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The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...
Whether from long periods of holiday travel, cold and flu season, extra holiday hours on the job, or a little too much holiday cheer, this time of year can really take a toll on your overall health. IV hydration therapy provides a gentle way to support your system. At White...
An estimated one in five Americans struggles with chronic pain, as they battle their muscles, bones, and joints day-in and day-out. When medications, surgery, or conservative treatments haven’t worked, you may be wondering what else you can do. At White Integrated Health Clinics, our providers — Dale White Jr., DC,...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 20% of American adults (about 50 million) suffer from some form of chronic pain. Much of this chronic pain could be the result of trigger points, which can form from exercise, manual labor, postural deviation, and more. If...
Beyond the scope of general nursing duties, a family nurse practitioner takes an essential role in primary health care for patients of all ages. Jerry Lyon, APRN, FNP-BC, at White Integrated Health Clinics PLLC in Fort Worth, Texas, offers top-notch care to all his patients. In this blog, learn what...
Perhaps you’re used to placing ice packs on parts of your body to reduce swelling, inflammation, and pain from an injury. Maybe you’ve had a wart frozen off with liquid nitrogen. You likely didn’t consider that those treatments use the same principle as cryotherapy, which applies extremely cold temperatures to...
Chronic headaches can drive you crazy, especially if you're not sure why you keep having them. For some people, what they eat can cause headaches. If you're consuming foods that trigger your headaches, that might explain your persistent pain. When you eat, and how frequently, matters too. Making dietary changes...
An estimated 86,000 athletes have their injuries treated with PRP therapy each year. But this innovative treatment has moved beyond the sports world as more people consider the healing possibilities of platelet-rich plasma for a number of conditions. It can seem a bit like science fiction, but PRP therapy focuses...
Each year 1.3 million women enter the menopausal stage of life, a normal process that occurs as women age. Unfortunately, many women experience some unpleasant symptoms as a part of this transition into the next phase of life. You don’t have to be one of the many millions who suffer...
Living with chronic pain from injuries or degenerative joint conditions can be miserable, but surgery is risky and involves lengthy recovery times. It’s tough to know what to do. If you just can’t afford the time out of your busy life for joint replacement surgery, you’ll be happy to hear...
A small fender bender may not seem like cause for a health concern, but even a minor car accident can lead to delayed pain and other symptoms. Waiting to seek treatment until serious pain develops isn’t a good idea. Our experienced, caring team at White Integrated Health Clinics in Fort...
There are many types of headaches, but one thing they all have in common is that they’re painful. When they become chronic — that is, you have headaches more days than you don’t — they can make doing the simplest of tasks enormously difficult. If you’ve never considered chiropractic care...