Headaches are one of the most common reasons for visiting the doctor. More than 250 million work days are lost each year due to headache at a cost of 25 billion dollars per year. There are many types and causes of headaches. Muscle tension headaches...
Should I go to a chiropractor or get a massage? I am frequently asked by patients whether I think chiropractic or massage would be the best choice for them. The answer is usually a combination. Your muscles attach to your bones and whether or not they are...
Every single new patient of mine asks me ” how often should I see a chiropractor? ” My answer is always, “it depends on your goals”. Did you wake up this morning, bend over to feed the dog only to have your back go out on you...
I wish I didn’t have so much experience with kids and back pain. My friends and family are always surprised to hear how many kids I adjust regularly in my clinic. When I first started in chiropractic 6 years ago, it was rare that I...
Constant use of devices is causing “text neck” pain. Have you noticed lately how much you look down and the neck pain that results? Most of us spend 8-10 hours looking at a computer during the day. On top of that when we aren’t looking...
Are portions of your hand going numb? Do you feel hand numbness in certain fingers? Do your fingers tingle or do you get sharp shooting pains in to your hands? Many people come to my office telling me "my hand is numb, do I have Carpal...
Have you ever wondered why you have pain when the weather changes? Maybe you have been feeling good lately but with today’s cold snap, you are stiff and sore all over. This isn’t going to be a groundbreaking discovery but it's easy to miss. If you’ve...
In a previous blog post, I went through the office policies and procedures at Eastern Oklahoma Chiropractic in detail so you know what to expect as a new patient. Now I would like to cover a topic that I discuss on a regular basis which...
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At Eastern Oklahoma Chiropractic we see a lot of parents and children in our office. How many of you can say you have experienced having or knowing a colicky baby? Colic is a bit of a mystery to both parents and scientists and sometimes to me,...