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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...]
Although the recommendation of back surgery is often reserved as a last resort, many patients have undergone surgery in the hopes that they will find relief from their back pain. Unfortunately, when it comes to back surgery, there is a fail rate of 10-40%, leaving patients with long lasting pain and dysfunction. This occurrence is called failed back surgery syndrome and the symptoms can be due to … [Read more...]
What is more common than the common cold? Back pain. Upper back pain, lower back pain, middle back pain, all can be experienced at any age for many reasons. So many daily movements are taken for granted when the back is feeling no pain. The ability to walk, stand, bend and turn can become difficult when back pain is present. Depending on the area of back pain, our extremities as well as our heads … [Read more...]
When your tooth hurts, you seek out a dentist. When a skin problem arises, a dermatologist can offer relief. For problems with the musculoskeletal system such as back pain, a chiropractic physician is your best option. Chiropractor back pain treatment plans are solely created on an individual basis, to fit each patient to their specific healthcare needs. There are many causes of back pain and many … [Read more...]
Pain is your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong. Millions of people experience pain at some point in their day. The most common condition linked to neck pain and tension is a cervical subluxation. Chiropractic treatment for the neck improves the mobility of the spine and restores loss of motion. Physical therapy and massage therapy for the neck will increase flexibility … [Read more...]
Do you experience any type of numbness in your extremities? Unfortunately, there are many causes for Numbness. Some of the causes include: sitting for extended periods of time, nerve injury, pressure on local and peripheral nerves, shingles, herpes zoster, lack of blood supply, Diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Seizures, Stroke, Migraines, lack of B12 in the diet, and … [Read more...]
A disc herniation is when the inner nucleus pulposus travels beyond the limits of the outer annular fibrotic ring. This in turn may put added pressure on spinal nerve roots causing pain, local inflammation, and sensory and motor deficits. Since our discs are filled with water, they begin to degenerate and lose that water capacity as we age. This is why disc herniations are most common in our … [Read more...]
As we begin to age, our discs lose water, thus causing Disc Degeneration. Disc Degeneration is responsible for older individuals who say their “shrinking” as well, since the disc loses water capacity. In our 20’s and 30’s our discs are ample and full of fluid; this is the most crucial time for discs to herniate. A disc herniation is when the inner nucleus pulposus travels beyond its … [Read more...]
About Spinal Decompression Therapy People suffering from a herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, and face joint syndrome should consider spinal decompression therapy. Patients can avoid back surgery if they choose to receive this chiropractic treatment. Back surgery is often a painful experience and has many risks and complications. It is best to avoid surgery if possible. This type … [Read more...]
There are myriad causes of back pain, yet they all may have very similar or the exact symptoms as each other. They may also be uncommon, yet important causes. First and foremost it is important to distinguish what is meant when a person is suffering from back pain. Do they mean upper or lower back? Most of the time they are referring to lower back at first glance given that this is the most common … [Read more...]
From The Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
