Chiropractic proves up to the challenge of neck pain
A new study showed that chiropractors treat neck pain at a lower cost, with far less use of drugs, expensive imaging tests, or surgery.
Joint Health
A selection of Dr. Lavine's articles on Joint Health...
Intermediate-level rotator cuff exercises
Many sports activities, including tennis, golf, swimming, or throwing, put a heavy load on the rotator cuff. Even ...
Knee injections? They don’t help much for arthritis
Four methods to help with osteoarthritis of the knee that may be better than injections of hyaluronic acid.
Ice versus heat
For years, the RICE protocol (rest, ice, compression, elevation)has been the standard approach to healing from an injury. But it's all wrong.
Soft tissue injuries and PRP injections
PRP injections are a new, unproven method for soft tissue injuries. NTT, therapeutic exercise, joint mobilization, and nutrition strategies are proven methods.
Spinal adjustments are even better for knee pain than rehab exercises
Recent research shows that spinal adjustments of the low back and pelvis help relieve knee pain even better than rehab exercises do.
3 exercises for the upper back & shoulders
Three exercises for the neck, upper back and shoulders.
Palpation is more accurate than I thought
I use palpation as one of my primary diagnostic tools. My years of experience give me confidence that I’m picking ...
A lot of shoulder rehab is backward
Many common shoulder problems show up, at least in part, as tightness or limitations in the range of motion. If ...
Chiropractic effectiveness, safety, and cost savings – the latest research
Recent research documents chiropractic effectiveness, safety, and cost savings
Knee replacement surgery sometimes leads to long-term regrets
The commonly prescribed procedure of knee replacement, though it helps many, also leads to chronic problems in a significant minority of cases.
Another reason bouncing back from an injury can be a challenge
Once you've injured your muscles or joints, it can be a challenge to return to full activity without further risk. ...
Protect your knees by walking fast. Five minutes will do it.
Humans are designed to move. But now we’re learning that we’re also designed to move fast. A team of ...
Tight hip joints and what you can do about them
Useful limbering exercises for tight hip joints.
Not everybody likes to get their neck cracked
There are alternatives to get the job done for a patient who doesn't like getting his or her neck cracked.
