A recent study conducted by medical and healthcare professionals outside the chiropractic profession found that chiropractic care can be most effective in treating work-related lower back pain compared to care by a physical therapist or physician. Overall, chiropractic patients had lower medical expenses, fewer disability recurrences and shorter initial periods of disability, the study showed. The study was published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2011. According to a statement by Foundation for Chiropractic Progress spokesperson Gerard Clum, DC, “A chiropractor provides an effective approach to maintain health, a key component in preventing episode recurrence. The trend revealed in this study shows chiropractic care resulting in the best… Read More
Continue ReadingPrevention of Migraine Headaches (excerpt from ChiroAccess)
Migraines can be a debilitating and frustrating problem. The cause is not always known and there are lots of different triggers to cause the migraine. Migraines can make it so that you can not function and can last up to 72 hours (3 full days). Often times you have both light sensitivity and sound sensitivity so that you can not work, read, or watch tv. Medications can help, but not always the same medication will work for everyone and not all the time. Please note exercise, proper posture, looking for food triggers and nutrition, stress reduction, and chiropractic can also help with migraines. For more information about headaches and migraines… Read More
Continue ReadingComfrey Root: good for back pain, arthritis, and ankle sprains: research point to.
Note: Should be used topically only!!!. Orally has shown some mutagenic properties with a chemical in it, pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA). Some manufacturers claim their topical creams are PA free. Comfrey Root has been used for a long time for wounds and sprains/strains. Recently research has been done to show effectiveness. There are several alternatives to normal pain medicine for relief. Bromalain is also a very good anti-inflammatory. Herbs can have less side effects than medication, but they do have possible issues. They can interact with certain drugs and certain people can be allergic to comfrey root. Herbs should be used under supervision of an educated healthcare practitioner and you should… Read More
Continue ReadingResearch: Cervical adjustment decreases elbow pain
A recent research article published in the peer-reviewed journal JMPT, helps show what chiropractors and others have been saying and seeing for years; that both structural changes in one area can effect areas above and below and neurological changes (changes in nerve firing) effects different areas. In this study, patients that had outside elbow pain had a significant decrease in measurable pain to touch with their neck adjusted (cervical manipulation) with also decrease in mid back adjustment (thoracic manipulation) but not as much as the neck. Basic anatomy shows that the nerves sending signals of pain (and others) go into the spinal cord at the cervical region (neck). This study… Read More
Continue ReadingSnow Shoveling Tips
Chiropractic Tips for Snow Removal Winter is here and snow removal is a major problem for many people. The following tips are offered for shoveling driveways and walks: 1. Warm up: Before beginning any snow shoveling, warm-up for five to ten minutes to get the joints moving and increase blood circulation. To do this march on the spot, climb stairs, or go for a quick walk around the block. Follow this with gentle stretches for the back (knee to chest), arms and shoulders (body hug), and legs (forward bends from a seated position). This will ensure that your body is ready for action. 2. Don’t let the snow pile up:… Read More
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