The SI Guy - Tips & Advice on Back & Neck Pain

Patient satisfaction is influenced by various factors, but some of the most important ways to ensure high levels of satisfaction include. A summary of each aspect of patient satisfaction can be seen below. For a more detailed explanation of the standards of Warwick Chiropractic, check out this audio from Dr Warwick. And of course, don't forget that our patient satisfaction has its very core at The...

Welcome to our audio presentation, where Dr Warwick will be discussing spondylolisthesis, a condition characterized by the slippage of one vertebra in relation to those adjacent to it. This often results in local or radiating pain, as well as potential nerve involvement. He will explore the various causes, ranging from degenerative changes in the spine, trauma-induced defects, congenital factors,...

Did you know there is a relationship between migraines and neck pain? It is a pretty common complaint that patients find. The question is, are migraines caused by neck pain? Or is neck pain caused by migraines? Dr Warwick explores this concept and suggests possible solutions to both conditions that can help reduce both intensity and frequency.

One of the most common problems associated with low back pain is caused by poor sitting posture. Treatment for this is normally straight forward and the solution to the problem is also generally simple. Discover more about how poor sitting posture creates low back pain in this informative podcast by Dr David Warwick DC.

Chiropractic treatments is an extremely powerful way of helping reduce neck pain and headaches. Many headaches are caused by the cervical area through tension and often a simple adjustment or two can go a long way to helping reduce them. Check out Dr David Warwick DC going into more depth in what this entails and how chiropractic care can help.

While back pain remains the number one condition chiropractors treat, we also treat other joints in the body, including the knees. In this podcast, Dr David Warwick DC looks at manual therapy for the knees and what is involved, Check it out.

Whiplash can occur at very low speeds in an auto accident, even as slow as 7mph. Untreated whiplash injuries can turn into chronic pain many months after an accident and so it's important to be assessed and treated early after any accident. Dr Warwick of Warwick Chiropractic in Lacey explains the process for chiropractic care for whiplash injuries.

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that occurs when the median nerve is compressed or restricted as it passes through the wrist. Because repetitive wrist and hand motions can inflame the tissues in the wrist and place pressure on the median nerve, workers in jobs that require such movements—such as those seated at a computer workstation all day—tend to have an elevated risk for the condit...

The shoulder joint is really four joints—glenohumeral, scapulothoracic, acromioclavicular, and sternoclavicular—that all work in a coordinated manner to maneuver the upper arm. The shoulder blade, or the scapula, is an important player in normal shoulder movement because important muscles and related tissues are anchored in this bone. However, an issue with the scapula is easy to miss when diagnos...

Polyphenols are a group of over 500 phytochemicals, which are naturally occurring organic compounds produced in plants, that can reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in the body. Consumption of polyphenols has been reported to improve and help manage digestive disorders, obesity, diabetes, neurodegenerative conditions, and cardiovascular diseases. https://drdavidwarwickblog.com/1748/a-look-at-...

In the last decade, the increased use of smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices has resulted in more and more individuals taking on a slumped posture as they spend excessive amounts of time looking down to check email, browse the web, play games, or use social media. This forward head posture can place added strain on the neck and mid-back, increasing the risk for pain in these areas....

When it comes to whiplash associated disorders (WAD), injury to the cervical spine is generally the focus, but what about the mid back? Can this area be injured in a whiplash event? https://drdavidwarwickblog.com/1745/whiplash-and-mid-back-pain/

A Vascular Cause of Low Back Pain For the older adult, pain that radiates into the leg is a common complaint. This process, called neurogenic claudication, occurs when the spinal cord and/or nerve roots are pinched as they exit the arthritic spine (a condition called spinal stenosis). However, there is another degenerative condition that can cause pain in the legs called peripheral vascular diseas...

Pain that affects the low back, hip and pelvic areas can all be related to one another. Relationships between body parts are very common, so through chiropractic care, a whole body concept is applied to help ensure that the source and the affliction are both treated. We are located 8650 Martin Way E Ste 207 Lacey, WA 98516 just South of Seattle-Tacoma Airport (Sea-Tac) near the Capital City of Oly...

When it comes to managing a low back condition, the goal of chiropractic treatment is for the patient return to their normal daily activities as soon as possible. This not only means addressing low back pain but also low back disability, including impaired postural control and reduced spinal stability, which can manifest in reduce position sense, increased postural sway, and impaired balance. Lear...

Subacromial impingement syndrome is better known as swimmer's shoulder. The shoulder is a complex joint and overall quite unstable due to its highly flexible nature. One issue is the swimmer's shoulder or subacromial impingement syndrome, which can be very painful. What is subacromial impingement syndrome and how can it be treated? We are located 8650 Martin Way E Ste 207 Lacey, WA 98516 just Sout...

Do you suffer from headaches? You're not alone, some 50% of people have frequent headaches with around a quarter of those caused by the cervical or neck area. How does the neck cause headaches? Listen to this podcast to find out. We are located 8650 Martin Way E Ste 207 Lacey, WA 98516 just South of Seattle-Tacoma Airport (Sea-Tac) near the Capital City of Olympia WA. If you suffer from Back or Ne...

Anyone remember the days where it wasn't legal to wear a seat belt? A few years ago, for sure. The implementation of this law and for manufacturers to fit them in cars has saved millions of lives over the years. But there are many myths associated with seat belts, some of them quite bizarre. Check out some of them here and understand why wearing a seat belt is essential. We are located 8650 Martin...

For the patient with low back pain, guidelines recommend seeking treatment in the acute state of the condition instead of waiting for it to become chronic. While it’s generally easier and faster to achieve a satisfactory outcome in the earliest stages of a back pain condition, there’s another reason: to reduce the risk for additional injury. To see how this is the case, let’s look at the effect lo...

We all know that being in shape and regular exercise is important for our general wellbeing. It helps prevent many ailments and keeps you on top of things. Maintaining a healthy weight is also important for another reason and that's back pain. The more weight one carries, the more stress that applies to the spine which can cause compression and back injuries. In this podcast, Dr Warwick gives some...

We see many patients suffering with headaches and we're happy to say we're able to help a great many of them. Headaches are caused by many different reasons, but chiropractic care is able to help a decent amount of them, depending on their source. The neck is one such area of the body that does cause headaches and it happens to be one area of the body that chiropractic treatments can help. Learn m...

What Do I Recommend After Your Treatment? Asks Lacey WA Chiropractor Dr David Warwick Coming into the office to receive an adjustment and therapy is just a part of your overall treatment package. Another part is understanding where and how you pain is occurring and that understanding will help to ease and possibly prevent it in the future. Another aspect of treatment is what you do at home. Prescr...

Back pain is a common occurrence in today's world. There are many ways to treat it including chiropractic. This podcast delves into the relationship between back pain and walking and what the effects of it are. Check it out here and how it can apply to you. We are located 8650 Martin Way E Ste 207 Lacey, WA 98516 just South of Seattle-Tacoma Airport (Sea-Tac) near the Capital City of Olympia WA. I...

A Personal Message from Your Doctor During this COVID19 crisis, we implore all our patients to be safe and healthy. If any of you come to our office, you will be treated with utmost care as usual. If any of you are sick, please do not come in, but see your primary. We have taken extensive steps to ensure our practice is as clean as possible but request any patients to come in as clean as possible....

The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the human body. It's made up of three different joint types and diagnosing problems can be tricky. Learn more about this and some exercises and treatments to help improve potential problems. We are located 8650 Martin Way E Ste 207 Lacey, WA 98516 just South of Seattle-Tacoma Airport (Sea-Tac) near the Capital City of Olympia WA. If you suffer from...