Rodney Oberdorf, DC

04/02/2026

Masquerading as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Most people have heard about carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) as it’s the most common of the peripheral neuropathies or pinched nerves in the extremities, but few have heard of pronator teres syndrome.

Most people have heard about carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) as it’s the most common of the peripheral neuropathies or pinched nerves in the extremities, but few have heard of pronator teres syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve is pinched or compressed while pa

04/01/2026

Subacromial Impingement Syndrome

Shoulder pain is a VERY common problem, especially among individuals over 40 years old. Experts estimate that between 16-30% of the population has experienced shoulder pain in the last month, with subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) being one of most likely diagnoses made by clinicians.

Shoulder pain is a VERY common problem, especially among individuals over 40 years old. Experts estimate that between 16-30% of the population has experienced shoulder pain in the last month, with subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) being one of most likely diagnoses made by clinicians.

04/01/2026

Eat More Fruit!

A systematic review of 151 studies found that higher fruit intake is associated with a lower risk of hypertension and high triglyceride levels.

03/31/2026

Should Fiber Be Listed as an Essential Nutrient?

Nutritionists from University of Otago argue that fiber should be listed as an essential nutrient citing extensive evidence that adequate intake benefits body weight, cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure, and lowers long-term risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, colorectal cancer, and premature death. This designation would elevate fiber’s importance in dietary guidelines and public health policy, encouraging greater intake to support long-term health and disease prevention.

03/31/2026

Seat Belt Truths & Myths

Some of us have been around long enough to remember when wearing a seat belt was optional, and some of us are even old enough to remember when car manufacturers weren’t even required to install them in the first place! Nowadays, not only is it the law in most jurisdictions for all passengers to fasten their seat belt but our cars will obnoxiously beep if we forget. This is for good reason because according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), seat belts can reduce the risk for injury and save lives in the event of a car accident. However, despite this obvious statement, MILLIONS do not buckle up when traveling in a motor vehicle.

Some of us have been around long enough to remember when wearing a seat belt was optional, and some of us are even old enough to remember when car manufacturers weren’t even required to install them in the first place! Nowadays, not only is it the law in most jurisdictions for all passenger

03/31/2026

Nearly Half of American Adults Projected to Be Obese by 2035.

If current trends continue, it is estimated that 47% of adults in the United States—about 126 million people—will be obese by 2036, a five–percentage point increase from 2022. Experts warn that without population-wide interventions to reverse course, the nation will likely experience age-adjusted increases in heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers, and premature death.

03/30/2026

Walking Reduces Fatigue in Colon Cancer Patients.

Among more than 1,700 patients with colon cancer, researchers observed that those who began regular walking within a year of diagnosis experienced meaningful reductions in fatigue over the following two years. These findings add to a growing body of evidence supporting physical activity as an important component of cancer care.

03/30/2026

Walk for Longevity

In recent decades, several studies have identified risk factors for early death such as reduced cardio-respiratory fitness (CRF), obesity, smoking, diabetes, heart disease, pulmonary disease, etc. Of all the causes listed, poor CRF appears to be the leading risk factor for early death. If CRF is so important, can walking help? If so, how many steps do we really need to live longer and better?

In recent decades, several studies have identified risk factors for early death such as reduced cardio-respiratory fitness (CRF), obesity, smoking, diabetes, heart disease, pulmonary disease, etc. Of all the causes listed, poor CRF appears to be the leading risk factor for early death. If CRF is

03/26/2026

Chiropractic Patients Less Likely to Experience Longterm Opioid Use.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of two randomized clinical trials and 18 cohort studies found that patients receiving chiropractic care for spinal pain were 73% less likely to become long-term opioid users, and the likelihood of later opioid prescription was even lower among those who initiated chiropractic treatment within 30 days of spinal pain onset.

03/26/2026

Groin Pain Syndrome

Groin pain syndrome is a term used to describe groin pain without clinical evidence of hernia or hip pathology. Though the condition is thought to affect between 2% and 20% of athletes, there is not a lot of conclusive research on its cause or the best way to treat it. Most of the published research on those with groin pain without hernia or hip joint pathology are case studies (primarily of professional male athletes), making it difficult to establish agreed upon treatment guidelines, as these types of studies are considered to be of low quality and do not apply to the general population.

Groin pain syndrome is a term used to describe groin pain without clinical evidence of hernia or hip pathology. Though the condition is thought to affect between 2% and 20% of athletes, there is not a lot of conclusive research on its cause or the best way to treat it. Most of the published resea

03/26/2026

Dietary Diversity May Lower Depression Risk.

Questionnaires completed by nearly 13,000 children, teens, and young adults revealed that eating a greater variety of foods is associated with a lower risk of depressive symptoms.

03/25/2026

Traction for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral neuropathy that affects roughly 4-5% of the general population and about 10% of working adults. The chiropractic treatment approach for the CTS patient typically involves many of the same therapies as those used for conditions like neck and back pain, such as joint manipulation, mobilization, specific exercises, and nutritional recommendations to reduce inflammation. In some cases, patients with neck and back pain can benefit from traction. Could the CTS patient also benefit from traction applied to the wrist?

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral neuropathy that affects roughly 4-5% of the general population and about 10% of working adults. The chiropractic treatment approach for the CTS patient typically involves many of the same therapies as those used for conditions like neck a