What is Sciatica? As many of my blog followers can attest, I spend a fair amount of time talking about injuries sustained in Baltimore auto accidents. Today I will talk about a different condition that is generally not traumatically induced, although it can be. Many people have heard of the term sciatica, but what exactly is it? Sciatica refers to a set of symptoms associated with compression of one of the five spinal nerves that
Important Tips to Avoid Injury While Shoveling Snow In light of the recent monstrous amounts of snow we have been receiving in Baltimore it occurred to me that I should mention some basic ways to avoid neck pain and back pain while shoveling. First tip: Make sure you are physically capable of a work out. A recent article by the Baltimore Sun found here details the death of several men in Howard County who died of apparent heart
Undiagnosed Shoulder Pain Following Baltimore Auto Accidents Some of my faithful blog followers might be asking why I would blog about shoulder pain following a Baltimore auto accident, when I am, in fact, a chiropractor. Traditionally chiropractors focus strictly on the diagnosis and treatment of spinal complaints including headaches, neck pain, and back pain. In many states, including Maryland where I practice, chiropractors can apply for physical therapy privileges, giving them the ability to diagnose
More on Croft Guidelines for Whiplash Treatment in Baltimore, MD In my last blog post I referenced the Croft Guidelines. These are industry accepted guidelines for the length of treatment usually required by people involved in auto accidents that are injured and require auto accident treatment (in Baltimore and across the country). Dr. Croft notes that no two people are the same, so it is acceptable to deviate from these guidelines if need be, but
Croft Guidelines for Whiplash Treatment in Baltimore, MD As a Chiropractor that spends many hours a week treating patients involved in Baltimore car accidents resulting in whiplash, I often get asked how long any given patient should expect to take to recover from their injuries. Asked another way, patients often want to know how long they should expect to need treatment for their injuries. It is a fair question, since many patients end of missing