Senior Fitness

Senior fitness programs are on the up rise. Many senior citizens are recognizing the importance pursuing exercises and yet have many questions such as what to do, how to get started and if they have health issues – can they still get fit? Before we dive in, some special concerns need attention. Baby boomers and […]

Seasonal Shoulder Syndromes

The shoulder joint is a ball and socket type of joint that is very susceptible to injuries. It is not uncommon for an individual to have recurrent problems during a particular season or have periods of relief followed by periods of pain. This often occurs because individuals engage in several activities that put cumulative stresses […]

Seasonal Elbow Pain

Dear Medical Health Ministries, We live on 3 acres of land and when I was clean up yard and raking a few weeks ago, I developed elbow pain. Someone said this may be tennis elbow. What is tennis elbow and what can I do for this? Answer: With the summer upon us, often times we […]

Scoliosis

Dear Doctors, My daughters back seems to be a little uneven when she bends down, but she does not have any pain with this. Someone told me that this may be scoliosis, but she does not have any back pain. Is this possible? What should I look for and what are the dangers? Answer: This […]

Sciatica

Dear Doctors, I have had periodic low back pain for several years now. I work construction and expected this to be normal for the type of work that I do. Three weeks ago, however I started having pain in my right buttocks that has since traveled down my right leg into my foot. Someone told […]

Re-conditioning the Old Runner

I am 40 years old and used to run a lot in high school and college. After college, working on my career and family life, I got side tracked and exercise fell off the band wagon. I am trying to get back in shape by running, but every time I run, I am extremely exhausted […]

Preventive Care

Dear MSM Doctors, I have been reading on the internet about chiropractic care helping to prevent injuries. I am prone to getting strains with doing normal daily activities. Is this common and could Preventive Chiropractic Care help me? Answer: A day doesn’t go by in our office without patients asking questions and relating incidents like […]