Dr. John DeMaio, D.C. blogs about:

Owner of DeMaio Chiropractic & Physical Therapy - Considered by many to be "One of the best Privately-Owned chiropractic and physical therapy clinics in Bowie & Gambrills, Maryland
What Is The Difference Between Acupuncture and Dry Needling: Same Needle… Very Different Idea

What Is The Difference Between Acupuncture and Dry Needling: Same Needle… Very Different Idea

At first glance, the confusion is completely understandable. A patient hears that DeMaio Family Chiropractic & Physical Therapy offers dry needling and asks, “So… acupuncture?” No.  Then comes the obvious follow-up: “But you’re putting a needle into me.” Correct. “So… acupuncture.” Still no. It sounds like a comedy routine, but it is actually a fair...

Who Really Owns Your Chiropractic Clinic?

Who Really Owns Your Chiropractic Clinic?

I find myself pondering things that used to seem so simple… like the question, “Who owns this company?” There was a time when the answer was usually obvious. You walked into a chiropractic office, the chiropractor’s name was on the sign, and there was a pretty good chance that chiropractor owned the practice. If the...

The Emotional Toll of Weight Loss & Insulin Resistance

The Emotional Toll of Weight Loss & Insulin Resistance

There comes a point in a long struggle with weight when the hardest part may no longer be hunger.  It is the disappointment… You decide you are going to do better. You stop buying certain foods, start reading labels, order the salad when everyone else orders something you actually wanted, and perhaps replace lunch with...