Dr. Steve Perman

Expand your understanding of what we do and you will be better able to experience many more benefits!

I LOVE to treat shoulder problems! Leading up to my Board Certification as a Chiropractic Sports Physician, I met my publishing requirement with a research article on shoulder treatment and rehabilitation. Auto accidents are one common cause, but other injuries and problems that affect the shoulder joint and the surrounding tissues such as bursitis or rotator cuff inflammation and partial tearing get great results under our care. Of course, every patient is unique and we are honest when we say if we believe we can help or not. Let's see if non-surgical care is the right choice for YOUR shoulder pain. Call today!

VIDEO: Shoulder Pain & Auto Injury Shoulder pain is a problem experienced by many auto injury patients. Chiropractors can identify the source of the pain and develop a treatment plan to help patients reclaim their health. .

The human body is subject to "wear and tear" like any other "machine" with lots of moving parts. Spinal degeneration is rather inevitable as a result activities of daily living, big and little injuries along the way, genetic predisposition and the fact that our world isn't custom made for us. We are always trying to adapt to stress. This is a very good video that explains, through animation and plain English, how the spine works, how and why it wears down, and the role of Chiropractic in slowing the process. Learn, enjoy, and call me...we call help!

VIDEO: Preventing Spinal Degeneration Chiropractic is an effective way to prevent spinal degeneration. Keep your spine healthy and flexible to reduce your risk of future pain and disability. .

Acute back pain, which is usually something new or a flare-up of a previous, dormant condition, responds well to our conservative care. An article in SPINE (the most respected medical journal for spine-related issues) says that acute back pain, if not treated properly,
will often become chronic. We see both acute and chronic back pain patients every day. Our methods are safe and effective. Keep a small problem small! Don't neglect to treat acute back pain. We can help!

VIDEO: Acute Back Pain A study from the journal Spine finds that patients with acute low-back pain frequently develop chronic symptoms. Acute low-back pain can result from lifting something incorrectly or straining ligaments or muscles in the back.

Here's a very good, short video on chiropractic care vs. endlessly popping pills. And, it is referenced from SPINE, the preeminent medical journal for spine-related issues.
Lingering neck and back pain need appropriate treatment which the temporary relief, if any, from NSAIDs and pain-killer pills do NOT address nor correct the underlying problem. We can help!

VIDEO: Chiropractic Better Than Drugs for Back Pain If you suffer from regular episodes of back pain, you're not alone. You'll be glad to know, though, that chiropractic is an effective way to not only treat back pain, it's much more effective (and safer!) than medications. .

My brilliant nephew, chiropractic neurologist Dr. Daniel Perman has been publishing a series of neuro-rehab videos on YouTube. This one is the best I've seen for effectively stretching the cervical (neck) muscles. In this age of forward head posture ("text-neck") and seemingly endless hours in front of the computer, this a great way for you to help yourself! Go for it! (You'll be glad you did!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co_g2-GceYk

The MOST INTENSE Neck Stretch | Safe and Effective Neck Stretch Tutorial In a world where we can't avoid sitting, screen time, and phone use, caring for our necks is more important than ever! This video guides you through my favor...

We help so many seniors in our practice. You do NOT have to live with pain and simply write it off as "getting older". The video also mentions proper diet and exercise (I am Board Certified to advise you on both!).
Please call our office--if we believe we can help, we'll say so; if not, we'll tell you that too!

VIDEO: Chiropractic Care for Seniors With aging comes a new set of common aches and pains. Unfortunately, research shows that older adults are less likely to seek treatment for pain than younger adults.

The following video is one of a series I'll be posting/sharing created by my nephew, Dr. Daniel Perman, a Board-certified Chiropractic Neurologist practicing in California. I love the way he makes complex material understandable for the general public.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKYl0UIJ5es

Migraine EXPLAINED | Intro to Migraine Rehab | Virtual Brain Rehab by Perman Chiropractic Neurology What really is migraine? How do migraines occur? What are the different types of migraines? Why do some migraine treatments help others, but not you? Can mig...

The title of this video is provocative because in the real world, the title can either be taken at face value or one could say that it is dependent on the individual patient and their specific situation.
We see many patients with disc herniation(s), and they are trying to avoid surgery, if possible, and be managed as non-invasively as possible. Because lumbar disc herniation is a condition treated
by both chiropractic physicians and medical physicians, using significantly different approaches (structural/natural vs. drugs/surgery), it makes sense to exhaust conservative procedures before resorting to more dangerous ones.
That said, the statistics quoted in the video are significant, and we have helped so many patients with disc herniations! And as a responsible chiropractic physician, I have a greater willingness to refer patients for medical management if our methods aren't fixing the problem, far more often than an M.D. resorts to a referral to a
chiropractor. Safer, non-drug chiropractic care has helped avoid countless surgeries. And, epidural steroid injections are certainly not without risk. Call us. If we can help, we'll say so; if not we'll say that too.

VIDEO: Chiropractic Better than Epidural Injections for Back Pain Epidural spinal injections are often used for back pain, but research shows that chiropractic works better...and carries none of the risks of this invasive procedure. . .

Radicular (or nerve root) pain has always been a situation where chiropractic care gets great results. Often, radicular pain is diagnosed on MRI where we can clearly see where the nerve root is being irritated or compressed.
The clinical presentation (symptoms) also help determine the exact level of root irritation, especially with radiating pain into the arm, hand, thigh, leg or foot.
If you think you may have radicular pain, call our office today-- we can help!

VIDEO: Chiropractic for Radicular Pain Radicular pain, or "radiating pain", is caused by the interference or pinching of the spinal nerves. This results in pain, tingling, or numbness in parts of your body that are far from the source of the problem.

A brief PSA about the very high incidence of neck, shoulder and hand pain from frequent (constant for some?) texting. The suggestions in the video are very sensible and effective, as is getting your spine checked by your chiropractor.
Forward head posture (looking down at your smartphone as you text) creates tension, stiffness and pain in the neck and upper back. Follow the advice in the video and call me for additional help.

VIDEO: Pain from Texting Technology has revolutionized the way we communicate, entertain, and receive information. It is important to understand that this stronger presence of technology in our lives can detrimentally affect our health.

Many of you have heard of the sacroiliac joint, but beyond some vague association to the lower back, most lay people don't know what it is. Like many joints named for the bones that form the joint, the sacroiliac joint (or SIJ) is where your tail bone (sacrum) meets your hip bone (iliac bone). It is a primary, weight-bearing joint when we stand upright, as well as for any upright activities such as walking, running and lifting. Inflammation of the joint occurs in most people at some time in their lives, often due to an injury (like lifting "wrong"), poor body mechanics or simple overuse. SIJ pain is common in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy. We successfully treat acute and chronic SIJ problems literally every day. Call us--we CAN help!!

VIDEO: Sacroiliac Joint Pain Relief Study confirms that chiropractic care is an effective, safe way to treat sacroiliac (SI) joint pain. SI joint pain has a number of causes which include leg length discrepancies; altered function of the hip, leg, or knee; and pregnancy. Participants in this study received a single chiropractic treatm...

While you already know--and this video describes--the many conditions for which chiropractic care has proven to be both safe and very effective, you should also appreciate the benefits for health and well-being, not simply treatment for pain.
We design a care program for each individual, according to their needs, consisting of an acute stage (pain), a rehabilitative stage (repair) and a hygienic (wellness) stage.
Stated more simply, the three stages are 1) feeling better, 2) functioning better and 3) living better. Whatever your needs and wants are for your chiropractic care, we can tailor a program especially for you.
Call us today, we can help!

VIDEO: Chiropractic Is Wellness Care Chiropractic is about more than just back pain relief. It's the natural, whole body approach to wellness.

Athletes at every level--recreational, fitness, amateur, and professional--consider chiropractic care a key to their performance and enjoyment.
Did you know that of over 90,000 Doctors of Chiropractic in the U.S. that I am one of only 300 Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physicians?
I love helping athletes in any sport recover from injuries and avoid future injuries, not to mention enhancing their performance.
Golfers, tennis players, fitness and martial arts enthusiasts, and ball players frequent my practice.
Also, this is my fifth year as a team physician for an ABA professional men's basketball team.
Don't let injury prevent you from enjoying sports or lowering your competitive edge. Call today, I can help!!

VIDEO: Chiropractic Boosts Sports Performance Many of us work hard to stay healthy and keep our bodies active. Nearly every professional athlete uses chiropractic care to speed healing, increase mobility, and boost performance.

Did you know that the nerves that exit your spine from the lower part of your neck control your shoulder, arm, hands and fingers? That's why neck problems, especially after a trauma like an auto accident, can cause pain, weakness, or other problems in the upper extremity (shoulder, are, forearm, hands and/or fingers). And, a shoulder problem can also affect your neck as well.
As a chiropractic physician, not a day goes by in my practice without my having to treat neck and shoulder problems. Don't suffer or wonder why you have a problem like this.
Call our office today for the help you need!

VIDEO: Shoulder Dysfunction Can Be Caused by Neck Problems Auto injuries can cause more than neck pain. Researchers have found that patients with neck pain after auto injuries were more likely to develop problems with shoulder function.

Wise words....

Cervicogenic headaches (originated/caused by the neck) are among the most common conditions effectively treated by a chiropractic physician. Headaches can have a neurological component, a circulatory component, or both.
Since your neck affects both of these components, and chiropractors get great results with these problems, you should get the help you need as safely and naturally as possible, which is the cornerstone of chiropractic care.
A thorough exam and history will determine if you are a good candidate for this type of treatment. Call us today--we CAN help!

VIDEO: Chiropractic Relieves Cervicogenic Headaches A study shows that chiropractic can alleviate pain from chronic cervicogenic headaches. Cervicogenic headaches originate in the neck.

Besides being safer (lower risk) and with patients consistently reporting higher satisfaction, expense analysis shows that chiropractic care is actually LESS expensive than traditional allopathic (medical) management.
Back surgery costs tens of thousands of dollars and often doesn't fix the problem. Always try conservative measures first! Safe, natural chiropractic care: it doesn't 'cost', it pays!! Call today-- we can help!

VIDEO: Chiropractic Cuts Healthcare Costs Cost is an important factor when considering our health care options. Research finds that chiropractic is effective and less expensive than more invasive medical treatments. .

Chiropractic has always been a safe, popular alternative to taking drugs for back pain. And, the most respected medical journal on the topic, Spine, published a study demonstrating that it is a BETTER alternative.
While I am not a chiropractor that thinks that drugs are never appropriate, I do think that safer, natural alternatives to popping pills should always be your first choice.
Call our office today so we can get to the CAUSE of your pain and correct it--don't just "shut off the alarm...put out the fire!"

VIDEO: Chiropractic Better Than Drugs for Back Pain If you suffer from regular episodes of back pain, you're not alone. You'll be glad to know, though, that chiropractic is an effective way to not only treat back pain, it's much more effective (and safer!) than medications. .

As one of only a very few DC's fully board certified in Chiropractic Sports Medicine (Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians), I have specialized training and decades of experience treating the shoulder.
In fact, I have been published in a peer-reviewed medical journal on shoulder rehab. Whether a frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), rotator cuff injuries, or bursitis, my experience effectively treating shoulder issues places me ahead of most DC's. Not all shoulder problems require surgery!
Allow me to evaluate your acute or chronic shoulder problem and I will honestly tell you whether or not I can help. Call me today.

VIDEO: Chiropractic Relieves Frozen Shoulder A case study suggests that chiropractic can provide significant relief of frozen shoulder syndrome (FSS). FSS is a painful condition that causes night pain and restricted shoulder range of motion. To see if chiropractic could help, a case study evaluated the effects of chiropractic spinal adjustment...

Whether due to the sedentary "virtual" world our kids have been living in from the pandemic, or finally getting out and resuming physical activity, many teens are experiencing back and neck pain.
I hear from my adult patients that they wish they had been treated as a child or teen as it may have prevented the problems they are having today.
Chiropractic care for children and teens is safe, effective, avoids medications, and is a wise investment in their current health and well-being, often reducing the likelihood of future problems.
And, kids heal quicker than grown-ups so the cost and duration of care is usually far less. Call our office today--we can help and your children will appreciate you for it.

VIDEO: Teens, Back Pain, and Chiropractic Back pain is a common complaint from teenagers, and 94% of teens with low back pain say that their symptoms limit their daily activity. Early intervention of back pain is key because it commonly leads to chronic conditions in adulthood. A literature review compared the efficacy of back education, ex...

The prestigious medical journal Spine just published the article below stating that chiropractic is the better, first treatment of choice for seniors with back pain as opposed to narcotic medications. Yup, just what happy chiropractic patients have been saying for decades!

https://journals.lww.com/spinejournal/Abstract/9000/Initial_Choice_of_Spinal_Manipulative_Therapy_for.93720.aspx

Initial Choice of Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Treatment ... : Spine dy was to compare OAT versus SMT with regard to risk of adverse drug events (ADEs) among older adults with cLBP. Summary of Background Data. We examined Medicare claims data spanning a 5-year period on fee-for-service beneficiaries aged 65 to 84 years, continuously enrolled under Medicare Parts A,...

Florida's trial lawyers got their wish from the State Legislature by eliminating PIP coverage from your car insurance policy. Big mistake! Please call Gov. Desantis ASAP and ask him to Veto SB54!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ3GqfT0Edk

SAVE PIP Veto the repeal.

Along with neck pain, lower back pain from an auto accident is extremely common, and is often serious. Expert care is required.
As this informative video demonstrates, your car seat is not "custom made" for you and the impact causes damage to the lumbar spine and its ligaments and discs.
We have decades of experience successfully treating these injuries and also work with attorneys to get you compensation for your injury.
Call our office today--we CAN help!

VIDEO: Low Back Pain after Auto Injury Many people report back pain after a car crash. A study looked at the biomechanics of lumbar spine injury from auto collisions and found that the car seat is most likely the culprit.

Spinal degeneration (a/k/a Degenerative Disc Disease or Spondylosis) is inevitable for most of us if we live long enough. The "limited warranty" on the spine results in the effects of wear and tear, including pain and reduced mobility, some of which can be prevented or slowed by chiropractic care.
Like termites eating away in your home, we rarely realize that there's a problem until it is advanced and harder to treat. Such is the case with spinal degeneration. Watch the video and you'll understand why the earlier you begin chiropractic care, the better.
Call us today---we can help.

VIDEO: Preventing Spinal Degeneration Chiropractic is an effective way to prevent spinal degeneration. Keep your spine healthy and flexible to reduce your risk of future pain and disability. .

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is far more common than most people would think, especially after an auto accident. If you've ever awakened after "sleeping on your arm", you know what TOS feels like, except it doesn't go away after a few minutes.
When a patient presents with pain/numbness/tingling anywhere along the arm, forearm or hand, we have to determine if there is a neurologic cause, a circulatory cause, or both.
Specific tests during the examination along with imaging allows us to make a good diagnosis and provide proper treatment. If this describes your situation, please call us--we can help.

VIDEO: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome After Auto Injury Thoracic outlet syndrome is felt as numbness, tingling, pain, or decreased circulation in the shoulders, arms, or hands. The thoracic outlet is a bottle-neck where an important bundle of nerves and blood vessels travels between the head and arm.

Hard to believe that anyone these days is unaware that chiropractic care is the "go-to" for lower back pain--but what is less obvious, as the video points out, is that acute (new/recent) low back pain can persist and become chronic.
That makes it even more important to nip it in the bud early. Keep small problems from becoming bigger problems. If you're having lower back pain, call us today, we can help.

VIDEO: Acute Back Pain A study from the journal Spine finds that patients with acute low-back pain frequently develop chronic symptoms. Acute low-back pain can result from lifting something incorrectly or straining ligaments or muscles in the back.

Well, New Year's has started with a bang, to say the least. And, you still want to set your mind to improving and maintaining your health for 2021. Need advice on your diet or supplements? I am Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition (DACBN).
Need advice or guidance on your exercise program or working out thru an injury? I am also Board Certified as a Chiropractic Sports Physician (DACBSP). I coach many on how to have a better quality of life.
All you need to do is ask me. I can help make 2021 a healthier year for you.

VIDEO: How to Stick to New Year's Resolutions Every year, half of all Americans make a New Year's resolution. Unfortunately, most people do not follow through on their goals.

Radicular (nerve root) pain is one of the most common conditions successfully treated in our office. As the video describes, one (or more) of the spinal nerve roots can become irritated or impinged,
resulting in radiating nerve pain affecting the extremities (arms and legs) as well as the head, neck, midback and lower back. This is very common after an auto accident.
Symptoms of radicular pain may include sciatica, shoulder pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches, to name just a few.
Do not suffer needlessly or get hooked on pain killers! We can help--please call today!

VIDEO: Chiropractic for Radicular Pain Radicular pain, or "radiating pain", is caused by the interference or pinching of the spinal nerves. This results in pain, tingling, or numbness in parts of your body that are far from the source of the problem.

2020 has been incredibly stressful for all the reasons you already know. And, if you're in pain, it's that much worse. The good news? We can help you and you can help yourself!
Move into a much better 2021 with good advice on your nutrition, exercise, stress reduction and less pain. Call our office for the information your body needs. We're happy to be of service to you!

VIDEO: How to Beat Holiday Stress The holiday season can be a stressful time of the year. This added stress can be extra difficult for people with chronic pain conditions like migraines and fibromyalgia, because stress can exacerbate pain.