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Back pain and osteoarthritis are “leading causes of disability worldwide.”[1]  So it is surprising to learn that doctors today are prescribing antidepressants to alleviate the pain associated with these conditions, despite the findings that there are very negative side effects to these drugs including dependence and withdrawal, not to mention the fact that the patients are not actually depressed.

Everyone at some time in their life has suffered from the throbbing, aching, and annoying pain of a headache. Headaches can be mild, or they can be severe and even debilitating.  While most people experience a headache occasionally, others deal with recurrent head pain, sometimes experiencing headaches weekly, or even up to 15 or more times each month, as in the case of chronic headaches.

Trigger Points are frequently discussed in chiropractic practices.  As you know, there are three types of trigger pain: active, latent and satellite.  Active: actively causing pain. Latent: not actively causing pain until the spot is palpated.  Then pain is felt.  Satellite:  these are in the areas of Active and Latent tr

Frequently, we are asked to explain the science behind lasers. We created this e-book as a primer. We do not discuss specific lasers or manufacturers. We are happy to answer any questions you have. Flooding damaged, inflamed tissues with light photons promotes increased blood flow and increased production of pain reduction chemicals (e.g. endorphins) from the brain and adrenal glands. The result is significantly better oxygenation, promoting pain relief and faster recovery of damaged cel

“Laser has become a buzzword that triggers thoughts of instantaneous gratification. You have probably had patients in your own practice ask “Isn’t there some kind of laser treatment that can help me get rid of this problem?” Patients like to think they can come into the office, get zapped by a laser, and walk out symptom-free. In their minds, the laser is a magic wand that can instantly make pain, inflammation, and other conditions go away.