The 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions of Us at KSC Let’s address the 10 most frequently asked questions of us at our clinic in Frederick! By Dr. Alexander Elahi In our experience with our patients, certain questions come up repeatedly. Since so many people seem to have the same questions, we thought it would be … Read more
10 Do’s and Don’ts for Active Individuals With Low Back Pain While low back pain is very common, most people are unaware of the Do’s and Don’ts for active individuals with low back pain. By Dr. Alexander Elahi Low Back Pain is unfortunately very common. However, the good news is that the vast majority of … Read more
What is the McKenzie Method® (Or: How We Help Patients Treat Themselves!) The McKenzie Method is both a system of assessment and management focusing on a person’s ability to self-manage musculoskeletal pain. By Dr. Alexander Elahi At our Frederick clinic, we do not want to create dependency in our patients – after all, then we … Read more
Do Discs “Slip” If you or a loved one says “I’ve had a bad back ever since I slipped a disc,” then today’s post is for you! By Dr. Alexander Elahi While taking new patients’ medical history, we frequently hear a phrase in our Frederick clinic: “I’ve had a bad back ever since I slipped … Read more
Back cracking — why does it feel so good? If you or a loved one says “I’ve had a bad back ever since I slipped a disc,” then today’s post is for you! By Dr. Alexander Elahi Is it OK to get your back cracked? As a chiropractic physician, I was taught how specific we … Read more
What is Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization? DNS is a useful tool to overcome aches and pains that other approaches may not resolve. By Dr. Alexander Elahi Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) is one of the fastest growing trends in human performance and longevity. In fact, Dr. Peter Attia, host of the popular podcast called “The Drive” discussed … Read more
Treatment Based Classification The Treatment-Based Classification system (TBC) is used to assess patients and develop treatment plans to help them reach their goals. By Dr. Alexander Elahi What should I know about the Treatment-Based Classification system? First, rest assured that the Treatment-Based Classification system (TBC) is not new — in fact, it has been used … Read more
What Is A PSP? But what exactly is a certified primary spine practitioner (PSP) and how can a PSP better manage spine-related disorders (SRDs)? By Dr. Alexander Elahi The impetus for the creation of PSPs arose from the rapidly rising costs, combined with declining outcomes, for patients experiencing SRDs. Making matters worse, research has shown … Read more
PEACE & LOVE treat injuries If/when a musculoskeletal injury occurs, remember the acronym: PEACE & LOVE instead of the outdated RICE. By Dr. Alexander Elahi You probably have heard the acronym “RICE” when dealing with a musculoskeletal (MSK) injury before. However, we now know that RICE, no matter how well-intentioned, can do more harm than … Read more
Healthy Advice for Working from Home More of us than ever are working from home. While this has many perks, there are some common pitfalls as well. By Dr. Alexander Elahi Overhaul Your “Desk” First, let’s be honest with ourselves — our kitchen tables and couches are NOT good substitutes for an ergonomically correct workstation. … Read more
