Before you tell your child or your students to sit up straight, consider that they may be sitting as straight as they are able. Though some spinal curvatures are slight, others can be quite pronounced, and the condition is more commonly experienced by females. In some cases diseases have been known to cause scoliosis. In any event chiropractic care can be of great assistance for those who have the condition.
What Is Scoliosis?
It is a sideways curve of the spine that causes stiffness and
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome occurs when nerves and/or blood vessels are compressed. This can happen when the thoracic outlet, which is the path between the neck's base and the armpit, is impeded, possibly due to enlargement of the muscles, bone, or tissues surrounding, the thoracic outlet thus causing Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
Pain from this syndrome can range from mild to severe. Symptoms can appear as pain or numbness in the neck, shoulder, or arm, including the hands and fingers.
Pain from this syndrome can range from mild to severe. Symptoms can appear as pain or numbness in the neck, shoulder, or arm, including the hands and fingers.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Twenty seven bones linked together with ligaments and manipulated with muscles is the basic construction of the hand. Among its innumerable talents, it can grip, grasp, pinch, pull, push, and twist. Positioned correctly these tasks are performed with ease. However, if the hands are incorrectly positioned, strained with constant strenuous or repetitive activity fatigue, stress or misaligned bones can be the result.
Chiropractors are trained to correct the problem, relieve the pain, and to
Chiropractors are trained to correct the problem, relieve the pain, and to
Friday, October 11, 2013
What to Expect On Your First Visit to a Chiropractor
So, it is your first visit to a chiropractor. You may be nervous because this is a new experience and you do not know what to expect. Here is some calming information. You and the chiropractor will begin with a conversation. Talking about what brought you to his or her office can be relaxing for you and informative for the chiropractor. This is just part of the process that will lead you on the road to better health.
Personal Information and Medical History on a First Visit to a Chiropractor
Personal Information and Medical History on a First Visit to a Chiropractor
Thursday, October 10, 2013
DeQuervain's Tendonitis
DeQuervain's Tendonitis is a painful repetitive strain injury involving the hand. The problem can begin with a mild ache. However if not addressed, the ache can become painful and even debilitating. Surprisingly, a number of new mothers develop this form of repetitive strain injury. But a chiropractor can help. An interview with the patient can determine the source and cause of the pain. Suggestions to rectify the problem are made along with chiropractic care, followed with preventative care
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Children and Chiropractic Care
Chiropractics isn't just for adults. Children can benefit from chiropractic care, too. Many childhood injuries have been relieved and childhood conditions, both physical and behavioral, have been improved with pediatric chiropractic care. In fact, chiropractic care can begin before birth with treatment of the mother while she is carrying her child.
Chiropractic Care for Children
Chiropractic care can actually begin before birth. It can be used on a pregnant mother to balance the pelvic bones,
Chiropractic Care for Children
Chiropractic care can actually begin before birth. It can be used on a pregnant mother to balance the pelvic bones,
Monday, October 7, 2013
Chiropractic Key In Treatment of Low Back Pain
The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) has endorsed the conclusion of a recent report, titled “Adding chiropractic manipulative therapy to standard medical care for patients with acute low back pain: results of a pragmatic randomized comparative effectiveness study” (Spine; 4.15.2013).
The study found that for patients with low back pain, the addition of chiropractic care to standard medical care (SMC) offered greater than a four-fold increase in patients whose pain and
The study found that for patients with low back pain, the addition of chiropractic care to standard medical care (SMC) offered greater than a four-fold increase in patients whose pain and
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Resistance Bands In Your Workout
What is a Resistance Band? Resistance Bands are also known as Exercise Bands. They are color coded elastic bands made in a variety of shapes and sizes. The colors indicate the resistance level of the band. Though the name suggests that these bands are used for exercise and fitness programs, they are also a great asset in Physical Therapy, as well as for senior conditioning.
10 Reasons To Use a Resistance Band When Working Out
By Karen Appold
Exercise bands, also known as resistance
10 Reasons To Use a Resistance Band When Working Out
By Karen Appold
Exercise bands, also known as resistance
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