Scottsdale Doc Keeps on Learning By Kristine Cannon, Progress Staff Writer Northern Scottsdale chiropractic neurologist Dr. Mark B. Burdorf is a self-proclaimed history nerd. So, it comes as no surprise the southern Scottsdale resident is always in search of continuing his education in his line of work. “I’m well over 2,000 hours of post-grad for […]
Understanding Your Bone Density Test Results
What Does Your Bone Density Test Tell You? What does DEXA stand for? Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry – This bone density test uses X-rays to measure how many grams of calcium and other bone minerals are packed into a segment of bone. The higher your bone mineral content, the denser (stronger) your bones. What is […]
The Birthday of Chiropractic – September 18, 1895
The Birthday of Chiropractic – September 18, 1895 Most of you have realized by now I’m a bit of a history nerd and would probably be a history teacher somewhere if I didn’t go into healthcare. So how did chiropractic come about? History has shown sketching of adjustment techniques going back to the Greeks, Mayans and […]
Treatment of Concussion and Neck Injuries
Treatment of Concussion and Neck Injuries You don’t have to be a professional UFC fighter to suffer an injury. Every day our office sees cases of people who suffered a car accident or weekend sports injury. Sometimes, too, it can be from an accidental fall or hitting your head on something hanging too low from […]
Brain Health Seminar in Scottsdale
Interested in brain health? Have you or someone you know suffered a traumatic brain injury? Do you have unexplainable pain or nerve issues? Join us on Tuesday, May 7 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Natural Grocers (Scottsdale Rd and Thunderbird Rd) for a very informative and interactive session where Dr. Burdorf explains and shows […]
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
Ultrasound Wellness Screening on Monday, April 22. The Benjamin Franklin axiom that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is as true today as it was when Franklin made the quote, even though he was addressing fire safety and burning buildings. Franklin wrote this (courtesy of ushistory.org) under an assumed name. So, […]
How Fast Do Muscles Weaken When You Stop Exercising?
Your Body’s Muscles Need Continuous Exercise The half life of a muscle is 2 weeks, which means that when you stop doing your exercises and weeks turn into months, you lose your strength. When you stop doing your exercises, you weaken rather quickly. This includes all of the muscles in your body, even the smallest. […]
Want Some Tricks for Remembering Names?
There really are tricks for remembering names and saving you the embarrassment of forgetting! Sean O’Neal, the Memory Guy is coming back! Save the Date: Tuesday, March 5 at 6:00 PM. We will be bringing Sean O’Neil back to our office for a one-hour intro session to his Memory Dynamics course. Sean has some multi-sensory […]
Take The RightEye 5 Day Challenge
Why Take a RightEye Challenge? Why Does Eye Movement Behavior Matter? Did you realize that you can feel your eye muscles move in the neck? Hold your fingers on the back of your neck. Move your eyes back and forth. Do you feel the muscles moving back there? If not, move your fingers around and […]
Improve Your Memory
Are You One of Those Who Forgets Someone’s Name As Quickly As You Shake Hands? Do you ask yourself how you can improve your memory? You’re invited to a special event where you will learn to Transform Your Memory from A Liability…Into Your Most Powerful Asset DOUBLE your PRODUCTIVITY while cutting stress in half? Remember […]