What is Shingles? Shingles, a painful disease that is related to the chickenpox virus, has many traditional and natural medical management options; however, chiropractic care can also provide assistance to those who suffer from the disease. Shingles manifests itself as a very painful, blistering rash. It is known that the chickenpox virus is what leads to the development of shingles in the … [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...]
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...]
Rotator Cuff Injury
Rotator Cuff and Injuries Repetitive stress and injuries can affect the rotator cuff in the shoulder. This can lead to severe pain and long-term range-of-motion problems. Before considering surgery, a patient may choose to explore the option of chiropractic care for this problem. The muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder are the rotator cuff. If the tendons tear, it will cause the … [Read more...]
Chiropractic Care for Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Chiropractic Care for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alzheimer’s and dementia are diseases that rob patients of their mental faculties. They are progressive diseases, and they are incurable at this time. Most treatments are medical in nature, and they have been shown to slow, though never totally stop, the progression of the disorders in some patients. Regular chiropractic care can be a helpful … [Read more...]
Myelomalacia: Softening of the Spinal Cord
What is Myelomalacia? Myelomalacia is a spinal cord disorder. The myelomalacia definition, strictly speaking, is the abnormal softening of the spinal cord. After the trauma of an acute injury, bleeding of the spinal cord may occur.1 As a result, there is “subsequent softening of normal tissues”. Myelomalacia could also be caused by other types of trauma or disease. However, if it … [Read more...]
Biking for Health
Benefits of Biking Regular exercise is an important activity that everyone should try to perform in order to maintain health and fitness, and to prevent illness and injury. There are so many ways for patients to get their exercise. With so many options, practically everyone could potentially find some activity that works for their individual needs. Physical activities alone allow the body to … [Read more...]
Chiropractic Care for Menopause
What is Menopause? Decades of suffering through monthly periods, endured by many women, may seem to finally abate during menopause, the time of life when menstruation ends. For some women, however, menopause is not a time of relief, but the ushering in of new problems, which can include weight gain, hot flashes, disease risks, and new pains and injuries. Medical treatments include various … [Read more...]
Chiropractic Treatments for the Elderly
Elderly Population and Health Care The population of this country is aging. The “baby boomers” generation is now entering the Medicare patient pool. With the advent of health care reform, chiropractic has been made a part of the eligible healthcare providing team. Because of these factors, chiropractic care is becoming a more popular treatment option in the elderly patient pool. … [Read more...]
How to Enjoy the Aging Process
The Aging Process is Inevitable Everybody gets older because it is impossible to stop the aging process completely with the current level of science. There are three parts to aging: chronological age, biological age, and psychological. Chronological age is merely a representation of the passage of time, with every year adding another number to a person’s age. Of course, chronological age is … [Read more...]