The cause of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is commonly associated with repetitive motions or, working long hours with fast hand movements such as on an assembly line, food packing line, waitress work, or on a computer keyboard and mouse. However, there are many other possible causes that are less commonly discussed such as pregnancy (caused [...]

FIBROMYALGIA SYNDROME & WHIPLASH TRAUMA         As noted above, a number of studies have linked Fibromyalgia Syndrome to physical trauma, including whiplash injuries.         In their 1992 book, Painful Cervical Trauma, Diagnosis and Rehabilitative Treatment of Neuromusculoskeletal Injuries, C. David Tollison and John Satterthwaite state: “A particularly frustrating group of patients are those with a [...]

There are many different exercises that can be done for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and we’ve discussed some of these in the past. To understand “why” gliding exercises are helpful, let’s review the anatomy.  There are 9 tendons that move through the narrow carpal tunnel at the wrist. This confined space is literally jammed full [...]

Health Update: Headaches Headaches are a common complaint at Las Vegas chiropractor clinics. There are many causes of headaches, some of which are “idiopathic” or, unknown. Some headaches arise from “vascular” (blood vessels) causes such as migraine and cluster headaches. These often include nausea and/or vomiting and can be quite disabling and require rest in [...]

Health Update: Neck Pain Neck Pain Self-Help Techniques             It is very important that those of us with neck pain learn what we can do to help ourselves as the benefits from treatment are always much more satisfying for both the healthcare provider and patient.  Self-care promotes independence and a feeling of accomplishment. You are [...]

WEEKLY HEALTH UPDATE Week of: Monday,  May 3rd, 2010 Courtesy of: Michael Reiss, D.C. (702) 227-4848 . Mental Attitude: Brain Scans Of Healthy Women Reveal Fear Of Getting Fat. Using MRI technology on healthy women, researchers observed viewing images of overweight females activates an area in the female brain that processes identity and self-reflection. “These [...]

Health Update: Whiplash Whiplash – What Can I Do To Help? Whiplash occurs when the neck is suddenly and forcefully jerked, and is typically associated with car crashes. The speed at which the neck is forced upon impact is faster than we can contract our muscles in attempt to stop the forceful movement. This results [...]

Health Update: Whiplash Whiplash – Can This Affect My Memory? “Doctor, is it normal for people after a whiplash injury to notice problems with memory. I can’t seem to remember things I just recently did since my car accident?” This is a common complaint occurring as a result of a whiplash injury, but it’s not [...]

Health Update: Whiplash Whiplash – The Importance of Seatbelts! Whiplash is a very common problem afflicting millions of people each year. In fact, there are more than 6 million car accidents each year in the United States alone. Death associated with car accidents occurs every 12 minutes and each year, motor vehicle collisions (MVC) kill [...]

Health Update: Whiplash Whiplash – Cell Phones & Other Driving Distractions! Whiplash is caused by a sudden movement of the head, usually caused by a motor vehicle collision (MVC) but it can also occur in sports and from slip and fall injuries. The combination of the weight of the head (approximately 15 pounds) and the [...]