Neck Pain, Headache and Pinched Nerves

A selection of Dr. Lavine's articles on Neck Pain, Headache and Pinched Nerves...
Be wary of the new class of drugs for migraine

Be wary of the new class of drugs for migraine

Emgality and Nurtec are examples of a new class of migraine medication, but their actions don't only block pain - they block the normal production of gut mucus.
Chiropractic proves up to the challenge of neck pain

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.
The toll of whiplash

The toll of whiplash

Whiplash has a long term impact: pain, fatigue, mood swings, arthritis, and other symptoms can persist for years. You need a multi-system approach to healing.
3 exercises for the upper back & shoulders

3 exercises for the upper back & shoulders

Three exercises for the neck, upper back and shoulders.
Palpation is more accurate than I thought

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 ...
Chiropractic effectiveness, safety, and cost savings – the latest research

Chiropractic effectiveness, safety, and cost savings – the latest research

Recent research documents chiropractic effectiveness, safety, and cost savings
Many people with “carpal tunnel syndrome” are misdiagnosed

Many people with “carpal tunnel syndrome” are misdiagnosed

Carpal tunnel syndrome is most often only one part of a combined pattern of stress affecting the neck, shoulders and arms.
Not everybody likes to get their neck cracked

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.
Proven link: tension headaches and weak neck muscles

Proven link: tension headaches and weak neck muscles

Researchers have proven the link between weak neck muscles and headache. Learn a simple exercise that will help strengthen this key area.
Chiropractic pillows: “Pillow Talk” courtesy of guest author Dr. George Russell

Chiropractic pillows: “Pillow Talk” courtesy of guest author Dr. George Russell

My colleague George Russell fields questions about pillows and how to get the most out of a night's sleep.
Chiropractic for scoliosis: Does it help?

Chiropractic for scoliosis: Does it help?

Many chiropractors offer treatment programs for patients with scoliosis: side-to-side curvature of the spine. Are these treatment protocols justified by the state of scientific research? Are they effective?
Magnesium for migraines

Magnesium for migraines

Discover an easy nutritional option that's been shown to cut the frequency of migraine attacks by 40%.
Exercise for neck pain: 5 experts weigh in

Exercise for neck pain: 5 experts weigh in

Best exercises for neck pain? Four experts weigh in.
Chiropractic better for neck pain

Chiropractic better for neck pain

The Annals of Internal Medicine published a research study demonstrating that chiropractic care is the best approach for neck pain.
Treatment for whiplash

Treatment for whiplash

Discover the latest scientific information about whiplash injuries and effective treatment for symptoms of whiplash.

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