From the Desk of Dr. Kevin P. Lewis
The latest news in injury and wellness care.
Is it Vertigo? Possible Causes of Dizziness Explained
What is Vertigo? Have you ever felt like the world was spinning, but you were not moving at all? Have you felt periods of sudden intense dizziness or disorientation where you had to stop and grasp onto something to feel stabilized? If you answered yes to either of...
What are the Common Causes for Shoulder Pain?
Basics of Shoulder Anatomy The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the human body consisting of four different joints that are surrounded by complex muscles, bursas, joint capsules, and nerve endings. Due to its complex nature, there are many reasons why one...
What You Need to Know About Your Lower Back Pain
Freedom From Lower Back Pain is Possible Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints among adults in the US with 80% of individuals experiencing lower back pain at some point in their lives. However, most of those people who suffer from back pain will...
Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)
Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD), also known as Osteoarthritis, is a condition in which the protective cartilage that surrounds the bone begins to break down. DJD can affect any joint in the body but commonly affects weight bearing joints such as your knees, hips, and...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, CTS, is a compression of the median nerve that runs under the transverse carpal ligament in the wrist. CTS is characterized by pain, numbness, and tingling that occur in the wrist, thumb and index fingers. Individuals may also experience...
Chiropractic Care Can Help Relieve Anxiety
The world has been turned upside down in a matter of months due to COVID-19. Between that, a natural disaster seeming to occur every other day, and the upcoming election, the conversations we have with each other seem to stick to those subjects for almost every single...
Natural Ways to Find Relief for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome affects the wrist and hands. It can cause pain and numbness which makes work difficult. You probably know someone who has undergone surgery to “correct” carpal tunnel, only to see the pain return shortly after. What you probably don’t know is...
Spinal Injuries and Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries are on the Rise
Although the number of fatalities from motor vehicle collisions (MVC) has reached an all-time low in recent years, innovations such as laminated windshields, collapsible steering wheels, more effective restraint systems, and an increasingly more crashworthy overall...
Feel and Function Better with Chiropractic Care
Better Chiropractic Care Bottom Line: The first thought many people have when suffering from back or neck pain is “Better go the Chiropractor,” because, as research shows, Chiropractic adjustments are one of the best ways to relieve that pain. However, research has...
Common Personal Injuries Chiropractors Can Help With
If you have been injured lately, whether at work, at play, or in an auto accident, it’s important to see a chiropractor or another medical professional as soon as possible. Personal injuries often require special care and attention to heal correctly. If you’re...