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Eastern medical philosophies are starting to become more common in the West. What many alternative and Eastern philosophies have in common is the idea that the body works as a whole, and that the body can work to heal itself. Many alternative practices have come to the US, including acupuncture. What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture originated in ancient China. The basic concept is that … [Read more...]
Spondylosis and spondylolisthesis can be extremely painful conditions. Many treatments are available, including chiropractic. What are Spondylosis and Spondylolisthesis? Spondylosis is a form of degenerative osteoarthritis of the vertebral column. It can cause muscle weakness, motor and sensory disturbances, and paresthesia and pain, due to the pressure on the nerve roots. In a severe … [Read more...]
Depending on the type of chiropractor one visits, the expectations about the treatment procedures differs. Then end result, however, should be that the patient finds that proper alignment can reduce symptoms, and perhaps help the body heal itself. Types of Chiropractors In general, there are two types of chiropractors: straight and mixed. The straight chiropractor believes that … [Read more...]
Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAM) encompass many different types of practitioners. They take a non-Western approach to healing. Chiropractic is often thought to be a part of these forms of treatment. CAM and Western Medicine CAM is a broad field of many diverse systems, operating differently than the (Western) medicine model; however, some medical practices have come to … [Read more...]
Do you receive Chiropractic care? Are you aware of what a Chiropractor does and why it should be performed? A Chiropractor works to establish homeostasis to the ever-important Nervous System. The Nervous System controls and coordinates every organ and body part in the human body! Without it, survival wouldn’t continue. When there is interference within this system then the body cannot … [Read more...]
Do you wish you knew Natural Remedies to treat common illnesses and disorders? Many individuals reach for the medicine cabinet or a pharmaceutical every time they feel sick. This is very unfortunate since all medications are harmful to the liver and the kidneys. So what can you treat naturally? Just about everything you can think of can be treated without the use of medical intervention … [Read more...]
Suffering with Low Back Pain How often do you suffer with Low Back Pain? Do you feel like it’s something that you should just deal with or do you seek out treatment from a licensed Chiropractor? Low Back Pain can be from a number of conditions or diseases including but not limited to the following: Sciatica, Scoliosis, Piriformis Syndrome, subluxation, trauma, Whiplash, sacral … [Read more...]
The phrase holistic chiropractor is, in a way, two different words that have the same meaning. According to the Miriam-Webster dictionary, the word holistic means: relating to or concerned with wholes or with whole systems rather than with the analysis of, treatment of, or dissection into parts. A holistic approach to healthcare attempts to treat the mind and the body; treatment for the whole … [Read more...]
Have you ever been to a Chiropractor? Do you know what they do? Many individuals are ignorant to what Chiropractors do and are unaware of the health benefits. Chiropractic has been around since the late 1800’s and was founded by D.D. Palmer and later developed by his son B.J. Palmer. The school was founded in Davenport, Iowa near the Mississippi River. A Chiropractor works to balance … [Read more...]
Glaucoma is the medical term that describes the condition in which excessive fluid pressure develops within the eye (intraocular pressure). The danger in this increased pressure is that it can damage the optic nerve, which, if prolonged, can cause a loss of vision. Normally, the fluid of the eye (aqueous humor) exits through a net-like channel. When this channel becomes clogged or blocked the … [Read more...]
From The Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
