VanDeWalle Chiropractor

02/01/2023

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01/26/2023

https://www.drvanonline.com/715/low-back-pain-why-so-common/

This question has plagued all of us, including researchers, for a long time! Could it be because we’re all inherently lazy and don’t exercise enough? Or maybe it’s because we have a job that’s too demanding on our back? To properly address this question, here are some inte

01/26/2023

https://www.drvanonline.com/718/whiplash--which-treatment-method-is-best-/

Whiplash, also called cervical acceleration-deceleration disorder (CAD), is primarily an injury to the soft tissues of the neck – that is, the muscles, their tendon insertions, and the ligaments that hold the joints firmly together. Neck pain is a very common health problem that affects bet

01/23/2023

https://drvanonline.com/1886/dizziness-and-the-upper-cervical-spine/

Dizziness affects about 15-20% of adults to some extent each year, and it is one of the most common reasons for emergency room visits. One of the three systems that works to help us maintain balance is the proprioceptive system that is made up of mechano-receptors located in our joint capsules, m

01/23/2023

https://www.drvanonline.com/815/the-neck--shoulder-pain-relationship/

Given the close anatomical proximity between the neck and shoulder, it’s no wonder the two are intimately related. With our hectic lifestyles that include driving, hunching over computers and electronic devices, and talking on the phone (not to mention stress arising from multiple sources),

01/17/2023

https://www.drvanonline.com/1133/maximum-health-and-chiropractic/

Traditionally, chiropractic care is most commonly rendered for a finite amount of time, usually until the symptoms that initially drove the patient to seek out care resolve. However, some patients find that periodic chiropractic treatments make them feel better and improve their sense of well-bei

01/17/2023

https://www.drvanonline.com/953/whiplash-anatomy-/

To better understand whiplash, let’s take a look at the anatomy of the cervical area and what is actually injured in a whiplash injury. The spine is basically a long chain made up of blocks that are larger at the bottom and smaller at the top. This means the low back vertebra are huge compa

01/17/2023

https://www.drvanonline.com/996/what-kind-headache-do-i-have-/

Headaches come in several different sizes, shapes, and colors, so to speak. In fact, if you search “headache classification,” you will find the IHS (International Headache Society) 152-page manual (PDF) lists MANY different types of headaches! Last month, we discussed migraine headach