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Crohn’s disease is a debilitating disorder that affects many aspects of a patient’s life. Traditional medicine offers a wide variety of medications, with side effects, and surgeries. Chiropractic could be an alternative or complementary treatment option. What is Crohn’s Disease? Crohn’s disease is an IBD, or inflammatory bowel disease. It can affect the small intestine, in the … [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...]
Spinal stenosis is painful for people to live with. While medications may mask the symptoms, chiropractic care may be more helpful for those who suffer from this condition. What is Spinal Stenosis? When the spinal column narrows and puts pressure on the spinal cord, spinal stenosis occurs. It tends to happen with age, as the disks of the spine bulge. Ligaments and bones in the spine … [Read more...]
Essential oils have been used historically for a variety of alternative treatment methodologies, but they are also now being sold for home users in mainstream retail outlets. These oils can be used both topically and for aromatherapy purposes. What are Essential Oils? Essential oils are concentrated aroma compounds that are plant-based. They are sometimes called “ethereal oils” or … [Read more...]
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...]
Aromatherapy uses natural oils to help people achieve relaxation, energy, or other forms of self-healing. Many of the same essential oils can be used by massage therapists topically, as well, in order to enhance their therapy. Uses of Aromatherapy Aromatherapy can be used for medicinal purposes. It should be noted that ingesting essential oils should never be done without consulting a … [Read more...]
Patients suffering from arthritis have pain and difficulty during daily tasks. While medical science has provided many types of prescriptions, chiropractic care can offer those with arthritis alternative or complementary care. Types of Arthritis Inflammation at the point where two bones meet, the joints, is arthritis. Cartilage, which protects a joint, breaks down with arthritis. If the … [Read more...]
Diabetes can lead to many lifelong complications. Traditional medical treatments have side effects and don’t necessarily resolve the underlying issues. Chiropractic care may provide new answers to this long-term disease. Causes and Symptoms of Diabetes Diabetes is a chronic disease of high blood sugar. When the body doesn’t have enough insulin, or it no longer responds to this … [Read more...]
TMD (or TMJD) affects many people. Actions performed 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. Oral Problems The joint that hinges the lower jaw to the skull is … [Read more...]
Military life requires many mental and physical challenges. For the troops to be in optimal shape, they undergo rigorous training. To maintain their overall health, chiropractic care can be a benefit to the troops and veterans. Active-Service Military Chiropractic Tricare, the military healthcare program, offers the Chiropractic Health Care Program to their active duty members, as well as … [Read more...]
From The Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
