How to sleep, when in pain.
The link between sleep and spinal health is a complex one, with many factors at play. However, one thing is certain: getting enough quality sleep is essential for maintaining a health. What is the best way to sleep? A chiropractor in Fredericksburg can help you get your sleep back on track, by avoiding the different…Read More
Rotator cuff tear
Rotator cuff tears typically present like the impingement syndrome patient, with trouble with overhead activities. The difference between the two is that the patient with a rotator cuff tear may have a more traumatic and acute onset after lifting somehthing heavy, or falling on an outstretched arm. This all creates pain and weakness when lifting…Read More
AC joint separation
A typical presentation of acromioclavicular separation is one with a traumatic onset of shoulder pain after a fall on an outstretched arm, or direct fall on the shoulder. Acromioclavicular joint injury consists of many different types and severity. AC joint separation is based off of the degree of separation and how many of the supporting…Read More
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