Quick Navigation What Is Discectomy?Who Needs Discectomy Surgery?Additional SurgeriesTypes of DiscectomyHerniated Disc DiagnosisNoninvasive TreatmentChiropractic CareReferences What Is Discectomy? A discectomy is an invasive surgery, and the surgery removes a damaged portion of a spinal disc. In preparation for the procedure, patients will have to temporarily adjust their lifestyle. … [Read more...]
Coping with Lymphedema
What is Lymphedema? Lymphedema swelling is a long-term problem that requires daily support. This condition concerns the situation where unnatural swelling of the arms and legs occurs due to a lymphatic system blockage. When the lymph fluid is unable to drain well, the fluid will continue to build up. This causes the swelling in the limbs. The most common cause of (secondary) lymphedema is … [Read more...]
Dangerous New Illegal Drugs
OxyContin Illegal drugs have been circulating around in society for many years. There are new, readily available, highly addictive, and deadly, not to mention illegal drugs on the market now. OxyContin (oxycodone hydrochloride) is, officially, a prescribed pain reliever. However, it has been abused by people who have used it for non-medical reasons. Oxycodone is an opiate, and it is … [Read more...]
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
What is Cubital Tunnel Syndrome? Cubital tunnel syndrome causes pain and numbness in the patient in a similar manner to other syndromes that put pressure on the nerves. Chiropractic and massage care can be helpful treatment options that are available for this condition. While carpal tunnel syndrome is a more well-known condition, both the radial tunnel and cubital tunnel syndromes share some … [Read more...]
Coping with Spina Bifida
What is Spina Bifida? A congenital disorder, spinal bifida requires that the patient receive their treatment from a variety of sources. Spina bifida is a neural tube defect which affects patients throughout their entire lives. The neural tube, during development, is a structure in the embryo that eventually develops into the brain and spinal cord, as well as their enclosing tissues. The neural … [Read more...]
Coping With Flat Feet
What are Flat Feet? People may experience musculoskeletal issues as a result of how their feet are shaped. This is so whether their issues come genetically or through some repetitive stress throughout their lives. Chiropractic care can be of great assistance to those who are bothered by flat feet. Flat feet, or “fallen arches”, occur when the foot arch collapses. This means that the foot’s … [Read more...]
Flesh-Eating Bacteria
About Necrotizing Fasciitis and the Flesh-Eating Bacteria Behind It The flesh-eating bacteria is the culprit behind necrotizing fasciitis. Although it is usually a rare occurrence, this flesh-eating bacterial infection is very serious and severely harmful to those who have developed it. Necrotizing fasciitis, or flesh-eating bacteria disease, is an infection that starts below the skin, beginning … [Read more...]
Facts About Acupuncture
What is Acupuncture? Eastern medical philosophies are starting to become to become integrated into and more commonly practiced in the West. What many alternative and Eastern philosophies have in common is the idea that the body works as a whole. Both share the idea that the body is that which can primarily work to heal itself, with assistance in some cases. Many of these alternative practices … [Read more...]
Enthesopathy and Treatment
What is Enthesopathy? There are many forms of bone attachment disorders that fall under the category that is known as enthesopathy. Bone attachments, called entheses, can have various disorders (enthesopathies) associated with them. If a disorder might be categorized as one of the inflammatory disorders, it is called enthesitis. Enthesitis and enthesopathy are only different in name, as they … [Read more...]
Dental Health and the Body
Oral Hygiene Techniques for Dental Health Dental health and oral hygiene could have an impact other areas and systems of the body. Oral hygiene is a regular habit that is easy enough to practice for preventive care. A regular brushing routine is one habit which is important to maintain dental health. It helps prevent plaque, which would otherwise cause tooth decay, freshens the breath, and can … [Read more...]