Marcy Gerads, D.C.

 Biomechanics 101 Humans are both mechanical (they obey the laws of physics) and biological (they obey the laws of biology). The blending of the laws of mechanics and biology are referred to as biomechanics. Humans are biomechanical. A simple concept in biomechanics is that there is a trade-off between mobility and stability. The regions of [..]

Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and it’s estimated 619 million people suffer an episode each year. By 2050, it’s expected this total will jump to 843 million! In addition to the direct and indirect effects low back pain can have on the individual patient, the overall healthcare costs and productivity [..]

Though we typically associate neck pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion with whiplash associated disorders, a symptom that’s gaining attention in the research community in recent years is mild-traumatic brain injury (mTBI), which is also known as concussion, post-concussive syndrome, and persistent post-concussion syndrome. In particular, it appears that chiropractic may have a role [..]

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament situated in the knee joint that firmly connects the femur to the tibia, providing stability when flexing and extending the knee. The ligament can tear when the knee experiences excessive stress or trauma, such as a direct impact, incorrect landing from a jump or fall, sudden deceleration, [..]

While we traditionally view low back pain as the result of a problem localized to the low back itself, several studies have found that issues in adjacent parts of the body can play a role in the development of low back pain.  For example, chronically tight hamstrings can affect pelvic tilt, which in turn can [..]

Non-specific mechanical neck pain is a common condition that affects up to 70% of the population at some point during their lifetime, and between 15-20% may have some degree neck pain at any given moment. The descriptor non-specific refers to the fact the condition arises from musculoskeletal strain or dysfunction in the neck region in the absence [..]

Ischemic heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. It may also be referred to as coronary artery disease and/or atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The most up-to-date epidemiological data from the Global Burden of Disease dataset which collates data from a large number of sources, including research studies, hospital registries, and government reports, indicates that [..]

The term gait refers to the human steady state of walking. Although most of us don’t have to concentrate on walking from one room to another, this task is actually very complex for our balance control system as it requires the integration of multiple sensory input arising from the somatosensory, vestibular, and visual systems. It also necessitates [..]

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the mobility of the median nerve is restricted as it passes through the wrist on its way to the hand. The condition typically comes on gradually and intermittently causing many sufferers to hold off on seeking care until the pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness becomes too much of a [..]

Musculoskeletal conditions, including hip-related pain, are a leading cause of pain and disability and represent the second-largest global contributor to years lived with disability. Among hip-related pain conditions, the most common is femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAI). In fact, femoroacetabular impingement syndrome affects up to 15% of young adults and is a leading cause of hip [..]