Chiropractic Care: Cautions

Chiropractic care — like many health treatments — is not for everyone. The people who are most likely to benefit from chiropractic care are: People who have been experiencing pain for three weeks or less People who have no damage in the nerves leading from the spine to the legs In general, chiropractic treatments are very useful for treating back pain and addiction. However, there are some conditions that don’t mix well with spinal adjustment. Avoid (or postpone) visiting a chiropractor if you: Have an infection. Wait until you’re healthy before seeing a chiropractor. Are experiencing inflammation. Again, wait until … Continue reading

Chiropractic Care: What to Expect

My brother has been going to the chiropractor for years. I had the opportunity to accompany him, and watched his adjustment. From an outsider’s perspective, it looked uncomfortable, even sometimes painful. I was pretty sure that a chiropractic treatment was not something I was interested in. Fast forward a few years — I was working at a radio station and we were doing a fundraiser for a local charity. A chiropractor stopped by with a sizable donation and offered free adjustments to the on air staff. The morning show hosts took a turn, and then the doctor turned to me. … Continue reading

Chiropractic Care

Back pain is all too common. It is one of the most common complaints at doctor’s offices all around the country! Many people turn to a chiropractor for their back problems — but do you really know much about chiropractic care? Humans have been practicing chiropractic healing for thousands of years — at least as far back as ancient Egypt! The oldest school of chiropractic thought believed that out of place bones along the spine (known as subluxations) are to blame for most diseases. This belief was picked up by Daniel David Palmer, who founded the modern practice of chiropractic … Continue reading

Pain In The Neck

What is your greatest cause of neck pain (your three rambunctious children under the age of four don’t count)? Seriously, think about it. Does your neck hurt from the amount of time you spend on your computer? Or is it from the amount of time you spend on your cell phone, or looking down at your BlackBerry, iPod, or handheld video game? According to the American Chiropractic Association, we are a nation addicted to electronic gadgets, which can put unneeded pressure on our shoulders and neck. Chiropractors say they have seen a dramatic increase in the number of people complaining … Continue reading