Recently, fibromyalgia patients have been seeking chiropractic care increasingly often. Because fibromyalgia causes numerous tender points all over the body, many fibromyalgia patients suffer from back, neck pain, and leg cramps. Read more »
Chiropractic began in 1895, started by D.D. Palmer in Iowa, who started a chiropractic school in 1896. The first chiropractic adjustment was on a partially deaf janitor, Harvey Lillard, who mentioned a few days later to Palmer that his hearing seemed better. The word “chiropractic” was coined from Greek root words. Read more »
People of all ages and from all walks of life can benefit from chiropractic treatment, from babies and children, through adulthood and into later years and including pregnant women. Read more »
There is a huge difference between chiropractic and medical management of disorders like Carpal Tunnel. A chiropractor knows that if your hands have pain and tingling, that the first place to look is your neck, specifically in the mid to lower cervical spine. That is where the nerve roots which make up the brachial plexus originate. Then the brachial plexus divides into named nerves like the median and ulnar nerve. Read more »
The upper back and neck region is the most complex area of our body because of the many joints and how those joints work together. Read more »
Back problems can be caused by an extraordinarily wide range of problems – some of them originating elsewhere in the body, but with pain being transmitted (referred) to areas of the back by the nervous system. Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical attention. It is the symptom that prompts most patients who get chiropractic care. The majority of backache sufferers complain of pain in the lower back; the second most common site of discomfort is the base of the neck. Read more »
What’s the difference between chiropractic and standard medical care? Chiropractic care seeks to stimulate the natural healing ability. Standard medical care, on the other hand, seeks to treat a symptom by adding something from the outside – a medication, a surgery or procedure.
A chiropractic approach is to look for underlying causes of any disturbance and make whatever interventions and lifestyle adjustments would optimize the conditions for normal function. That environment encourages natural healing, and minimizes the need for invasive treatment, which should be administered only when absolutely necessary. When the body is working properly, it tends to heal effectively, no matter what the condition. When the body heals well and maintains itself well, then there is another level of health that goes beyond “asymptomatic” or “pain-free” which reveals an open-ended opportunity for vitality, vibrant health, and an enhanced experience of life.This is true for mental and emotional health as well as physical health. While some people may suffer psychological disorders, creating an atmosphere of mental and emotional health will address all but the most serious problems.
Things To Consider After A Vehicle Accident
Automobile Accident
Some auto accident injuries are hidden. Some are not detected for months or even years after an accident. Accident victims should not settle their case with an insurance company before evaluation from a Chiropractic Doctor trained in soft tissue injuries. Read more »