By Dr. Kintaro Oku, DC on Nov 19, 2007 in Personal Injury | 0 Comments
The following risk factors (based on solid scientific research) help explain why some patients involved in Low Speed Rear Impact Collisions (LOSRIC) get injured and others do not. These risk factors are associated with the potential to develop chronic pain after a LOSRIC. Other issues to consider include, change of velocity, G force, threshold of [...]
By Dr. Kintaro Oku, DC on Nov 15, 2007 in Chiropractic Care | 0 Comments
Short-term and regular chiropractic care have a number of benefits including: spinal and extremity pain relief headache relief increased mobility and range of motion decreased stiffness and muscular spasms arthritic joint pain relief increased joint health increased performance and energy increased sense of well being and relaxation increased balance and coordination reduced degeneration and risk [...]
By Dr. Kintaro Oku, DC on Nov 14, 2007 in Dance Biomechanics | 0 Comments
Dr. Kintaro Oku offers a Dance Injury Prevention Assessment Program providing dancers, entertainers, and performers a chance to investigate their health complaints and concerns in a one-on-one manner, either on-site or off-site. A thorough evaluation will open the way to becoming a much improved and healthier dancer. Based on standard rehabilitation and injury prevention protocols, [...]
By Dr. Kintaro Oku, DC on Nov 12, 2007 in Chiropractic Care | 0 Comments
Adults are by far the most frequent consumers of chiropractic health care. This is not surprising. For many, fast-paced lifestyles have led to an alarming increase in stress and stress-related disorders. Muscle, nerve and joint dysfunction are common manifestations that often produce lower back, neck and headache symptoms.