May
15
How Chiropractic Care Treats Allergies
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As the world emerges from its winter hibernation and embraces the life and beauty that is spring, many people sequester themselves away in their climate controlled environments (home, work, etc.). Why is it that when Nature puts on such a glorious display so many people shy away from it? Unfortunately, allergies are the offending culprits that keep so many people from enjoying the beauty in green.
We see their affects, but what exactly are allergies? Allergies are the immune system’s response to unfamiliar and unwanted stimuli in the body. When your body is attacked from within by viruses or bacteria, your immune system releases antibodies to fight it. When your body is attacked from within by pollen, grasses, pets, etc., your immune system releases histamine to fight it. Allergic reactions are the result of your immune system overreacting to an unwanted or unfamiliar stimuli. Read more
May
8
The first year of life is one of growth and change. Every day is something new. And every visit to the doctor’s office means a new vaccination. But should you get them? Are they safe?
Unless you have done a lot of research on the topic, you might not even question the need for vaccines. When you have a baby, the vaccines begin, and you go with the flow. There is so much change in your life, its easy just to take the advice of your pediatrician.
You know that vaccinations are normally required to attend school. You know that vaccinations are designed to prevent your child from contracting illnesses that could be life threatening. What you may not know is whether childhood vaccines are a good thing or not. Read more
May
1
Have A Headache? See A Chiropractor
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The stress builds. The headache begins. And depending on the severity of it, you may experience anywhere from a dull, throbbing sensation all the way up to debilitating pain and nausea.
Over 90 percent of all Americans experience headaches. Some are occasional. Some frequent. And if you’ve ever had one, you know how they can make your day that much worse.
Yet for most, its simply a matter of popping a couple of pills and going on your way. Who can let a headache hold you back from you busy life? Read more
Apr
25
Kids and Chiropractic: Why Its Never Too Early To Begin
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When is it too early to introduce your kids to chiropractic care? Never.
Even birth can cause severe trauma to a newborn. Chiropractic care isn’t about curing an ailment or improving a condition that has existed for awhile. Instead, chiropractic care goes to the root of the problem, and works to improve the health of the nervous system by removing and irritants at the core of your body – your spine.
Chiropractic care for kids can include many things, including: Read more
Apr
17
What Chronic Pain Is Really Telling You
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Chronic pain can come in many shapes and forms. You might find yourself suffering with chronic pain in your arm or your leg. You might find yourself dealing with painful headaches on a daily basis. Your feet might constantly be in pain or your shoulder might feel like it is on fire.
Chronic pain is pain that will not go away, even when it is treated with medication. If you suffer from chronic pain, you have probably paid a visit to your doctor. He or she may have ordered more tests or prescribed medication.
In a perfect world, the tests would reveal a problem that is easy to fix. Or, the medication would work right away, giving you the pain-free life you need. However, we do not live in a perfect world – in many cases of chronic pain, tests and medications do not work. They do not work because your doctor is only focused on the site of the pain. Chronic pain may only rear its ugly head in one area of your body – but that does not mean the root of the pain is in the same area. Read more
Apr
10
20 Things You May Be Doing That Affects Your Upper Cervical Alignment
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In a perfect world, we would all live healthy lives. Unfortunately, from the time we are born, the elements around us begin taking their toll. And whether its little things like tripping on the sidewalk as we’re walking out to the car, or major things like a severe car accident, all of it impacts our health.
Every day our bodies experience a certain amount of stress. Stress can make the muscles and ligaments in your neck tighten up and lock down, placing even more stress upon the spinal column. And when you’re out of adjustment, everything in your body has to work a bit harder to overcompensate for the problem areas.
While there are many things that can leave your upper cervical out of adjustment, here is a list of the top items you may be doing every day.
1. Sleep on your stomach.
2. Sleep on your side without the proper pillow for support.
3. Falling asleep on the couch or chair. Read more
Apr
3
If you have been experiencing back pain, neck pain or even pain in your arms and legs, you may have a herniated disc. Herniated disks can happen without warning – for example, if you have been in a car wreck or suffered a slip and fall. Herniated discs can also develop over an extended period of time due to bad posture, imbalanced hormones or even because of a genetic pre-disposition.
But what is a herniated disc? Can you self diagnose? And once you know you have a herniated disc, what are your options?
Your spinal column contains vertebrae and spinal discs. The spinal discs act as shock absorbers between the vertebrae. The discs contain a soft center. If this soft center ruptures or bulges through the wall of the disc, you have a herniated disc.
There are actually many terms for these kinds of injuries, including herniated disc, slipped disk, ruptured disk, and bulging disk. The bottom line: one or more of your spinal discs is damaged. Read more
Mar
29
How To Find And Choose A Good Chiropractor In Centennial
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In today’s world, different viewpoints on medicine are abundant. Some stick with western ideas and will only visit traditional doctors. Yet when that doesn’t work, where do you turn?
One concept that is growing in acceptance is the idea of wellness medicine instead of focusing in on the problem after it occurs. Through wellness medicine, the focus is put on keeping you healthy instead of finding a problem that has already occurred. And as we begin focusing more on healthy living, the practice of chiropractic is becoming more popular.
If you live in the South Denver suburb of Centennial, its important that you find a chiropractor close by. Chiropractic is different than a traditional doctor you may only visit once per year. Chiropractic relies on adjustments, and in many cases you will visit your chiropractor on a regular basis for adjustments. Being close by ensures you will stick with your schedule. Read more
Mar
22
When it comes to chiropractic care, you probably imagine a chiropractor adjusting the bones of your back and sending you on your way. While this is true, in a sense, the truth is that chiropractic care goes much deeper than just minor adjustments for immediate pain relief. While chiropractic care does provide pain relief, it also prevents pain from ever surfacing. It is a form of care that, when utilized on a regular basis, can become a core part of your overall health.
Upper cervical chiropractic care focuses on the upper part of the spinal column, known as the upper cervical spine. While this is not a large section of your spinal column, it is a very important section because it is the area that supports your head. The first cervical vertebra is known as the Atlas and the second cervical vertebra is known as the Axis. When this area of the spinal column is misaligned, it can lead to a number of health issues, including pain in the neck, back, shoulder, leg, and foot. Read more
Mar
14
Using Chiropractic Treatment For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, or CTS, presents itself through a variety of different symptoms occurring after the media nerves are compressed once it passes through the carpal tunnel. Carpal tunnel is a narrow tunnel located on the palm side of the wrist where the three carpal bones come together to form an arch.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition that is becoming more common everyday, especially in women aged 50 and older. Statistics show that women suffer three times more then men, and those under the age of 30 account for less than 10 percent.
In order to treat CTS, finding the root cause would seem like the optimal place to start. Yet even doctors and health experts admit to having no way of pinpointing what causes this condition to arise. Researchers are looking into many different areas, including genetic predisposition, direct injury, diabetes or hypothyroidism.
With no “magic cure”, the best place to start is by taking steps to prevent it as soon as the first symptoms are visible. Mild pain around the carpal tunnel, numbing or tingling sensation around the thumb and fingers, burning sensations, weakness, loss of griping strength, and swelling on the hand or wrist can all be symptoms. Read more
