Amish Shah, D.C.

It’s estimated that approximately 7.5% of the global population experiences at least one episode of low back pain each year, contributing significantly to healthcare costs and lost productivity. Most cases of low back pain are classified as non-specific, meaning there is no identifiable underlying pathology such as an infection, tumor, osteoporosis, or inflammatory disorder. Rather, [..]

Cervicogenic headache is a secondary type of headache resulting from dysfunction in the neck region. Currently, the prevailing theory in research on how this form of headache occurs is that mechanical problems—such as sprains or strains, disc herniations, or degenerative arthritis—irritate one or more of the upper cervical spinal nerves (typically C1–C3), and this irritation [..]

 The United States National Library of Medicine (NLM) is the world’s largest biomedical library and the leader in research in computational health informatics (1): “NLM is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and located in Bethesda, Maryland.” “NLM plays a pivotal role in translating biomedical research [..]

Chiropractors and other healthcare providers often encourage patients to sit less and move more, as an active lifestyle not only reduces the risk of early death and chronic disease but also helps seniors maintain their independence longer. Many aging adults are drawn to accessible forms of physical activity such as yoga, golf, Pilates, tai chi, [..]

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition caused by compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. This can lead to pain, numbness, tingling, and eventually weakness in the hand, particularly affecting the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and the thumb-side of the ring finger. In mild-to-moderate [..]

Whiplash associated disorders (WAD) is a term used to describe the constellation of symptoms resulting from the sudden acceleration and deceleration of the head, most commonly during motor vehicle collisions. This can include physical symptoms like neck pain and stiffness; pain that gets worse with neck movement; loss of neck motion; headaches that start at [..]

Adhesive capsulitis, commonly known as frozen shoulder, is a condition characterized by painful and restricted shoulder movement. It affects approximately 2-5% of the United States population, most frequently in adults aged 40 to 60. The condition develops gradually, beginning with a “freezing” phase in which movement becomes increasingly painful and limited. This stage can last [..]

Neck pain is a common complaint at all age levels, but it can be particularly problematic in the young adult population as it can limit their ability to carry out daily life and work activities and negatively affect their quality of life as they start their careers and build their lives. In fact, a 2020 [..]

Chronic low back pain is a common condition that becomes even more prevalent with age. By some estimates, it may affect nearly 3 in 4 older adults each year. As individuals aged 65 and older continue to make up a growing share of the global population, chronic low back pain will remain a significant healthcare [..]

Comparing and Contrasting the Audible (“Pop, Crack”) to the Non-Audible Adjustment And Clinical Outcomes Chiropractic care does not involve drugs or surgery. Chiropractic care centers around the application of mechanical forces to a patient’s body, and primarily to their spine. Untrained lay practitioners who apply mechanical forces to a patient’s body call such a maneuver a manipulation. Manipulation implies that [..]

Heart failure has been described as a clinical syndrome with symptoms and signs stemming from a structural and/or functional cardiac abnormality, which is confirmed by elevated natriuretic peptides (hormones that play a crucial role in regulating blood pressure, fluid balance, and heart function) levels and/or objective evidence of pulmonary or systemic congestion. It’s estimated that [..]

The facet joints are located in the posterior (back) part of the vertebrae and are typically symmetrical, with four per vertebra—a left and right superior facet and an inferior facet set. The superior and inferior facets articulate with the corresponding facets of the adjacent vertebrae, contributing to spinal stability, mechanical load distribution, and controlled movement. [..]