J Dean Fitzgerald, D.C.

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. [..]

When we think of carpal tunnel syndrome, we often picture people whose jobs or leisure activities involve rapid hand movements—like typing, playing an instrument, or line work; heavy tool usage—like construction work; or prolonged time spent in awkward hand positions—like dentists and surgeons. One profession we don’t typically consider is professional drivers, especially those behind [..]

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is characterized by pain in the front region of the knee, around the patella (kneecap), and is often described as stabbing, aching, and/or burning—especially during movements that increase pressure between the femur and patella. Common aggravating activities include prolonged sitting, transitioning from sitting to standing, climbing or descending stairs, kneeling, squatting, [..]

Degenerative disk disease (DDD) is a condition where the intervertebral disks gradually break down leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced flexibility in the spine. While DDD is influenced by factors such as aging, mechanical stress, obesity, inflammation, trauma, and genetics, the exact mechanism that triggers the condition is not well understood. In recent years, scientists [..]

Ideally, the head should rest on the neck with the external auditory meatus (ear opening) aligning with the acromion process (bony end of the shoulder) when viewed from the side. When we have good neck posture, it’s hard to believe the head weighs the same as a recreational bowling ball. Unfortunately, most people don’t have [..]

A quick browsing of the internet using the search “What is a Scientific Theory” will quickly find responses such as these: A scientific theory is a principle formed to explain things that have already been shown in data. A scientific theory often uses well-substantiated observations, principles, or facts. Scientific theories are reasonable expectations based on [..]