Lamey Chiropractic

10/21/2026

Each year, Americans make 7.5 million doctor visits related to shoulder/upper arm pain. After neck and back pain, shoulder pain is one of the top reasons patients seek chiropractic care. So, why are shoulder injuries so prevalent? Though there are many possible explanations that address th

10/20/2026

Most people will experience some form of headache during their lifetime. The good news is that most headaches are related, at least in part, to the neck or cervical spine (a cervicogenic headache or CGH) and can be easily managed with chiropractic care. Although the exact mechanism of C

10/19/2026

Low back pain (LBP) is the second most common reason for doctor visits in the United States and it is a condition that most of us will at some point in our lives. Last month, we reviewed the wide acceptance of spinal manipulation as the treatment of choice for both acute and chronic LBP. This mo

10/16/2026

Morton’s neuroma is a common condition caused by irritation and thickening of a nerve that runs between the metatarsal bones, most often between the third and fourth toes. As the nerve becomes irritated, it can produce burning pain, numbness, tingling, or a feeling that there is a small obj

10/14/2026

Whiplash-associated disorders refer to a collection of symptoms—commonly neck pain, stiffness, headaches, dizziness, and reduced range of motion—that can develop after the neck is suddenly forced backward and forward, such as during a rear-end vehicle collision. It’s estimated t

10/13/2026

Chronic low back pain is defined as back pain that lasts for three months or longer. It affects millions of adults and is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. It’s estimated that more than 600 million individuals worldwide are living with chronic low back pain at any given mom

10/12/2026

While a herniated disk is a well-known cause of sciatica—pain that travels from the lower back into the buttock or down the leg—it is not the only one. In some cases, a small muscle deep within the hip called the piriformis may contribute to similar symptoms. Understanding how this mu

10/12/2026