The arch or curve is one of the most stable shapes found in nature and architecture—for example, the great Roman aqueducts (see above!). Our spines also have curves. These curves are really important because our spines have to hold up our bodies against gravity, the constant force bearing down on us. The curves distribute these ever-present […]
Neck Pain
Meet Graham the “Crash-Resistant Human”
Graham is a decidedly unique creation made of fiberglass, silicone, resin, and human hair. As odd as he looks, he is what some trauma and collision experts believe what we humans would look like if we evolved to withstand car accidents. Graham might not be pretty, but he was designed and built to withstand a […]
TMJ & Your Neck – What’s The Connection?
A common condition that has been showing up more and more lately in my practice is temporomandibular joint dysfunction, or TMJD. Everyone has had the occasional jaw pain when taking a big bite of a sandwich or crunching down on a hard candy, but people with chronic jaw pain can suffer terribly. TMJ problems arise […]
My Back Pain Is A Real Pain In The…Neck?!
This might sound strange coming from a chiropractor, but I have to admit, I am not your typical back doctor. You can ask almost any patient I’ve ever taken care of, and they’ll tell you that I rarely focus my attention on the low back. I know, this sounds crazy, but allow me to explain. […]
