Blog : Lincoln Park Chiropractor
Groin Strains… An Athlete’s Nightmare!
Groin strains are common injuries athletes suffer as part of training or playing. Because there are several groin muscles, it is easy for them to […]
Second Impact Syndrome-It’s Deadly!
With fall, contact sports are in full swing (football, soccer, volleyball) and presence of sustaining a head injury/concussion are much greater now than ever due […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome… Watch Your Wrists
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the leading overuse and repetitive condition sustained in the workplace. It accounts for millions of dollars lost in absenteeism, disability, […]
Frozen Shoulder… Don’t Wait Until its Too Late
Frozen Shoulder, AKA Adhesive Capsulitis, develops after several months of disuse or lack of use. We’ve all heard the saying, “If you don’t use it, […]
Stretching… Follow these easy steps
Stretching is an activity that most people neglect, do incorrectly, or don’t hold long enough. Stretching is necessary to increase the flexibility of your muscles […]
Ice vs. Heat…. You may be Using it Incorrectly
I get a lot of patients who come into my office when they have injured their body and I often ask them if he/she applied […]
Hip Impingement… Often Difficult To Diagnose and Misunderstood
Hip impingement or FAI (femoroacetabular impingement) is a result of overuse or wear-and-tear to the hip joint. The pain can be acute or chronic depending […]
Lower Back Pain… You can change it, but Patience is Required!
80% of people in their lives will suffer a lower back injury. Of these 80%, 20% will become chronic and experience repeated episodes. You know […]
Exercise Induced Asthma
EIA describes the exacerbation of a patient’s asthma during/following intensive exercise. Asthma is characterized by wheezing, shortness of breath, inflammation of the airways (bronchioles, trachea, […]
A Lower Back Fracture You May Not Have Heard Of….
A condition you might not have heard of that affects girls playing/participating in gymnastics, cheerleading, and volleyball specifically, but also men and women playing competitive […]