Back & Neck Pain Relief Center

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1653/how-the-brain-changes-after-whiplash/

How the Brain Changes After Whiplash Whiplash associated disorders (WAD) is a term applied to a constellation of symptoms that can arise following a motor vehicle collision (MVC), slip and fall, or sports injury. It’s estimated that up to 25% of WAD patients fail to fully recover from their injury and new research suggests thi

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1652/knee-injuries-in-youth-soccer-players/

Knee Injuries in Youth Soccer Players There are over 3 million registered youth soccer players in the United States. While playing organized sports offers many benefits to children and teens, the activity also comes with the possibility of injury—especially knee injuries among female players. There are two types of injur

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1651/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-linked-to-migraine-headaches/

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Linked to Migraine Headaches Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition caused by compression of the median nerve as it passes through the wrist that’s characterized by pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in select parts of the hand. The result of a 2019 study suggests that CTS may be associated with migraine heada

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1650/exercises-to-reduce-neck-pain-risk/

Exercises to Reduce Neck Pain Risk As desktop computers, laptops, tablets, e-readers, and smartphones take greater importance in our lives, more and more people are consulting with healthcare providers for musculoskeletal conditions like neck pain. Why is this the case, and are there things that can be done to reduce one’s r

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1649/physical-activity-and-low-back-pain/

Physical Activity and Low Back Pain It’s common for individuals with low back pain to avoid any movement they feel may worsen their condition. Over time, this behavior can lead to deconditioned back muscles, setting the stage for either prolonged back pain or later recurrence. That’s one reason why treatment guidelines

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1659/seat-belt-truths--myths/

Seat Belt Truths & Myths Some of us have been around long enough to remember when wearing a seat belt was optional, and some of us are even old enough to remember when car manufacturers weren’t even required to install them in the first place! Nowadays, not only is it the law in most jurisdictions for all passenger

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1660/8-tips-to-help-maintain-a-healthy-weight/

8 Tips to Help Maintain a Healthy Weight Losing excess weight and keeping it off can be a challenge. Hopefully, these eight tips can help make it easier to win the battle of the bulge… FOOD JOURNAL: A study published in the journal Obesity reported that in a 142-obese person group,

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1663/traction-for-carpal-tunnel-syndrome/

Traction for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral neuropathy that affects roughly 4-5% of the general population and about 10% of working adults. The chiropractic treatment approach for the CTS patient typically involves many of the same therapies as those used for conditions like neck a

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1656/the-neck-and-its-relationship-to-headaches/

The Neck and its Relationship to Headaches Experts estimate that headaches affect half the population, with up to 25% of headaches originating from the cervical spine or neck, which is referred to as a cervicogenic headache (CGH). There are many studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of chiropractic management for CGH, often involving

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1661/chiropractic-management-of-scoliosis/

Chiropractic Management of Scoliosis Scoliosis is a condition that affects about 3% of teenagers, though the cause is typically unknown. In most instances, the degree of spinal curvature is mild (10-15º curve), but in some cases, the curve may continue to increase as the child grows. Visible signs of adolescent idiopathi

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1673/lowering-the-risk-for-chronic-disease/

Lowering the Risk for Chronic Disease It’s common for the elderly to have multiple chronic conditions, all of which can impact their ability to live a vibrant, independent lifestyle. While it may not be possible to avoid adverse health conditions in our later years, it appears there are steps we can take now to give ourselves t

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1664/groin-pain-syndrome/

Groin Pain Syndrome Groin pain syndrome is a term used to describe groin pain without clinical evidence of hernia or hip pathology. Though the condition is thought to affect between 2% and 20% of athletes, there is not a lot of conclusive research on its cause or the best way to treat it. Most of the published resea

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1655/the-effect-of-back-pain-on-walking/

The Effect of Back Pain on Walking For the patient with low back pain, guidelines recommend seeking treatment in the acute state of the condition instead of waiting for it to become chronic. While it’s generally easier and faster to achieve a satisfactory outcome in the earliest stages of a back pain condition, there’s

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1657/masquerading-as-carpal-tunnel-syndrome/

Masquerading as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Most people have heard about carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) as it’s the most common of the peripheral neuropathies or pinched nerves in the extremities, but few have heard of pronator teres syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve is pinched or compressed while pas

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1658/subacromial-impingement-syndrome/

Subacromial Impingement Syndrome Shoulder pain is a VERY common problem, especially among individuals over 40 years old. Experts estimate that between 16-30% of the population has experienced shoulder pain in the last month, with subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) being one of most likely diagnoses made by clinicians.

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1666/walk-for-longevity/

Walk for Longevity In recent decades, several studies have identified risk factors for early death such as reduced cardio-respiratory fitness (CRF), obesity, smoking, diabetes, heart disease, pulmonary disease, etc. Of all the causes listed, poor CRF appears to be the leading risk factor for early death. If CRF is

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1665/car-accident-risk-reducing-technologies/

Car Accident Risk-Reducing Technologies Whiplash associated disorders (WAD) is a collection of symptoms commonly associated with motor vehicle collisions. Because WAD can have such a negative effect on one’s quality of life, it makes sense to take steps to reduce the risk for a car accident. Let’s look at some of the modern

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1662/electronic-tablet-related-neck-pain/

Electronic Tablet-Related Neck Pain When individuals use their smartphone, they often adopt an awkward posture in which their head rests forward of their shoulders. This forward head posture, or “text neck,” places added strain on the muscles in the back of the neck, shoulders, and upper back, which can lead to musculos

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1667/a-link-between-back-pain-and-urinary-incontinence/

A Link Between Back Pain and Urinary Incontinence While under chiropractic treatment, it’s not uncommon for a patient to report improvement for an issue that seems unrelated to their chief complaint. For example, a patient with a temporomandibular disorder may experience an improvement in their jaw symptoms following treatment to the neck

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1678/whiplash-associated-headaches/

Whiplash Associated Headaches One of the symptoms commonly associated with whiplash associated disorder (WAD) is headaches. The current research suggests that up to 50% of patients who experience whiplash-associated headaches may continue to suffer from them for up to a year or more, and many of those will continue to have he

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1675/forward-head-posture-and-neck-pain/

Forward Head Posture and Neck Pain Neck pain is one of the most common complaints that drive patients to seek chiropractic care. Sometimes the cause of injury is a known traumatic event, but in many cases, neck pain is the result of wear and tear from poor posture—forward head posture in particular. The head, which we

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1677/common-shoulder-sports-injuries/

Common Shoulder Sports Injuries With many sports requiring overhead movements that can place the shoulder at the extreme end of its range of motion, it’s not surprising that shoulder injuries are so common among athletes. For instance, up to 50% of NCAA college football players have some history of shoulder injury, which

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1682/who-gets-carpal-tunnel-syndrome-/

Who Gets Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Though carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) affects 4% of the population, some individuals have a much greater risk for the condition, and several factors may need to be addressed to achieve a successful outcome. Trauma: An acute trauma, such as a bone fracture, can lead to CTS. However, repetitiv

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1686/predicting-whiplash-outcomes/

Predicting Whiplash Outcomes With up to 50% of whiplash associated disorder (WAD) patients experiencing long-term symptoms, is there a way to predict which patients are likely to recover following a whiplash injury? To answer this question, a team of researchers analyzed findings from twelve systemic reviews to identify prog

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1681/chiropractic-care-of-the-elderly-with-neck-pain/

Chiropractic Care of the Elderly with Neck Pain One-in-five adults over the age of 70 suffer from neck pain, which can dramatically affect their overall quality of life. So how effective is chiropractic care for a senior’s neck pain? A 2019 study published in the journal Chiropractic & Manual Therapies surveyed 288 Australian

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1684/understanding-whiplash-associated-disorders/

Understanding Whiplash Associated Disorders Whiplash associated disorders (WADs) can be a very confusing condition characterized by a myriad of symptoms stemming from a forceful, rapid back-and-forth motion of the head and neck. While this process commonly occurs during a rear-end crash, it can also arise from a slip-and-fall injury, sport

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1685/energy-boosting-tips/

Energy Boosting Tips When fatigue hits during the day, many people will reach for a sugary snack or a caffeinated beverage. While these practices may lead to a quick, short burst of energy, the crash afterwards can leave one feeling even more tired. Let’s look at healthier methods to improve energy levels.

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1692/groin-pain-the-low-back--hips--and-pelvic-floor/

Groin Pain: The Low Back, Hips, and Pelvic Floor In addition to neck pain and back pain, patients seek chiropractic care for many musculoskeletal conditions, including groin pain. Pain in the groin area can emanate from a myriad of causes from issues involving the reproductive organs, the renal/urinary system, the lymph glands, a pelvic flood d

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1694/short-term-care-for-carpal-tunnel-syndrome/

Short-Term Care for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome While the primary driver for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) may sometimes be hormonal changes (hypothyroid, pregnancy, or birth control use), type 2 diabetes, or an inflammatory condition (rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or gout), many patients’ hand and wrist symptoms are caused b

https://drtonyimbesiblog.com/1674/spinal-stability-and-low-back-pain/

Spinal Stability and Low Back Pain When it comes to managing a low back condition, the goal of chiropractic treatment is for the patient return to their normal daily activities as soon as possible. This not only means addressing low back pain but also low back disability, including impaired postural control and reduced spinal stab