Healing Heroes of the Heartland held an open house at its offices at 2508 25th St., Rock Island, where many veterans and supporters assembled to discover more information about the non-profit organization. “The organization is devoted to contributing holistic services to heroes,†explained Angel Hong of Milan, doctor of chiropractic and holistic medical director. Holistic services are focused on treating… Read More
David McIntyre, president and CEO of TriWest Healthcare Alliance quoted, “It made good business sense to expand our footprints here considering El Paso is one of the top 10 best cities for veterans in the United States, and out only line of business at TriWest is to serve veteransâ€.TriWest operates as an associate with the Department of Veterans Affairs, or… Read More
A night out for a young woman ended with her friend dead, her boyfriend hospitalized and her in jail after an alleged drunken driving crash last weekend in far East El Paso, court documents state.Stephanie Marie Bueno, 25, faces charges of intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault after a crash June 18 that killed 24-year-old Jessica Olvera, who was a passenger in a car driven by Bueno.Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T’s… Read More
In recent years, in recognition of the value and benefits of chiropractic care, Congress has passed, and the President has signed into law, legislation establishing a permanent chiropractic care benefit for both active duty military personnel and veterans. Furthermore, a doctor of chiropractic is now stationed in the U.S. Capitol to provide necessary care to members of CongressTo date, there… Read More
Back pain can be relieved by controlled weight loss and a healthy lifestyle of good nutrition and exercise.Chiropractic ranks among the most popular and effective treatment options available today for back pain. Through the chiropractic adjustment, chiropractors not only help ease the pain but also work toward correcting the problem. According to chiropractors, spinal adjustments can deliver even better results… Read More
In the past few years, in acknowledgement of the many health benefits chiropractic care provides, a permanent chiropractic care benefit was established for both active duty military personnel and veterans. Currently, there are doctors of chiropractic, or DCs, at 60 military bases around the nation, nevertheless, according to a 2005 Government Accountability Office report, solely 54 percent of men and… Read More
Back pain is one of the most common back complications affecting the general population. About 80% of individuals will encounter back pain and other symptoms at some point in their lifetime, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Chronic low back pain can be heightened by a variety of triggers, such as stress, over straining, muscle weakness, improper sleeping… Read More
Sciatica is medically defined as a set of symptoms, including radiating pain that can affect the back, hip, and outer side of the leg when the sciatic nerve, which runs down one or both legs from the lower back, becomes compressed due to injury or an underlying condition. Although the symptoms of sciatica can range from mild irritation to severe,… Read More
Rebecca Halstead began supporting the idea of utilizing alternative medical treatments, such as chiropractic care and nutritional supplements, after being diagnosed in the year 2005 with fibromyalgia, a condition distinguished by widespread musculoskeletal pain along with fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood issues. However, throughout the time the retired Army brigadier general discovered her own solutions for the chronic symptoms of her… Read More
“The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress highlights a new study which reports substantial growth in the use of chiropractic care by the U.S. Department.”The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) notes that for more than 10 years, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has included chiropractic services as part of the standard medical benefits package offered to all enrolled veterans. According to a… Read More
Sciatica can best be described as a group of symptoms from an injury or an underlying medical condition rather than a singular disorder. The term is used to specify symptoms of pain, tingling and numbness sensations, or weakness that often originates on the lower back and radiates through the sciatic nerve found in either leg.When it comes to sciatica, the… Read More
A South Florida chiropractor continues to draw attention for his invention that helps people who constantly bury their heads in their cellphones.Dean Fishman, a Weston resident who practices in Plantation, was featured in the Wall Street Journal’s “Aches and Claims†health column on May 24. The article noted that Fishman, who trademarked the term “Text Neck†in 2009, now has a patented… Read More
For over 10 years, the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress has included chiropractic services provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, or VA, as part of the approved medical benefits package offered to all enrolled veterans. A recent study organized by researchers from the VA Connecticut Healthcare System and published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, the handling… Read More
Upright’s wearable device connects to your back and helps improve your posture. Thankfully, we had the chance to test it outIf the opening of this article hasn’t already prompted you to straighten your back, give it a go right now. Try keeping your back straight for the rest of this article. Unfortunately you may find that after five minutes or… Read More
A research conducted from the University of Alberta demonstrated that consistent recording of an individual’s pain and discomfort in a journal may actually slow down their recovery from whiplash-associated disorders.The research involved 60 individuals diagnosed with acute whiplash injuries. Each individual was randomly designated to one of two separate groups: a symptom diary group or a control group. The individuals from the… Read More
When first visiting a chiropractor, its essential to provide the medical specialist with as much detail relating to your neck pain, including medical records and history that can outline the description and symptoms of any prior injuries or conditions. Explaining your symptoms in detail to a chiropractor can provide valuable information to best diagnose the root cause of an individual’s… Read More
Text neck is a modern, cervical spine condition characterized by neck pain and discomfort as a result of constantly looking down at a technological device for extended periods of time. The symptoms include neck pain and soreness, upper back pain, shoulder pain and tightness, and occasionally, neurological symptoms if a cervical nerve becomes pinched.An improper posture is the source of the pain… Read More