What is Crohn’s Disease? Crohn’s disease is a debilitating disorder that affects many aspects of a patient’s life. Traditional medicine offers a wide variety of medications, which unfortunately come with side effects, and surgeries, which have their own set of potential complications. Chiropractic could be a safer form of alternative or complementary care option. Crohn’s disease is an IBD, or … [Read more...]
What to Expect in Your First Chiropractic Session
Types of Chiropractors Depending on the type of chiropractor one visits, and what ailment the patient is seeking alternative treatment for, the expectations about the chiropractic session differs. The end result, however, should be that the patient finds that proper alignment can reduce symptoms, and perhaps eventually help allow the body to heal itself. Following this treatment … [Read more...]
“Box on the Wall” Chiropractic
History of “Box on the Wall” “Box on the Wall” is a philosophy that some chiropractors use to make sure that finances do not get in the way of patient’s ability to receive the treatment that they need. A good chiropractor wants to focus on the patient’s healing and consistent wellness, and they will work to the best of their ability to make finances a minor part of the overall care experience. … [Read more...]
Spinal Stenosis and Chiropractic
What is Spinal Stenosis? Spinal stenosis is painful and difficult for people to live with. While medications may mask the symptoms, and this is not always the case for every patient, chiropractic care might be more helpful for bringing relief to those who suffer from this condition. There are none of the side effects to seeking care from a chiropractor that would come with taking potentially … [Read more...]
Important Steps to Treating Herniated Disc Symptoms
A hernia or herniated disc occurs when a part of the body bulges out from where it’s supposed to be. In the spine, herniated discs occur when the inner gel that separates and cushions the vertebrae pushes out of the covering. Once this happens, the inflamed part will typically impinge or trap a nerve, which then causes nerve and back pain. There are a variety of different options available to … [Read more...]
Essential Oils
What are Essential Oils? 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, bringing what was usually a less common treatment option into a new light for the average person. These oils can be used both topically, ingested with direction from a professional, and for … [Read more...]
Benefits of Hydrotherapy
What is Hydrotherapy? Water therapy can be a wonderful addition to complement other forms of traditional and alternative treatment, from the standard medical procedures to the chiropractic, and there are many benefits of hydrotherapy. Hydrotherapy (which was also called hydropathy) encompasses a wide variety of therapies which are used in medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and … [Read more...]
Aromatherapy and Massage
Uses of Aromatherapy Aromatherapy employs the use of natural oils to help people achieve a state of relaxation, increased energy, and other forms of natural and safe self-healing. Many of the same essential oils can be used by massage therapists topically, as well, in order to enhance their already relaxing and healing massage therapy. Aromatherapy may be used for medicinal purposes. It should … [Read more...]
Arthritis and Chiropractic
Types of Arthritis Patients suffering from arthritis have pain and difficulty in affected areas while performing normal, daily tasks. While medical science has provided many types of prescription medications, practitioners of chiropractic care are able to offer those with arthritis alternative or complementary care which will be safer and come with none of the side effects brought on by … [Read more...]
Diabetes and Chiropractic
Causes and Symptoms of Diabetes Diabetes can lead to many lifelong complications. Traditional medical treatments have side effects and do not necessarily resolve the underlying issues. Chiropractic care may provide new, less complicated answers to this long-term disease. Diabetes is a chronic disease of high blood sugar. When the body does not have enough insulin, or it no longer responds to … [Read more...]