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May 19, 2026

By Alex Wasserman DC Announcements

A Personal Health Update: My Upcoming ACL & Meniscus Surgery

To my amazing patients, I wanted to personally share an important update regarding my health and what it means for the office over the coming weeks. As many of you know, I spend a great deal of time educating patients about movement, resilience, strength, and injury prevention. In an ironic twist of fate, I recently suffered a torn ACL and medial meniscus injury that will require surgery. This experience has become a reminder of something important that I often discuss…

January 28, 2026

By Alex Wasserman DC Uncategorized

Medicare Benefits Explained for 2026

Every January I cover the topic of Medicare benefits. Insurance plans restart and we get a new influx of patients who are confused or misinformed about their benefits. There are also frequently patients who are using Medicare for the first time and are unaware about how their new benefits work. Here I present to you, an explanation of your chiropractic Medicare benefits for 2026. The Basics First of all, you must understand that Medicare coverage for chiropractic is unique compared…

Two women exercising on an outdoor track

November 19, 2025

By Alex Wasserman DC Announcements

From Pain to Peak Performance

As a patient of mine, you know that my comprehensive blend of muscular therapy, chiropractic adjustments, and rehabilitative exercise programming have been a steadfast foundation of my treatment approach. You also know that I have sought to keep care at our facility as affordable and accessible as possible by remaining in-network with major health insurance plans. In order to deliver high-quality care within the limitations of insurance coverage, sessions are typically structured around mostly passive, hands-on manual therapies and adjustments…

August 25, 2025

By Alex Wasserman DC Announcements, Therapy

Introducing Shockwave Therapy

Our office is now offering a new treatment therapy - shockwave! What is radial shockwave, how does it work, and what conditions can it treat? Let's discuss! What is Shockwave Therapy? If you’ve been living with stubborn pain or slow-to-heal injuries, radial shockwave therapy may be exactly what you’ve been looking for. This safe, non-invasive treatment uses gentle pulses of energy to jumpstart your body’s natural healing process—reducing pain, restoring mobility, and helping you get back to the activities you…

Tyrese Haliburton tearing his Achilles tendon

July 7, 2025

By Alex Wasserman DC Education, Sports

Are Achilles Tendon Ruptures on the Rise?

Tyrese Haliburton now joins a growing list of elite young athletes with Achilles tendon ruptures—Cam Akers, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, and even Aaron Rodgers later in his career. What are we missing? Is this load mismanagement, modern footwear, poor surface quality, strength-to-stiffness mismatches, fascial chain issues, or something upstream in the kinetic chain that isn’t getting enough attention? Let's explore the factors of what leads to Achilles injuries and why we are seeing what appears to be an increased prevalence…

June 16, 2025

By Alex Wasserman DC Education

Everything You Need to Know About Disc Herniations

Disc herniations and bulges are the most common condition we see in the office, no question. Intervertebral discs are crucial for spine function, but they can become damaged over time due to age, injury, or wear and tear. This can lead to problems like herniated discs, where the inner gel leaks out and presses on nearby nerves, causing pain, numbness, or weakness. They can occur anywhere in the spine, although they occur most frequently in the low back and neck.…

May 30, 2025

By Alex Wasserman DC Education, Work Injury

Do I Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

We often get patients presenting with what they believe to be Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. However, we often find that they are experiencing a different condition affecting their wrist or forearm. How can we tell the difference and how can we help with these issues at Tidal Chiropractic? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition affecting the hand and wrist, caused by compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel, a narrow passageway in the wrist formed…

April 30, 2025

By Alex Wasserman DC Education, Research, Sports

Why Do Women Get More Sports Injuries?

In the realm of sports, a persistent and intriguing disparity exists: females tend to sustain more injuries than their male counterparts. This phenomenon spans various sports and injury types, raising questions about physiological, biomechanical, and environmental factors. Understanding why females experience higher injury rates, which injuries are most common, which sports are implicated, and the contributing factors is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies and ensuring equitable athletic opportunities. This article delves into these aspects, providing a comprehensive analysis grounded…

March 31, 2025

By Alex Wasserman DC Education, Research

The Truth About Piriformis Syndrome

I've never had a true case of piriformis syndrome in my office. For those of you who have been previously diagnosed with this condition, this is going to be controversial. Now, I can't say with absolute certainty that I've never had a case because I've treated a lot of patients over the years. Perhaps I am forgetting one. But, this condition is rare and overdiagnosed and I can't think of a single one in recent memory. How can this be?…

February 11, 2025

By Alex Wasserman DC Education

Understanding Arthritis

Arthritis is a broad term that encompasses over 100 different types of joint diseases. While the specific causes and symptoms vary, arthritis generally leads to pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the joints. Below, we discuss the four most common types of arthritis, the joints they typically affect, and the treatment options available for each. Understanding these conditions can help individuals manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Osteoarthritis (OA) Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, primarily…

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