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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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. … Continue reading →

Chiropractors are an integral part in managing, treating low back, neck pain and different types of musceletal complaints related to the spine and joints and a good place to start is the Internet. A lot of times when I talk … Continue reading →

Aches and pains may be caused by something you don’t even realize you’re doing to your body on a daily basis. Some of the most common issues our patients encounter is neck and low back pain. After determining the cause, … Continue reading →

One of the more common questions we get online, in the clinic and over the phone – “Can you help with a pinched nerve?” It’s a very, very broad and non-specific type question but just to answer it right off … Continue reading →

Obviously, when we sleep that is when our bodies recover. So it’s important when we lay down to sleep at night that we get a decent night’s rest, hopefully at least six hours. Sadly our mattress limits us from getting … Continue reading →

There’s a turf war between chiropractors and physical therapists. Each one thinks the other is infringing on their turf. The Chiropractic school I went with had a four-year undergraduate degree and then you go to professional chiropractic school another 3.5…