by Jon Elson | Apr 20, 2015 | Chiropractic Health
Headaches are grouped into “primary” and “secondary” causes. Ninety-five percent of headaches are primary headaches; such as tension, migraine, or cluster headaches. Primary headaches are not caused by a particular disease: the headache itself is the primary cause. Migraines typically present with pulsing head pain, nausea, photophobia (sensitivity to light) and phonophobia (sensitivity to sound). Tension-type headaches usually present with non-pulsing “bandlike” pressure on both sides of the head and are not accompanied by other symptoms. Cluster headaches are characterized by short episodes (15–180 minutes) of severe pain, usually around one eye, with autonomic symptoms (tearing, red eye, nasal congestion), which will usually occur at the same time every day.
by Jon Elson | Apr 13, 2015 | Chiropractic Health
Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is a condition in which the outer part of the elbow becomes painful and tender often due to overuse and failed healing from repeating the same motion over and over. It often affects a specific muscle called the extensor carpi radialis brevis. This condition is common in golfers, tennis players, carpenters and other laborers who swing a hammer or tool with the forearm.
by Jon Elson | Apr 6, 2015 | Chiropractic Health
Sciatica is a set of symptoms, not a diagnosis, which is often characterized by pain, pins and needles, a burning sensation, numbness or tingling, that radiates from the low back down the back of the thigh to the back of the leg and even sometimes to the toes.
by Jon Elson | Mar 31, 2015 | Chiropractic Health
So why should you take supplements? 1) Soil depletion. When plants are repeatedly grown on the same land, the soil loses nutrients faster than they can be replaced. Over time, the plants provide fewer nutrients. 2) Most plants are not harvested fresh. They sit on trucks, shelves, and counters for weeks before being eaten. Over time, the nutrient content of these plants decreases. 3) Alcohol consumption, allergies, infections, smoking, exposure to air pollutants and other toxins and daily stress all lead to nutrient depletion. 4) Some people simply require more of certain nutrients than others do. Children and older adults tend to need a bit extra, as do pregnant women. Others with increased nutritional demands include those who exercise strenuously and those who diet.
by Jon Elson | Mar 23, 2015 | Chiropractic Health
Most low back injuries are not the result of a single event, but are caused by cumulative trauma from repetitive loads. This is similar to bending a paper clip over and over again until it finally breaks. Most cases of back pain are mechanical or non-organic; meaning they are not caused by serious conditions such as inflammatory arthritis, infection, fracture or cancer. The chiropractic adjustment restores normal motion to the spine and other joints of the body, relaxes tight muscles, improves coordination and inhibits pain.
by Jon Elson | Mar 16, 2015 | Chiropractic Health
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), also known as runners knee and anterior knee pain, is a condition that is often characterized by knee pain or discomfort that originates from the kneecap contacting the thigh bone (femur). Symptoms of patellofemoral pain syndrome include an aching or sharp pain in the knee joint, usually located at the front of the knee, or under or around the knee cap.
I grew up in Dayton, Ohio and completed my chiropractic education at Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis Missouri. After graduating chiropractic school I moved to Nashville. I have practiced in Nashville for 10 years and Nolensville for over 7 years. I enjoy spending time with my family, dogs, golfing, kayaking, watching college sports and being an active member of the Nolensville community and serving its health needs.