Posted Sun, 03/07/2010 - 09:59 by Dr. Bobbie
You know where it’s located, but do you really know what your rotator cuff does? In this 3 part blog, I’m going to explain the makeup of the shoulder joint, talk about some common ailments seen in my office concerning the shoulder, and finally inform you on different treatment modalities available if you or someone you know has shoulder dysfunction.
Posted Tue, 02/23/2010 - 14:37 by Dr. Bobbie
To explore the topic of heart health this month, I'd like to touch on a topic that isn't well known among the general population. Costochondritis is a benign cause of chest pain, and is more common than you think. In fact, it is one of the most common reasons for chest pain in both men and women. Costochondritis is defined as inflammation of the cartilage connecting the ribs to the sternum, or breastbone. It can cause sharp pain on either side of the chest, and may radiate into the shoulder or arm on the same side. You may also notice a discomfort when taking a deep breath or coughing.
Posted Sun, 01/24/2010 - 16:21 by Dr. Bobbie
Stress is a dangerous thing. While you all agree that stress isn't optimal, most of you wouldn't suggest it to be dangerous. According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of dangerous is: 1 : exposing to or involving danger 2 : able or likely to inflict injury or harm. As a chiropractor, I see injury caused by stress daily. Headaches, neck tension, lower back discomfort, and arm pain are only a few things that we can trace back to stress when searching for their cause. Stress has been declared a hazard of the workplace by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Why?
Posted Tue, 12/22/2009 - 08:14 by Dr. Bobbie
If you're a runner, you may have experienced these familiar symptoms: a few miles into a run the lateral hip or knee begins to hurt, many times forcing you to cut the run short. You stretch, and stretch, and stretch...but nonetheless the pain comes back your next trip out to pound the pavement. What gives? The iliotibial band, or ITB, is a band of connective tissue that starts at the ileum (top) of the pelvis and travels the outside of the leg, inserting just below the knee in the tibia (shin bone). If it is tight it rubs on bony prominences, either at the knee or at the hip area.
Posted Wed, 12/16/2009 - 11:33 by Dr. Bobbie
You all know stretching is good for you...but do you know why? Consider the benefits of stretching: increased flexibility, increased circulation, and...decreased back pain? Absolutely! Read on to find out how.
Posted Wed, 12/02/2009 - 19:53 by Dr. Bobbie
More and more women are discovering the positive effects chiropractic care has on the aches and pains that accompany pregnancy. For those of you unaware of the benefits of chiropractic during pregnancy, here is some additional information.
Posted Wed, 09/30/2009 - 20:07 by Dr. Bobbie
Symptoms are not a great predictor of health, as problems often are present long before we notice them. A perfect example of this is a cavity. The cavity did not appear the day you began feeling pain, but in actuality was present long before you felt it. This is why we utilize preventative care in dentistry, right? Another example lies in automobile maintenance. You change your oil every 3-4,000 miles right? But why is that? Prevention. You would hate to be stuck on the side of the road on a sweltering day with a car that won't start, so you take care of your car.
Posted Tue, 08/11/2009 - 09:09 by Dr. Bobbie
So you're ready to start a family. You're financially set, have your favorite names picked out, and have a room all ready for the baby. You try for a month, with no success. Another few months go by with still no success. Once a couple has been attempting to conceive for 1 year, the name "infertility" is suddenly in all of their conversations, and they're left wondering what could possibly be wrong. Some couples decide the time has come and are pregnant a month later. This is often not the case, however, as more and more couples are struggling to conceive.
Posted Thu, 07/16/2009 - 10:34 by Dr. Bobbie
I find many women aren’t aware that chiropractic care is an option for them during pregnancy. In fact, utilizing chiropractic care while pregnant has a huge impact on not only the way you feel, but also can benefit you when it comes time for delivery.
Posted Tue, 06/30/2009 - 11:14 by Dr. Bobbie
In this world of fad diets, get skinny quick, and magical pills I often hear patients complain how overwhelmed they are with choices. "I want to get healthier, but with so many options I'm not sure where to start!"
Getting healthy doesn't have to be a complex process if you go back to the basics of healthy eating, exercise, and preventative healthcare. Here are my suggestions for a starting point:
