A “pinched nerve” refers to a condition in which a nerve is compressed by surrounding tissue, such as ligament, cartilage, tendon or bone. Nerve compression itself is quite rare compared to the more common nerve irritation or inflammation that produces similar signs and symptoms although perhaps less intense.   Nerves radiate electrical signals from your […]

  Contrary to popular belief, working out does not burn fat. Working out stimulates the production of hormones that burn fat. It is only during sleep that these hormones become active.   If you find yourself having a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep, or worse yet you wake up more tired than when you […]

A chiropractic clinical neurologist (DACAN/DACNB) is a member of a select group of chiropractors who spend a minimum of 3 additional years of study in the field of application of clinical neuroscience and neuro rehabilitation . Functional neurology is the study how the nervous system functions, be it the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and/or […]

Of all musculoskeletal complaints seen by doctors, back pain is by far the most common. The more sedentary you are (desk job, hours in front of a TV or even working on your computer), the weaker the structures that support your frame. This in turn increases the likelihood of back injuries. Many have turned to […]