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Tyrese Haliburton tearing his Achilles tendon
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…

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Disc herniation on MRI
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.…

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Carpal tunnel syndrome
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…

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Women playing soccer
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…

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The Truth About Piriformis Syndrome
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?…

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Understanding Arthritis
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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Medicare Benefits Explained
By Alex Wasserman DC Education, Insurance

Medicare Benefits Explained for 2025

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 2025. The Basics First of all, you must understand that Medicare coverage for chiropractic is unique compared…

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A table containing cooking oil, coffee, bread, and water
By Alex Wasserman DC Education, Nutrition

4 Popular Nutrition Myths

Every day, we encounter health advice from various scientific fields, reflecting our desire to live longer and enjoy more healthy years. This advice spans topics like nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, stress management, happiness, and intelligence. However, I've noticed a troubling trend in nutrition: the rise of junk science and poor advice. While I could speculate on the reasons—such as our daily need to eat or the control we have over our diets—that's not the focus of today's article. If you’ve followed…

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Myths
By Alex Wasserman DC Education

5 Myths About Chiropractic

Sometimes, I'll hear a comment or question from a patient, or even another doctor, that makes me scratch my head. "Where did you hear that?" I wonder. Over the years I've heard some pretty interesting and outlandish claims regarding chiropractic. Some are bizarre, but many just come from a lack of knowledge about the profession. Today, in this article I am going to discuss some of the most common myths I hear about chiropractic. Some of these may even be…

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Man walking on beach grabbing injured Achilles tendon
By Alex Wasserman DC Education

Tendon Repair Takes Time

When a patient gets injured, one of the first things they ask is "how long is this going to take to heal?" We are anxious to get out of pain and return to our normal function as soon as possible. The answer to that question depends on a lot of factors, many of which are out of our control. These factors include our age, what type of body tissue was injured, the extent of the damage, and blood supply to…

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