SICK Scapula: An Overlooked Cause of Shoulder Pain SICK scapula or shoulder dykinesis is a form of shoulder pain created by disorganized movement of the shoulder joint. Kinesis refers to “motion”, and the prefix “dys” describes something that is “bad, abnormal or difficult”. In the case of SICK scapula, individuals who repetitively use their arms […]
CBD OIL What is it and is it for me? Link to slide show CBD or Cannabidiol is a cannabis compound that may have significant medical benefits Legal CBD oil is derived from the Hemp plant and does not have the active ingredient THC THC is the molecule in marijuana that will cause a person […]
Hip pain is one of the main complaints presenting in my office. The cause of hip pain can vary from weight training, to traveling and prolonged sitting. While the main cause of hip pain can vary, patients are often unsure whether their hip pain is caused muscular problems or joint problems. There are a few […]
Local Sports Chiropractor Invited on Medical Team for 2018 NCAA Taekwondo Championships Over the weekend, Buck County resident Dr. Derek Gearhart of Bucks Sports Chiropractic was invited to be part of the medical team at the 2018 collegiate national championships in Washington, DC for the National Collegiate Taekwondo Association (NCTA). Dr. Gearhart was part of a 10-person team consisting of Orthopedists, […]
Spring is just around the corner, and you know what that means- It is time to start hitting the golf course. If you haven’t done much to your tweak your swing over the winter, I have the solution to gain an edge on your opponent and feel better doing it. This beginning-of-season […]
What is the SI joint? The sacroiliac joint, otherwise referred to as the SI joint, is made up of your sacrum and your ilium. The ilium is sometimes referred to as your hip bone in layman’s terms. To demonstrate where you ilium starts, you can feel both sides by putting your hands on the sides […]
One of the more common questions I receive from clients is “do I need to come in for treatment every once in a while to keep this injury at bay”. While this is a very loaded question when it comes to business for the chiropractic, physical therapy and massage world, there is some validity to […]
Nearly 80% of Americans will experience some sort of back pain. Plug that first sentence into google and start to read the multitude of articles and blogs highlighting this unfortunate trend. While most of us can tell when back pain is bad requiring immediate medical attention, the majority of back pain is low-grade and more […]
Active Care versus Injury Care: What is the difference? One of the more common questions I receive from clients is “do I need to come in for treatment every once in a while to keep this injury at bay”. While this is a very loaded question when it comes to business for the chiropractic, physical […]