Proven�research is now indicating that receiving Chiropractic adjustments to the pelvis can�increase vertical jump height. �This new research further solidifies the stance of many professional and collegiate teams with providing Chiropractic care for their athletes. In addition to injury prevention this research proves that chiropractic care results in an increase in sports performance. The influence of pelvic adjustment on vertical… Read More
Tony Robbins, the #1 personal growth and business leader, talks about Network Chiropractic and Donny Epstein. Dr. Donald Epstein began �networking� various chiropractic techniques. He realized marrying certain techniques could release large amounts of spinal tension from a patient. Read More
Sensory processing disorders (SPD) are impairments in detecting, modulating, interpreting, or responding to sensory stimuli. One study estimates that 5 percent of elementary aged children met the criteria for SPD. These conditions are closely related to other neurodevelopmental disorders and often overlap with autism and ADHD. Recent studies have shown the benefits of chiropractic in enhancing the functionality of individuals… Read More
Automobile accidents are the most common cause of whiplash. Any type of accelerated motion that thrusts the head forward and then backwards with extreme force can lead to whiplash. Sports accidents can also cause whiplash-associated injuries. An unpredicted head jolt can damage the complex structures of the cervical spine, leaving tendons and ligaments intensely irritated and inflamed. The tendons and… Read More
5 Ways to Use Kinesiotape for Pregnant�Women Women often seek out chiropractic care during their pregnancies. One of the main reasons for this is that if they are having musculoskeletal pain, their Obstetrician or Midwife generally has very limited options for conventional medical treatment. They are less likely to prescribe medication, which presents an amazing opportunity for us as chiropractors.… Read More
�Doctor, are Chiropractic Adjustments Safe?� This is one of the most common questions asked by people seeking or considering chiropractic care along with: �What are the risks?� �Can I receive spinal adjustments without the chiropractor adjusting my neck?� �Do chiropractic adjustments cause arthritis or even strokes?� With media scrutiny over natural health procedures, specifically chiropractic and cervical adjustments, these are… Read More
Sciatica is generally described as a set of symptoms, primarily characterized by pain and discomfort, along with tingling sensations and numbness. Athletes frequently report experiencing symptoms of sciatica, however, there are many factors as well as a variety of injuries and conditions which can manifest these well-known symptoms. Piriformis syndrome is a disorder that is frequently confused with symptoms of… Read More
CHIROPRACTORS HAVE CLAIMED FOR YEARS THAT WE CAN BE MORE COST-EFFECTIVE. BCBS HAS THE DATABASE THAT WOULD PROVE OUR THESIS, BUT THERE SEEMS TO BE A RELUCTANCE TO ALLOW OUR PROFESSION TO ACCESS THE DATA THAT WOULD PROVE US RIGHT. In August 1999, Blue Cross/Blue Shield (BCBS) of Kansas presented a study titled �Lumbago Treatment.� This data was made available… Read More
Chiropractic Care & The Department of Veterans Affairs 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 new study conducted by researchers from the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, published… Read More
Athletes regularly participate in rigorous training and competition. While they routinely stretch and exercise accordingly to prevent experiencing injuries while performing their specific sport of physical activity, they constant and repetitive movements of the body can often cause damage or injury, even developing an aggravating condition regardless of the process they follow to avoid harm. Hamstring injuries are recognized as… Read More
When an individual has experienced an injury or they�ve developed a condition as a result of trauma from an accident, or due to the natural process of degeneration over time, deciding on the best healthcare provider to receive treatment from is an essential choice. If you�ve been harmed, it�s in your best interest to find the most effective form of… Read More
The goals of the chiropractic treatment of a thoracic disc herniation are to reduce pain and dysfunction while the body heals itself. Since most disc extrusions naturally regress in a few months, chiropractors will attempt to reduce the pain and pressure caused by the disc herniation. Chiropractic treatment of a thoracic disc herniation may include one or a combination of… Read More
When an individual has experienced an injury or developed a condition as a result of trauma from an accident or due to the natural process of degeneration over time, deciding on the best healthcare provider to receive treatment from is an essential choice. If you've been harmed, it's in your best interest to find the most effective form of treatment… Read More
How to Choose a Chiropractor Chiropractic is the third largest healing profession in the country. Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) are well-trained health care professionals. They are experts in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders of the musculoskeletal system. This system includes your muscles and bones. Above all, these doctors are experts in the structure and function of the… Read More
Sciatica is a frequent diagnosis among the general population of individuals who report low back pain as well as pain and discomfort along their buttocks, thighs, and legs. While these set of symptoms are the most prevalent cause for painful symptoms in the thighs of athletes and others alike, thigh pain can also be attributed to other factors and causes.… Read More