TMJ Syndrome—Jaw Pain and Clicking is Not Normal. by Dr. Nicolas Campos Have you ever woken up with a sore jaw?  How about a headache that doesn’t respond to Tylenol, massage or chiropractic?  Do you ever hear clicking when you chew? Or maybe your teeth are wearing away, getting crooked, chipping or even cracking.  If…

Pregnancy and Chiropractic: A Match Made in Heaven. by Dr. Nicolas Campos What’s a woman to do when she gets pregnant?  Can she still see a chiropractor?  A woman’s body goes through massive changes physically when she’s pregnant, and pain unfortunately becomes a part of the deal.  In my Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and West…

Plantar Fasciitis: Heel Pain Makes it Hard to Walk. by Dr. Nicolas Campos As a sports chiropractor, I see a number of foot problems regularly in my West Hollywood/Beverly Hills office, from arch pain to heel pain to corns and bunions—I see it all. In a predominantly walking culture—and I know it’s hard to think…

Sports Chiropractic or Orthopedics? Treating a Torn Meniscus by Dr. Nicolas Campos While sitting as a guest on a recent television show discussing the efficacy of chiropractic, one of the show’s hosts asked me when might it be appropriate for patients to see a chiropractor over an orthopedist. My answer: It depends on the situation.…

Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: Pain and Weakness of the Arm and Shoulder Girdle by Dr. Nicolas Campos In 1996, just before I started chiropractic college, and while still working as a bartender at Bar Marmont (next to the Chateau Marmont) in West Hollywood, I noticed a sharp aching pain in my left shoulder whenever I raised…

SEX!—A Chiropractic Perspective by Dr. Nicolas Campos What year is it again? Oh yeah. Isn’t it surprising that in 2008 sex still seems to be a topic of discomfort for some people? Even as some of our most celebrated vixens popularize pantyless posing, and a big-name governor has been busted buying sex for beaucoup bucks,…