Posts by Health 1st Wellness & Physical Medicine
Degenerated and Bulging Discs
What are the Characteristics of a Degenerated and Bulging Disc? In contrast to a healthy disc, a degenerated and bulging disc will demonstrate noticeable and visible differences. These differences are easy to see on an MRI. A degenerated disc will thin down over a period of years. A degenerating disc dehydrates over time like a…
Read MoreWhy I Use Cold Laser Therapy in My Clinic
In 2001, I opened a chiropractic practice in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. While practicing there, one of my objectives was to learn new and technologically advanced treatment methods for spinal and joint pain conditions. I was constantly looking for better ways to enhance and improve my patient care with the latest technology. One day, I…
Read MoreWhy I Do What I Do! – Dr. Randall Roth
My Story I would like to briefly share my story and why I do what I do! A number of years ago, something happened to me that changed my life forever. When I was about 11 years old my parents noticed that my posture was gradually getting worse. It seemed like they were constantly telling…
Read More“On Pins and Needles?”
Doctors of Chiropractic – More than Just the Back and Neck I have realized lately that I have been remiss in educating even my closest acquaintances on the scope of what we do as Doctors of Chiropractic. Although spinal pain is the day-to-day routine for Chiropractors, it is very far from the scope of our…
Read MoreTop 5 Risks to Loss of Neck Curve
Neck Curve Your spine has normal curves that are critical for proper function. Curves in the spine are necessary to help distribute gravitational stress, and loss of these curves has significant consequences. There are two types of normal curves in the spine when viewed from the side: kyphotic curves (backward curves) and lordotic curves (forward…
Read MoreYour Sleeping Position May be Causing You Back Pain
Patients frequently ask what brand of bed is best to help reduce or eliminate back pain. Although the quality of your bed can certainly influence a good night’s sleep, sometimes changing the sleep position will lead to less painful sleep. Improper sleeping positions can also accelerate degenerative conditions in the spine that summate over a…
Read MorePeripheral Neuropathy Explained
What is Peripheral Neuropathy? Neuropathy literally means a disease process involving your nervous system. Your body’s nervous system is comprised of two major divisions: the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system is comprised of the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system makes up those nerves that…
Read MoreLeg Pain and Weakness? – Do You Have Radiculopathy?
Leg pain and/or weakness are common complaints, and often some of the most enigmatic symptoms for doctors to diagnose and treat. Although leg pain can be the result of a variety of causes, one of the most common reasons it develops is a condition known as radiculopathy. Radiculopathy is caused by one or more of…
Read MoreCan Cold Laser Therapy Help You Avoid Knee Replacements?
In a 2015 study, researchers were trying to determine if the application of Cold Laser Therapy could successfully postpone the need for knee joint replacement. They took 100 elderly patients with symptomatic osteoarthritis and divided them into two groups. One group received protocol A which consisted of conventional physical therapy. The second group received protocol…
Read MoreText Neck!
By now you’ve probably heard of “text neck”. This is the term used for the stiff neck you experience from looking down at your various electronic devices too frequently and for too long. The human head weighs approximately 10-12lbs, but this weight increases as the neck is brought forward while looking down. At 45 degrees…
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