Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Chiropractic

Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Chiropractic

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...]

What to Expect in Your First Chiropractic Session

What to Expect in Your First Chiropractic Session

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...]

Natural Remedies

Natural Remedies

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...]

Low Back Pain and Exercise

Low Back Pain

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...]

Holistic Chiropractor

Holistic Chiropractor

  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...]

Define Chiropractor

At the Chiropractor

According to dictionary.com, the definition of a chiropractor is simply one whose occupation is the practice of chiropractic. Although accurate, that definition does not provide much information for someone curious about this conservative health profession. To define chiropractor as a physician and to define the profession, it is necessary to understand the history of the chiropractic profession … [Read more...]

Chiropractic and Physiotherapy Modalities

Chiropractor

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 and Ways to Lower Pressure

glaucoma

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...]

Chiropractic Care for Frozen Shoulder

Frozen Shoulder

The term frozen shoulder sounds exactly like what it is; the shoulder joint loses its ability to move freely and without pain. The capsule of the joint shortens and adheres directly to the bone, nerves become irritated and the result is tightness and pain. Frozen shoulder can be caused by old and current neck injuries, surgical procedures and a number of medical conditions such as diabetes, … [Read more...]

Treatment for Fibromyalgia

fibromyalgia cycle

Definition and Symptoms Fibromyalgia is a condition distinguished by musculoskeletal pain happening throughout the body and is accompanied by loss of sleep, fatigue and moodiness.  Doctors believe this condition intensifies painful sensations and affects how the brain processes signals of pain.  Symptoms may begin after surgery or trauma, although in some cases symptoms occur on their own with … [Read more...]

 
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