Many people use the term sciatica incorrectly. Sciatica is pain along the path of the sciatic nerve which extends from the lower back down each leg. Sciatica is a symptom (like itching), it is not a diagnosis (like Parkinson’s disease). Sciatica can range from an occasional nuisance to excruciating pain that makes walking near impossible….
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Lower Back Pain and Spinal Fusions
You may think it’s odd to discuss low back pain (LBP) from the perspective of spinal fusion because as chiropractors, we do not perform surgery and so, why discuss it? It is important that we discuss research such as this so we can make the informed treatment decisions with our patients after we’ve considered all…
A New Treatment Option For Spinal Stenosis
Our bodies go through changes as we age. In the spine, the vertebrae may develop arthritis, and the intervertebral discs may bulge. All of these changes, alone or in combination, may lead to spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis is a medical condition in which the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and nerves. This…
Dr. Sullivan Achieves Certification in Spinal Decompression Therapy
Chiropractor in Springfield, VA – Dr. Todd P. Sullivan, D.C. recently received notification that he had passed the certifying examination of the “Kennedy Decompression Technique” course and earned the designation “Certified Practitioner” in spinal decompression therapy. The certification course work was taught by the foremost expert in spinal decompression, Jay Kennedy, D.C., who has unparalleled…