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WHAT YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT GOING TO THE CHIROPRACTOR!
When people hear,“ going to the chiropractor” their thoughts normally go immediately to treatment for lower back pain. It is true that low back pain is one of the most common problems that people seek chiropractic care for, but what many people don’ t know is that lower back pain is only one of many problems chiropractors are trained to treat.
At Hayes Chiropractic Drs. Sean Hayes, Michael Martini, and Matthew Houston treat what they refer to as“ neuro-musculoskeletal pain.” These are conditions that involve the muscles, nerves, and joints in the body. This could be the neck, the back, shoulders, elbows, knees, ankles, and any other joint in the body. Chiropractic is all about anatomy and physiology or simply put structure and function. If you are experiencing pain, spasm, stiffness, decreased range of motion, headaches, numbness, tingling, or any combination of these symptoms then you most likely have a problem that can benefit from Chiropractic treatment. If you practice good habits on a regular basis you will be able to minimize the pain but even good habits can’ t completely eliminate the need for a chiropractic treatment. Just like going to the dentist for a routine cleaning, or to your Medical doctor for a yearly physical, chiropractic care can be used as maintenance to keep the body healthy and working properly.
CAN A CHIROPRACTIC TREATMENT HELP HEADACHES?
If you have a headache, you’ re not alone. Nine out of ten Americans suffer from headaches. Some are occasional, some frequent, some are dull and throbbing, and some cause debilitating pain and nausea.
What do you do when you suffer from a pounding headache? Do you grit your teeth and carry on? Lie down? Pop a pill and hope the pain goes away? There is a better alternative.
Research shows that spinal manipulation – the primary form of care provided by doctors of chiropractic – may be an effective treatment option for tension headaches and headaches that originate in the neck. Doctors at Hayes Chiropractic may do one or more of the following if you suffer from a primary headache:
( 1) Perform chiropractic adjustments to improve spinal function and alleviate the stress on your system.
( 2) Provide nutritional advice, recommending a change in diet and perhaps the addition of B complex vitamins.
( 3) Offer advice on posture, ergonomics( work postures), exercises and relaxation techniques. This advice should help to relieve the recurring joint irritation and tension in the muscles of the neck and upper back.
I HAVE PAIN DOWN MY LEG!“ SCIATICA”
Sciatica describes persistent pain felt along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back, down through the buttock, and into the lower leg. The sciatic nerve is the longest and widest nerve in the body, running from the lower back through the buttocks and down the back of each leg. It controls the muscles of the lower leg and provides sensation to the thighs, legs, and the soles of the feet.
Although sciatica is a relatively common form of low-back and leg pain, the true meaning of the term is often misunderstood. Sciatica is actually a set of symptoms— not a diagnosis for what is irritating the nerve root and causing the pain. For most people, sciatica responds very well to conservative care, including chiropractic. Keeping in mind that sciatica is a symptom and not a stand-alone medical condition,
treatment plans will often vary depending on the underlying cause of the problem.
Chiropractic offers a non-invasive( nonsurgical), drug-free treatment option. The goal of chiropractic care is to restore spinal movement, thereby improving function while decreasing pain and inflammation. Depending on the cause of the sciatica, a chiropractic treatment plan may cover several different treatment methods, including but not limited to spinal adjustments, ice / heat therapy, ultrasound, TENS, and rehabilitative exercises.
Dr. Sean Hayes
MY HAND PAIN WAKES ME UP!“ CARPAL TUNNEL”
Dr. Benjamin Hosler
CTS should be diagnosed and treated early. A standard physical examination of the hands, arms, shoulders, and neck can help determine if your symptoms are related to daily activities or to an underlying disorder. Carpal tunnel syndrome( CTS) is the most expensive of all work-related injuries. Over his or her lifetime, a carpal tunnel patient loses about $ 30,000 in medical bills and time absent from work.
Dr. Gregory Gray, Jr.
CTS typically occurs in adults, with women 3 times more likely to develop it than men. The dominant hand is usually affected first, and the pain is typically severe. CTS is especially common in assembly-line workers in manufacturing, sewing, cleaning, meatpacking, and similar industries.
Burning, tingling, itching, and / or numbness in the palm of the hand and thumb, index, and middle fingers are most common. Some people with CTS say that their fingers feel useless and swollen, even though little or no swelling is apparent. Since many people sleep with flexed wrists, the symptoms often first appear while sleeping. As symptoms worsen, they may feel tingling during the day. In addition, weakened grip strength may make it difficult to form a fist or grasp small objects. Some people develop wasting of the muscles at the base of the thumb. Some are unable to distinguish hot from cold by touch.
Chiropractic joint manipulation and mobilization of the wrist and hand, stretching and strengthening exercises, soft-tissue mobilization techniques, and even yoga can be helpful.
If you or anyone you care about is affected by any of these symptoms please call us today.
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