Do you have pain that stems from your neck and into your arms, or stiffness that restricts your range of motion? Have you been told that you have "radiculopathy", "disc bulge/herniation", or "spondylolithesis"? Anywhere from 16-75% of the population experiences these musculoskeletal conditions [1]. It is estimated that up to 80% of the US population will experience these pains at some point in their lives. The recommended treatment accrues approximately $50 billion in US healthcare costs each year.[2]

No one single treatment will intervene to treat each factor; rather, a combination of modalities should be utilized to reduce pain perception. For those that suffer from neck symptoms, it is beneficial to establish: reasonable goals, cost-effectiveness of the recommended treatment plan, future transition to an unsupervised program, and awareness of potential barriers of treatment/alternative conservative plans, or possible referral. It can be frustrating, and prohibitive ,when you're given an extensive treatment plan when there is still significant persistent symptoms. 

Breakfast conversations often gets brought up during treatments with Dr. Q. He often gets asked, "What do you eat for breakfast?" One of the breakfast staples in the Q household is avocado toast with homegrown broccoli sprouts. Sprouts are a super-healthy addition to any breakfast and can be grown in your own kitchen.  Broccoli sprouts are one of the most nutrient dense foods that you can eat and very easy to grow at home year round.  They are first seedlings of the broccoli plant, and add a wonderful crunch to your meals.  

The main medicinal and nutritional component of broccoli sprouts is a called sulfurophane.  Sulfurophane is a strong antioxidant, aides with detoxification, and has been shown to greatly reduce risks of different types of cancers, including breast, bladder, stomach and colon cancers.  ​
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So you're interested in sprouting this medicinal goodness in your kitchen?  We are here to guide you along the way!  It is super easy and can be a fun way to engage your family in healthy meal prep.  

What you'll need to start:
-Organic Broccoli Sprout Seeds
-Wide-mouth Jar
-Sprouting Lid
-Water

DAY 1: Put 1-2 TBSP of organic broccoli seeds in a jar, rinse, and let them SOAK overnight for 24 hours.  You can leave them on the counter or in a cabinet. 

Day 2: Rinse the seeds and place upside down for water to drain through the sprouting lid (mesh top).  This keeps your sprouts fresh and free of mold. You can rinse them several times a day, but every morning and night is sufficient. 

Day 3:  After a few days, the sprouts will start to grow and yellow & green leaves will start to appear.  Now you can move your jar into a sunny part of your kitchen.  ​

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Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals.

​According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, spinal manipulation (which also can be performed by an osteopathic physician) was used for the following wellness reasons:

• 43 percent used it for general wellness or disease prevention 
• 25 percent used it because it focuses on the whole person—their mind, body, and spirit 
• 16 percent used it for improved energy 
• 11 percent used it for better immune function 
• 5 percent used it to improve memory or concentration.

It's true, studies have shown that chiropractic manipulative therapy with manual myofascial work has helped to increase the opening range of the jaw while reducing jaw pain at rest or upon opening. It also has been shown to reduce pain with clenching over the course of 1 year. 

​There were statistically significant differences with the jaw at rest, opening, or clenching. Results reported were superior to those who had no treatment or mouth guards.