The Problems of Painkillers Some traditional medical treatments of chronic pain or injury involve over-the-counter or prescription painkillers. The side effects of these pills may range from liver damage and ulcers to full-blown addiction. They also do not treat the underlying cause of the problem, and a quick fix is not always the answer. Chiropractic care can be an alternative to painkillers … [Read more...]
Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Chiropractic
What are Spondylosis and Spondylolisthesis? Spondylosis and spondylolisthesis can both be extremely painful conditions that might progressively and negatively affect many aspects of a patient’s life. Many treatments are available, both traditional and alternative. One option that is both alternative and natural for treating these conditions is chiropractic care. Spondylosis is a form of … [Read more...]
Spinal Stenosis and Chiropractic
What is Spinal Stenosis? Spinal stenosis is painful and difficult for people to live with. While medications may mask the symptoms, and this is not always the case for every patient, chiropractic care might be more helpful for bringing relief to those who suffer from this condition. There are none of the side effects to seeking care from a chiropractor that would come with taking potentially … [Read more...]
Slipped Disk and Chiropractic Care
What is a Slipped Disk? Traditionally, people have sought care from an osteopath for slipped disks. This very painful problem has often been treated by the medical community with various therapies and medicines, or even surgeries. In order to prevent the possible side-effects and surgical complications, many people have sought chiropractic care as an alternative, non-invasive treatment for … [Read more...]
Chiropractic for Shingles
What is Shingles? Shingles, a painful disease that is related to the chickenpox virus, has many traditional and natural medical management options. However, chiropractic care can also provide assistance to those who suffer from the disease. Shingles manifests itself as a very painful, blistering rash. It is known that the chickenpox virus is what leads to the development of shingles in the … [Read more...]
Chiropractic Care for the Paralyzed
Causes and Types of Paralysis Some, or all, of a person’s body is affected when they are paralyzed. Depending on where the particular injury occurred, that is the amount of immobilization a patient will have. Some paralysis is temporary, and other paralysis can be permanent. Chiropractic care can be a surprising alternative treatment for those afflicted with this problem. When muscle … [Read more...]
Chiropractic Care for Injury Recovery
Sport and Home Injuries Although medical doctors, surgeries, and prescription medications have been traditionally utilized by injury sufferers in the past, many people now are also turning to chiropractic care to treat ailments. Chiropractors can alleviate the issues caused by chronic pains, joint and muscle injuries, and alignment/compensation problems from broken bones. It is important to … [Read more...]
Chiropractic and Sciatica
Causes and Medical Treatments of Sciatic Pain Sciatica pain can interfere with one’s daily life. It could limit the amount of exercise a person can do, and it can feel debilitating. Medical treatments may include various pain-relieving pills, but they do not address the underlying causes of sciatic pain. Chiropractic treatments can help reduce pain and inflammation and improve range-of-motion for … [Read more...]
Chiropractic and Migraines
What are Migraines? Chiropractic care can offer a long-term, holistic treatment of migraines. Traditional medical treatments have offered medications to manage pain symptoms. Chiropractors focus on the overall health of the patient, including nutrition and exercise, as well as manipulation and adjustments, in order to manage migraines. A migraine is more than a regular headache. It is an … [Read more...]
Arthritis and Chiropractic
Types of Arthritis Patients suffering from arthritis have pain and difficulty in affected areas while performing normal, daily tasks. While medical science has provided many types of prescription medications, practitioners of chiropractic care are able to offer those with arthritis alternative or complementary care which will be safer and come with none of the side effects brought on by … [Read more...]