Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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Fibromyalgia Challenges
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a condition that usually affects different organ systems in the body, causing a number of symptoms. Some of these include: 1) The muscles (the musculoskeletal system): tender, achy, stiff, tight muscles, trigger or tender points all over the body; 2) The nerves (the nervous system): headaches, light headedness, sleep disruption, depression, anxiety,…
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Headaches: Causes and Treatment
Few conditions leave their victims as miserable and agitated as headaches. There are many causes of headaches including stress, odors, bright lights, noise, fatigue, certain foods, hormonal shifts, allergies, as well as genetic predisposition. With all the possible causes of headaches, it’s not surprising many people seek help from many different approaches such as conventional…
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“The Only Proven Effective Treatment” for Chronic Whiplash?
You may have wondered, “If I get hurt in a car accident, who should I go to for treatment of my whiplash problem?” This can be quite a challenge as you have many choices available in the healthcare system ranging from drug-related approaches from anti-inflammatory over-the-counter types all the way to potentially addicting narcotic medications. …
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How Can I Get Rid of This Neck Pain?
I’ve been having this pain in my neck for a long time and it just won’t go away! It’s getting to a point where I have to do something and I’m not sure which route to go. Some of my friends have suggested chiropractic but I’m just not sure. Can you give me any advice…
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Fibromyalgia: The Challenges of Diagnosis!
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition where there is widespread / whole body pain that is often difficult to diagnose. Some patients may spend years of going to different doctors, undergoing many tests (of which most, if not all, are “negative”), and they may be diagnosed with different conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, hypothyroidism, or…
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Do I Have to Have Surgery For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
For the last few months, I’ve been waking up at night with numbness and tingling in my hand. Lately, I’ve been waking up more often, 3-4 times a night and I’m having a hard time falling back to sleep. When I drive, my hands fall asleep within a few minutes and I have to shake…
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & Chiropractic
“When I try to thread a needle, button my shirt, or crochet, I can’t seem to feel my finger tips. I’ve also noticed when unscrewing jars, my grip feels weak. In fact, I almost dropped a cup of coffee the other day. I wake up 3-4 times a night and I have to shake my…
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What Is This Pain in My Neck!
“When I woke up this morning, I couldn’t move my neck! Every time I try to move it, I feel sharp pain on the left side of the neck shooting down into the shoulder blade. It just came out of nowhere!” Chances are, you are suffering from a common condition called torticollis, which literally means,…
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Fibromyalgia & Chiropractic Care
Do you wake up feeling tired, washed out, and dragged down? Do you have generalized pain throughout your body that doesn’t seem to respond to anything you’ve tried? Do you wake up multiple times a night and fight getting back to sleep? These are classic symptoms of fibromyalgia (FM). However, when caught early and treated…
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Whiplash – What Can I Do To Help?
Whiplash occurs when the neck is suddenly and forcefully jerked, and is typically associated with car crashes. The speed at which the neck is forced upon impact is faster than we can contract our muscles in attempt to stop the forceful movement. This results in muscle, tendon, and/or ligament over-stretching, even tearing. Symptoms include stiff…