by Neil Bossenger | Aug 6, 2014 | Case of the month, Cases, Spinewave Bulletin, Symptoms
This case is the hallmark of having a progressive, working diagnosis and not getting stuck on one idea. Disease processes can progress rapidly and any hunch or potential red flag should warrant reexamination, a second opinion, blood tests, or new imaging such as X ray...
by Neil Bossenger | Apr 29, 2014 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
A 2-year old male giraffe, estimated to weigh 450kg, developed severe torticollis during transport between zoos (stress?). The giraffe was transported for about 20 hours and was reported to have remained calm during transport. Before unloading at the destination, the...
by Neil Bossenger | Apr 5, 2014 | Case of the month, Cases, Spinewave Bulletin, Symptoms
Resolution of life-long chronic illness in a 48-year old male following 1 year of chiropractic care. Patient presented with frequent illness, vertigo, nausea, dry left eye, atrial fibrillation, gravelly voice, wheezing, anxiety, stomach cramps and reflux for...
by Neil Bossenger | Mar 27, 2014 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
We have emotions for a reason. Anger in response to injustice can signal that the situation needs to change; sadness in response to loss can signal that we’d like to keep the people we love in our lives. When we ruminate, or get caught up in our emotions,...
by Neil Bossenger | Mar 10, 2014 | Case of the month, Cases, Spinewave Bulletin, Symptoms
Muscles and joints of the neck can influence heart rate and blood pressure. Research has shown that a pathway exists between neck muscles and a part of the brainstem (image below) called the nucleus tractus solitarius1 (NTS). Postural alterations to the...
