Theodosius Dobzhansky (1900-1975) was a highly influential Ukrainian-born American geneticist and evolutionary biologist. As one of the most important 20th-century biological scientists, he made evolutionary biology a rigorous, genetically grounded science. In a 1973 publication, he famously stated (1): “Nothing in Biology Makes Sense Except in the Light of Evolution” This dictum is memorialized in […]
Core Strengthening to Reduce Low Back Pain Risk
Low back pain is one of the most common and disabling conditions worldwide. It’s estimated that nearly 200 million acute episodes of low back pain occur each year, of which roughly 20% persist for longer than three months. With the aging of the global population combined with the obesity epidemic, low back pain is expected […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and the Neck
When an individual experiences symptoms like pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the thumb, index finger, middle finger, thumb-side of the ring finger, and part of the palm, the first thought may be carpal tunnel syndrome. While it’s the most common peripheral neuropathy, other conditions with overlapping symptoms must be ruled out during the initial […]
Hip Pain Characteristics That Can Inform Diagnosis
The hip is a ball-and-socket joint in which the femoral head meets the pelvis, supported by several layers of cartilage and other soft tissues that allow for a wide range of motion. While this design provides mobility, it also creates multiple opportunities for instability and irritation that can result in what is generally referred to […]
A Role for Chiropractic in Managing Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Chronic rhinosinusitis is an inflammatory condition of the nasal and sinus lining that lasts longer than twelve weeks. It’s estimated that roughly 10–12% of adults in the United States are living with chronic rhinosinusitis at any given time, with many experiencing symptoms for years. Managing the condition can be challenging, as it’s driven by a […]
Whiplash and Memory Impairment
In addition to neck pain and stiffness, individuals who experience sudden acceleration and deceleration of the head and neck—such as during a whiplash injury—may also develop symptoms more commonly associated with brain injury, including memory impairment. These cognitive symptoms can persist for a year or more in some patients and may significantly affect daily functioning, […]
How Much Screen Time Is Too Much for Teens?
Adolescence is a period of rapid development, and behaviors established during this time can influence emotional, mental, and physical health well into adulthood. Over the past two decades, the proliferation of smartphones, handheld devices, and social media has dramatically reshaped daily life—including for teenagers. Numerous studies have linked excessive screen time to poor posture, physical […]
Medications, Gabapentin, Musculoskeletal Pain, and Chiropractic Care
Americans spend a substantial amount on pharmaceuticals (prescription drugs) each year. In 2024, total prescription drug expenditures were approximately $806 billion, up 10.2% from 2023 (1). An additional $43 billion is spent yearly for over-the-counter drugs (2). Americans spend approximately $35 billion annually on pain medicines, encompassing both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription pain management drugs […]
The Pain Mechanisms of Chronic Low Back Pain
In simple terms, chronic low back pain is pain affecting the lumbar spine region that lasts longer than three months. However, chronic low back pain is not simply acute (new) low back pain that has failed to resolve. Rather, it often reflects an overlap of two or even three distinct pain mechanisms, each of which […]
Wrist Tendonitis vs. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Fast and repetitive hand and finger movements with little rest time can cause the sheaths that cover the tendons passing through the carpal tunnel to become inflamed, placing increased pressure within the tunnel, compressing the median nerve, and stimulating the symptoms associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. Injury or overuse of the tendons themselves can also […]
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