 Back
pain is as much a part of the human condition as the common cold. In fact,
eight out of ten adults will experience an acute episode of back pain at
some point in their lifetime. Back pain is the second most common cause of
missed workdays due to illness and the most common cause of disability.
We cover all of the components of back pain including the anatomy of the
spine, how back problems are diagnosed, your various treatment options
including non-surgical and surgical methods and more. We also have a
dedicated space in our bulletin board where we discuss specific cases.
We feel confident you'll be able to find answers for your back problem.
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Articles:
Bothersome Back: New reports indicate effects of lifestyle choices on spine
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 11/21/2001
A new study shows that heart and blood vessel damage helps bring on low back pain. In another somewhat surprising finding, wearing a weightlifting support belt for heavy lifting jobs does not reduce incidence of back injury claims or low back pain. For common back strain, long bed rest can hinder recovery: only 1 or 2 days of total rest is recommended.
Danger: Regular Aspirin or Tylenol Can Hurt Your Kidneys as Evidenced By Professional Athletes
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 4/18/2004
When an N.B.A. trainer recently doled out a weeklong dose of an anti-inflammatory medicine called Vioxx to an ailing player, the player shot him an incredulous glance. "I'm not taking these anymore, especially after what happened to 'Zo," said the player, according to the trainer. "Give me something else."
Low Speed Rear-Impact Collisions - Physical Laws Related to Injuries Incurred
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 4/20/2002
The subject of low-speed rear-impact collisions, as related to injuries resulting from them, is an ongoing topic for debate. Particularly useful in this regard is an understanding of the underlying physical laws and engineering principles related to motion and force. These principles help explain how injury can be a byproduct of a rear-end impact, despite the fact that the vehicle involved incurs minimal to no damage.
Merck loses $51M Vioxx suit
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 8/20/2006
Merck & Co. lost the second federal trial over its withdrawn painkiller Vioxx on Thursday and must pay $51 million to a retired FBI agent who had a heart attack after taking the drug for more than two years, a jury decided.
Neck Exercises
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 7/9/2002
Here are some neck exercises you can do at home to help relieve neck pain. *Note: The information presented is not intended for the purpose of self-diagnosis or self-prescription of any treatments or exercises discussed on this site. You should never rely on this information to determine a diagnosis or course of treatment. Please visit or call your physician or other qualified allied health care provider prior to performing any of the therapeutic exercises listed on this site.
Nutritional Support for the Musculoskeletal System
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 4/24/2006
Many factors contribute to the deterioration of our musculoskeletal system. This system, consisting of many connective tissues such as joints, ligaments, and tendons, is continuously being tested by various factors such as stress, improper diet, and exercise. A healthy musculoskeletal system is important for everyone - the young, the elderly, sports enthusiasts, people constantly on their feet, and people using repetitious movements such as computer keyboarding. Failure to maintain a healthy musculoskeletal system and joints can lead to a reduction in overall health and wellbeing. Therefore, supplying your body with the proper nutrients found in Standard Process supplements is vital in keeping your body’s connective tissues healthy.
Subluxation Degeneration - Explanation
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 5/22/2002
When a subluxation occurs it causes nerve interference in some portion of the body affected by those nerves. The subluxation causes changes to the structure as well as the nerves. This article explains in detail this insidious process.
The Adrenocortex Profile
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 7/2/2004
The Adrenocortex Stress Profile is a powerful and precise non-invasive test that evaluates levels of the body's important stress hormones, cortisol and DHEA. This profile serves as a critical tool for uncovering biochemical imbalances that can underlie anxiety, chronic fatigue, obesity, diabetes and a host of other clinical conditions. It's also a crucial tool for monitoring DHEA and/or cortisone therapy.
The Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 6/25/2004
I often tell my patients that the gastrointestinal tract is much like a carburetor in a car. Your digestive tract tract must take gasoline (your food), and then mix it with air (enzymes and other digestive juices). If this mixing process goes well, your car runs and doesn't cough or sputter. How efficiently your fuel burns determines to a large extent how many years you're going to get out of your car. Although a rather crude analogy, this principle does hold true for the human digestive tract. There are many points along the digestive where some "burning" process can go awry and cause seemingly unrelated problems elsewhere in the body. This article will discuss those various places and give you a very good detail of what can go wrong.
What is Chiropractic?
submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 8/18/2001
The Chiropractic profession is largely misunderstood in terms of what they actually do. Find out the facts here.
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