Chiropractor Santa Rosa | Trevor M. Del Pape DC

30/07/2025

Ultra-Processed Foods May Affect Teen Brain Development.

Ultra-processed foods are food products that
include added sugars, fats, and salt to enhance flavor and prolong shelf life. A recent study found that a high intake
of ultra-processed foods during adolescence is associated with deficiencies in several micro- and macronutrients that
may interfere with optimal brain development and increase vulnerability to mental health issues.

Frontiers in Public Health, June 2025

30/07/2025

Majority of Cervical Radiculopathy Patients Miss Out on Conservative Treatment.

Cervical radiculopathy is characterized by radiating pain and/or loss of strength and sensation in the arm caused by
dysfunction of the cervical nerve roots. A review of health records from nearly 780,000 patients newly diagnosed
with cervical radiculopathy found that only about 1 in 5 received conservative physical treatment—such as
chiropractic care—within the first 90 days. These findings highlight a disconnect between evidence-based clinical
guidelines and real-world practice in the early management of uncomplicated cervical radiculopathy.

Practice of Spine Care, June 2025

23/07/2025

Is Cognitive Impaiment a side effect? Do we need cholesterol for brain health?

Common symptoms/conditions associated with taking statins can vary considerably, making the association between the two difficult to determine in some cases. These include (but are not limited to) myopathy (muscle pain, weakness, cramps), liver damage, autoimmune muscle disease (rhabdomyolysis), tendinous diseases (like tennis elbow, shoulder, or knee tendonitis), cataracts, kidney failure, cognitive impairment, impotence, and diabetes mellitus

Patients frequently obtain chiropractic services for aches and pains associated with their muscles and joints. In fact, some of the most common diagnoses chiropractors make are “sprains and strains” of the neck, back, and extremities.

22/07/2025

Who agrees?

Food Is Medicine?

“Food Is Medicine” is a public health and clinical concept that recognizes food and nutrition as critical tools for preventing, managing, and even treating chronic diseases.

It’s hoped that strategies like increased access to affordable produce can improve diet quality in the general population, reducing the risk for poor cardiovascular and metabolic health, which will not only increase longevity but also reduce overall
healthcare expenses.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, May 2025

21/07/2025

Low back pain (LBP) can have many causes. The primary goal of the chiropractic physician is to identify the main pain generator(s) and manage the patient accordingly. When first presenting for care, the patient tells us (the doctor of chiropractic) about their complaint in the history po

18/07/2025

We just received another great review on Google:

11/07/2025

EXERCISE:

Cardio Before or After Lifting Weights?

Not only do individuals who perform cardio after lifting weights lose more total and visceral fat, but they also exhibit greater improvement in muscular endurance and higher daily activity levels.

The Conversation, June 2025

03/07/2025

Weekend traveling?

Low back pain (LBP) is a reality in most of our lives at one point or another. It can range from being a “nag” to being totally disabling. Let’s look at some exercises for the low back that can be done from a SITTING position so that they can be: 1) performed in public (without

26/06/2025

People of all ages suffer from neck pain, and many frequently turn to chiropractors for care because it's been found to be one of the most effective and efficient forms of treatment available, and it carries minimal side effects! It has been projected that by 2030, nearly one in five resident

25/06/2025

Many people seek chiropractic care for low back, mid-back, neck pain, and pain in the extremities, but what about balance and/or dizziness, as they often go together? Can chiropractic management help people suffering from frequent falls due to balance and/or dizziness problems? Let’s take a