by Dr. Noah Volz | Mar 29, 2025 | Back Pain
It was early morning when Sarah stepped out onto her porch, stretching her arms above her head. The cold air wrapped around her as she prepared for her daily walk. But as she took her first step, a sharp, familiar pain shot up her lower back, stopping her in her...
by Dr. Noah Volz | Mar 22, 2025 | Shoulder Pain
It was a cool spring afternoon when Robert set out to prune the cherry tree in his backyard. He reached overhead with his shears, but the moment his arm extended, a deep, searing pain flared up in his right shoulder. Frustrated, he lowered his arm, massaging the...
by Dr. Noah Volz | Mar 14, 2025 | Shoulder Pain
The morning sun cast a golden glow over the park as Lisa laced up her running shoes. She had always been active—morning jogs, weekend hikes, and yoga classes—but lately, her right shoulder had started to nag at her. At first, it was just a dull ache after workouts,...
by Dr. Noah Volz | Mar 10, 2025 | Shoulder Pain
James never thought much about his left shoulder. It was his right one that had been bothering him for months after an old injury flared up. He adjusted how he carried groceries, shifted his sleeping position, and even changed the way he reached for items on high...
by Dr. Noah Volz | Mar 1, 2025 | Shoulder Pain
Melissa had always been active—playing tennis on weekends, swimming in the summer, and practicing yoga in the mornings. But lately, every time she reached overhead, a sharp pain stabbed through her right shoulder. A visit to the doctor led to an all-too-common...
by Dr. Noah Volz | Feb 22, 2025 | Shoulder Pain
For years, Daniel had accepted his shoulder pain as an unavoidable part of life. It started as a dull ache after long days at work but gradually turned into a constant companion—one that made reaching for a coffee cup or tying his shoes a frustrating challenge. He...
by Dr. Noah Volz | Feb 14, 2025 | Functional Medicine
Have you ever felt dizzy when standing up quickly? For most of us, this feeling passes quickly. But for some kids and teens, this feeling doesn’t go away. They might feel dizzy, have a racing heart, or feel very tired. If this happens often, they might have...
by Dr. Noah Volz | Feb 8, 2025 | Back Pain
Picture a serene yoga studio, sunlight streaming through large windows, illuminating rows of colorful mats. Among the students is Sarah, a 35-year-old avid runner and yoga enthusiast. As the class moves into Warrior III pose, Sarah feels a familiar twinge in her right...
by Dr. Noah Volz | Feb 1, 2025 | Sports Injuries
As a chiropractor in Ashland, Oregon, I’m always striving to stay on top of the latest research to better understand and care for my patients dealing with various health challenges. A fascinating recent review article has shed new light on the potential causes...
by Dr. Noah Volz | Jan 20, 2025 | Back Pain
Picture a crisp autumn morning on a football field. The grass is still wet with dew, and the air carries the scent of fallen leaves. Sam, a 27-year-old football player, sprints across the field, his cleats digging into the soft earth. Suddenly, he feels a sharp twinge...
