Check the Neck

Dr. Nima Rahmany is a Canadian chiropractor who has made some terrific educational videos about chiropractic care. With a little help from friends, he combines his humor and acting skills to enlighten patients about chiropractic care. In this video, Dr. Nima plays a “Spinal Therapist” and calls attention to what spines would say if they [...]

I’ve lost count how many times someone has told me their back hurts. I’m yet to hear someone tell me their front hurts though. (The exception being Roseanne Barr in this Snicker’s commercial.) I’m not surprised, since “My front hurts” isn’t a very sophisticated or helpful way of describing one’s pain. Tell a medical doctor that your front hurts [...]

I watched two drug ads this morning for a medication made by Abbott Pharmaceuticals called Humira. They’re aimed towards patients who suffer with joint pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and a skin condition called psoriasis. The most important part of any drug ad is the portion that informs the user of its side effects. [...]