The placebo effect, defined as symptom improvement following delivery of an inert substance, is often cast in a negative light, as a confounder during research and indication of malingering among certain patients. However, new studies indicate just the opposite: placebo can improve symptoms of pain and discomfort, due to specific neurochemical responses that occur when
Read MoreIt is well accepted that both behaviorally and biologically, children are not simply “little adults.” According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), children breathe more air per pound of weight than adults, have less fluid in their bodies, and thinner skin (cdc.gov, n.d.). Children may have more difficulties explaining their experience of pain, and
Read MoreAt our chiropractic clinic, we routinely see individuals who have been involved in motor vehicle accidents and suffered whiplash injuries as a result. Any crash serious enough to cause whiplash is likely associated with significant trauma. When developing a treatment plan, it’s important to consider both the physical and emotional components, which are specific to
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