Dr. Pete Lazarnick "Dr. Pete": Blog

Have you bruised your tailbone? If so, you need the holistic treatments at the Carrollton chiropractic office of Dr. Peter Lazarnick (Dr. Pete). We specialize in non-addictive, non-surgical treatment of injuries to the spinal column and its associated soft tissues, tailbone injuries included. The tailbone, also known as the coccyx, is a conical structure made up of fused vertebrae that dangles from the end of the spinal column. It is supported by the muscles and ligaments of the pelvic region. Pain in this area (also called coccydynia) is likelier to be caused by bruising to these tissues than a fracture in the bone itself. Injuries in this area are a bit unusual but can be caused by activities such as bicycling or horseback riding. Unless a sciatic nerve is being compressed, the pain will mostly be dull and throbbing but may worsen when the patient sits down or bends over. When a patient complains of pain from a tailbone injury, we’ll do tests to eliminate other possible causes. These...

We’re looking forward to another beautiful Carrollton autumn at Dr. Pete Lazarnick’s (Dr. Pete's) chiropractic clinic. But every year, a lot of people strain themselves while raking. We provide minimally invasive, non-addictive pain and rehabilitation treatments, but since so much of what we see is preventable, we want our patients to know how they can keep themselves safe. Yardwork, like any vigorous activity, should be done in clothing that is breathable and allows a full range of movement. However, it should be relatively formfitting so nothing gets caught. By the same token, people raking should tie their hair back and remove jewelry and anything else that dangles. Shoes should be close-toed, provide arch support, and have slip-resistant soles, although we recommend not raking when leaves are wet because they’ll be much heavier. Do a five-minute warm-up before raking. You should use dynamic stretches to get blood flowing to your limbs. The rake should be lightweight and long en...