Dr. Horowitz’s Published Newspaper Articles

Dr. Horowitz’s Published Newspaper Articles

The following articles were written by Dr. Horowitz and were published in various newspapers several years ago. To the best of his knowledge and expertise these articles were 100% factual at the time they were written and published. Changes are always occurring in the field of chiropractic and other health sciences, and as such, some of the information contained in these articles may no longer be valid or may no longer reflect current thought on the subject under discussion. Please read these articles and enjoy them for what insight they give you, but always consult your chiropractor or other health professional if you require up to date information on the topic. Also, these articles are for enjoyment and information purposes only, and should not be relied upon for “medical advice”. Please consult your chiropractor or other health professional if you require medical advice or treatment. These articles are copyrighted and it is strictly forbidden to reproduce these articles, in whole or in part, in any form whatsoever, without Dr. Horowitz’s written permission.


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Should Girls Take Extra Precautions if Playing Hockey?

Dr. Allan Horowitz, published newspaper article, The Liberal, Copyright February 24, 1988


Question: I have been reading in all the papers about Justine Blaney wanting to play boy’s hockey. I know you play hockey and I know you treat a lot of injured hockey players. My first question is what your opinion is of girls playing boys hockey. Continue Reading


Is it okay for child to wear hand-me-down shoes?

Dr. Allan Horowitz, published newspaper article, The Liberal, Copyright April 27, 1988


QUESTION: I have what you might think is a silly question. I have two kids and my youngest one is now at the age when he will be wearing shoes. My question is can he wear my eldest child’s old shoes. Would the shape of my eldest child’s foot have molded to the shoe, and would that be a problem for my youngest child when he starts walking? I hope you can understand what I mean and give me an answer. Continue Reading


Is It Important to Have Regular Spinal ‘Maintenance’ Done?

Dr. Allan Horowitz, published newspaper article, The Liberal, Copyright February 10, 1988


QUESTION: I have read your articles for many years in The Liberal. Some I have found to be very interesting, others quite boring. I don’t mean that in the negative sense. It’s just that I don’t find it interesting to read about things that don’t really pertain to me or my health. Continue Reading


Time for a Serious Holiday Message

Dr. Allan Horowitz, published newspaper article, The Liberal, Copyright December 30, 1987


Well readers, I have now finished another year of writing these columns for The Liberal. That’s five years you know! Thank you. Continue Reading


Back pain comes and goes due to a herniated disc

Dr. Allan Horowitz, published newspaper article, The Liberal, Copyright March 30, 1988


QUESTION: I have had a sore back and hip ever since I lifted the end of my boat trailer many years ago. The pain comes and goes, and is usually quite severe about once a year. This pain lasts about two weeks then it settles down to its nor­mal state of “just being there.” Continue Reading


‘Pinched nerve’ really isn’t an accurate term

Dr. Allan Horowitz, published newspaper article, The Liberal, Copyright February 6, 1988


QUESTION: My family doctor told me that I have a pinched nerve in my neck. My symptoms include numbness down my arm into my fingers, a burning pain in the top part of my shoulder, and my arm gets tired very easily. I don’t have any neck pain at all, and I can turn my head from side to side without any trouble. (My doctor was sur­prised when he saw that I could do this without pain.) From listening to my symptoms, and knowing what my doctor says, do you agree that my pain is coming from a pinched nerve, or do you think it is something else? Continue Reading


These are the Murphy’s Laws of Arthritis

Dr. Allan Horowitz, published newspaper article, The Liberal, Copyright April 13, 1988


In my March 9 column I reviewed some of the so-called ‘Murphy’s Laws.’ These are laws of nature which basically follow the principle set out in one of the original laws, ‘The Buttered Side Down Law.’ Continue Reading


When You’re Hot, You’re Hot; If Not, You’re Cold

Dr. Allan Horowitz, published newspaper article, Richmond Hill Liberal, Copyright May 13, 1987     


The moment you’ve all been waiting for has arrived. Today is the day I give the answers to the First annual Liberal Hot-Cold Quiz. Last week I gave 10 situations where the indication was to apply heat or cold to a person with pain. A few weeks ago I discussed the reasons why one would use one as opposed to the other.

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He’s Embarrassed About Problem with His Tailbone

Dr. Allan Horowitz, published newspaper article, The Liberal, Copyright June 22, 1988


QUESTION: I always used to laugh at people who wrote you letters asking for help with their problems. I thought it was rather funny that someone would waste their time writing to “some guy” in the paper, rather than just going to see someone face to face for help. Continue Reading


Weather Can Trigger Migraines

Dr. Allan Horowitz, published newspaper article, Richmond Hill Liberal, Copyright 1985-1991


QUESTION: I have been going to chiropractors for the past 12 years for treatment of my migraine headaches. The treatments have been successful in as much as I no longer get any migraines at all.

The only headaches I get now are just your everyday garden variety ‘stress headaches’ and these only happen once every few months. In the past I would get severe migraines almost once a week. When I last saw my chiropractor I asked him this question, but he really couldn’t answer me. I have always been curious as to why migraine headaches are brought on by changes in the atmospheric pressure. I used to be able to predict when a storm was coming because I would get a certain type of migraine. That no longer happens but I have always been curious about why it did.

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