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 Care After Whiplash
Causes and Symptoms of Whiplash A whiplash injury can happen as a result of an incident such as a car accident, a carnival ride, or many other high-speed situations. When this occurs, people may choose to seek traditional medical treatment and therapies. Or they can supplement with or try an alternative: chiropractic care after whiplash. Whiplash is a neck strain or sprain. It is an injury … [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...]
Causes and Treatments of Muscle Spasm
Causes of Muscle Spasm Muscle spasms can be extremely painful and might negatively affect a patient’s lifestyle. There are many causes of spasms. Traditional medical treatments include prescriptions, which might have side-effects and potential addiction issues. Chiropractic care can be a very beneficial alternative for those who wish to address the root cause of the spasms and help resolve and … [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...]
Alternative Treatments to Jaw Problems
Oral Problems Jaw problems, such as TMD (or TMJD), affect many people. Actions performed involuntarily and unknowingly during sleep, as well as other injuries, can cause headaches and pain during the day, as well as long-term problems that could even lead to serious medical interventions. Chiropractic and other alternative treatments may help ease some of these jaw and mouth problems. The … [Read more...]
How Heel Lifts Treat Lower Body Conditions
What Are Heel Lifts?Heel lifts have been used to treat conditions such as limb length discrepancy, Achilles tendinopathy, and plantar fasciopathy for a long time. In fact, many podiatrists have recommended the use of heel lifts for a variety of foot troubles. Usually, the lifts are put into shoes for therapy. On the one hand, shoes with elevated heels often cause back pain. … [Read more...]