Dr. Pete Lazarnick "Dr. Pete": Blog

We’re proud to offer non-invasive, non-addictive, complementary pain relief at the Carrollton Chiropractic office of Dr. Peter Lazarnick (Dr. Pete). Joint disorders, and especially lower back pain, are extremely common, but can often be soothed with holistic therapies. However, to treat musculoskeletal pain, we have to recognize it, which is why this week’s blog post is dedicated to describing how musculoskeletal pain manifests. It is important to understand that pain can be referred to the musculoskeletal system from other organs. Pain that originates in the musculoskeletal system tends to have distinct traits. Muscle, tendon, and ligament pain is usually sharp when caused by acute injuries and worse when the patient is in certain positions. Bone pain feels more intense and penetrating. Joint pain is often described as aching and is usually present both when the joint is in motion or resting, although it may be worse while in motion. Bursae pain is usually worse when a person is movi...

Spinal disc degeneration is a common part of the aging process. Although it is not always painful, it can cause soreness and puts people at greater risk for acute injuries. If you’ve experienced back pain or stiffness, help is available. At the Carrollton chiropractic office of Dr. Peter Lazarnick (Dr. Pete), we use a variety of modern technologies and therapeutic approaches to relieve pain and put the spine in the best position to heal itself. We can also teach patients how to better protect their spinal discs and preserve their function. The discs between the bodies of the vertebrae have two portions: a core of jelly-like substance called the nucleus pulposus, and an outer ring of rubbery material called the annulus fibrosus. As a person ages, the nucleus pulposus loses water and contracts, causing the annulus fibrosus to become misshapen. The shrunken discs will not work as well as shock absorbers, and as the annulus fibrosis develops small tears, it will release inflammatory prote...

Getting a good night’s sleep is hard when you have arthritis. You often wake up with stiff joints and tight muscles, and you’re much more vulnerable to inflammation from ordinary activity. And because you’re in pain, it’s harder for you to fall asleep at night, trapping you in a cycle of discomfort. Fortunately, we at the Carrollton chiropractic office of Dr. Peter Lazarnick (Dr. Pete) offer several safe pain-relief treatments for people suffering from osteoarthritis, as well as lifestyle advice that will restore the joints’ range of motion and keep them more comfortable as the patient sleeps. Arthritis means “joint inflammation” and can be caused by several diseases. Osteoarthritis is a condition in which the cartilage that cushions bones gets eroded, causing the bones to rub against each other. Besides resulting in irritation, it can also trigger the development of bony spurs. These spurs could put more pressure on nearby soft tissues, such as the back muscles that stretch over the ...

Given how much time most people spend seated, it’s no surprise that back and neck pain are extremely common. It’s never optimal for people to hold the same position for an extended period, but there are a lot of common mistakes that office workers, in particular, are prone to making. At the Carrollton chiropractic office of Dr. Peter Lazarnick (Dr. Pete), we provide complementary, minimally invasive treatments for subluxations and stiff muscles. But to maintain good musculoskeletal health, people need to know how to stay aligned while they’re at work. When you’re sitting at your desk, you want your feet to be flat on the ground while your back is straight. Sit as far back in your chair as you can, and your legs should only slightly slope downward, with space between your knees and the edge of the chair. Your shoulders should be raised slightly by the armrests, and you should be able to keep your arms straight when you reach for the keyboard. You’ll also want to keep your monitors at e...