Majority of health related conditions deteriorate over time if you do not seek an immediate treatment to cure them. This is very common since we often take things lightly and overlook the intense conditions related to a pinch like pain. Neck sprain … [Read more...]
How to Treat a Car Accident Injury through Chiropractic
Government stats for traffic safety reveal that more than 30,000 casualties occur due to vehicle related accidents in United States every year. Although, strong road and safety regulations are in place for the safety of travelers, little results have … [Read more...]
Chiropractic: Complexity of The Brain
How complex is the brain? One cubic inch of brain cortex contains over 10,000 miles of connecting tissue. Guyton's Physiology … [Read more...]
Chiropractic: Athletes Feel The Difference
"Were it not for Chiropractic, I would not have won the gold medal." ~Dan O'Brien, Olympic Gold Medalist and 3x World Champion Decathlete … [Read more...]
Chiropractic: Pregnancy and Back Pain
Approximately 60% of pregnant women suffer from back pain; however, only about 30% report symptoms to their prenatal provider and only 25% of providers recommend treatment. A review of 17 pregnant women who sought chiropractic care for back pain … [Read more...]
Chiropractic: Lack of Motion
A joint that is not mechanically stimulated will atrophy, leading to degeneration. However, even passive motion (ex: someone else bending your leg for you) is beneficial to cartilage regeneration. Arthritis Care and Research, 2006 … [Read more...]
Chiropractic: What Causes Pain?
One possibility is ligaments or tendons being slightly torn or under physical stress or tension. These tissues can easily become damaged due to injury or long periods (weeks, months, or years) of overwork. Physical Exam Spine and Extremities, … [Read more...]
Chiropractic: What Causes Pain?
One possibility is nerve pain. When a nerve becomes "pinched," compressed, or inflamed due to an impinging or degenerated disk, the nerves that innervate the spine can become injured. This mechanism can lead to a radiculopathy, where pain radiates … [Read more...]
Chiropractic: What Causes Pain?
One possibility for pain is disk involvement. Pain may occur when a disk becomes inflamed, herniated (bulging), or ruptured. The mechanism can be due to an acute injury like a car accident or fall, or repetitive micro-trauma (long term wear and … [Read more...]
Chiropractic: What Causes Pain?
One possibility is joint pain due to inflammation of tissues between and around the joints. As a person ages, or with trauma (old or new), their joints lose flexibility. As muscles and ligaments tighten and shorten, inflammatory chemicals can become … [Read more...]
Chiropractic: Neck Posture and Whiplash
Abnormal, pre-injury curves of the neck increase the risk of whiplash injury to the facet capsules, and predispose the patient to accelerated post traumatic long-term, degenerative changes of the spine. Journal of Biomechanics, June 2005 … [Read more...]
Is the Pro Adjuster Right for Your Child?
Since you want only the best for your child’s health, consider the ProAdjuster. When Chiropractic and technology meet, the results are incredible. The ProAdjuster is one of the most advanced Chiropractic evaluation and treatment instruments in … [Read more...]
Children and Chiropractic
Children are very active. They can spend an endless amount of time jumping, running and playing hard. But, sometimes all of this physical activity can put an undue stress on spinal nerves, which can lower a child's resistance to a number of … [Read more...]
Does Arthritis Limit Your Life?
Arthritis pain and the limits it places on your life may soon be eliminated. Arthritis is a condition of the entire body, but it is most often seen in the joints. A friend, loved one or even you, may wake up with body stiffness, joint aches or … [Read more...]