In traditional western medicine, the cause of low back pain is often believed to be a lumbar disc bulge or muscle spasm. The reason being related to the sacroiliac joints in the pelvis is often overlooked. The bones of the sacrum and ilium join together to create the sacroiliac joint. The motion made available at the joint is limited, but the movement also influences the pubic symphysis and L5-S1. The sacroiliac joint moves in a coupled manner with rotation and translation, meaning that one cannot be accomplished without the other. This joint can be prone to damage causing hypermobility if … [Read more...]
Your Guide to Stop the Ringing in Your Ears By: Dr. Andrew Baranski
I have had an influx of patients presenting with the complaint of ringing in the ear, also known as tinnitus. This condition can burden daily living and cause poor concentration, memory difficulties, and poor sleep. Many people seek answers after realizing the issue is not improving, even after an appointment with their medical provider. The people who present with such problems in practice could have many pain symptoms, but it is often tinnitus when asked which one they wish would improve first. The medical approach to tinnitus has not shown to be effective. A study performed in 2018 asked … [Read more...]
How Obesity, Anxiety, Depression, Cardiovascular Disease, Digestive Issues, and more could be linked to Dysfunction in the Neck. By: Dr. Andrew Baranski
When the healthcare model treats symptoms and does not expand upon the whole system, it is of surprise that many people who begin expressing one symptom will eventually express more. As people go from one doctor to the next, it should be a concern that the medical system fails to question how symptoms could be related and discover the cause. Since the nervous system is the grand controlling station of the human experience, it would make sense for this to be the place to start. In simple terms, the nervous system is made of the brain, cranial nerves, brain stem, spinal cord, spinal nerves, … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide to Living Pain-Free in 2022 By: Dr. Andrew Baranski
The New Year is upon us and with it comes goals to reach unbound health. With new virus variants looming, health is becoming increasingly prioritized for many. Unfortunately, shortly after beginning a health routine, most people will revert to their old ways. The reasons include setting unrealistic goals, resistance from peers and family, lack of results, and poor planning. Many people quit due to pain and many more never start due to the fear of pain. To develop a health routine, you can stick with, a priority must be decreasing pain and preventing injury. The good news is that pain is not … [Read more...]
Posture and the Effect it has on Your Health
Did you know that good posture can extend your life? It’s true! It also plays a large role in you overall health and helps determine your quality of life. Maintaining good posture ensures minimal stress on your body and allows your spinal cord to rest comfortably in your spinal column. If a spinal cord is “taught” inside the spinal column it can lead to serious organ problems. In other words, keep your head up and your shoulders back! Proper posture can keep you staying active longer, give you a more youthful appearance, reduce stress and anxiety, and reduce back and neck pain. Keeping good … [Read more...]