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…
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Chiropractic Featured on the Dr. Oz Show
On the show Dr. Oz aired a segment featuring the spine and the causes of back pain. Dr. Oz explained that 80% of people experiencing back pain could benefit from visiting a chiropractor and receiving a chiropractic adjustment to the spine. On a large piece of equipment designed to represent the spine, Dr. Oz demonstrated…
Neck Pain – Where Does it Come From?
Neck pain is a very common problem that we treat at my chiropractic office in Springfield, VA. It can come from, well, a lot of places. It can come from laying crooked while watching TV, it can come from sleeping in a draft, it can come as a response to a cold or flu, it…
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…