Valley Chiropractic

05/06/2024

https://drrichardmyersonline.com/1996/whiplash-associated-disorders-and-headaches/

05/06/2024

https://drrichardmyersonline.com/1997/x-rays-for-neck-pain

05/06/2024

https://drrichardmyersonline.com/2000/chiropractic-manipulation-after-lumbar-diskectomy/

05/04/2024

https://drrichardmyersonline.com/1372/a-brief-overview-of-whiplash/

Whiplash is a non-medical term that represents a large range of injuries to the neck caused by or related to a rapid, sudden movement of the neck often to and beyond the end-ranges of motion that results in injury to soft tissues and sometimes bony tissues in the neck. Cervical acceleration-decel

05/04/2024

https://drrichardmyersonline.com/1371/what-is-frozen-shoulder-/

Adhesive capsulitis (also known as “frozen shoulder”) is the end result of inflammation, scarring, thickening, and shrinkage of the capsule that surrounds the humeral head or “ball” part of the ball and socket joint. Adhesive capsulitis dramatically reduces the range of motion of the affe

05/04/2024

https://drrichardmyersonline.com/1370/great-exercises-for-carpal-tunnel-syndrome/

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is caused when the median nerve is compressed as it passes through the tight bony carpal tunnel at the wrist. The condition can result in pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand, and it can affect one’s ability to carry out everyday life and work tasks. H

05/03/2024

https://drrichardmyersonline.com/1377/a-weak-core-may-contribute-to-hip-pain/

When people think of hip pain, they generally turn to hip-specific exercises as a self–help strategy.  However, recent evidence shows there’s a correlation between poor core stability of the trunk and injury to the lower extremities, which includes the hips.  In March 2018, Belgian

05/03/2024

https://drrichardmyersonline.com/1368/can-exercise-prevent-low-back-pain-/

While it’s not possible to totally prevent low back pain (LBP), individuals who regularly exercise appear to have a reduced risk for LBP. Additionally, fit adults who develop back pain may experience it less often, at a reduced intensity, and for a shorter duration than those who lead a more se

05/03/2024

https://drrichardmyersonline.com/1374/back-pain-does-maintenance-care-work-/

Non-specific low back pain (nsLBP) is one of the most common and costly healthcare problems affecting society, and it is also the leading cause of activity limitation and work absence around the world. Following a course of treatment to reduce pain and improve function for patients with a

05/02/2024

https://drrichardmyersonline.com/1378/whiplash-can-even-happen-in-low-speed-collisions/

Though whiplash injuries can arise from any sudden jar, like a slip and fall or sports injury, they are most commonly associated with motor vehicle collisions (MVCs), even those that occur at low speeds. To best understand how someone can become injured in cases where little to no vehicular damag

05/02/2024

https://drrichardmyersonline.com/1376/these-foods-can-help-fight-carpal-tunnel-syndrome-/

Because inflammation along the course of the median nerve can contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), consuming these inflammation-reducing foods may help the patient achieve their desired outcome. Salmon and other fatty fish, including tuna and sardines, are rich in o

05/02/2024

https://drrichardmyersonline.com/1369/neck-pain--what-is-cervical-spinal-stenosis-/

Simply put, spinal stenosis describes a narrowing at the openings of the spine. When spinal stenosis exists in the cervical spine, it’s called cervical spinal stenosis (CSS). This condition is usually the result of wear-and-tear or aging, and hence, is most common over the age of 50. Howeve

05/01/2024

https://drrichardmyersonline.com/1375/chiropractic-care-for-headache-relief-/

Headaches have a significant impact on quality of life in both adults and children. Approximately 13% of patients who sought chiropractic care over the last decade did so for headache relief. Several studies have found that manual therapies, such as spinal manipulation and mobilization, can provi

05/01/2024

https://drrichardmyersonline.com/1384/can-neck-specific-exercise-reduce-chronic-whiplash-symptoms-/

Did you know that an alarming 90% of neurologically injured whiplash patients DO NOT recover and have neck muscle dysfunction even up to a year after the date of their motor vehicle collision? There is suspicion among researchers that such ongoing issues are the result of the body’s init

05/01/2024

https://drrichardmyersonline.com/1383/knee-pain-and-running--are-they-related-/

Knee pain is a common complaint that will affect about 30% of the general population at some point in adulthood. Since running has a reputation for causing knee pain due to “wear and tear”, the question frequently arises as to whether or not running accelerates knee problems. So, what does th

04/30/2024

https://drrichardmyersonline.com/1382/can-a-job-cause-carpal-tunnel-syndrome-/

Every career has its pros and cons when it comes to physical exertion, stress, work hours, the physical environment (temperature, cleanliness, etc.), and more. But when a worker develops carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), is it the job that’s the culprit or is there something else responsible for th

04/30/2024

https://drrichardmyersonline.com/1381/how-do-adjustments-help-patients-with-neck-pain-/

Mechanical neck pain—neck pain without neurological compromise, often without a specific cause—is associated with a loss of mobility, poor activity tolerance, increased pressure pain sensitivity (or hypersensitivity to a normal stimulus), and increased joint position sense error (JPSE

04/30/2024

https://drrichardmyersonline.com/1379/the-link-between-breathing-and-posture-/

If someone said that suboptimal breathing patterns and problems associated with posture and trunk stability are related, what would you say? Sounds pretty far-fetched, doesn’t it? There are many factors that can result in both faulty respiration and poor posture including poor exercise t