Dr. Mark Smith DC

04/08/2022

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, progressive, and disabling autoimmune disease. It causes inflammation, swelling, and pain in and around the joints and can affect other body organs.

Rheumatoid arthritis causes pain, swelling, and inflammation in the joints and can affect organs throughout the body. Find out more here.

04/04/2022

X-rays and MRI scans can play key roles in diagnosing and monitoring ankylosing spondylitis.

A number of tools help doctors diagnose and monitor ankylosing spondylitis, including X-rays and MRIs. Here, learn why monitoring matters and what it involves.

04/01/2022

Chronic pain is one of the most common reasons why people seek medical care, and it is linked to decreased quality of life, opioid dependence, and poor mental health.

A study finds that the distribution of pain in a person's body is sufficient to predict whether pain and physical function will improve 3 months later.

03/30/2022

Evidence on the effectiveness of chiropractic for migraine headaches is limited. However, some studies suggest it may be as effective as some other preventive medications doctors prescribe for the condition.

There is some evidence that suggests chiropractic treatment may benefit migraine headaches. Learn more.

03/28/2022

Treatment of psoriatic arthritis typically involves medications to manage the condition and prevent flare-ups. However, some people may also want to try complementary therapies, such as chiropractic.

Chiropractic is a complementary therapy that may help to relieve the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis. Learn more about the potential benefits and risks here.

03/25/2022

The term “alternative medicine” encompasses a wide range of medical practices and systems from cultures around the world. In countries such as the United States, people use it to describe practices that are outside mainstream medicine.

Alternative medicine refers to any type of medical practice that falls outside the mainstream. Learn more about the different types.

03/23/2022

Multiple sclerosis (MS), a condition that affects the central nervous system, is much more common in females than in males, but there is still a risk.

Causes, symptoms, and treatment of MS do not usually vary between males and females. Learn more about the unique issues facing men when it comes to MS and more.

03/21/2022

There are many possible causes of outer thigh pain, which can range in severity from a mild, dull ache to intense pain. The treatment options will depend on the cause, but they might include pain medications and physical therapy.

Outer thigh pain has many possible causes, and it can vary in severity. Learn about the most common causes and their treatments here.

03/18/2022

Joints can make popping, cracking, creaking, grinding, and snapping sounds, especially the joints in the knuckles, knees, ankles, back, and neck. Cracking the knuckle joints is unlikely to be harmful, though it might annoy others.

There is currently no evidence that cracking the knuckles or other joints causes health problems. Here, learn why the sound happens and more.

03/17/2022

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

03/16/2022

Hip pain when walking is common. Causes include damage to the muscles, tendons, bones, or nerves around the hip, and chronic conditions such as arthritis.

What are the possible causes of hip pain while walking? Read on to the learn more about the potential various causes and tips to try and reduce pain.

03/14/2022

When a person maintains good posture, their head aligns vertically with the spine. Forward head posture (FHP) occurs when a person is leaning their head forward, out of neutral alignment with their spine.

Forward head posture (FHP) occurs when a person is leaning their head forward. Read on to learn more about how this can affect the body and how to treat it.