Backaches and Sciatica Articles

Each month, Dr. Michael Shanks publishes a new article related to backaches and sciatica.  Here are some links to the current article and to previous months' articles.

Month
Article
October 2008
"That's Not Where it Hurts!"
September 2008
Back Support Reduces Pain!
August 2008
Chiropractic and Hypertension
July 2008
Lift Right to Stay Fit
June 2008
Is Artificial Disc Surgery Safe?
May 2008
Checking For Spine Misalignments
April 2008
Job Satisfaction
March 2008
Spinal Curves
February 2008
The Base of Your Spine
January 2008
Getting In and Out of Your Car
December 2007
Sciatica Relief
November 2007
Do You Have Spondylolisthesis?
October 2007
What is Spinal Stenosis
September 2007
Spine Aging Well
August 2007
Heredity Factors of Back Pain
July 2007
Antidepressants and Bone Fractures
June 2007
Organs Controlled by the Thoracic Nerves
May 2007
Scoliosis: Diagnosis for Surgery?
April 2007
Pregnancy and Back Pain
March 2007
Osteoporosis in Men
February 2007
Spinal Curves – Maintaining Proper Posture
January 2007
Extended Sitting
December 2006
Organs Controlled by the Lumbar Spine

Dr. Michael  Asks some important questions of interest to Nixa residents - Chiropractor Nixa Dr. Michael Asks...

Are chiropractors just concerned with the spine?
Our interest in the spine is because it covers the major communications conduit between your brain and your body. As a Nixa chiropractor my job is to locate areas (usually along the spine) that interfere with proper nerve communications to and from your brain. Chiropractic adjustments help restore nervous system integrity. In this way, chiropractic care can affect the function of your entire body.
What's your plan to deal with drug-resistant 'super germs'?
Chiropractors have always been concerned with the indiscriminate use of antibiotics, accelerating the mutation of microbes that make "wonder" drugs increasingly ineffective. My strategy? Do everything possible to bolster my immune system through proper diet, rest, exercise, clean air, pure water and an optimally functioning nervous system with regular chiropractic care.