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Medical Doctor Held Accountable for Over-Prescribing Drugs
A Southern California doctor was found guilty of murder on Friday for over-prescribing drugs that caused the fatal overdose of three patients, in a landmark verdict prosecutors called the first such conviction in the United States. In addition to the three counts of second-degree murder, Dr. Hsiu Ying “Lisa” Tseng, 45, was found guilty on […]
By the Numbers: Drug Price Hikes
Drug prices have taken center stage since Turing Pharmaceuticals made headlines for increasing the price of pyrimethamine (trade name Daraprim), an ancient, generic antibiotic used to treat certain rare infections, 5000%, from $13.50 to $750 per pill. The drug has been around for decades. However, the drug company got the rights to own the drug in […]
Treatment for Gait Disorders in Augusta GA
A gait abnormality is defined as unusual and uncontrollable problems with walking. While many different types of gait abnormalities are produced unconsciously, most, although not all, are due to some type of physical malfunction. Some gait abnormalities are so characteristic that they have descriptive names, such as propulsive gait, scissors gait, spastic gait, steppage gait […]
Survivor Winner Ethan Zohn Goes on the Record about Chiropractic
As a professional soccer player, cancer survivor, and winner of the hit reality show Survivor, Ethan Zohn has made headlines for his plethora of accomplishments. On January 22, 2010 he was ranked 14th in the USL Second Division Top 15 of the Decade, which announced a list of the best and most influential players of […]
Treatment for Osgood-Schlatter Disease in Augusta GA
Osgood-Schlatter disease is seen in the growing child and adolescent, particularly those who participate in athletics. This is an age where the bones are typically growing faster than the muscles and tendons. As a result, the muscles and tendons have a tendency to become tight. It is most common in young athletes who play games […]
Can Chiropractic Treat Pes Anserine Bursitis?
What is Pes Anserine Bursitis? Pes anserine bursitis is inflammation of the bursa on the inside of the knee just below the knee joint. A bursa is a thin, lubricated cushion that lies between bone and surrounding soft tissue such as muscles, ligaments and tendons. Its purpose is to limit friction between the bone and the […]
Iliotibial Band Syndrome Specialist in Augusta GA
Iliotibial band syndrome is the leading cause of lateral knee pain in runners accounting for up to 12% of all running-related injuries. The ITB is a sheet of connective tissue originating at the iliac crest and terminating at Gerdy’s tubercle and the fibular head. The Iliotibial band runs down the lateral thigh and knee and passes over the lateral femoral epicondyle (LFE). […]
Study Shows Chiropractic Best Option for SI Joint Pain
Your Sacroiliac Joints are a critical linkage system between your lower spine and pelvis. The sacrum (tailbone) connects on the right and left sides of the ilia (pelvic bones) to form your sacroiliac joints.One of the common causes of low back and pelvic pain occurs with injuries to the sacroiliac (SI) joint and ligaments. A quick […]
Treatment for De Quervain Tenosynovitis in Augusta GA
What is De Quervain Tenosynovitis? De Quervain Tenosynovitis, otherwise known as De Quervain Tendinosis, is a painful inflammation of specific tendons that extend the thumb. The swollen tendons and their coverings cause friction within the narrow tunnel or sheath through which they pass. The result is pain that may extend from the forearm to the thumb base. De Quervain’s […]
Study Shows Chiropractic Best Choice for Athletes with Low Back Pain
Many people may not be aware that low back pain is the fifth most common reason for all physician visits in the United States. Our modern lifestyle has many benefits but has also brought more stress to our daily routines. As a result, back problems have become an epidemic in recent times. Approximately one quarter […]
Study Shows Chiropractic’s Immediate Effects for Muscle Pain
A recent study by John Z. Srbely, DC PhD, Howard Vernon, DC, PhD, and David Lee, DC., investigated if chiropractic can provide immediate relief in myofascial tissues. What are Myofascial Tissues? Myofascial tissue is a type of thin, strong, fibrous connective tissue that extends throughout your body to provide support and protection to your muscles […]
Treatment for Myofascial Pain Syndrome in Augusta GA
Myofascial pain syndrome is one of the most common cause of undiagnosed or misdiagnosed aches and pains, especially for recurrent headaches, neck pain and back pain. What is Myofascial Pain Syndrome? Myofascial (my-oh-fass-shal) Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a painful condition that is characterized by localized pain, muscle tendernes, decreased range of motion, mood and sleep […]
Studies Show Chiropractic’s Positive Impact on Migraines
Chronic migraine is a distinct and relatively recently defined sub-type of Chronic Daily Headache. The International Headache Society defines chronic migraine as more than fifteen headache days per month over a three month period of which more than eight are migraines. Episodic migraine is the other migraine sub-type, which is defined as less than 15 […]
Treatment for Depression in Augusta GA
Who Is Affected By Depression? The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) tells us that 1 in 10 Americans report depression and the World Health Organization states that over 350 million people worldwide suffer with depression. The Impact of Depression Some of the major results of depression are restlessness, irritability and pessimism. Depression not only […]
New Book Links Prescription Painkillers to Drug Overdoses
Not too long ago, it was announced that celebrated actor Philip Seymour Hoffman died of an apparent heroin overdose. What fewer people know is that, on the same day, roughly 100 other Americans also likely died from drug overdoses — statistically speaking. Overdosing is now the leading cause of accidental death in the United States, accounting […]
Treatment for Crohn’s Disease in Augusta GA
What is Crohn’s Disease (CD)? Crohn’s Disease is considered an inflammatory bowel disease. What this means is that areas along the digestive tract can get swollen and develop ulcers. It can be anywhere in the digestive system, but is most common in the last part of the small intestine and the first part of the […]
An Interview with the Chiropractor behind the Naval Football Team’s Success
Not too long ago we posted an interview with Dr. Bill Morgan, the chiropractor currently serving at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) as well as at several high-level executive care clinics in the Washington, DC region caring for the country’s leaders. Not coincidentally, Dr. Morgan is also the Navy’s secret weapon, as reported by […]
An Interview with a Celebrity Chiropractor
Everyone knows it takes a village to keep the world’s elite athletes and entertainers in competitive shape and top form. We often hear of their of personal trainers and coaches traveling in tandem with their grueling schedules. What may often not be very well publicized are the chiropractors that also contribute to their peak performance. […]
Treatment for Trigger Points in Augusta GA
Research by Drs. Janet Travell and David Simons, has shown that trigger points are the primary cause of pain at least 75 percent of the time and are a factor in nearly every painful condition. This makes sense considering that muscles make up between about roughly 40% of body weight. They are a large percentage of […]
Treatment with a Sports Injury Specialist in Augusta GA
A chiropractor with specialized training in both the treatment and prevention of a sports injury can significantly help patients maximize function and minimize disability and time away from sports, work, or school. Approximately 90% of all sports injuries are non-surgical, so specialized, injury-specific treatments without the use of surgery or even medications can provide the athlete with significantly less recovery […]