How many of you have a nagging injury that seems to flare-up from time to time but has not been bad enough to actually do something about it? Statistically, many people are injured being active every year. Many of you likely have desk jobs, or jobs that cause you to be seated most of the day.…
I would bet that most of us have experienced a headache at one point or another. The location and symptoms however can tell you a lot about the source of the headache and most importantly what you can do to fix it. As a Chiropractic Physician I see a lot of headache complaints. Headaches can…
Now that summer is approaching many of us are trying to slim down the waist line. The task of taking on a diet can be quite daunting. Who to listen to? Where to start? While there are many diet strategies (all of which are effective for someone but not everyone), sustainability has to be a…
I think most chiropractor’s would agree, we see a lot of lower back pain, and for good reason; we are very successful at fixing it! Often patients report that the pain will travel down their leg causing a “burning” or “tingling” sensation. What could be causing this? Your spine has spacer’s known as intervertebral discs…
Identifying the cause of pain (via WebMD and google most likely) is usually the first step patients take when dealing with pain or discomfort as the cause tends to dictate the type of care they seek. Statistically, most people see their PCP for lower back pain, but are often disappointed when they don’t receive the answer’s that…
As some of you may have heard, a study was recently published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has found that exercise alone cannot counter-act the effects of sitting! In the last 10 years there has been a plethora of research that has brought to light the complications that occur from excessive sitting both at home and…
Research has shown that spinal manipulation is an effective treatment for those with musculoskeletal pain. The American Medical Association recommends spinal manipulation as a conservative approach before trying other more invasive procedures such as surgery! But just how does an “adjustment” work, and what exactly is it doing? In this post I will cover just a few of…
As a chiropractor in the city of Boston, I see a lot of cubicle dwellers and students. I have come to realize that majority of them have the same complaint: upper back/neck pain and occasionally low back pain. When I ask them what’s provocative, the answer is almost scripted: “Sitting at my computer! “Or on…
Dr. James Ellis DC, MSACN 