Understanding Degenerative Spondylolisthesis Degenerative spondylolisthesis, a long name for a common problem. In this article, we answer your questions about this condition. Who gets Degenerative Spondylolisthesis? Degenerative Spondylolisthesis (DS) is a fairly common condition we diagnose, most often occurring in the lumbar spine and affecting females more often than males. In fact, 20% of women will […]
Dr. Mitz is a distinguished chiropractic physician and licensed acupuncturist. He is the only chiropractor in Indiana to be named a Diplomate of the American Academy of Pain Management. He is a Fellow of the Acupuncture Society of America and is listed as one of the “10 Best Chiropractors” for exceptional client satisfaction by the […]
TMJ stands for temporomandibular (TM) joint(s). TMD stands for temporomandibular disorder. Wikipedia defines TMD as “an umbrella term covering pain and dysfunction of the muscles of mastication (the muscles that move the jaw) and the temporomandibular joints (the joints which connect the mandible to the skull).” The main feature of this discussion is that the syndrome of TMJ causes pain. It is a complex condition. TMJ Syndrome may also cause restriction of […]
Motor Vehicle Accidents in Indiana In 2014, 205,532 traffic collisions resulting in injury or property damage occurred in Indiana. This is a 6 percent increase from 2013 and a 9 % increase from 2011 when 188,000 motor vehicle accidents occurred. The rate of increase is higher each year. We have more vehicles on the road […]
Benefits of Seeing a Chiropractor The first thing that comes to mind when you see a chiropractor sign is pain relief. It’s a fact of life that everyone has pain at one time or another. In fact, pain relief is the number one reason a patient will make an appointment with a chiropractor. However, that […]
What is a “Slipped Disc?” Slipped disc is probably a term you have heard from someone you know describing what happened to their back, but what actually is a slipped disc? A slipped disc is more often referred to as bulged, herniated or a prolapsed disc in the medical community. Causes These slipped or herniated […]
Let’s begin by defining sciatica. Sciatica is a symptomatic term that describes leg pain caused by the compression/irritation of any of the branches of the sciatic nerve. With sciatica, these pinched or compressed nerves typically cause pain, weakness, numbness/tingling, loss of sensation or a combination of these symptoms. Sciatica is very common, affecting more than […]
At some point, every patient who experiences back pain is going to ask themselves “Why?” With the exception of major trauma or a disease discovered through imaging, such as spinal stenosis, disc degeneration or degenerative disc disease, arthritis or degenerative joint disease, it’s hard to tell exactly where an individual patient’s pain originates. In most […]
Don’t let misconceptions keep you from getting the care you need. If you haven’t seen a chiropractor before, you might be a little hesitant because of things you’ve heard or read. We encourage you to come visit us for an initial consultation. Let us answer all of your questions so you can decide for yourself […]
People often ask me if comprehensive chiropractic care is appropriate for or even helpful for children. There is so much misinformation available that they feel unsure about who to trust with their child’s wellbeing. This is a good question to be asking. Your child is growing. Their skeletal system is taking shape. Their bodies and […]
