Author: Dr. Jayme Nill, D.C.

Not too long ago, the Eighth Joint National Committee (originally commissioned by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute) released

In general most people pay close attention to auto maintenance. Whether the concern is tires, brakes, transmission, or windshield status,

Trigger points are painful nodules in muscular tissue, commonly found in the upper back, low back, and gluteal muscles. Trigger

As we get older, rotator cuff injuries become more common, a result of the natural aging process. A similar mechanism

If you’ve ever been involved in a motor vehicle collision, you’re probably familiar with the term “replacement parts” or “crash

Here’s an all-too-common situation. You develop low back pain that lasts for more than a few days and you’re uncomfortable

We are awash in numbers, thanks in large part to the proliferation of personal mobile devices and the wrong-headed use

In chess, checkmate occurs when a player’s king is under attack and has no safe place to go. The king is

Driving fast is not necessarily a good thing. We want to get where we’re going as quickly as possible, but

Whether you live in the United States, Canada, or Western Europe, your health care decision-making is impacted by the type

Many people experience radiating pain as a component of neck pain or low back pain. A person with neck pain

“60 is the New 40” is more than a marketing slogan. The phrase is also a metaphor for optimism, as

Many people have medicine chests in their bathroom, small shelving units filled with bottles of pills, capsules, and tablets. Others,

“The Stress of Life” is a perennial bestseller by Hans Selye, written in 1956. Selye almost single-handedly introduced the notion

Most of us, at one time or another, have traveled for business. Some of us do this fairly often, and

Repetitive stress injuries are typically very difficult to treat successfully. These injuries are the result of actions done repeatedly, frequently,

You’ve finally decided to paint your kids’ bedrooms. Not only that, but you’re going to do it yourself. Congratulations. Or

You’ve finally decided to paint your kids’ bedrooms. Not only that, but you’re going to do it yourself. Congratulations. Or

Most people are aware of the worldwide epidemics of diabetes and obesity. The World Health Organization definition of overweight is

We all know someone who has suffered a serious driving-related injury that had nothing to do with being involved in

Chiropractic care is the one form of health care that keeps on giving. Chiropractic care certainly helps people to recover

We all want to get the most out of the time we spend exercising, and it’s natural to think that

According to a recent report, cardiovascular disease claims more lives worldwide than any other disorder.1 Diseases of the heart and

We usually don’t think of our bodies in terms of their being “smart.” For example, we walk to the corner

Most of us like to think of ourselves as young: young in heart at least, if not actually young in

Most of us have undergone some type of screening exam in the last several years. Depending on your age, personal

In the field of medicine, the term pain management is code for drugs and intraspinal steroid injections. Pain management drugs

Regular, vigorous physical exercise, a healthful diet, and sufficient rest are not the only components of a comprehensive program of

How do you know whether your pain needs to be evaluated by your chiropractor? This is the age-old question. The

Your body’s awareness of where it is in three dimensions is critical to your ability to function effectively in the