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BEFORE YOU REACH INTO THAT MEDICINE CABINET; WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ACETAMINOPHEN (TYLENOL)

  As Americans, we are driven by instant gratification. It is no surprise that when many of us have a slight headache or some aches and pains we reach into the medicine cabinet and pop a couple of over-the counter pain relievers. One of the more popular choices is acetaminophen, better known as Tylenol. Before [...]


THE WEEKEND WARRIOR’S GUIDE TO: ICE VERSUS HEAT & AT HOME PAIN RELIEF

  If you find yourself hurting from your weekend warrior activities, there are a few things you can do before the weekend is out.  From the comfort of your own home you can follow these simple steps to alleviate or reduce back pain. Ice VS Heat When you have pain or a strain, it’s important [...]


COULD THAT PAIN IN YOUR NECK BE CAUSING HEADACHES?

We’ve all suffered from that nagging headache, but did you know headaches can sometimes be caused by the neck. These headaches are called “cervicogenic headaches.” Cervicogenic headaches are sometimes misdiagnosed as either migraine or cluster headaches (headaches that originate in the head). HOW DOES NECK PAIN CAUSE HEADACHES? The roots of the upper 3 cervical [...]


TOP 11 NON-OPERATIVE TREATMENTS FOR THAT PAIN IN YOUR NECK

Did you know most spinal conditions do NOT require surgical intervention? In fact, of the 50,000 patients we have treated in the past 20 years neck pain is one of the most frequent conditions. The positive news is that we manage the majority of these patients with “non-operative” care that’s often called “conservative” care. Prior to [...]