Todd R. Custer D.C.

What is it? BPPV stands for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.  This condition causes extreme dizziness and nausea associated with changing head positions.  It is more...

What is it? A “crick” in your neck is a lay-term for sudden onset of pain that is intensified with specific movements of the neck. ...

What is it? Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a form of arthritis that is an autoimmune illness.  It is also known as, “Marie Stumpell” or “Bechterew’s”...

What is it? A compression fracture is a crushing-type injury that may occur to the body of the spinal vertebrae.  It causes a localized sharp,...

What is the “Tactical Frog”? It is a combination exercise that will strengthen the core (back, side and stomach muscles) and the buttock and hip...

Eight out of ten people experience lower back pain in their lifetime.  Fortunately, the vast majority of acute (new) injuries resolve without complications in...

What is it? Medial Epicondylitis, the medical term for “Little League” elbow, is inflammation of the wrist flexor muscles that attach to the elbow.  It...

What is a laminectomy?  The term “lamina” refers to the section of bone that forms the back half of the spinal canal.  The term “ectomy”...

What is Akkermansia muciniphila? Akkermansia muciniphila (AM) is one of the microbacteria within our stomach lining, making up about 3-5% of our microflora. It has...

SCIATICA What is it?  Sciatica is a condition in which the individual has a sharp burning pain located to the buttock that may or may not...