My own path to ART started as a patient. I was a cyclist and athlete, and I knew that managing soft tissue injuries would be critical to my recovery. The first chiropractor I went to was ART-certified, and I assumed all chiropractors incorporated soft tissue work into their treatment. I later learned that’s actually relatively…
One of the most rewarding parts of my job is helping people continue doing the things that matter most to them. Sometimes that’s keeping up with their kids or grandkids. Other times it’s enjoying a favorite hobby. And for many patients, it’s having the confidence that their body is ready for the physical demands of…
An exciting application of Class IV Laser Therapy is helping patients recover after surgery. In our experience, laser therapy can significantly reduce post-surgical pain, often helping patients decrease or discontinue prescription pain medications much sooner than expected. Many patients report needing pain medication for only a day or two after beginning laser treatments. Beyond pain…
Some patients walk into our office with a straightforward complaint. Others arrive with a long, complicated history — years of symptoms, overlapping conditions, and a lot of unanswered questions. Emily is firmly in the second category. What stood out to me immediately wasn’t just the complexity of her case, but her awareness, resilience, and willingness…
Peripheral neuropathy after chemotherapy can feel defeating. Burning. Tingling. Pain from simple pressure. Numbness in your feet that makes walking uncomfortable. And for many patients, the most discouraging part is being told: “It may be permanent.” This was the reality long-time Hosmer patient Renee S. faced. The Problem: Painful Chemo Neuropathy in Both Feet After…
Achilles tendonitis is typically caused by repetitive stress and strain on the Achilles tendon. In this condition, the stress on the tendon exceeds the ability of the body to repair the damage, and thickening and scar tissue result. Some of the most common causes are: Achilles tendonitis can be a difficult condition to treat, especially…