Imagine balancing a 12 lb. (5.5 kg.) bowling ball on the tips of your fingers. All day long. That’s just one of many things your neck must do. Your neck and shoulders work hard. Even the smallest deviation in the relationships of the seven bones of your cervical spine (neck) can cause pain and reduced […]
It started with a routine trip to the store. Suddenly you hear a screeching of tires and the harsh sound of metal hitting metal. In the split second, before you can brace yourself, you feel your car moving from some unseen force! HIDDEN DAMAGE It’s tempting to minimize your own injuries because your car has […]
Pain of any kind is a signal that something’s amiss. Some people silence their symptoms with a pain reliever and ignore the message. But that would be like removing the battery to quiet a smoke detector! TWO COMMON CAUSES The nerve-rich facet joints on the back side of each spinal bone are a common cause […]
Drug Culture Pain relievers of various types are the most common approach to headaches. In our practice, we take a more natural approach. Our objective is to find and reduce the underlying cause of a headache. Hidden Cause A common cause of headaches is from spinal bones in the neck that aren’t supporting the head […]
If you want 2019 to be your best year, make sure you have enough energy to achieve all your goals. If you wish to improve your physical condition, have a pain free life, or build the perfect summer body, your body might need a little help, and vitamin B12 might be just what you need. […]
What is B-12? B-12 is a nutrient that helps to keep your nerves and blood cells healthy. It can be found in either food from animals or it can be fortified into foods. How does B-12 affect my body? Given that B-12 promotes health in your nerves and blood cells, its effect on your body […]
Chiropractor warns against distracted driving because it can cause serious injuries including chronic lower back pain and, neck pain. The injuries from a distracted driving accident can often be more severe because the body has little or no time to prepare for the impact. If you are the victim of a distracted driver seek medical […]
Chronic knee pain affects a lot of people and the most common treatment options include drugs or surgery. At Med Plus Centers, our approach is different. Our revolutionary solutions are changing the way people view chiropractic care. Here are a few of the things that make us different. A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO CHRONIC KNEE PAIN […]
If you don’t have a fitness plan, I want to urge you to seek professional help before you begin one …really! The title is not meant to be insulting or sarcastic. It’s real. I’ll tell you more about why I’m so passionate about this subject. The CDC lists several benefits of exercise if used properly. […]
To avoid chronic pain hundreds of thousands of people go to their doctors in search of medicines to alleviate their discomfort, without knowing that these drugs in the long-term could turn them into addicts and end their lives. In the United States, the crisis due to opioid prescriptions (analgesics for pain) kill 140 people daily. […]
From a young age, we can recognize children’s affinity towards certain activities. Some enjoy the arts and others enjoy science. Then there are those that stand out for their athletic abilities, choosing sports from a young age and becoming young athletes. These children discover a sport they are passionate about and give themselves entirely to […]
Speed, strength, agility, and endurance are some of the abilities individuals must develop in order to be at the top of their game and become big winners in life and in sports. To live a high performance lifestyle, athletes must commit their lives to discipline and structure. This also holds true for individuals who are […]
The role of regenerative medicine has increased the life expectancy of people. Thanks to the technological advances we face every day, regenerative medicine takes on the challenge of rebuilding destroyed tissue. Why do we talk about technological advances? The main starting point is to generate artificial tissue culture to be able to repair or replace […]
Stem cells are undoubtedly one of the most exciting health discoveries. They’re not only part of a new trend of innovative technology; these treatments open the doors to an almost infinite universe of possibilities in stem cell therapy. Stem cell research is currently not only an incredible field that offers those who explore it a […]
Neuropathy affects over 20 million Americans, however, recent treatments thanks to the ever-changing technology have arisen that make this chronic condition more bearable. One of such is making a significant change in how this condition is perceived and treated. As part of many alternative therapies, booking an appointment with a chiropractor can be deemed very […]
Car accidents can occur at any time and to anyone. In the United States, more than two million car crashes occur every year. Therefore, we must always know how to act if we are involved in an accident and experience back or neck pain. After a car accident, your life may likely be affected by […]
Are you suffering from pain after an accident? Is your injury interrupting your daily routine? If the answer is yes, you should seek chiropractic care right away to avoid further injury and discomfort. After an injury, recovery can be a difficult process to go through. The pain you feel can be disruptive to your life […]
Since the coronavirus (COVID-19) came to the United States, many companies have decided to send their employees to work from home. But, there is an unfortunate side effect to this shift in the way people work: back pain and neck pain. Those who are not used to working from home or that do not have […]
Anyone living in Miramar, Florida, needs to know a chiropractor. You might be involved in a car accident, which can be one of the worst experiences you can have, but that is not uncommon. Your pace of life may be normal, but from one day to the next, you can find yourself in a car […]
Children can begin exploring what they do and don’t like at a young age. Some discover that they enjoy art and music, while others prefer math and science. Then there are those who excel in physical activities, like sports. While sports are generally a healthy activity for children, they may be at a greater risk […]
All the doctors who evaluated six-time Olympic gold medal winner Amy Van Dyken-Rouen agreed on the same diagnosis: “You can never walk again.” Amy Van Dyken-Rouen, an American Olympic swimmer, was left in a wheelchair because of a spinal cord injury after an accident while riding a quad bike. But, a miracle happened when she […]
If you have knee pain, you’re not alone. Many people experience knee pain. You need the help of a specialized chiropractic doctor to address and lessen this knee pain. There’s no doubt that your knee pain is uncomfortable and restricts your mobility and daily activities. Did you know that your knee pain could have been […]
In the United States, the National Institute of Health estimates that more than 20 million people suffer from this disease directly or indirectly related to neuropathy. Between 15 and 18 million of those people neuropathy is caused by diabetes. Some ways in which this disease is expressed in the body leads to inflammation of some […]
