Can Running Hurt my Structure?
I can’t say enough how much my life has changed under Dr. Chung’s care. After 10 years of chronic pain and being dismissed by my neurologist, I came to Dr. C. He was caring, and really listened. After only 2 visits, I have already had a tremendous reduction in my pain! I feel like a […]
The Pain is in my Back, Why Are You Looking At My Neck???
I have a confession to make. I…….am NOT a back doctor. Whew, that felt great to get off of my chest! I know, I know, it’s a little weird for a chiropractor to come out and say that he’s not a back doctor, but I promise you that it’s true. You can even ask most any […]
The Gut Microbiome and Neurological Disease
I can’t say enough how much my life has changed under Dr. Chung’s care. After 10 years of chronic pain and being dismissed by my neurologist, I came to Dr. C. He was caring, and really listened. After only 2 visits, I have already had a tremendous reduction in my pain! I feel like a […]
Why is Cranio-facial pain worse than everything else?
Pain is weird Chronic head and face pain and suicidality Why head and face pain feels worse The neuroscience of suffering Pain is complicated. It’s even more complicated as a doctor because the expectation from years and years of conditioning is that when you have pain, then something about that painful body part must be […]
Is Head Tilt Driving Your Brain Crazy?
Washington Post, and the perils of slouching have been written about ad nauseum. I won’t get into that today, because I think there’s a problem that is a lot more important but gets far less attention. Most doctors will ignore this, but chances are it’s a major contributor to headache, balance disorders, vision problems, and […]
The Physiology of Champions
The remarkable nervous system of a high performing athlete What takes the conscious brain minutes to solve, Steph Curry’s brain solves in fractions of a second The difference between a regular professional athlete and the best in the world may come down to synaptic connections I’ve always had a fascination with sports, especially when watching […]
Homocysteine and Migraines – What Does It Mean?
What is Special About Cerebrospinal Fluid CSF also acts an a cushion and protector of the nervous system. It should flow normally through out the system without being stagnant. In recent years, CSF has been identified as a fluid that helps to remove waste products from the brain’s normal metabolism, and that failure in CSF […]
Are Equestrians More Resilient to Concussive Injury Than Everyone Else?
Headache and migraine Vertigo or loss of balance Brain fog/difficulty with concentration Memory dysfunction Dysautonomia and fatigue Pro-Riding and Pro-Brains. Not Mutually Exclusive There are risks to all sports, and as an athlete you have come to accept those risks as part of the game. Additionally, if you have been involved with riding for a […]
Coconut Oil: Is It Really Healthy for Me?
There are times when you look at the new trends in research, and it seems like a dizzying array of conflicting information. Eat more whole grains Eat less grains Eat more fat Fat kills One of the casualties of these disputes has been the role of coconut oil and coconut related products. Much of it […]
Research: Pain Management Drugs Make You More Sensitive to Pain Over Time
Read time: <7-8 min > Outline: New research showing why people will develop more pain from taking an opiod The science of a pain pill Morphine and the immune system Giving people drug-less options Beyond pain and into function Reference Article: Why Taking morphine, oxycodone can sometimes make pain worse Pain pills and pain mills […]