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Specializing in Functional Mobility and Patient Centric Care
Tulsa Chiropractors end up being fairly similar to each other. We go to school and learn how to mobilize joints, how to make diagnoses, and how to administer treatment. As I’ve practiced, however, I have developed a specialization in what
What Should a New Patient Expect?
Our goal at Tulsa Spine and Rehab is to make every patient as comfortable as possible. It can be rather unnerving for patients who are uncertain of what to expect, especially after having bad experiences in the past with other physicians, physical
Demystifying Manipulation
Manipulation, also referred to as adjustment, is the cornerstone of a chiropractor’s ability. It essentially means to move a joint or soft tissue. As a chiropractor, my first task is to determine the patient’s problem. Let’s say that the patient
Preventing Youth Sports Injuries Due to Overuse
Sports such as baseball are becoming increasingly popular among young people. While playing baseball is a good way to stay active, practicing year-round without downtime can be detrimental when it comes to preventing injuries due to overuse. Younger children are
Piriformis Syndrome
One of the many potential causes of pain and numbness is Piriformis syndrome. Simply put, this is when the piriformis muscle (located in the buttocks, underneath the gluteus maximus muscle) becomes irritated. The piriformis muscle runs all the way from
Managing and Preventing Shin Splints
First of all, what are shin splints? The large shin bone in the lower leg is called the tibia. Increased activity, stress, or overuse of this bone can cause it to become irritated or aggravated. Shin splints are most commonly
Choosing the Best Medical Provider
When it comes to choosing a medical provider, it can be difficult for patients to determine who to select. ’Philosophy’is a term that I think should not apply with chiropractic care because everything we do at Tulsa Spine and Rehab
SpineFit Radio – The Gym and Sitting at the Computer – What To Do
Dr. Riley, I have a job where I sit behind a desk and stare at a computer. Can you recommend two regions to focus on at the gym? Probably the most common thing we see in the clinic are the
SpineFit Radio – Post Child Birth and Chiro (Chiropractic) Care
A new mom recently had her first baby four months ago and has developed upper back and neck pain that has progressively gotten worse. What does she do? With pregnancy there’s a lot going on. Biomechanically, some things are changing.
