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Hydrotherapy (water therapy) can be a wonderful addition to other forms of treatment, from the medical, to the chiropractic. It has many holistic benefits. What is Hydrotherapy? Hydrotherapy (which was also called hydropathy) encompasses a wide variety of therapies which are used in medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and chiropractic care to utilize water for pain relief. … [Read more...]
Scoliosis can develop into a debilitating enough disorder to require treatment. These treatments can be invasive, costly, and risky. It may be possible to explore chiropractic care as an alternative or preventative measure. What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine, curving too much (more like a “C” or “S” shape). Most of the time, it has an unknown cause … [Read more...]
Chiropractic treatments can be a very effective method of reducing chronic pain, assisting with injury recovery, and with an overall lifetime of alignment and well-being. Despite its popularity, however, there are still some myths and misconceptions about chiropractic. MYTH: Chiropractors Crack Bones There is a persistent myth that chiropractors crack the patient’s bones. In fact, … [Read more...]
Do you suffer from a shifting of the spinal column that causes abnormalities, pain, and local inflammation? While biomechanical stress onto the spine is not normal it is very common. A true Scoliosis of the spine is much different than Translations of the Spine. The most common form of a Scoliosis is a right dextroscoliosis. This is a translation to the right and it is more commonly found … [Read more...]
According to iscoliosis.com, the medical term scoliosis refers to a condition in which there is abnormal lateral (side to side) curvature within the spinal column. Scoliosis is considered idiopathic in nature because there is no known cause for the condition. The spinal column naturally has curves that make it possible for the human body to move, balance, flex and function. Within the general … [Read more...]
A scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine resulting in a “C” or “S” shaped curve. Scoliosis is typically first detected between the ages of 10 and 16 years of age. Scoliosis is eight times more common in females than males. Unfortunately, Scoliosis affects more than 20 million people in the United States alone. For most Scoliosis the cause is unknown although genetics, … [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...]
Mid Back Pain is a common complaint among many Americans. Individuals who suffer the most include: office personnel, students, hair stylists, laborers, weight-lifters, and more. There are many ways of treating Mid Back Pain but the source must first be sought. Mid back pain may be caused from the following things such as: strain/sprains, Scoliosis, intercostal neuritis, rib subluations … [Read more...]
The term scoliosis refers to an atypical sideways curvature of the spine. Normally, this abnormal curvature develops during growth before puberty but in some cases, it is the result of cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy. Aside from these conditions, it is generally not known why this unusual curvature of the spine develops however it may be more common if a family member has the condition as … [Read more...]
Normal and Abnormal spine Scoliosis can very painful for a patient. Scoliosis can affect the patient’s neck, upper and lower back, along with their shoulders. Scoliosis is stated to be caused by scar tissue or sensory-motor amnesia, trauma or even an allergy to food. A patient may have signs, such as frequent muscle spasms or underlying arthritis. This can be linked to the symptoms of … [Read more...]
From The Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
