Fibromyalgia Symptoms

by Dr. Mathew Stockstad on June 13, 2013

Fibromyalgia Exactly what Are the symptoms of Fibromyalgia? Posted by Dr. Mathew Stockstad of Asheville Chiropractic  Signs of fibromyalgia include various symptoms such as:  Persistent muscular tissue pain, muscle spasms, as well as rigidity. Moderate as well as intense fatigue and lowered stamina. Sleeping disorder as well as awakening feeling equally as tired as when you [...]

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Whiplash Injuries: Just the facts

by Dr. Mathew Stockstad on June 12, 2013

So what are the “facts” about whiplash. Here I am just highlighting some of the most important aspects from whiplash research, It is very common to have a delay before whiplash symptoms become felt. Symptoms may begin about two hours after the initial injury and it can take several days, weeks, or months before you [...]

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The Truth about Chiropractic and back pain

June 11, 2013

 The word “Chiropractic” alone for many brings up many opinions. Healers, Natural doctors, Quacks, miracle workers, Charlatans, etc. So what it the truth? Is Chiropractic good for back problems? Although doctors of chiropractic do excel at providing quick all-natural relief from back pain, chiropractors are not just “back doctors.”  The facts are that the best [...]

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Avoiding Back Surgery now

June 11, 2013

One one of the best ways to avoiding back surgery is to start by consulting the right doctor first.  In the December 2012 edition of the medical journal SPINE  it was found that those how consulted a Chiropractic physician first  were less likely to undergo surgery than those who went to a surgeon first.   [...]

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Headaches and Chiropractic Care

June 10, 2013

Headaches and Chiropractic Care  Posted by Dr. Mathew Stockstad It is reported that 9 out of 10 Americans suffer from headaches? There are many different types of headaches with a multitude of symptoms including achy, throbbing, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, numbness, blinding, noise, light and/or odor sensitivity, and more. The causes of headaches can include genetics [...]

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Asheville Whiplash Care for Injuries

June 10, 2013

Asheville Whiplash care Whiplash injuries can be much different from other types of injuries. When a car accident is severe, the pain will come on right away.  If the injury produces a mild or moderate sprain, sometimes it takes a few days for the pain and inflammation to reach its maximum. Sometimes it is stiffness that [...]

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Asheville Whiplash injury

June 8, 2013

Asheville Whiplash injury 101 Posted by Dr. Mathew Stockstad of Asheville Chiropractic In this blog I will be reviewing the “nuts and bolts” of the whiplash injury or, whiplash associated disorders (WAD).  Whiplash diagnosis: The diagnosis of whiplash first and foremost requires a thorough history. Here, we discuss the factors leading up to the MVC (motor [...]

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Low Back Pain Don’ts

June 7, 2013

 Low Back Pain and Common Mistakes Posted by Dr. Mathew Stockstad of Asheville Chiropractic             We often read about what to do for low back pain (LBP), but do we look at LBP from the perspective of “what NOT to do!” ICE vs. HEAT: If you ask your doctor, “what’s better [...]

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Fibromyalgia – What Causes It?

June 6, 2013

Fibromyalgia – What Causes It?  Posted by Dr. Mathew Stockstad of Asheville Chiropractic Fibromyalgia (FM) is a condition that is characterized by widespread pain, fatigue and an increased pain response. Symptoms can include tingling of the skin, muscle spasms, weakness in the arms and legs, nerve pain, muscle twitching, bowel disturbances, chronic sleep disturbances, and [...]

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Best Care for Low Back Pain

May 27, 2013

What Type of Doctor Should You See For Acute or Chronic Back Pain? Posted by Dr. Mathew K. Stockstad of Asheville Chiropractic Have you ever considered who is the best suited to treat Low back pain? Since there are so many treatment options available today, it is quite challenging to make this decision without a little [...]

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