Chris Tomczak, D.C.

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is caused by compression of the median nerve as it passes through the wrist, leading to pain, numbness, tingling, and even weakness in the palm and the thumb, index, middle, and radial (thumb-side) half of the ring finger. Because the symptoms often develop slowly and intermittently, individuals frequently ignore them or [..]

The prostate is a gland found in biological males, roughly the size of a walnut. It sits just below the bladder and in front of the rectum, and its primary role is associated with sexual reproduction. Prostate cancer will develop in approximately 1 in 8 men during their lifetime. Although it typically progresses slowly and [..]

Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) refer to a group of symptoms that can arise after the rapid acceleration and deceleration of the head and neck—most commonly during rear-end automobile collisions. Of the many whiplash symptoms, neck pain is the most frequently reported. However, the neck is a complex structure composed of various components that can be affected [..]

Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which extends from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down one or both legs. The most common cause of sciatica is lumbar disk herniation, which compresses or irritates one of the nerve roots that make up the sciatic nerve. [..]

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 [..]