Chiropractic Options After Back Surgery

Chiropractic care

Regular chiropractic care stretches, and maintenance exercises can often prevent further degeneration and the need for back surgery.  Some patients, however, end up with back surgery as a result of serious injury, or from having sought only traditional medical treatments for their pain.  Even after surgery, patients can remain in pain.  While back surgery can limit future alternative … [Read more...]

Chiropractic Techniques: Part 1

Chiropractor Doing Adjustment

There are many types of chiropractic therapies available.  Each individual can choose a chiropractor based on their philosophy, such as “straight” or “mixed”.  With each type of chiropractor, there are techniques that can be employed to maximize the adjustments and benefits for their clients. Straight vs. Mixed Straight chiropractors are less common, but they tend to feel that … [Read more...]

Chiropractor and Nervous System Health

Chiropractor

Are you familiar with what a Chiropractor does?  Chiropractors take four years beyond a Bachelor of Science degree in the field of Chiropractic study.  These classes include but are not limited to the following: human anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, pathology, gynecology, geriatrics, pediatrics, physical therapy, radiology, soft tissue assessment, orthopedic assessment, clinical neurology, … [Read more...]

Phases of Chiropractic Care

Chiropractor

Some people use chiropractic therapy for an acute injury or pain recovery.  Others utilize the treatment over the course of their lives as a method of preserving wellness or preventing issues.  No matter who uses chiropractic care, or what type of chiropractor they are seeing, the 3 to 4 phases of the treatment remain generally the same. Acute or Relief Phase A patient will enter an office … [Read more...]

Osteoarthritis and Healing Process

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is another medical term for degenerative joint disease and is the most common form of arthritis in the body. The condition occurs when the cartilage of a joint degenerates as we age or due to injury or trauma. Because it is a disorder that affects the joints, it can appear at any joint in the body however, it is most common in the hips, knees, low back, neck and hands. There is no … [Read more...]

Low Back Pain and Absenteeism

low back pain

Are you suffering in silence with Low Back Pain?  You’re not alone, it is estimated that nearly everyone will experience some sort of bout pain within their lifetime.  Many more suffer chronically and have tried nearly every treatment known to them.  Low Back Pain is one of the most common reasons for work absenteeism today.  There is no need to suffer anymore; today’s treatments are vast … [Read more...]

Translations of the Spine

Translations of the Spine

Do you suffer from a shifting of the spinal column that causes abnormalities, pain, and local inflammation?  While biomechanical stress onto the spine is not normal it is very common.  A true Scoliosis of the spine is much different than Translations of the Spine.  The most common form of a Scoliosis is a right dextroscoliosis.  This is a translation to the right and it is more commonly found … [Read more...]

Muscle Guarding

Muscle Guarding

Are you a well-conditioned athlete or a weekend warrior that likes to try new work out regimens on the weekend?  Unfortunately, Muscle Guarding is a very common complaint amongst these individuals that should be addressed to the utmost extent to prevent further injury and insult to the muscles.  Many times Muscle Guarding is due to the spinal column being out of alignment.  This is known as a … [Read more...]

Muscle Rigidity

Muscle Rigidity

Do you receive massage therapy on a regular basis?  Massage therapy has a host of benefits including but not limited to: reducing Muscle Rigidity, improving circulation, eliminating harmful toxins from the body, increasing range of motion, improving skin vitality, and more.  The toxins that are built up in the body that need to be eliminated are lactic acid build up.  This is caused from muscle … [Read more...]

Muscle Tenderness

Muscle Tenderness

Do you suffer from unrelenting Muscle Tenderness that just doesn’t seem to dissipate at all?  You’re not alone because millions of Americans suffer every day from chronic aches and pains that leave them missing work, feeling worthless, or even depressed. This is a very serious problem that if left unresolved can only lead to a life full of pain and agony.  When pain becomes an everyday … [Read more...]

 
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