. He is 45 years old working in his career as a civil engineer. He has a family with 3 young kids that keep him busy outside of work. Alan enjoys the outdoors and likes to spend his time with his family...
Chiropractic and Nutrition Leading to Total Wellness
Your Brand New Sports Car... Imagine getting a brand new sports car: beautiful red paint, shiny new tires that hug the road around every corner, the brand new leather smell, and the feeling of freedom on the road. Nothing can stop you now, right? Well, what if I tell...