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A frequently overlooked cause of headaches is the malfunction of spinal
bones in the neck and upper back. When bones of the spine lose their normal
position or motion, sensitive nerves and blood vessels to the head can be
affected. When spinal nerves and related tissues are stretched or irritated
they can produce throbbing headaches. Aspirin and medications
may cover up these warning signs, but do not correct the underlaying
structural cause.
bones in the neck and upper back. When bones of the spine lose their normal
position or motion, sensitive nerves and blood vessels to the head can be
affected. When spinal nerves and related tissues are stretched or irritated
they can produce throbbing headaches. Aspirin and medications
may cover up these warning signs, but do not correct the underlaying
structural cause.
Collisions that occur during sporting events, slips, falls or automobile crashes
can all have a damaging effect on your neck and back. These types of
collision-related injuries are often called a "whiplash". The resulting instability
of the spine and soft tissue can contribute to headaches, dizziness, blurred
vision, pain in the shoulders, arms and hands, and the reduced
ability to turn and bend. As the body attempts to adapt, symptoms may not
appear until weeks or even months later.
can all have a damaging effect on your neck and back. These types of
collision-related injuries are often called a "whiplash". The resulting instability
of the spine and soft tissue can contribute to headaches, dizziness, blurred
vision, pain in the shoulders, arms and hands, and the reduced
ability to turn and bend. As the body attempts to adapt, symptoms may not
appear until weeks or even months later.
The sciatic nerves are the largest (and longest) nerves of the body, reaching
about the size of your thumb in diameter, and running down the back of each
leg. When the sciatic nerve is irritated by a spinal misalignment or inflamed
surrounding tissues pain is referred down the leg. This is referred to as
sciatica and can be corrected through chiropractic care.
about the size of your thumb in diameter, and running down the back of each
leg. When the sciatic nerve is irritated by a spinal misalignment or inflamed
surrounding tissues pain is referred down the leg. This is referred to as
sciatica and can be corrected through chiropractic care.
Many of the pain-sensing nerves of the spine are in the facet joints, the two
interlocking "fingers" at the back of each spinal bone. The normally smooth
surfaces on which these joints glide, can become rough, irritated, and inflamed
when a spinal bone is out of position causing lower back discomfort.
interlocking "fingers" at the back of each spinal bone. The normally smooth
surfaces on which these joints glide, can become rough, irritated, and inflamed
when a spinal bone is out of position causing lower back discomfort.
A popular response to neck pain is taking drugs to cover up the problem
(aspirin, analgesics, pain pills) or treating its symptoms(muscle relaxers,
massage, hot packs). But neck pain isn't caused by a lack of aspirin or drugs!
The chiropractic approach to neck pain is to locate its underlying cause.
Special attention is given to the structure and function of the spine, and its
affect on the nervous system.
(aspirin, analgesics, pain pills) or treating its symptoms(muscle relaxers,
massage, hot packs). But neck pain isn't caused by a lack of aspirin or drugs!
The chiropractic approach to neck pain is to locate its underlying cause.
Special attention is given to the structure and function of the spine, and its
affect on the nervous system.
While the intervertebral disc is a common culprit in spine-related health
problems, its function is widely misunderstood. The disc is a small cartilage
pad that is situated between spinal bones. The
soft jelly-like center is contained by layers of fibrous tissues. Each disc
serves as a connector, spacer, and shock absorber for the spine. When
healthy, discs allow normal turning and bending. Discs can bulge, herniate or
rupture, resulting in other problems. Chiropractic does not make disc
herniations disappear, but can usually eliminate the symptoms involved with
disc herniations.
problems, its function is widely misunderstood. The disc is a small cartilage
pad that is situated between spinal bones. The
soft jelly-like center is contained by layers of fibrous tissues. Each disc
serves as a connector, spacer, and shock absorber for the spine. When
healthy, discs allow normal turning and bending. Discs can bulge, herniate or
rupture, resulting in other problems. Chiropractic does not make disc
herniations disappear, but can usually eliminate the symptoms involved with
disc herniations.
As a concerned parent, you no doubt wonder if your child is as healthy
as possible. Many factors contribute to your child's overall health. A major
component is the communication between your child's brain and body, a vital
link controlling the growth, repair, and function of every tissue and organ in
the body. Diet, exercise, and rest are other important factors. Chiropractic
recognizes the importance of each of these factors as they contribute to
your child's health.
as possible. Many factors contribute to your child's overall health. A major
component is the communication between your child's brain and body, a vital
link controlling the growth, repair, and function of every tissue and organ in
the body. Diet, exercise, and rest are other important factors. Chiropractic
recognizes the importance of each of these factors as they contribute to
your child's health.
This period of rapid development, hormonal changes, the laxity of
connective ligaments, and shifting of weight-bearing structures, often
cause many pregnant women to experience low back pain. Chiropractic
care can be quite helpful. The benefits of chiropractic care may also be
noticed during delivery. Many chiropractic patients report that their
deliveries were faster and more comfortable than deliveries previous to
chiropractic care! Modifications to the table or adjusting techniques are
made during each stage of pregnancy. Pamper yourself and your baby
with regular chiropractic checkups.
connective ligaments, and shifting of weight-bearing structures, often
cause many pregnant women to experience low back pain. Chiropractic
care can be quite helpful. The benefits of chiropractic care may also be
noticed during delivery. Many chiropractic patients report that their
deliveries were faster and more comfortable than deliveries previous to
chiropractic care! Modifications to the table or adjusting techniques are
made during each stage of pregnancy. Pamper yourself and your baby
with regular chiropractic checkups.
Spinal injuries can restrict range of motion, reduce strength, slow reflexes,
shorten endurance and decrease performance. Chiropractic care for
these types of injuries has become increasingly popular. Professional
sports teams, Olympic trainers, and competitive
athletes are employing chiropractic doctors -- because they demand
results. Besides helping to relieve pain, chiropractic care can also help
reduce inflammation. Muscles, tendons, and ligaments
depend upon proper joint movement for peak performance. Injuries to
these tissues can reduce range of motion, affect delicate nerves,
decrease blood supply, and can take you out of the game.
Normalizing spinal function helps speed the healing of these soft tissues
and reduce the deconditioning effect of being on the sidelines.
shorten endurance and decrease performance. Chiropractic care for
these types of injuries has become increasingly popular. Professional
sports teams, Olympic trainers, and competitive
athletes are employing chiropractic doctors -- because they demand
results. Besides helping to relieve pain, chiropractic care can also help
reduce inflammation. Muscles, tendons, and ligaments
depend upon proper joint movement for peak performance. Injuries to
these tissues can reduce range of motion, affect delicate nerves,
decrease blood supply, and can take you out of the game.
Normalizing spinal function helps speed the healing of these soft tissues
and reduce the deconditioning effect of being on the sidelines.
Headaches
Whiplash
Sciatica
Back Pain
Neck Pain
Disc Problems
Healthy Children
Pregnancy
Sports Injuries
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