Posts by David N. Bailey, DC, MPH

Discover the Truth about Lower Back Pain Causes Bryan College Station and Aggieland chiropractic doctors s want you to know that when most people think of lower back pain causes, they immediately think of injuries caused by lifting items improperly or sitting at a desk for an extended period of time. Those things certainly cause the majority of the lower back pain that doctors treat every day. However,...
2/14/2012 1:55:45 PM
Laught At Low Back Pain Rather than numbing the problem with drugs, or surgically removing the problem, we have always been proud of the fact that we seek the underlying cause of a patient's low back pain or sciatic nerve involvement. While vertebral subluxation complex is a common culprit, a closer look shows another issue: psychosocial issues. That's a fancy way of saying that your psychological...
1/12/2012 12:53:19 PM
Ever wonder "What if the sensation of pain didn't exist?" If you have back pain or headaches or know someone who does, making the pain go away is a major goal. But what is the purpose of pain? Why are we equipped to feel pain? Pain of any type is the way your body warns you that something isn't right. It turns out there are some very important reasons why we're equipped to sense pain. Dorland's Medical...
5/24/2011 12:46:24 PM
Seven Things You Should Know About Japan's Radiation, Iodine, and Your Health Radioactive iodine is released from nuclear events like nuclear power plant accidents.   The radioactive iodine finds its way to the thyroid gland of exposed persons, causing damage and even cancer in some cases. Iodine supplements given to protect the thyroid gland from radiation damage.  Iodine supplements are most effective...
3/30/2011 12:39:44 PM
Men: The Hormone Secret Many Doctors Don't Want You To Know There is a lot of talk about hormones nowdays. Lots of celebrities urging you to get on bio-identical hormones to revive your sex life, stamina, and general health. There is a little secret that you never hear about. Hormones never stay where you put them. Take this scenario. You are tired, and the joy of life has ebbed away. You are getting...
3/8/2011 1:45:57 PM
Today in Bryan College Station we have snow! The white snow-covered College Station and Bryan rooftops and lawns are something to behold. The children love it. The adults like it too, but are glad that it will go away soon. The weatherman says Bryan College Station has not had a cold snap like this in about 20 years. 20 years. Just like the time it takes to develop some major health problems. Disc...
2/4/2011 9:53:48 AM
How Your Body Uses Fat You want to lose weight.  You want to get rid of the excess fat. You've tried a world of diet and exercise plans.  And in the long run, despite all the time, energy, and money, success eludes you. Understanding the role of fat in weight loss can help your frustration. Your body actually needs fat, and if you don't get enough fat in your diet, your body can make it from carbs...
9/17/2010 9:41:40 AM
You don't have to take fibromyalgia lying down. You can do something to fight back. Fatigue, pain, stillness, anxiety, depressions, insomnia, and irritable bowel are all ways your body is telling you that something is wrong. Either something is harming you and needs to be taken away, or something is missing-and needs to be restored. My core belief is that your body can hear itself-given the right...
3/1/2010 9:00:17 AM
It started innocently enough.  Just a sharp pain in the back, but it went away in an hour or so.  The next day, it started up first thing in the morning and lasted all day.  You took a few OTC pills that made it feel better.  Soon it was gone and forgotten. Two weeks later, the back pain returned with a vengeance, and now it hurts into your left calf as well.  The OTC pills took the edge off, but...
2/23/2010 12:50:20 PM