2012
Chiropractic More Effective for Neck Pain Than Other Therapies
Neck pain is believed to affect between 10% and 15% of the general population, and is particularly likely in those over 50 years of age. Neck pain is frequently accompanied by headaches, dizziness or other symptoms. In addition, certain movements or sustained postures of the neck can aggravate the pain
Risks of Mixing Drugs with Herbal, Dietary and Energy Supplements
In the past several decades, the number of people taking herbal, dietary and energy supplements has increased exponentially. Whereas, prior to the late 1980s, most patients were unlikely to be supplementing with anything other than multivitamins, now a doctor must expect the majority of the population to have read about
Manipulation Under Anesthesia—What is it, and When is it Appropriate?
As the term describes, manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) is a procedure undertaken by a medical team in which a chiropractic manipulation is performed while the patient receives some sort of anesthetic, ranging from mild sedation to general anesthesia. It is commonly performed in cases of acute or chronic spinal pain,
Latest Research on BPA (bisphenol A) Exposure
Bisphenol A (BPA) is an organic chemical used in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. It is found in many hard plastic drink bottles and metal food and drink cans. Although it has been in commercial use since the 1960s, it is only recently that concerns have been
How Does Arthrostim® Adjusting Work?
As technology advances, so do chiropractic techniques. Instrument adjusting has become the fastest growing form of chiropractic manipulation due to its ease of use for the chiropractic practitioner and the safety to the patient. Arthrostim can take quite a bit of effort to perform a proper chiropractic adjustment, and most
Auto Accident 101: What to Do in the First 24 Hours
Most people will be involved in an auto accident at some point in their life, so it’s a good idea to know what to do in the first 24 hours should one occur. Following are a few tips to ensure that you receive the best care while reducing your liability.
Consider Yoga for Rheumatoid Arthritis
If you suffer from the painful effects of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you may want to consider taking up yoga as a gentle form of exercise. Though it is common for pain to keep people with arthritis from being physically active, studies have shown that those who practice yoga have measurably
Symptoms of Sciatica
Often misunderstood to be a diagnosis, sciatica is actually the term for a collection of symptoms, the most pronounced of which is low back pain combined with pain that extends through the buttocks and down one leg. It is one of the most common forms of low back pain and,
How Chiropractors Help Peripheral Neuropathy
If you have been suffering from constant or intermittent pain or have felt tingling or numbness in your extremities that just won’t go away no matter how much ibuprofen you take, you may be suffering from peripheral neuropathy. An estimated three to eight percent of the population suffers from this
What is “The Mediterranean Diet”?
There is a reason why Europeans located around the Mediterranean live as long as they do. France, Spain, Italy and Greece are among the countries with the longest life expectancy in the world (particularly compared with the US, which ranks 38th). Lifestyle plays a major part in how healthy we
