Good morning NIDPC family,Continuing our discussion for common musculoskeletal injuries, we will talk about acute low back pain and when we need imaging. This is one of the most common reason people seek medical care, and while I...
Should you spend $300 to X-Ray your ankle?
Alright, we know that X-rays can be really useful for seeing fractures, but are they worth the cost? A typical X-ray can range anywhere from $63 to extortionist prices of over $1000. With sports ramping up this spring, I am seeing our young athletes for the routine...
Walk with Your Doctors – May 21, 2022 at 2pm
Spring is in the air (almost), and we are going to start our first Walk with Your Doc. This will be an opportunity to meet your doctors outside the clinic and our families. Glad to talk about the weather, medicine, but not politics. It will be a safe place for...
Sleep Medications – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
To recap, we have discussed the mainstay of treatment for insomnia: sleep hygiene and non-medication techniques. Today, I am going to address medications and supplements. It is important to recognize that all substances we put into our body have side effects. Often...
Insomnia treatment WITHOUT medications
Good morning North Idaho DPC Family, Exciting new for the clinic is we have our own Alpha Stimulator. This is a tool that I utilized in the Air Force for anxiety, depression, insomnia and pain. For some people this is really a revolutionary technique. My plan is to...