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Reflexology is an alternative medicine that focuses on pressure points in the body. It may be a helpful adjunct to traditional therapies in resolving patient complaints. The Basics and History of Reflexology Reflexology, also called “zone therapy”, utilizes pressure that is applied to the ears, hands, and feet. It is not massage, as it doesn’t use oils or lotions. It is meant to … [Read more...]
Atlas Orthogonal is a specialized chiropractic technique and system. It is used by straight chiropractors. What is Atlas Orthogonal? Atlas Orthogonal is a system that allows balance to be restored in the body so that the body can heal itself. It falls under the philosophy of straight chiropractic, which stresses “vitalism, "innate intelligence" and spinal adjustments, considering … [Read more...]
The mind-body connection is a hallmark of the holistic philosophy of healing. With biofeedback, people can be trained to manage that connection. What is Biofeedback? Biofeedback is a way that people can gain more awareness of the physical body systems. Scientific instruments are used to help provide information on the body, such as heart rate, pain perception, muscle activity, and … [Read more...]
Spinal stenosis is painful for people to live with. While medications may mask the symptoms, chiropractic care may be more helpful for those who suffer from this condition. What is Spinal Stenosis? When the spinal column narrows and puts pressure on the spinal cord, spinal stenosis occurs. It tends to happen with age, as the disks of the spine bulge. Ligaments and bones in the spine … [Read more...]
Patients suffering from arthritis have pain and difficulty during daily tasks. While medical science has provided many types of prescriptions, chiropractic care can offer those with arthritis alternative or complementary care. Types of Arthritis Inflammation at the point where two bones meet, the joints, is arthritis. Cartilage, which protects a joint, breaks down with arthritis. If the … [Read more...]
The population of this country is aging. The “baby boom” generation is now entering the Medicare patient pool. With health care reform, chiropractic is part of the eligible healthcare providing team. Because of these factors, chiropractic care is becoming a more popular treatment option in the elderly patient pool. Elderly Population and Health Care “By 2030, there will be about … [Read more...]
Osteoarthritis is another medical term for degenerative joint disease and is the most common form of arthritis in the body. The condition occurs when the cartilage of a joint degenerates as we age or due to injury or trauma. Because it is a disorder that affects the joints, it can appear at any joint in the body however, it is most common in the hips, knees, low back, neck and hands. There is no … [Read more...]
Knee pain is a common result from an injury or certain medical conditions such as arthritis, gout and some infections. Some injuries to the knee include a tear to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a meniscus tear, bursitis and tendonitis of the patella. There are several types of arthritis that can cause knee pain and these include gout, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and septic … [Read more...]
Do you rise in the morning with pain and swelling in your joints? This may be a serious sign of Arthritis. What is Arthritis? Arthritis is a painful inflammatory condition that can affect various joints in the body depending on which type and the severity of the condition at hand. The most common type is Osteoarthritis; this particular type affects twenty million Americans alone. This … [Read more...]
Chiropractic physicians have been treating human ailments for over a century now, but what about animals? If the same science of the correction of a vertebrae dysfunction (subluxation) applies to humans, might a similar process be applied to vertebrate animals? In the area of equestrian chiropractic, there is a controversy whether horse chiropractors have their place, however there are many horse … [Read more...]
From The Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
