Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
Lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow happens when chronic microtrauma occurs to the extensors of the wrist or forearm. This for the name tennis elbow from the constant and repetitive backhand of a tennis player that may develop a painful elbow from constant sports play. This condition however does not affect only sports athletes, but can…Read More
Arm Numbness and Chiropractor Care
Arm numbness can be difficult to live with. There are some common conditions and very severe conditions that you don’t want to miss. A chiropractor in Fredericksburg, Va can help exclude serious conditions through examination and questioning. As a condition that sends people to the emergency room, it is necessary to make sure that all…Read More
Neck pain cervical facet syndrome
Cervical facet syndrome is the most common cause of neck pain. It also has the ability to refer pain into the upper back and even into the upper extremities. Typical presentation includes someone who reports a minor to moderate traumatic onset (turning of the head or motor vehicle accident) of neck and arm pain. The…Read More
Pinched nerve. What is it, and is there treatment?
What really is a pinched nerve? Most people will have heard it sometime in thier life. In a general sense It’s exactly what it sounds like. Something is causing compression to a nerve and creating painful symptoms. But the real question is, what. What structure of structures have the potenttial to compress nerves? If you…Read More
Adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder
Adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder typically presents after the age of 40. There are typically 3 phases to the condition. Starting with severe shoulder pain that makes any shoulder movement almost unbearable. It then progresses to reduction of this pain but a residual or increased reduction in shoulder range. Ending with the “thawing phase” where…Read More