What do Barry Bonds, Tiger Woods, Andy Roddick, and Lance Armstrong have in common? They are incredibly accomplished athletes that have used chiropractic care as a key ingredient to their success.
The fact is that more professional athletes use chiropractic than ever before. Even more revealing is the increased use of regular chiropractic care for entire professional teams. In fact, Chiropractic Economics reported that over 95% of teams in the NFL use chiropractors as a regular part of player care.
Some professional athletes pay personal chiropractors to give treatment before, during, or after a game. Barry Bonds, one of the best all time baseball players, has a personal chiropractor who travels to games. Bonds has incorporated chiropractic into his lifestyle. He reportedly said, "I think it should be mandatory to see a chiropractor and massage therapist."
Dr. Rose Soanes, D.C. is an experienced sports chiropractor and owner of Berrien Family Chiropractic in Niles, MI. Dr. Soanes has worked with hundreds of athletes in various sports. She said, "Professional athletes get three main benefits with chiropractic care. They are to prevent injury, manage injury, and to enhance physical performance."
Dr. Soanes said, "Perhaps the most exciting thing about chiropractic is the performance enhancing abilities it provides athletes." A study in 1991 in the Journal of Chiropractic Research and Clinical Investigation revealed that chiropractic care can increase athletic performance by as much as 16.7%! Another study in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research in 1997 revealed that chiropractic care increases an athletes capillary count. This means increased blood flow and more oxygen to the body.
Dr. Soanes strongly recommends both professional and amateur athletes look into chiropractic and how it can help them perform to their potential. Many chiropractors, like Dr. Soanes offer a free consultation to athletes interested in learning more about chiropractic.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Dr Alicia Burke
Combining a multi-specialty approach to holistic healthcare, with the latest generation of equipment. Dr Alicia Burke, Chiropractor for 8 years in Los Angeles, has just created a new health renewal center named Absolute Health of Los Angeles in the heart of Beverly Hills. This new clinic is providing several services : Chiropractor, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Colon Hydrotherapy, Light Rejuvenation, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture.
Absolute Health of Los Angeles offers State of the Art Health, healing and beautifying services for individuals seeking and intimate facility with a variety of treatments. Each practitioner provides their signature treatments tailored to your needs. The practitioner’s having years of experience and have practiced in Europe, Asia, United Kingdom, and throughout the United States. “We are providing services for the entire body. Many Americans wait until the body fails structurally and mechanically. Many wait until the body cries out in distress before seeking some sort of intervention. I have decided to build a place where people in all phases of health are educated about their personal health status, empowered to make changes and motivated to adopt lifestyle that promotes long term wellness free of multiple prescription drugs that so many people over the age of 50 are required to take due to poor health decisions over the previous years.” says Dr Alicia Burke.
Dr. Alicia Burke is a leading Los Angeles Chiropractic practitioner. With a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and Health in hand, Dr. Burke taught at an inner-city school and later became the Athletic director for a East Los Angeles school district. She graduated Cum Laude with a Doctorate degree from Life Chiropractic College West, a leading chiropractic college in San Francisco. She was awarded Excellence in Clinic for Outstanding Patient Care throughout clinic internship, and was named Chiropractic Student of the Year 1997. Dr. Burke maintains a license to practice Chiropractic in California. She has also completed the National Boards Parts I, II, III, IV and Physiotherapy examinations accepted throughout the United States.
Absolute Health of Los Angeles offers State of the Art Health, healing and beautifying services for individuals seeking and intimate facility with a variety of treatments. Each practitioner provides their signature treatments tailored to your needs. The practitioner’s having years of experience and have practiced in Europe, Asia, United Kingdom, and throughout the United States. “We are providing services for the entire body. Many Americans wait until the body fails structurally and mechanically. Many wait until the body cries out in distress before seeking some sort of intervention. I have decided to build a place where people in all phases of health are educated about their personal health status, empowered to make changes and motivated to adopt lifestyle that promotes long term wellness free of multiple prescription drugs that so many people over the age of 50 are required to take due to poor health decisions over the previous years.” says Dr Alicia Burke.
Dr. Alicia Burke is a leading Los Angeles Chiropractic practitioner. With a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and Health in hand, Dr. Burke taught at an inner-city school and later became the Athletic director for a East Los Angeles school district. She graduated Cum Laude with a Doctorate degree from Life Chiropractic College West, a leading chiropractic college in San Francisco. She was awarded Excellence in Clinic for Outstanding Patient Care throughout clinic internship, and was named Chiropractic Student of the Year 1997. Dr. Burke maintains a license to practice Chiropractic in California. She has also completed the National Boards Parts I, II, III, IV and Physiotherapy examinations accepted throughout the United States.
Monday, July 23, 2007
Reduce Back Pain During Pregnancy
Pregnancy greatly increases a woman's vulnerability to back problems during and after birth. Did you know that at least half of pregnant women experience back pain during pregnancy? Some studies suggest that these numbers are even higher.
Many women simply accept back pain as an unavoidable trade off in the creation of new life. However, Dr. Mitchell Shea, D.C., of Shea Chiropractic says that pregnant women do not have to take back pain "lying down." Dr. Shea is an experienced chiropractor in Cookeville, TN who aims at increasing women's awareness of the relationship between back pain and pregnancy. He said, "Women who are more educated are more likely to seek care and reduce back pain."
Studies have proven that chiropractic care greatly reduces the amount of pain and discomfort throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. A study in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics in 1991 revealed that 84% of patients who received spinal manipulative therapy (chiropractic care) reported a decrease in back pain while pregnant. Another study reported in the book "Chiropractic Pediatrician" showed that regular chiropractic adjustments reduced average labor times by an average of 33%.
Dr. Shea said, "Women who have regular chiropractic treatment and are properly instructed about ways to reduce pain have a much easier, smoother child bearing experience. Also, women who have significant back pain during pregnancy are more likely to experience a longer period of pain in subsequent pregnancies. That's why I really stress a preemptive approach, meaning get educated before your body begins to make its maternal changes."
Dr. Shea strongly suggests contact with a local chiropractor who can give valuable guidance and care. Some other things that can be done to reduce strain on the back are sleeping on your side, maintaining good posture, eating and exercising properly, using a pregnancy pillow or support belt, and many more.
Dr. Shea's website is at www.drshea.ws
Many women simply accept back pain as an unavoidable trade off in the creation of new life. However, Dr. Mitchell Shea, D.C., of Shea Chiropractic says that pregnant women do not have to take back pain "lying down." Dr. Shea is an experienced chiropractor in Cookeville, TN who aims at increasing women's awareness of the relationship between back pain and pregnancy. He said, "Women who are more educated are more likely to seek care and reduce back pain."
Studies have proven that chiropractic care greatly reduces the amount of pain and discomfort throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. A study in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics in 1991 revealed that 84% of patients who received spinal manipulative therapy (chiropractic care) reported a decrease in back pain while pregnant. Another study reported in the book "Chiropractic Pediatrician" showed that regular chiropractic adjustments reduced average labor times by an average of 33%.
Dr. Shea said, "Women who have regular chiropractic treatment and are properly instructed about ways to reduce pain have a much easier, smoother child bearing experience. Also, women who have significant back pain during pregnancy are more likely to experience a longer period of pain in subsequent pregnancies. That's why I really stress a preemptive approach, meaning get educated before your body begins to make its maternal changes."
Dr. Shea strongly suggests contact with a local chiropractor who can give valuable guidance and care. Some other things that can be done to reduce strain on the back are sleeping on your side, maintaining good posture, eating and exercising properly, using a pregnancy pillow or support belt, and many more.
Dr. Shea's website is at www.drshea.ws
Scoliosis Treatment Alternative to Scoliosis Surgery
A new scoliosis treatment, available at Victor Advanced Chiropractic, is changing the future of scoliosis. Studies prove that this new scoliosis treatment shows dramatic results comparatively to the "barbaric" method of surgery. Research includes very specific x-rays to determine if the scoliosis is correctible. Amazingly, 75% are correctible.
Until now patients have only had three options for the reduction and correction of scoliosis: to do nothing, bracing, and surgery. Doing nothing only makes matters worse, but bracing and scoliosis surgery are no better. Bracing outcomes are very poor and expensive, stabilizing the scoliosis at its current position, not correcting it. Studies have shown that patients felt that bracing handicapped their life and left a psychological scar.
Surgery includes implanting a Harrington rod for the correction of the disease. However, after many complications, including rusting and corrosion, bending, or breaking completely, proved that this method is ineffective. Some sufferers undergo surgery again to remove the rod. Every year thousands of post-surgery patients are legally defined as permanently disabled for the rest of their lives, and follow up x-rays in some cases reveal that their scoliosis returned to pre-operative levels.
"The new Mix, Fix, and Set routine is cutting edge", Dr. Robert Luckey said. He and Dr. Bill Ferris run Victor Advanced Chiropractic (www.victorac.com). The mix uses specific rehab for the soft tissues, the fix includes the spine adjusting and the set is to hold the position with further rehab. Exercise rehabilitation therapy is mandatory to reverse scoliosis, including vibratory stimulation. Envision a life free from the pain of scoliosis. A life free from physically and emotionally scarring treatments. Scoliosis affects 4.5% of the general population; almost 500 cases diagnosed each day, taking an average of 15 years reduction from each patient's life span.
Case studies show results seemed to reduce scoliosis curvatures in 19 subjects by an average of 17 degrees. This reduction took place within a 4 to 6-week period. The technique does not require any bracing or surgery. Furthermore, the new treatment costs less than bracing or surgery. The average corrective surgery costs $60-$120,000,00 while this new treatment averages $4-$6,000.00. Dr. Luckey and Dr. Ferris took intensive training at the CLEAR Institute to become certified and now practice the treatments at Victor Advanced Chiropractic in upstate New York. Chiropractors trained by CLEAR Institute are committed to achieving structural changes to the spine that will allow the body to de-rotate and correct itself. Victor Advanced Chiropractic (www.victorac.com) is the only certified place to find this new treatment in New York State, and in a two hundred and fifty mile radius.
The CLEAR Institute was founded in 2000, its intent is to providing advanced professional training to chiropractors and chiropractic students on all aspects of practice; diagnostic, treatment protocols, and management. CLEAR (Chiropractic Leadership, Education, Advancement, and Research) has a goal to guide chiropractors every step of the journey as they become true "spinal experts". Scoliosis is their most challenging spinal condition of all.
Dr. Ferris and Dr. Luckey urge pediatricians, mothers, and current scoliosis patients everywhere to research more information regarding this disease and the incredible benefits of this new treatment. Both doctors invite questions or concerns at their practice, Victor Advanced Chiropractic.
Until now patients have only had three options for the reduction and correction of scoliosis: to do nothing, bracing, and surgery. Doing nothing only makes matters worse, but bracing and scoliosis surgery are no better. Bracing outcomes are very poor and expensive, stabilizing the scoliosis at its current position, not correcting it. Studies have shown that patients felt that bracing handicapped their life and left a psychological scar.
Surgery includes implanting a Harrington rod for the correction of the disease. However, after many complications, including rusting and corrosion, bending, or breaking completely, proved that this method is ineffective. Some sufferers undergo surgery again to remove the rod. Every year thousands of post-surgery patients are legally defined as permanently disabled for the rest of their lives, and follow up x-rays in some cases reveal that their scoliosis returned to pre-operative levels.
"The new Mix, Fix, and Set routine is cutting edge", Dr. Robert Luckey said. He and Dr. Bill Ferris run Victor Advanced Chiropractic (www.victorac.com). The mix uses specific rehab for the soft tissues, the fix includes the spine adjusting and the set is to hold the position with further rehab. Exercise rehabilitation therapy is mandatory to reverse scoliosis, including vibratory stimulation. Envision a life free from the pain of scoliosis. A life free from physically and emotionally scarring treatments. Scoliosis affects 4.5% of the general population; almost 500 cases diagnosed each day, taking an average of 15 years reduction from each patient's life span.
Case studies show results seemed to reduce scoliosis curvatures in 19 subjects by an average of 17 degrees. This reduction took place within a 4 to 6-week period. The technique does not require any bracing or surgery. Furthermore, the new treatment costs less than bracing or surgery. The average corrective surgery costs $60-$120,000,00 while this new treatment averages $4-$6,000.00. Dr. Luckey and Dr. Ferris took intensive training at the CLEAR Institute to become certified and now practice the treatments at Victor Advanced Chiropractic in upstate New York. Chiropractors trained by CLEAR Institute are committed to achieving structural changes to the spine that will allow the body to de-rotate and correct itself. Victor Advanced Chiropractic (www.victorac.com) is the only certified place to find this new treatment in New York State, and in a two hundred and fifty mile radius.
The CLEAR Institute was founded in 2000, its intent is to providing advanced professional training to chiropractors and chiropractic students on all aspects of practice; diagnostic, treatment protocols, and management. CLEAR (Chiropractic Leadership, Education, Advancement, and Research) has a goal to guide chiropractors every step of the journey as they become true "spinal experts". Scoliosis is their most challenging spinal condition of all.
Dr. Ferris and Dr. Luckey urge pediatricians, mothers, and current scoliosis patients everywhere to research more information regarding this disease and the incredible benefits of this new treatment. Both doctors invite questions or concerns at their practice, Victor Advanced Chiropractic.
Friday, July 13, 2007
Lynch Chiropractic Adds Spinal Decompression
Lynch Chiropractic, of Salem, New Hampshire has added spinal decompression to its services.
Spinal decompression is a non-surgical treatment for the lumbar or cervical spine. It can also be used in the treatment of leg, neck or arm pain that works by reducing loading of the spine. Spinal decompression has evolved into a breakthrough treatment for herniated and degenerative spinal disc disease, one of the major causes of back pain. This non-surgical treatment for herniated and degenerative spinal disc disease heals the injured spinal segment by minimizing intradiscal strain. Chronic low back pain disability is the most expensive benign condition that is medically treated in industrial countries. It is also the number one cause of disability in persons under age 45.
Spinal decompression alleviates pain by increasing the capacity between the discs. This allows the disks to return to a normal position. It’s one of the one most effective treatments for severe cases of degeneration herniation, arthritis, stenosis and pressure on the spine. Spinal Decompression is a catalyst for healing because the therapy stimulates the cartildge to renew which it cannot do on its own because. The actually stimulates nutrient rich blood filling the disc space and evoking the healing response.
“Patients think that spinal decompression must hurt to work when the opposite is true. For spinal decompression to work, it must be virtually painless,” explains Dr. Lynch. “I see the patient for 20 to 30 minutes. Patients may need approximately 20 visits over a 6 to 8 week program to completely heal. Many are pain free in 6 to 8 visits, but the body is still healing. I have had patients complete the program while still working. This allows patients to be treated without the traditional down time of surgery and rehabilitation”
Spinal Decompression is ideal for people suffering from bulging or herniated discs, chronic back or neck pain, sciatica, disc degeneration who are looking for a non-surgical approach to regain their health back.
Spinal decompression is a non-surgical treatment for the lumbar or cervical spine. It can also be used in the treatment of leg, neck or arm pain that works by reducing loading of the spine. Spinal decompression has evolved into a breakthrough treatment for herniated and degenerative spinal disc disease, one of the major causes of back pain. This non-surgical treatment for herniated and degenerative spinal disc disease heals the injured spinal segment by minimizing intradiscal strain. Chronic low back pain disability is the most expensive benign condition that is medically treated in industrial countries. It is also the number one cause of disability in persons under age 45.
Spinal decompression alleviates pain by increasing the capacity between the discs. This allows the disks to return to a normal position. It’s one of the one most effective treatments for severe cases of degeneration herniation, arthritis, stenosis and pressure on the spine. Spinal Decompression is a catalyst for healing because the therapy stimulates the cartildge to renew which it cannot do on its own because. The actually stimulates nutrient rich blood filling the disc space and evoking the healing response.
“Patients think that spinal decompression must hurt to work when the opposite is true. For spinal decompression to work, it must be virtually painless,” explains Dr. Lynch. “I see the patient for 20 to 30 minutes. Patients may need approximately 20 visits over a 6 to 8 week program to completely heal. Many are pain free in 6 to 8 visits, but the body is still healing. I have had patients complete the program while still working. This allows patients to be treated without the traditional down time of surgery and rehabilitation”
Spinal Decompression is ideal for people suffering from bulging or herniated discs, chronic back or neck pain, sciatica, disc degeneration who are looking for a non-surgical approach to regain their health back.
Chiropractic Marketing
According to survey results conducted by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), the percentage of chiropractors using computers in 1981 was just 8.1%. 13 years later that number jumped a whopping 73.8% with 81.9% of chiropractors reporting they use computers. According to one chiropractic marketing expert, we're on the verge of witnessing yet another massive shift in the behavior of chiropractors.
"Just like the use of computers skyrocketed with chiropractors and radically changed the way doctors ran and managed their offices, I believe we're seeing the beginning of the same magnitude of change with the way doctors are doing their chiropractic marketing," says Todd Brown, CEO and Founder of More Chiro Patients, Inc.
"Between the tremendous cost savings, ability to use video and audio, and the automation, I predict we're going to see more and more chiropractors move to the Internet for almost all of their chiropractic practice marketing."
Brown, a chiropractic marketing expert and the creator of the Chiropractic Dashboard - a comprehensive multi-media chiropractic marketing and practice-building system that uses technology to automate everything for doctors - refers to doctors who aren't yet using the Internet to grow their practice as "behind in the times as a doctor who isn't yet using a computer in his or her office".
"With over 1,000,000 million searches taking place every month on the Internet for keywords like 'chiropractor', 'chiropractic office', and 'chiropractic care', the doctors who are using the automated chiropractic marketing options the web now provides are going to be the ones experiencing the greatest practice growth", states Brown. "And, it's the whole reason we went ahead and created the Chiropractic Dashboard for doctors -- because it's the quickest way for chiropractors to tap into those online chiropractic marketing technologies." For more information go to: www.TheChiropracticDashboard.com.
"Just like the use of computers skyrocketed with chiropractors and radically changed the way doctors ran and managed their offices, I believe we're seeing the beginning of the same magnitude of change with the way doctors are doing their chiropractic marketing," says Todd Brown, CEO and Founder of More Chiro Patients, Inc.
"Between the tremendous cost savings, ability to use video and audio, and the automation, I predict we're going to see more and more chiropractors move to the Internet for almost all of their chiropractic practice marketing."
Brown, a chiropractic marketing expert and the creator of the Chiropractic Dashboard - a comprehensive multi-media chiropractic marketing and practice-building system that uses technology to automate everything for doctors - refers to doctors who aren't yet using the Internet to grow their practice as "behind in the times as a doctor who isn't yet using a computer in his or her office".
"With over 1,000,000 million searches taking place every month on the Internet for keywords like 'chiropractor', 'chiropractic office', and 'chiropractic care', the doctors who are using the automated chiropractic marketing options the web now provides are going to be the ones experiencing the greatest practice growth", states Brown. "And, it's the whole reason we went ahead and created the Chiropractic Dashboard for doctors -- because it's the quickest way for chiropractors to tap into those online chiropractic marketing technologies." For more information go to: www.TheChiropracticDashboard.com.
Monday, July 9, 2007
Bio-technology Improves Patient Services
Chiropractor Adds Bio-technology to Improve Patient Services
Dr. Bruce R. Lowry, D.C. has added ZYTO bio-technology to the healthcare services offered to clients at his chiropractic and wellness clinic._
The chiropractic and wellness clinic is located at 420 West Main St. in American Fork. Lowry provides chiropractic, acupuncture, energy work, bio-identical HRT, nutrition, patient education services and has recently added ZYTO technology to his practice, which enables him to get patients on the road to better health faster and often for lower cost.
“We are excited about the addition of ZYTO technology to the services we offer,” said Lowry. “Using the ZYTO technology we are now able to perform a health scan of the body and obtain the information we need so we can make the best recommendation to improve health. It is quick, easy to administer, and very effective.”_
The process is simple to administer with just one brief office visit. Patients simply place their hand on a sensor that is connected to a computer. In just a few minutes the results can be seen on a computer screen, and an assessment can be made, according to Lowry.__
ZYTO Corp. has a web site at http://www.ZYTO.com _
Dr. Bruce R. Lowry, D.C. has added ZYTO bio-technology to the healthcare services offered to clients at his chiropractic and wellness clinic._
The chiropractic and wellness clinic is located at 420 West Main St. in American Fork. Lowry provides chiropractic, acupuncture, energy work, bio-identical HRT, nutrition, patient education services and has recently added ZYTO technology to his practice, which enables him to get patients on the road to better health faster and often for lower cost.
“We are excited about the addition of ZYTO technology to the services we offer,” said Lowry. “Using the ZYTO technology we are now able to perform a health scan of the body and obtain the information we need so we can make the best recommendation to improve health. It is quick, easy to administer, and very effective.”_
The process is simple to administer with just one brief office visit. Patients simply place their hand on a sensor that is connected to a computer. In just a few minutes the results can be seen on a computer screen, and an assessment can be made, according to Lowry.__
ZYTO Corp. has a web site at http://www.ZYTO.com _
Friday, July 6, 2007
Chiropractic Care for Whiplash Injuries
Multiple Studies Confirm Positive Outcomes of Chiropractic Care for Whiplash Injuries
The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (www.f4cp.org), a not-for-profit organization, points to four published research studies which validate that chiropractic care provides significant, ongoing relief for whiplash. Whiplash is defined as an injury to the cervical spine caused by an abrupt jerking motion of the head, backward or forward, often occurring from rear on-set automobile accidents and amusement rides or the result of falls, accidents and sporting activities.
“Nearly one out of 15 adult Americans suffers from the annoying and sometimes debilitating long-term effects of whiplash injury, usually in the form of neck stiffness and pain,” states Arthur C. Croft, D.C., M.Sc., M.P.H., F.A.C.O. director of the Spine Research Institute, San Diego, CA and a member of the Foundation. “While chiropractic care in the acute stage can often stave off this unpleasant outcome, two of the studies have shown that even in the chronic stage, chiropractic intervention can provide up to 90 percent relief for these sufferers.”
Dr. Croft cites research reported in Injury (27(9), 643-645) where authors Gargan and Bannister state, “93 percent of the 28 patients studied retrospectively were found to have a statistically significant improvement following chiropractic care. Chiropractic care in this study consisted of spinal manipulation, PNF (Stretching) and cryotherapy.”
In a follow-up study published in Journal of Orthopaedic Medicine, 21(1), authors Khan, Cook, Gargan, & Bannister conclude, “Whiplash injuries are common. Chiropractic is the only proven effective treatment in chronic cases. Our study enables patients to be classified at initial assessment in order to target those patients who will benefit from such treatment.”
Additionally, Croft points to two studies reported in the Journal of Manipulative Physiology and Therapy, 28(1), 3-11 in which authors Giles and Muller state, “For chronic spinal pain in general, when compared to acupuncture and traditional medical approaches, chiropractic has generally be shown to be more effective.”
Since most whiplash injuries occur from unexpected accidents, doctors at the Foundation advise motorists and passengers to always practice safe driving habits, regardless of how far they are traveling from home.
“Whether you are driving locally to a convenience store or embarking on a long road trip, careful driving and using the proper restraints and seatbelts can help to prevent whiplash resulting from automobile accidents,” says Gerard W. Clum, D.C. president of Life Chiropractic College West, Hayward, California, and spokesperson for the Foundation.
“Proper safety and head gear can also assist in preventing whiplash in sporting and other activities. Chiropractic care is a well established and effective intervention providing considerable relief.”
For more information on the benefits of chiropractic care visit www.f4cp.com and access the Foundation’s free Health Seekers calendar or call 916.359.0327.
The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (www.f4cp.org), a not-for-profit organization, points to four published research studies which validate that chiropractic care provides significant, ongoing relief for whiplash. Whiplash is defined as an injury to the cervical spine caused by an abrupt jerking motion of the head, backward or forward, often occurring from rear on-set automobile accidents and amusement rides or the result of falls, accidents and sporting activities.
“Nearly one out of 15 adult Americans suffers from the annoying and sometimes debilitating long-term effects of whiplash injury, usually in the form of neck stiffness and pain,” states Arthur C. Croft, D.C., M.Sc., M.P.H., F.A.C.O. director of the Spine Research Institute, San Diego, CA and a member of the Foundation. “While chiropractic care in the acute stage can often stave off this unpleasant outcome, two of the studies have shown that even in the chronic stage, chiropractic intervention can provide up to 90 percent relief for these sufferers.”
Dr. Croft cites research reported in Injury (27(9), 643-645) where authors Gargan and Bannister state, “93 percent of the 28 patients studied retrospectively were found to have a statistically significant improvement following chiropractic care. Chiropractic care in this study consisted of spinal manipulation, PNF (Stretching) and cryotherapy.”
In a follow-up study published in Journal of Orthopaedic Medicine, 21(1), authors Khan, Cook, Gargan, & Bannister conclude, “Whiplash injuries are common. Chiropractic is the only proven effective treatment in chronic cases. Our study enables patients to be classified at initial assessment in order to target those patients who will benefit from such treatment.”
Additionally, Croft points to two studies reported in the Journal of Manipulative Physiology and Therapy, 28(1), 3-11 in which authors Giles and Muller state, “For chronic spinal pain in general, when compared to acupuncture and traditional medical approaches, chiropractic has generally be shown to be more effective.”
Since most whiplash injuries occur from unexpected accidents, doctors at the Foundation advise motorists and passengers to always practice safe driving habits, regardless of how far they are traveling from home.
“Whether you are driving locally to a convenience store or embarking on a long road trip, careful driving and using the proper restraints and seatbelts can help to prevent whiplash resulting from automobile accidents,” says Gerard W. Clum, D.C. president of Life Chiropractic College West, Hayward, California, and spokesperson for the Foundation.
“Proper safety and head gear can also assist in preventing whiplash in sporting and other activities. Chiropractic care is a well established and effective intervention providing considerable relief.”
For more information on the benefits of chiropractic care visit www.f4cp.com and access the Foundation’s free Health Seekers calendar or call 916.359.0327.
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Ten Best Ways to Avoid Going to the Chiropractor
By Dr. Andrew Mark Rodgers
Chiropractic Expert Witness
1. Stretch your Hamstrings- Lay on your back thirty times a day in three sets of ten repetitions. Start before getting out of bed, leg straight, circles with your foot.
2. Use a moist heating and on your back two pillows under your knees for twenty minutes, three times a day. Those lumbar muscles fatigue then tear resulting in spasm, that tear misaligns the sacroiliac joint the most common cause of low back pain actually mimicking a disc herniation. 80% of low back pain is not caused from a herniated disc, but from a S.I joint misalignment and lumbar muscle tearing, so nurture with heat and rest those lumbars and they will support you.
3. Check out the McKenzie protocol for stretching and strengthening especially prone hyperextension, but tips one and two never let anything interfere with these first two.
4. Cardiovascular and proper breathing techniques. Reclined bicycle and fast to regular speed walks at least three times a week. Of course, swimming is the gold standard for non-weight bearing C.V. exercise and toning. Muscles need oxygen to fire.
5. Lean towards a vegetarian whole grain daily food plan.
6. Positive Mental Attitude- Reinforcement every five minutes. Talk to yourself. Everything is O.K. I can do this, I will do it, I am doing it.
7. Avoid Flexion-Bending forward and sitting. If sitting is vital boost up on a wedge tilting you forward, thereby restoring the natural lumbar lordosis.
8. A healthy neck, upper/mid back and low back are a daily life style of standing, (check out- Alexander Technique), sitting and sleeping correctly. Defy one of these starting in the morning, it all falls apart collectively.
9. Be a proactive, compliant self-caring manager of your own health- and life, of course. Be enthusiastic, pain and poverty are horrific and preventable.
10. Periodical spinal check-ups to any professional practicing manipulative medical procedures. Presently, your chiropractor is the specialist for this and the most versed and experienced. In your insurance company, managed care directories under specialists, this will check for spinal and pelvic misalignment from prior falls or accidents, emotional stress or chemical stress. These misalignments (subluxations) are like dental cavities. These spinal and pelvic misalignments (called subluxation by medicare.com) can be hidden for a long time, then cause acute or chronic symptoms. Have them corrected preventatively at your monthly chiropractic check-up.
For more information on Dr. Andrew Mark Rodgers visit
www.fortleechiropractic.com
Chiropractic Expert Witness
1. Stretch your Hamstrings- Lay on your back thirty times a day in three sets of ten repetitions. Start before getting out of bed, leg straight, circles with your foot.
2. Use a moist heating and on your back two pillows under your knees for twenty minutes, three times a day. Those lumbar muscles fatigue then tear resulting in spasm, that tear misaligns the sacroiliac joint the most common cause of low back pain actually mimicking a disc herniation. 80% of low back pain is not caused from a herniated disc, but from a S.I joint misalignment and lumbar muscle tearing, so nurture with heat and rest those lumbars and they will support you.
3. Check out the McKenzie protocol for stretching and strengthening especially prone hyperextension, but tips one and two never let anything interfere with these first two.
4. Cardiovascular and proper breathing techniques. Reclined bicycle and fast to regular speed walks at least three times a week. Of course, swimming is the gold standard for non-weight bearing C.V. exercise and toning. Muscles need oxygen to fire.
5. Lean towards a vegetarian whole grain daily food plan.
6. Positive Mental Attitude- Reinforcement every five minutes. Talk to yourself. Everything is O.K. I can do this, I will do it, I am doing it.
7. Avoid Flexion-Bending forward and sitting. If sitting is vital boost up on a wedge tilting you forward, thereby restoring the natural lumbar lordosis.
8. A healthy neck, upper/mid back and low back are a daily life style of standing, (check out- Alexander Technique), sitting and sleeping correctly. Defy one of these starting in the morning, it all falls apart collectively.
9. Be a proactive, compliant self-caring manager of your own health- and life, of course. Be enthusiastic, pain and poverty are horrific and preventable.
10. Periodical spinal check-ups to any professional practicing manipulative medical procedures. Presently, your chiropractor is the specialist for this and the most versed and experienced. In your insurance company, managed care directories under specialists, this will check for spinal and pelvic misalignment from prior falls or accidents, emotional stress or chemical stress. These misalignments (subluxations) are like dental cavities. These spinal and pelvic misalignments (called subluxation by medicare.com) can be hidden for a long time, then cause acute or chronic symptoms. Have them corrected preventatively at your monthly chiropractic check-up.
For more information on Dr. Andrew Mark Rodgers visit
www.fortleechiropractic.com
Dr. Kenneth Golden
Dr. Kenneth Golden is a licensed and board certified chiropractic physician with extensive experience in medical acupuncture with an emphasis on pain management techniques.
Formally associated with Zimmer Chiropractic, Dr. Golden’s new practice leverages a variety of noninvasive pain management techniques featuring a unique form of acupuncture designed to rapidly relax tightened muscles.
Trained in both chiropractic medicine and acupuncture, Dr. Golden blends these two very different treatments into a comprehensive healing strategy for his patients.
“There is nothing more frustrating than having your enjoyment of life limited by pain!” said Dr. Golden. “At Symmergy, we help patients reduce pain levels, identify how the pain started and design a plan on how to prevent it in the future.”
A Wisconsin native, Dr. Golden graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in Kenosha with a degree in Psychology. In addition to a degree in human biology, Dr Golden went on to attain his doctorate degree graduating as Valedictorian of his class from the National University of Health Sciences (NUHS).
In his spare time Dr. Golden is an active part of his community and enjoys playing music at his church, Holy Spirit. He also performs with a couple of different local bands around town as well.
Dr. Golden is very physically active and has a strict routine of resistance and cardiovascular exercise 6 days a week. Dr Golden tries to practice what he preaches which keeps him at peak performance for his patients. This also enables him to help patients design their own healthy lifestyle routines.
For more information on Dr. Golden and Symmergy visit www.symmergy.com.
Formally associated with Zimmer Chiropractic, Dr. Golden’s new practice leverages a variety of noninvasive pain management techniques featuring a unique form of acupuncture designed to rapidly relax tightened muscles.
Trained in both chiropractic medicine and acupuncture, Dr. Golden blends these two very different treatments into a comprehensive healing strategy for his patients.
“There is nothing more frustrating than having your enjoyment of life limited by pain!” said Dr. Golden. “At Symmergy, we help patients reduce pain levels, identify how the pain started and design a plan on how to prevent it in the future.”
A Wisconsin native, Dr. Golden graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in Kenosha with a degree in Psychology. In addition to a degree in human biology, Dr Golden went on to attain his doctorate degree graduating as Valedictorian of his class from the National University of Health Sciences (NUHS).
In his spare time Dr. Golden is an active part of his community and enjoys playing music at his church, Holy Spirit. He also performs with a couple of different local bands around town as well.
Dr. Golden is very physically active and has a strict routine of resistance and cardiovascular exercise 6 days a week. Dr Golden tries to practice what he preaches which keeps him at peak performance for his patients. This also enables him to help patients design their own healthy lifestyle routines.
For more information on Dr. Golden and Symmergy visit www.symmergy.com.
Chiropractor to Address Future Medical Students
Dr. Tim Langley, a family chiropractor in Marietta, Georgia, has been invited to address future medical students attending the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine at Emory University in Atlanta. This is the sixth consecutive year that Dr. Langley has been invited to address the Forum.
“It is always a pleasure and privilege to address these future doctors on both career opportunities as a Doctor of Chiropractic and the benefits of chiropractic care to individuals and the community at large. They are among the top of their peer group and are interested in all of the healing arts. It’s exciting to share the chiropractic story to an open audience of future practitioners of all stripes".
Other fields represented at this years National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine included neurology, cardiology, podiatry, orthopedics, obstetrics, optometry and bariatric medicine.
Dr. Langley practices on Shallowford Road in east Cobb County and is an alumnus of Life University in Marietta, Georgia. He considers himself a family wellness chiropractor with customers ranging from newborn babies and student athletes to working parents and senior citizens. Dr. Langley is available to speak to groups about chiropractic care and living a simpler, drug-free lifestyle. You can learn more about Dr. Langley and chiropractic at his web site at www.langleychiropractic.com.
“It is always a pleasure and privilege to address these future doctors on both career opportunities as a Doctor of Chiropractic and the benefits of chiropractic care to individuals and the community at large. They are among the top of their peer group and are interested in all of the healing arts. It’s exciting to share the chiropractic story to an open audience of future practitioners of all stripes".
Other fields represented at this years National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine included neurology, cardiology, podiatry, orthopedics, obstetrics, optometry and bariatric medicine.
Dr. Langley practices on Shallowford Road in east Cobb County and is an alumnus of Life University in Marietta, Georgia. He considers himself a family wellness chiropractor with customers ranging from newborn babies and student athletes to working parents and senior citizens. Dr. Langley is available to speak to groups about chiropractic care and living a simpler, drug-free lifestyle. You can learn more about Dr. Langley and chiropractic at his web site at www.langleychiropractic.com.
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