Chiropractic Care Found To Significantly Improve Acute Lower Back Pain A recent study published in the Journal, Spine, demonstrates that Chiropractic Care helps people suffering with back pain reduce pain and improve ability to perform physical tasks. "Adding Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy to Standard Medical Care for Patients With Acute Low Back Pain." SPINE Volume 38, Number 8, pp 627–634. […]
I Was In A Car Accident That May Have Caused A Pinched Nerve In My Neck
“I was in a car accident and the Chiropractor told me I have a pinched nerve at C6 because I have some grip weakness in my hand of 20%.” RE: A Pinched Nerve (Nerve Root Compression) from an Car Accident… I would not think of a C6 nerve root compression with a 20% loss of […]
The ‘Hidden’ Effects Of A Sudden or Repetitive Trauma?
What if a person loses motion of a couple of segments in their neck, back, or some other joint due to sudden or repetitive trauma? Continuing with a discussion about losses of motion in the spine (neck and/or back). A similar loss of central activation occurs. The cord and brain begin to change to accomodate […]
What effect does the Chiropractic Adjustment have on healing?
How Does A Chiropractic Adjustment Effect Soft Tissue Healing? The short answer is that Chiropractic adjustments improve the healing of soft tissue while reducing the pain and stiffness that people experience. Improving movement helps reduce the local accumulation of inflammatory chemicals, improves delivery of supplies necessary for healing, reduces pain, and reduces muscle spasm. As the […]
Gluten, Gluten Free Diets, and Fibromyalgia
“Can A Gluten Free Diet Help Fibromyalgia Sufferers?” In some patients, it can make a huge difference. Often other dietary considerations need to be evaluated as well… BUT check out some of the research on gluten free diets and fibromyalgia below. Plus it’s important to address musculoskeletal problems with the right Chiropractic Care can make a […]