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
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
Feb
21
If you have suffered from whiplash, often because of a car accident, you understand what it means to be in pain.
Whiplash is a painful injury that occurs when your head and neck are “whipped” to and fro. The impact from a collision often leads to whiplash. While this is a treatable condition, for many victims, the pain of whiplash keeps coming back. To prevent chronic pain from whiplash, you may want to consider chiropractic treatments. Your chiropractor has various methods he will use to relieve your chronic whiplash pain.
Stimulation and relaxation treatments – your chiropractor may decide that this type of treatment is your best option. He may stretch the affected muscles and joints, working the areas in various manners to provide relief. Your chiropractor may also use various forms of massage to relax the affected areas – just one more way to provide pain relief. Read more
Feb
7
Cervical spinal stenosis is a condition resulting from the degeneration of the cervical spine. In other words, it is a neck problem – one that can leave you in great pain and discomfort. The cause of the pain is the formation of bone spurs that narrow the spinal canal and press against the spinal cord. Understanding the symptoms of cervical spinal stenosis can help you seek treatment in the early stages – before surgery becomes necessary. There are many non-invasive treatments for cervical spinal stenosis, including chiropractic care, which can relieve your pain.
Symptoms
- Difficulty controlling your legs
- Weakness in the legs
- Numbness in arms and legs
- Inability to know where your arms or legs are located without looking at them Read more
Feb
2
Neck pain. Its not something we want. And if you’ve experienced it, you may have no idea what caused it. You simply want to find a way to relieve it.
Understanding your neck – technically called the cervical spine – will help you pinpoint problems faster. When you know how your neck works, you have a better chance at avoiding things that will make your neck hurt. Knowing a few facts can also help you find ways to relieve your neck pain.
The cervical spine, or the neck, has a starting point at the base of your skull. From there, it connects to your upper back by way of seven vertebral sections. There are six discs in your neck, one between each vertebra, which support and cushion the vertebrae.
The cervical spine supports the weight of your head – which can weigh over 10 pounds – and controls your ability to move your head. When you turn your head in any direction, you are utilizing your cervical spine. Read more
Jan
18
Cervical Spine Chiropractic, as the name implies, is chiropractic that focuses on the cervical spine. The cervical spine is the uppermost region of the spine composed of the top seven vertebrae. Another, less technical name for the cervical spine is the neck. So, cervical spine chiropractic is chiropractic that addresses the needs of the neck area.
The seven vertebrae that compose the neck are the smallest vertebrae in your spinal column, and yet they are responsible for supporting and moving your head. This is no small feat considering the average adult head weighs approximately 12 pounds. As a result of the demands placed upon it, the neck is more susceptible to wear and injury.
Some things that can lead to neck discomfort or pain include:
Whiplash is the sudden multi-directional jerking of the neck and head. This can lead to muscle fatigue, pain, and in extreme cases, damage to the joints. Read more
Oct
20
What Is Whiplash?
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Being involved in an automobile accident is a stressful and, sometimes, painful event.
The stress comes from having to deal with the legal portion of the accident – filling out a police report, filing a claim with your insurance company, and dealing with auto repairs.
The painful portion comes from possible injuries. Some accidents cause severe injuries, while others cause less severe, but still painful, injuries. One of the most common injuries sustained in automobile accidents is whiplash.
Most occurrences of whiplash result from rear-end collisions. As the two cars collide, the occupants’ heads are violently “lashed” forward and backward, like a whip.
Whiplash is a painful neck injury that can display a number of painful problems. Herniated discs can occur from whiplash. The vertebrae of the spine have tiny discs in between and whiplash can cause small tears that cause the discs to bulge out. The bulging disc can come into contact with nerve endings and cause a great deal of physical pain in the body.
Joint problems are another possible result of whiplash. The strain on the joints from the impact can leave the joints with less resiliency, making it painful to move. Read more
Sep
9
7 Chiropractic Myths
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When you hear the word “chiropractic” what do you think of?
Many people have a misunderstanding of chiropractic therapy. It is not a strange, “voodoo” medicine – it is a proven form of treatment. Before you swear off the unknown based on what you may have heard, examine the facts. Chiropractic treatment provides millions of people with pain management and relief.
The following seven chiropractic myths are just that – myths. Knowing the truth can help you make an informed decision about seeking chiropractic treatment.
1. Chiropractic care is just for your back – Chiropractors treat many sources of pain, including knees, ankles, shoulders, and just about anywhere on your body. Your spine is the center of your entire body; keep it in top shape, and you’ll feel good, from your head to your toes.
2. Treatment hurts – Chiropractic treatment should not be painful. Many patients feel almost immediate relief from each treatment. Read more
Aug
31
Chiropractic Care As An Alternative in Cancer Pain Treatment
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Being diagnosed with cancer is a devastating experience. Not only do you have to deal with the emotional effects of the diagnosis, you have to begin dealing with the physical effects of treatment.
Cancer treatment often “takes it all out of you”, leaving you in various forms of pain and discomfort as the treatment fights the cancer. And if the medication from cancer treatment isn’t enough, you also wind up having to put even more medications into your body for pain relief.
Fortunately, many people have discovered that chiropractic care can help alleviate your cancer pain treatment in a natural way. Read more
Apr
20
Anytime you have had an ache in your back or your neck, you probably popped a couple of over-the-counter pills and went on your way. If the pills worked, great – if not, you learned how to deal with the gnawing pain.
When you have aches and pains that will not go away, it is probably time for a visit to your chiropractor. A chiropractor can help ease your pain in just a few treatments. What many people do not realize is that, in order for their pain to stay away for good, you need to have ongoing treatment. Read more
