Education Archives - Dr. Don Nixdorf

Robot unlocking the secrets to balance problems

January 15, 2014 By Don Nixdorf In Chiropractic, Education, Health Science No Comments

Researchers at the University of British Columbia are looking for new ways to treat patients with balance disorders. Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin DC, PhD, Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation Professor in Spine Biomechanics and Human Neurophysiology is leading the charge to try and develop further evidence that may later lead to better evaluation tools or even therapies [...]

Research finds back pain assessments show room for improvement

January 15, 2014 By Don Nixdorf In Chiropractic, Education No Comments

Most people who experience back pain will consult their medical doctor first for treatment and advice. In fact, one third of all office visits to a medical doctor are for spine and spine related problems. Not only is back pain a huge burden on our health care system, it has many causes and is therefore [...]

What does excessive weight really mean to your joints?

April 19, 2012 By Don Nixdorf In Chiropractic, Education No Comments

It is common knowledge that being overweight is associated with many negative health outcomes. Heart disease, diabetes and cancer are linked to obesity and are usually the diseases we jump to first. There are also other very real dangers to our muscles and joints that often present before these diseases manifest as a result of [...]