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
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
Antalgia, why do I look crooked when walking?
Noticing a crookedness or a lean off to one side when you walk, may be an indication of injury. Why do I look crooked? Why am I crooked when walking? Why do I lean to one side when I have back pain or sciatica? These are all questions many people get during episodes of spinal…Read More