Elbow pain is a common symptom seen in workers, athletes and can even happen from doing a repetitive motion at school or home. Elbow Joint The elbow joint is a simple joint made up of three bones: 1) humerus, 2) radius, and 3) ulna. At any time, the joint can become irritated or swollen from… Read More »
MIGRAINES A migraine is a type of headache that has origins in line with neurology. It is a neurological condition that can cause a multitude of symptoms. They affect people of all ages, genders, and races, and are hereditary by nature. They can occur as early as childhood and persist through adulthood if the cause… Read More »
Headaches As unpleasant as it may sound, headaches are quite common. In fact, headaches are one of the most frequent medical issues individuals have. It is not specific to age, gender, or race and can be caused by a multitude of factors. Headaches, as the name implies, refers to an unpleasant feeling of pain in… Read More »
Low Back Pain…Causes and Relief Low back pain can be defined as a common disorder that involves the nerves, bones, joints, and muscles of the lumbar spine, more specifically from L1-L5 vertebral levels, which is the lowest part of the back just above your buttocks.The pain can range from dull, achy, and stiff, to throbbing,… Read More »
If you are suffering from a painful condition in your arm known as Golfer’s Elbow, then here is some good news…we may be able to help you! Golfer’s Elbow Golfer’s Elbow is the name used to describe inflammation (pain, swelling, heat and/or redness) on the inside of the elbow joint. It’s not a real… Read More »
Do you suffer from a pinched nerve in your neck or lower back? Are you experiencing pain into your arms and/or legs as a result? If so, we may be able to help you. Hurts Like a Toothache Few things are more painful than a pinched nerve in the neck or lower back. Patients… Read More »
Most people with neck pain usually describe it as a dull, stiff and achy type sensation deep within the muscles along the sides of their neck and into their shoulders and/or higher up across the base of their skull. Others, with more serious forms of neck pain, might add that it changes their behavior… Read More »
If you have ever had lower back pain and wondered what a low back (lumbar spine) adjustment looks and feels like? This video shows just how safe and effective a low back adjustment is when done by a chiropractor. Dr. Rick Horsfield is a chiropractor in Columbus, Ohio and has been performing low back… Read More »
The most common cause of lower back (lumbar) pain is a strain and/or a sprain. A low back muscle strain occurs when the muscle fibers in the lower back (lumbar spine; see picture) are abnormally stretched or torn such as from a work injury or car accident. A lumbar sprain occurs when the ligaments, the… Read More »
Sciatica is a term used to describe any type of pain, numbness, electric pain, muscle weakness, or discomfort that radiates from the lower back, hip and/or buttocks down into one or both legs. It gets this name after the sciatic nerve which begins in the lower back and travels all the way down into the… Read More »
Before we can diagnose your neck pain and recommend treatment, let’s first talk a little about the anatomy of your neck. Anatomy of the Neck Or Cervical Spine: The neck has seven bones and for that matter, most mammals have seven bones in the neck. Ligaments hold these seven bones together and are made of… Read More »
Low back pain treatment and relief is with chiropractic care here in Columbus, Ohio. The muscles in your back are very strong and are designed for endurance. These muscles can easily be strained by lifting an object improperly, or by sitting for an extended period of time. Tender Muscles Cause Low Back Pain If your… Read More »
Figure 1. Hip and Pelvis with femurs showing. One of the first challenges in treating hip and pelvic pain is making sure the patient accurately describes exactly where their pain is coming from. The hip and pelvis make up such a large part of the trunk or midsection of the body. So often, a patient… Read More »
Do you have shoulder pain or an injured rotator cuff? Dr. Dan Jurus, a chiropractor in Columbus, Ohio can help you learn more about what your shoulder is really about and the treatment options available to you. The Shoulder Joint The shoulder joint is the most movable joint in the body, capable of moving… Read More »
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most expensive of all work-related injuries. Over his or her lifetime, a carpal tunnel patient loses about $30,000 in medical bills and time absent from work. CTS typically occurs in adults, with women 3 times more likely to develop it than men. The dominant hand is usually affected first,… Read More »