Health & Wellness Blog
Practical, patient-friendly guidance on pain relief, healing, and whole-body wellness from Dr. Derek Curran, D.C.
Can PulseWave Help With Outer Hip Pain? What Shock Wave Research Says
Aching on the outside of your hip when you lie on your side or climb stairs? Here is an honest look at greater trochanteric pain syndrome, what shock wave research does and does not show, and what a PulseWave visit is like in Edgewater, MD.
Dr. Derek Curran, D.C. · October 14, 2026
Soft Tissue Injuries After a Car Accident: Why a Normal X-Ray Doesn't Tell the Whole Story
Told your X-ray was clear but your neck and back still hurt after a crash in Edgewater, MD? Here's why soft tissue injuries often don't show up on X-rays, what a thorough post-accident evaluation looks like, and when to seek emergency care.
October 12, 2026 · 9 min read
How Often Should You See a Chiropractor? A Practical Guide for Edgewater, MD
Once a week? Twice a month? Only when it hurts? Dr. Derek Curran explains how visit frequency is usually set, what the research does and doesn't say, and how to know what's right for you in Edgewater, MD.
October 9, 2026 · 8 min read
Can PulseWave Help With Knee Pain? What the Evidence Shows
Knee pain that keeps coming back? Here is an honest look at what shock wave therapy research says about the knee, which conditions it is studied for, and what a PulseWave session is like at our Edgewater, MD office.
October 7, 2026 · 8 min read
What to Do After a Car Accident in Edgewater, MD: A Step-by-Step Guide
A calm, practical checklist for the first minutes, hours, and days after a car accident in Edgewater and Anne Arundel County: staying safe, exchanging information, documenting the scene, and knowing when to get checked out.
October 5, 2026 · 8 min read
Headaches That Start in Your Neck: What the Research Says About Chiropractic Care in Edgewater, MD
Tension headaches, neck-related (cervicogenic) headaches, and migraines are different problems. Here's what the research says about chiropractic care for each, the warning signs that need a doctor today, and what a headache visit looks like at our Edgewater, MD office.
October 2, 2026 · 11 min read
Shoulder Pain and PulseWave: A Non-Invasive Option in Edgewater, MD
Shoulder pain that won't let you sleep or reach overhead? Learn what the research says about shock wave therapy for rotator cuff and calcific tendinitis, and how PulseWave fits into care at our Edgewater, MD office.
September 30, 2026 · 10 min read
Delayed Whiplash Symptoms: Why You Should Get Checked After a Car Accident, Even If You Feel Fine
Felt fine after a fender-bender, then woke up with a stiff neck and a headache two days later? Here's why whiplash symptoms are often delayed, what to watch for, the warning signs that need an ER, and how we approach post-accident care at our Edgewater, MD office.
September 28, 2026 · 10 min read
Sciatica in Edgewater, MD: What's Behind the Leg Pain and How Chiropractic Care May Help
Pain shooting from your low back down one leg? Here's what sciatica really is, what the research says about chiropractic care for it, the warning signs that need urgent attention, and what a visit looks like at our Edgewater, MD office.
September 25, 2026 · 10 min read
Achilles Tendon Pain: How PulseWave Shock Wave Therapy May Help
Achilles pain that won't settle? Learn what the research says about shock wave therapy for Achilles tendinopathy, why the type of Achilles pain matters, and how PulseWave fits into care at our Edgewater, MD office.
September 23, 2026 · 10 min read
Tech Neck: Why Eight Hours at a Desk Wrecks Your Neck (and What Actually Helps)
Neck pain, headaches, and tight shoulders from screen time? Here's what tech neck really is, why posture advice alone rarely fixes it, and how chiropractic care in Edgewater, MD fits in.
September 18, 2026 · 10 min read
Shock Wave Therapy for Tennis Elbow: An Honest Look at PulseWave
Chronic elbow pain that hasn't improved in months? Here's how PulseWave shock wave therapy is used for tennis elbow at our Edgewater, MD office — what the evidence says, what a session is like, and who it suits.
September 16, 2026 · 9 min read
PulseWave for Plantar Fasciitis: What to Know Before You Try It
Heel pain that won't quit? PulseWave shock wave therapy is now available in Edgewater, MD. Here's how it works for plantar fasciitis, what a session is like, and who it suits.
August 27, 2026 · 7 min read
What Is PulseWave Shock Wave Therapy? A Plain-English Guide
PulseWave shock wave therapy is now available in Edgewater, MD. Here's how it works, what a session feels like, and who it may help — in plain English.
August 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Common Personal Injuries Treated by Chiropractic Care
Whiplash, back and neck injuries, and sports injuries — Maryland Chiropractic & Physical Medicine in Edgewater, MD explains how chiropractic care helps you recover.
September 20, 2024 · 1 min read
How Nutritional Guidance Enhances Your Massage Therapy
Pairing massage therapy with smart nutrition helps your body get the most from every session. Maryland Chiropractic & Physical Medicine in Edgewater explains how.
June 15, 2024 · 2 min read
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