Chiropractic: A chiropractor is a healthcare professional who focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders through the use of adjustments and manipulations of the spine. What are a chiropractor's treatment goals and beliefs? Chiropractors seek to reduce pain and enhance the performance of patients as well as to instruct them on how they… Read More
Autoimmune disease affects up to 50 million Americans, according to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association. Why are so many people affected by these chronic pain conditions? There are a number of factors that may cause the human body to attack its own cells, some of which can be modified. What lifestyle modifications can help improve autoimmune diseases? … Read More
Since its beginning in 1895, chiropractic has offered treatment for individuals with aggravating neck and back pain. Throughout American chiropractic history, some chiropractors have promised the connection between the spine, nervous system and brain to be as essential to one's health and have held the belief that structural imbalances in the spine can affect the spinal cord, nerves, muscles, bones… Read More
Deadlift: By Kyran Doyle In Training Deadlifts are one of the best strength and mass building exercises that you can perform. When performing the deadlift you are working more muscles than any other exercise, including the squat. Deadlifts have many different variations and forms. In this article we are going to focus on the difference between the Romanian Deadlift and standard deadlifts. There… Read More
Over 60 million Americans suffer from some type of sleep disorder. And as many as 1 in 6 of them use potentially-addictive prescription sleep drugs with harmful side effects, which are associated with a threefold increased risk of cancer and death. It's important to understand how essential sleep is and how alternative treatment approaches, including integrative functional medicine, are fundamental… Read More
Spinal decompression therapy involves the stretching of the spine, using a traction table or similar device, with the objective of relieving back pain and/or leg pain. What is spinal decompression therapy? This process is known as nonsurgical, spinal decompression therapy (as opposed to surgical spinal decompression like laminectomy and microdiscectomy). This article offers an overview of nonsurgical spinal… Read More
Do you believe that taking pills doesn't solve the underlying issue, and do you want to work with a practitioner who believes in the same manner? Fortunately, an increasing number of clinicians are practicing functional medicine. What is functional medicine? Functional medicine is an evidence-based clinical strategy that addresses the environmental effects and ailments that underlie disorder, with… Read More
The treatment benefits of spinal manipulation for musculoskeletal injuries and conditions were contested in the early days of chiropractic. Chiropractic has been accepted for the treatment of back pain, neck pain, sciatica, joint problems, sprains, strains, osteoarthritis, herniated disks as well as for other musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and conditions. Is chiropractic care safe and effective for chronic pain? … Read More
Domestic abuse: October is a Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so it is time to get a closer look at this increasing form of violent behavior. By and large, the general public is unaware of the effects domestic abuse has on its victims, other family members and society as a whole. Therefore, attempts are being made to heighten society’s awareness of the… Read More
Chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, arthritis, obesity, and even allergies have increased to be several of the top ten causes of death as of 2010. Heart disease and cancer accounted for 48 percent of all deaths. Modern medicine may handle illness effective, but it has failed to stem the tide of chronic illness. How does modern… Read More
Most of us have heard the adage connected with physicians' medical advice: "Take two aspirin and call me in the morning." Imagine a scenario in which, instead of offering a fast cure, the doctor sat down with you and inquired about the elements of your lifestyle. That's what physicians who exercise functional medicine do. They are also medical doctors. What… Read More
Chiropractic adjustments, also commonly referred to as spinal manipulation, manual manipulation, or chiropractic manipulation, is a curative treatment frequently utilized for chronic pain, such as lower back pain. What Are Chiropractic Adjustments? A chiropractor applying manipulation into the vertebrae that fail to function or have abnormal movement patterns is referred to as a chiropractic adjustment. The goal of… Read More
Ever felt pain in your hip, the center of the buttocks, or pain down the back of the leg, you're likely suffering, at least partly, with piriformis syndrome. The piriformis is a muscle which runs from the sacrum (mid-line base of spine) into the outer hip bone (trochanter). This muscle works overtime on runners. The muscles in and about the… Read More
Chiropractic Treatment is devoted to the nonsurgical treatment of ailments of the nervous system and musculoskeletal system. Chiropractors keep a focus on therapy and manipulation of surrounding structures. What can chiropractic care treat? Many studies have concluded that massage therapies widely used by chiropractors are useful for treating lower back pain, in addition to for treatment of lumbar herniated disk… Read More
Functional medicine is a personalized, systems-oriented model that enables patients and practitioners to reach the highest expression of well-being by working together to address the underlying causes of disease. However, how does functional medicine address underlying disease? Functional medicine addresses these underlying causes of disease using a systems-oriented strategy that engages both patient and practitioner in a healing… Read More
The manipulation of the cervical spine or neck is a common technique utilized by doctors of chiropractic for individuals complaining of upper back, neck, and shoulder/arm pain, in addition to headaches. What is the benefit of cervical spinal manipulation? Similar to the treatment for many injuries and/or conditions which affect the thoracic and lumbar spine, or back, chiropractic… Read More
Research suggests that illness recovery and prevention improve when supported by proper nutrition and supplementation. Nevertheless, clinicians don't often get extensive training in nutrition and nutrient supplements in osteopathic and medical school, a study of pediatric residency interns that were incoming showed. What's the importance of nutrition towards health and wellness? Unsurprisingly, many patients are malnourished, are experiencing… Read More
Clinicians recognize that lifestyle changes can be difficult for patients. Research is currently helping us understand what patients actually need to have in order to produce effective and sustainable changes in their diet and physical activity. How is nutrition and exercise effective for well-being? Two intervention studies suggest direct access to healthy food enhance emotional well-being and metabolism… Read More
If you're the kind of person who values optimal health, or simply if you don't feel good and you wish to find the cause of the problem of while not being dependent on drugs and preventing chronic disease instead of just treating the symptoms, functional medicine is a perfect match for you. What are functional medicine practitioners? Functional… Read More