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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Wellness Screening in Scottsdale – Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Wellness Screening at Dr. Burdorf’s Office on Tuesday, November 6th Every year our Health & Wellness Screening detects fatty livers, nodules and plaquing in blood vessels. Fix these problems before they become a major issue. We have only 18 appointments available. All appointments are to be Prepaid: Cash Check or Credit card. No refunds if […]
Simple Balance Test
Try This Simple Balance Test Maybe you don’t think my treatment is for you, but try this balance test. If you were to kick a ball, put the leg you would kick with in a tandem stance in front of your other leg with an inch of separation between your feet. Close your eyes. You should be able […]
Suffering From Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar Fasciitis Got You Down? What is Plantar Fasciitis? Your foot has thick, fibrous bands of tissue (”fascia”) reaching from your heel to your toes. These tissues support the muscles and arch of the foot. When the tissues are overly stretched, tiny tears can occur in their surface, which then can cause pain and inflammation. Doctors once thought this […]
Wellness Health Screening in Scottsdale
Dr. Burdorf’s Office Hosts Bi-Annual Wellness Health Screening on April 26 You are invited to come to our office for a Wellness Health Screening on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Every year our health screening detects fatty livers, nodules and plaquing in blood vessels. Screening and early detection can help you fix these problems before they […]
Parkinson’s Disease
What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease is a chronic and progressive brain disorder that causes loss of muscle control and affects nearly one million people in the United States alone. The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation says the disease involves “the malfunction and death of vital nerve cells in the brain,” many of which produce dopamine, a […]