Dr. Eric CarlsenApr 26Who Gets Back Pain?Pretty much, anyone, it depends on where it hurts. Upper Back Chronic upper back pain affects 15 to 19% of people globally. Those...
Dr. Eric CarlsenApr 12Back Pain CausesAmong all the different areas of back pain—neck pain, upper back pain, lower back pain, and tailbone pain—there’s a host of conditions...
Dr. Eric CarlsenMar 1What Are the Benefits of Laser Treatments for Pain Management?Coping with pain can be a frustrating, time-consuming, and sometimes risky experience. For example, turning to back surgery to relieve...
Dr. Eric CarlsenOct 5, 2021Chiropractic Health MonthDuring National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) 2021 this October, the American Chiropractic Association, its members, and doctors of...
Dr. Eric CarlsenSep 28, 2021Common Back Injuries Caused by Car AccidentsEvery year, millions of people are injured in car accidents. The most common injuries affect the neck and back, especially the lower...
Dr. Eric CarlsenSep 14, 2021What is WhiplashThis article is a good overview of whiplash, the symptoms, causes, and potential complications. Whiplash causes straining or sprain to...
Dr. Eric CarlsenSep 7, 2021Why Chiropractic After a Car Accident?Many people get injured in minor car accidents every year, and when someone gets rear-ended, they may experience some neck and back pain...
Dr. Eric CarlsenAug 31, 2021Understanding Opioids & AddictionWhy do people become addicted to opioids? Opioids can make your brain and body believe the drug is necessary for survival. As you learn...
Dr. Eric CarlsenAug 3, 2021Chiropractic Care over Pain Medications Opioids, prescription painkillers such as morphine and oxycodone, have helped to manage pain for centuries. In recent years, however,...
Dr. Eric CarlsenJun 29, 2021Headaches and ChiropracticHeadache? Learn the triggers that may bring on a headache, what you can do to avoid them and how chiropractic care can help.
Dr. Eric CarlsenJun 15, 20217 Tips for Easing Your Tension HeadacheCombine stress, repetitive activities, and poor posture, and what do you get? Tension headaches. They encircle your head like a too-tight...
Dr. Eric CarlsenJun 8, 2021What is Cervicogenic Headache and How is it Treated by ChiropracticCervicogenic headache (CGH) occurs when pain is referred from a specific source in the neck up to the head.
Dr. Eric CarlsenMay 18, 2021Driving ErgonomicsIs Seating in a Car Seat the Same as Sitting in a Chair? No, even though you are sitting, they are different activities. When you use the...
Dr. Eric CarlsenMay 11, 2021Adapting Your Home OfficeProper ergonomics are essential to a healthy home-work environment. Adjusting your workstation and incorporating more movement into your...
Dr. Eric CarlsenMay 4, 2021Ergonomics & Headache Pain: How Your Body May be Causing Its Own StressPeople suffering from recurring migraines may only have to look as far as their paycheck for answers. Sometimes we are so busy trying to...
Dr. Eric CarlsenApr 27, 2021The Difference Between a Spa Massage and a Medical MassageAfter all, a massage is a massage, right? These types of treatment each have a unique purpose. Keep reading to learn which one is right...
Dr. Eric CarlsenApr 20, 2021Chiropractic Care with Massage TherapyChiropractic along with massage therapy offers a combination of care to help support the whole spine and body health in the patient. A...
Dr. Eric CarlsenApr 6, 20216 Benefits of Massage Therapy 1. It can counteract time spent sitting too much. Many of us are dealing with postural stress that shows up in our shoulder and neck...
Dr. Eric CarlsenMar 9, 2021Benefits of Laser TherapyPain Relief Laser decreases nerve sensitivity by decreasing a pain eliciting chemical. It normalizes ion channels and releases endorphins...