Common eye surgery lowered dementia risk substantially Adults who have undergone cataract surgery have a lower chance of developing dementia, a new University of Washington study reported. This is an exciting finding that could open the door to understanding further connections between the health of the eyes and the brain. According to the study published […]
Preparing for an Upcoming Surgery
3 Steps to Prepare for your Upcoming Orthopedic or Cosmetic Surgery We are in the last two months of the year, and it is common to schedule elective surgeries for insurance deductible, flex spending and HSA purposes. TraVek has a 20-year reputation for its experience in the construction industry. I have a 34-year experience being […]
Laser for Recovery
Be Prepared for Your Upcoming Surgery How do you prepare yourself for surgery? Is there a way to recover more quickly? If you want to learn about being a great basketball player, would you ask Devin Booker or Mark Burdorf? Obviously, Devin Booker! If you wanted to learn about playing piano, would you ask Elton […]
Dysautonomia
What is Dysautonomia? Dysautonomia is simply a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. There are two branches: sympathetic (“fight or flight”) and parasympathetic (“rest and digest”). These branches are in the central (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous systems. Therefore, there are many possible areas of damage, especially following a concussion or whiplash injury. […]
Improve Your Memory
Save the Date – Memory Dynamics course Wednesday, June 10th from 6 to 7 pm We will be bringing Sean O’Neil back to our office at 6 pm for a one-hour intro session to his Memory Dynamics course. His multi-sensory techniques will help you to be more productive in your personal and professional life. Death […]
Lung Exercises
Strong Lungs Help Prevent Disease We’ve been in the middle of a Corona Virus pandemic. Unfortunately, we have heard of and seen the attacks of this virus on the respiratory system. If there is inflammation or a weakness in your lungs, your body is less resistant to disease. Inflammation and weakness means your body has […]
Are You Dizzy or Unbalanced?
What To Do if You are Dizzy or Have Balance Disorders Are you dizzy? You’re not alone. A patient I commonly see is someone with a balance disorder. These patients may have vertigo, spinning sensations where the world spins around them or they spin around the world. Others can’t discern a spinning sensation but relate […]
Chronic Low Back Pain
Dealing with Chronic Low Back Pain Low back pain is not fun. Most lower back complaints come from pain neurogenic from the lumbar spine, pelvis or hips. The unstable regions, usually disc or joint, generate the pain. Chiropractic adjustments are directed at the areas of fixation to offload the stress to the injured area. Rehabilitation […]
Laser Is As Effective as Botox for Migraines
Botox for Treatment of Migraine Headaches? Botox is a drug made from a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It’s the same toxin that causes a life-threatening type of food poisoning called botulism. Botox for migraines has been used for over 25 years. After you receive Botox injections, it may take as long as […]
Scottsdale Doc Keeps on Learning
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 […]
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