Dr. Bobbie's blog

Frozen Shoulder

Posted Mon, 10/18/2010 - 14:05 by Dr. Bobbie

Shoulder pain is a very common finding in my office, and patients often ask if chiropractic can help with the pain associated with some types of movement. This is knows as frozen shoulder, and can be quite debilitating left untreated.

Some of the common signs and symptoms of “frozen shoulder” are:

* Severe, sharp, catching pain at the front of the shoulder.
* Pain from mild activity.
* Pain when dressing and grooming, such as reaching for a back pocket, putting on a coat, hooking a bra, or brushing the hair.

Ear infections and chiropractic

Posted Sun, 09/12/2010 - 17:48 by Dr. Bobbie

Some of you may have heard that chiropractic care is an option when dealing with children and ear infections, but may not understand how it can help. There is a plethora of information on holistically treating ear infections, and I have listed some of my favorites below. Many times a combination of chiropractic, diet modifications, and herbal remedies offer relief for a crying child. Enjoy!

An informative article posted by the American Chiropractic Association:

http://www.acatoday.org/content_css.cfm?CID=69

Headaches gotcha down?

Posted Wed, 08/25/2010 - 17:20 by Dr. Bobbie

There are many reasons we get headaches, and because of this there is not one treatment that will make them go away. They can be dietary (food intolerances or allergies), related to hydration, stress induced, or related to your sleeping habits to name a few. So what can you do when plagued with headaches?

Travelling and your back...what you can do to prevent pain!

Posted Fri, 08/13/2010 - 07:35 by Dr. Bobbie

We get into a routine at home, keeping up with workouts, chiropractic appointments, massage, and other things that keep us feeling good. But what happens when that routine is disrupted, and you don't have access to the things that prevent soreness? There are a few self-help treatments that you can have in your travel plans, and return home stress and pain free!

Pain and self-treatment: When pill popping gets dangerous.

Posted Mon, 07/19/2010 - 16:02 by Dr. Bobbie

A recent article in Fitness magazine touched on a trend that has become more and more common- over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications taken with the misconception they are risk free. OTC pain relievers such as ibuprofin (advil or motrin), naproxen (aleve), and acetaminophen(tylenol) are taken by an estimated 175 million Americans yearly and can cause real damage when taken incorrectly.

Circulation and skin care

Posted Mon, 07/12/2010 - 13:33 by Dr. Bobbie

You know how important it is to take care of your skin, especially here in Arizona. Sunscreen, water, exercise, and good nutrition are a vital part of keeping your skin safe, but your circulation has the biggest job of all: delivery of nutrients and detoxification your body! In order for your body's circulation to remain un-interrupted, we need to look a little deeper at movement.

Chiropractic...it's not just for backs!

Posted Tue, 06/15/2010 - 09:53 by Dr. Bobbie

When I speak to people about chiropractic, a common remark is "Well, I don't have any back pain, so I don't need chiropractic!". While most people initially present to my office for a pain of some sort....neck pain, back pain, or headaches, they are surprised to find that chiropractic can benefit you in many more ways.

Fertility and your diet

Posted Tue, 05/11/2010 - 10:02 by Dr. Bobbie

I recently came across an article about the Mediterranean diet and it's affect on fertility. The study came out of the Netherlands in March of 2010, and found a pattern amongst women indulging on the Mediterranean diet...they had higher incidence of conception when compared to those not following the diet.

Bon Voyage tight hips!

Posted Thu, 04/22/2010 - 09:31 by Dr. Bobbie

Chances are if you've been into Luna Fitness (which you all have, right ladies?!) for a workout in the past couple weeks, you've heard about Skye's new certification in stretch therapy. While the idea wasn't new to me...I had actually heard about this treatment a few years ago...I finally had my first session yesterday at the gym.

Rotator cuff part II

Posted Mon, 03/29/2010 - 13:14 by Dr. Bobbie

A rotator cuff injury includes any type of irritation or damage to your rotator cuff muscles or tendons. Many times the cause of a rotator cuff injury includes lifting or repetitive arm activities — especially those done overhead, such as throwing a baseball or placing items on overhead shelves. While these activities many times see more immediate pain, patients more commonly present to my office with shoulder pain that came on slowly. Many times the particular activity that aggravated the shoulder isn’t obvious.

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