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Many patients who visit chiropractors appreciate the natural ability of the body to heal itself. Sometimes, during treatment, there may still be some sore areas, and patients may not be inclined to take internal over-the-counter or prescription medications, due to the risks of side-effects. There are medical topical creams and ointments that can be used, but there are products that provide a … [Read more...]
Many people may think of massage as something that occurs at a spa, after some form of sports injury, or to periodically reduce tension in muscles. Two other kinds of massage can be incredibly helpful, however: massage during pregnancy and massage for infants. Pregnancy Massage Prenatal massage can alleviate many of the physical discomforts that come with the pregnancy territory. Special … [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...]
Massage therapy is often incorporated into traditional medicine, as well as chiropractic offices. It can provide a beneficial adjunct to a patient’s spinal manipulation and holistic care. Types of Massage Therapy Massage therapy is widely considered to be an alternative medicine. There are many types of massage therapy. One type, Swedish Massage, is the most commonly used one in the … [Read more...]
Are you suffering needlessly from Pain and Muscle Weakness? Do you understand the cause of why you’re getting the pain in the first place? Pain and Muscle Weakness can be from a number of complaints including but not limited to the following: disc herniations, cerebellar disorders, cranial nerve conditions, metastasis, infections, scoliosis, subluxations, dislocations, tumors, and more. It … [Read more...]
Running is a sport of passion; why else would runners push their bodies to the limit. Running injuries are unfortunate but a very common occurrence. Fast and proper identification of running injuries is the key to receiving effective treatment. Chiropractic, physical therapy, and massage therapy can help to keep you on the trails! If you are a long time runner or just starting out, ask … [Read more...]
What is Trigger Point Therapy During a trigger point therapy session, the massage therapist will apply pressure to sore muscles in order provide some relief. It is not uncommon that masseuses will combine a Swedish massage with trigger point therapy to obtain the best results. There are two types of trigger points, active and latent. Active trigger points will pass on pain to another area … [Read more...]
Do you suffer from constant, chronic Back Pain? You’re not alone, nearly 90% of all Americans will experience some sort of back pain in their lifetime. Back pain is one of the most common reasons for absenteeism in the work place. Employers are always looking for modern ways to provide ergonomic furniture and equipment for employee use to decrease this epidemic. Back pain may be acute, … [Read more...]
There are many causes of back pain and it is now accepted that back pain can also be the result of stress. This appearance of back pain brought on by stress is now referred to as tension myositis syndrome, or TMS. Dr. John Sarno, who practices and teaches physical medicine and rehabilitation at New York University, coined the term and has been researching stress and back pain. It is thought that … [Read more...]
Shin splints, also called medial tibial stress syndrome, is a very common condition in athletes. It is often used as an umbrella term to describe any pain felt in the front of the leg. The actual condition of shin splints occurs when there is inflammation to the sheath that surrounds the leg bone called the tibia. This sheath (periostium) can become inflamed from forces caused by the muscles of … [Read more...]
From The Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
