Gainesville Back and Neck Pain Relief Chiropractic

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient,
affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary
long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
Gainesville Back and Neck Pain Relief Chiropractic. 4509 NW 23rd Ave, Ste
#6, Gainesville, FL 32606
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Open: Mon, Wed, Fri. 8am-12noon & 2pm-6pm
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 352-377-5158

Does The Use Of A Low Back Support Or Brace Really Make A Difference? “Do you think a back brace will help my condition?” This is a question that is frequently asked of many healthcare providers who treat low back pain. The answers typically vary, as there is support for and against the use of a brace when low back pain is present. In a February 2009 st

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient,
affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary
long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
Gainesville Back and Neck Pain Relief Chiropractic. 4509 NW 23rd Ave, Ste
#6, Gainesville, FL 32606
www.DocBargerblog.com ,
www.DoctorBarger.com
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri. 8am-12noon & 2pm-6pm
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 352-377-5158

Carpal Tunnel and Computer Work Approximately two-thirds of employees from industrialized nations use a computer on a daily basis and one in five spend at least 75% of their total work time behind a computer. It’s no wonder so many people suffer from  carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in addition to neck, should

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient,
affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary
long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
Gainesville Back and Neck Pain Relief Chiropractic. 4509 NW 23rd Ave, Ste
#6, Gainesville, FL 32606
www.DocBargerblog.com ,
www.DoctorBarger.com
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri. 8am-12noon & 2pm-6pm
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 352-377-5158

The Neck and Headache Connection Patients with headaches also commonly complain of neck pain. This relationship is the rule, not the exception; therefore, in order to achieve optimum results, treatment for headaches must include treatment of the neck. There are many anatomical reasons why neck problems result in headaches. Some

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient,
affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary
long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
Gainesville Back and Neck Pain Relief Chiropractic. 4509 NW 23rd Ave, Ste
#6, Gainesville, FL 32606
www.DocBargerblog.com ,
www.DoctorBarger.com
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri. 8am-12noon & 2pm-6pm
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 352-377-5158

Why Should I Exercise For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is an EXTREMELY common condition that can affect anyone at any age. In fact, there’s a strong probability that up to 50% of the people reading this today have or have had symptoms of CTS at some point in time and 10% or more have been treated for it! We have recentl

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient,
affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary
long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
Gainesville Back and Neck Pain Relief Chiropractic. 4509 NW 23rd Ave, Ste
#6, Gainesville, FL 32606
www.DocBargerblog.com ,
www.DoctorBarger.com
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri. 8am-12noon & 2pm-6pm
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 352-377-5158

Neck Pain Causes and What To Do We all know what it feels like to have limited neck motion, as most of us have had neck pain at some point in time. It makes doing simple things like backing up a car, rolling over in bed, reading, and watching TV difficult-to-impossible. The goal of this article is to review some of the many

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient,
affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary
long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
Gainesville Back and Neck Pain Relief Chiropractic. 4509 NW 23rd Ave, Ste
#6, Gainesville, FL 32606
www.DocBargerblog.com ,
www.DoctorBarger.com
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri. 8am-12noon & 2pm-6pm
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 352-377-5158

Does Sitting Cause Back Pain? A major manufacturer of workstations reports that 86% of work computer users have to sit all day, and when they do rise from sitting, more than half (56%) use food as the excuse to get up and move. In addition to sitting at work, for meals, and commuting to/from work, 36% sit another one to two h

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient,
affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary
long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
Gainesville Back and Neck Pain Relief Chiropractic. 4509 NW 23rd Ave, Ste
#6, Gainesville, FL 32606
www.DocBargerblog.com ,
www.DoctorBarger.com
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri. 8am-12noon & 2pm-6pm
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 352-377-5158

What Can I Do to Stop a Migraine? Migraines can be life altering! They can stop us from being able to enjoy a child’s piano recital, participate in family events, go to work, or simply do household chores! Wouldn’t it be nice to have ways to self-manage these miserable, often disabling headaches? Here are some options

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient,
affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary
long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
Gainesville Back and Neck Pain Relief Chiropractic. 4509 NW 23rd Ave, Ste
#6, Gainesville, FL 32606
www.DocBargerblog.com ,
www.DoctorBarger.com
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri. 8am-12noon & 2pm-6pm
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 352-377-5158

Whiplash & Recovery – How Long Does It Take? First, what is whiplash? It’s a lot of things, which is why the term WAD or Whiplash Associated Disorders has become the most common term for the main signs and symptoms associated with a whiplash injury. WAD is usually associated with a motor vehicle collision, but sports injuries, diving acci

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient,
affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary
long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
Gainesville Back and Neck Pain Relief Chiropractic. 4509 NW 23rd Ave, Ste
#6, Gainesville, FL 32606
www.DocBargerblog.com ,
www.DoctorBarger.com
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri. 8am-12noon & 2pm-6pm
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 352-377-5158

How Does Chiropractic Work? Many people seek chiropractic care when their back goes out or their neck tightens up. But how does this form of care actually work? What are the benefits of receiving chiropractic care for nerve dysfunction compared with other healthcare options? Let’s take a look!First, let’s dis

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient,
affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary
long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
Gainesville Back and Neck Pain Relief Chiropractic. 4509 NW 23rd Ave, Ste
#6, Gainesville, FL 32606
www.DocBargerblog.com ,
www.DoctorBarger.com
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri. 8am-12noon & 2pm-6pm
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 352-377-5158

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Need to Know Information Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) develops from a nerve problem in the wrist (the median nerve) and is NOT a “muscle problem” like some people believe. That is not to say the median nerve cannot be trapped and pinched by muscles. When this occurs, the condition is labeled with a different

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient,
affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary
long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
Gainesville Back and Neck Pain Relief Chiropractic. 4509 NW 23rd Ave, Ste
#6, Gainesville, FL 32606
www.DocBargerblog.com ,
www.DoctorBarger.com
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri. 8am-12noon & 2pm-6pm
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 352-377-5158

Spinal Manipulation AFTER Surgery HELPS! Unfortunately, low back pain (LBP) is something MOST of us cannot avoid. There is solid evidence that chiropractic care is one of the most effective methods of treating LBP, but there are times when a referral for surgery is needed. What about manipulative therapy (MT) AFTER surgery? Is this a go

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient,
affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary
long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
Gainesville Back and Neck Pain Relief Chiropractic. 4509 NW 23rd Ave, Ste
#6, Gainesville, FL 32606
www.DocBargerblog.com ,
www.DoctorBarger.com
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri. 8am-12noon & 2pm-6pm
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 352-377-5158

Can Chiropractic Help My Headaches? According to the World Health Organization, headaches are among the most common disorders of the nervous system affecting an estimated 47% of adults during the past year. Headaches place a significant burden on both quality of life (personal, social, and occupational) and financial health. They a

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient,
affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary
long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
Gainesville Back and Neck Pain Relief Chiropractic. 4509 NW 23rd Ave, Ste
#6, Gainesville, FL 32606
www.DocBargerblog.com ,
www.DoctorBarger.com
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri. 8am-12noon & 2pm-6pm
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 352-377-5158

Can Chiropractic Help My Concussion? Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD) is the appropriate terminology to use when addressing the myriad of symptoms that can occur as a result of a motor vehicle collision (MVC). In a recent publication in The Physician and Sportsmedicine (Volume 43, Issue 3, 2015; 7/3/15 online:1-11), the article

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient,
affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary
long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
Gainesville Back and Neck Pain Relief Chiropractic. 4509 NW 23rd Ave, Ste
#6, Gainesville, FL 32606
www.DocBargerblog.com ,
www.DoctorBarger.com
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri. 8am-12noon & 2pm-6pm
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 352-377-5158

The Challenges of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common “peripheral neuropathies” patients have when they visit a chiropractor for the first time. Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is defined as “…damage or disease affecting nerves, which may impair sensation, movement, gland or

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient,
affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary
long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
Gainesville Back and Neck Pain Relief Chiropractic. 4509 NW 23rd Ave, Ste
#6, Gainesville, FL 32606
www.DocBargerblog.com ,
www.DoctorBarger.com
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri. 8am-12noon & 2pm-6pm
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 352-377-5158

Neck Pain Prevention Tips Neck pain is very common! According to one study, between 10-21% of the population will experience an episode of neck pain each year with a higher incidence rate among office workers. Between 33-65% will recover within one year, but most cases become “chronic, recurrent” meaning neck pain wil

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient,
affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary
long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
Gainesville Back and Neck Pain Relief Chiropractic. 4509 NW 23rd Ave, Ste
#6, Gainesville, FL 32606
www.DocBargerblog.com ,
www.DoctorBarger.com
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri. 8am-12noon & 2pm-6pm
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 352-377-5158

How Do Chiropractic Adjustments Help My Neck Pain? We all know what it’s like to have neck pain—whether it’s after a long drive, pinching the phone between the head and shoulder, star-gazing, or from talking to someone who is seated off to the side. There are many causes of neck pain, but the question of the month is, how do chiropractic ad

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient,
affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary
long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
Gainesville Back and Neck Pain Relief Chiropractic. 4509 NW 23rd Ave, Ste
#6, Gainesville, FL 32606
www.DocBargerblog.com ,
www.DoctorBarger.com
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri. 8am-12noon & 2pm-6pm
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 352-377-5158

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – How Do I Know If I Have It? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is VERY common. If fact, it affects 3-6% of the general population, and up to 50% of those afflicted have it in both hands! So what makes it so common? Here are several reasons: 1) ANATOMY: The wrist is made up of eight small “carpal” bon

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient,
affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary
long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
Gainesville Back and Neck Pain Relief Chiropractic. 4509 NW 23rd Ave, Ste
#6, Gainesville, FL 32606
www.DocBargerblog.com ,
www.DoctorBarger.com
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri. 8am-12noon & 2pm-6pm
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 352-377-5158

Low Back Pain and Pregnancy Did you know that 50-72% of women have low back pain (LBP) and/or pelvic pain during their pregnancy but only 32% do something about it? Let’s look closer! Pregnancy-related low back pain (PLBP) can be a highly debilitating syndrome that accounts for the most common cause of sick leave f

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient,
affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary
long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
Gainesville Back and Neck Pain Relief Chiropractic. 4509 NW 23rd Ave, Ste
#6, Gainesville, FL 32606
www.DocBargerblog.com ,
www.DoctorBarger.com
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri. 8am-12noon & 2pm-6pm
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 352-377-5158

Can Chiropractic Help Me? Chiropractic is the most widely accepted and most frequently used type of “alternative” healthcare in the United States. This is largely due to the fact that it works, and because of that, there has been a steady increase in acceptance by the public, third-party payers, and the Fe

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient,
affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary
long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
Gainesville Back and Neck Pain Relief Chiropractic. 4509 NW 23rd Ave, Ste
#6, Gainesville, FL 32606
www.DocBargerblog.com ,
www.DoctorBarger.com
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri. 8am-12noon & 2pm-6pm
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 352-377-5158

It's Just My Back… It CAN'T Be My Heart! Have you ever said to yourself, “I’m in great shape for my age!” Or how about, “For the amount I exercise, I’ll live forever!” Well, I hope you are right and you have MANY great quality years watching your family grow and prosper ahead of you. The problem is th

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient,
affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary
long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
Gainesville Back and Neck Pain Relief Chiropractic. 4509 NW 23rd Ave, Ste
#6, Gainesville, FL 32606
www.DocBargerblog.com ,
www.DoctorBarger.com
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri. 8am-12noon & 2pm-6pm
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 352-377-5158

Whiplash – What Patients Can Do to Help Whiplash is really a slang term for the rapid back and forth whipping of the head on the neck, usually associated with motor vehicle accidents. The title “Whiplash Associated Disorders”, or WAD, describes it best because it includes ALL of the MANY signs and symptoms of the disorder.

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient,
affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary
long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
Gainesville Back and Neck Pain Relief Chiropractic. 4509 NW 23rd Ave, Ste
#6, Gainesville, FL 32606
www.DocBargerblog.com ,
www.DoctorBarger.com
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri. 8am-12noon & 2pm-6pm
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 352-377-5158

Other Causes of Back Pain to Consider Between 80% and 90% of the general population will experience an episode of lower back pain (LBP) at least once during their lives. When it affects the young to middle-aged, we often use the term “non-specific LBP” to describe the condition. The geriatric population suffers from the &

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient,
affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary
long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
Gainesville Back and Neck Pain Relief Chiropractic. 4509 NW 23rd Ave, Ste
#6, Gainesville, FL 32606
www.DocBargerblog.com ,
www.DoctorBarger.com
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri. 8am-12noon & 2pm-6pm
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 352-377-5158

Neck Pain – The MOST Important Exercises (Part 3) This series (Part 1 and Part 2) has included exercise recommendations to self-manage neck pain, headache, upper back pain, and dizziness. This month’s topic involves enhancing coordination, which m

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient,
affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary
long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
Gainesville Back and Neck Pain Relief Chiropractic. 4509 NW 23rd Ave, Ste
#6, Gainesville, FL 32606
www.DocBargerblog.com ,
www.DoctorBarger.com
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri. 8am-12noon & 2pm-6pm
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 352-377-5158

Neck Pain – The MOST Important Exercises (Part 1) Neck pain can occur for many different reasons, but what can you do about it? That’s the BIG question! As discussed last month, exercise training is an important part of the chiropractic management process. Let’s take a close look at which exercises are MOST important with respect to

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient,
affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary
long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
Gainesville Back and Neck Pain Relief Chiropractic. 4509 NW 23rd Ave, Ste
#6, Gainesville, FL 32606
www.DocBargerblog.com ,
www.DoctorBarger.com
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri. 8am-12noon & 2pm-6pm
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 352-377-5158

Neck Pain – Management Strategies When you make an appointment for a chiropractic evaluation for your neck pain, your doctor of chiropractic will provide both in-office procedures as well as teach you many self-help approaches so that as a “team”, you can manage your neck pain or headache complaint to a satisfying end

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient,
affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary
long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
Gainesville Back and Neck Pain Relief Chiropractic. 4509 NW 23rd Ave, Ste
#6, Gainesville, FL 32606
www.DocBargerblog.com ,
www.DoctorBarger.com
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri. 8am-12noon & 2pm-6pm
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 352-377-5158

Whiplash – “What’s Happening in My Head?” Whiplash or WAD (whiplash associated disorders) are terms usually linked with car crashes and neck injuries, but what about when a head injury or traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs alongside a WAD? Our brains are suspended by ligaments inside the skull from which many nerves branch off an

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient,
affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary
long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
Gainesville Back and Neck Pain Relief Chiropractic. 4509 NW 23rd Ave, Ste
#6, Gainesville, FL 32606
www.DocBargerblog.com ,
www.DoctorBarger.com
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri. 8am-12noon & 2pm-6pm
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 352-377-5158

Facts About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Sleep Have you ever woken up at night with numbness and tingling in your fingers and had to climb out of bed and shake your hands, flick your fingers, and/or rub your arms to “…wake them up?” Well, you’re not alone! In fact, this is one of the more common and often one of the FIRST symptoms of

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken
The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient,
affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary
long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
Gainesville Back and Neck Pain Relief Chiropractic. 4509 NW 23rd Ave, Ste
#6, Gainesville, FL 32606
www.DocBargerblog.com ,
www.DoctorBarger.com
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri. 8am-12noon & 2pm-6pm
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 352-377-5158

Chocolate – Is It Actually “Good” for Me? Often referred to as a “sinful indulgence,” chocolate is usually not thought of as a healthy food choice. However, in the last 20-30 years, there has been growing evidence that there are indeed health benefits associated with chocolate consumption! Let’s take a closer look! Chocolate