he study and treatment of low back pain is changing as a result of new research and that’s good news for both Doctors and patients. Diagnosis is increasingly based upon evidence and the latest standards were revealed at the Seventh Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Pain, which recently took place in Los Angeles. This is a symposium of spinal surgeons, chiropractors, physical therapists reviewing a mix of scientific and clinical research.
Some new normal standards were set, such as the ability to stand for two hours pain free; the inability to do so is a good predictor of back problems. Another new standard is for men to be able to hold a side bridge exercise for 83 seconds and for women to be able to hold it for 64 seconds. Previously the normal was set at 60 seconds for both. I use this exercise to help stabilize low back pains of patients by strengthening the core erector muscles.
There were several presentations regarding the hip joint. Patients with hip degeneration are very likely to have low back pain. Some evidence was presented from a blinded study of people with hip pain using hip anesthetic injection and Magnetic Imaging of the hip, which determined that people with tears in the medial hip socket need physical therapy and exercise before and surgical consideration. The inability to perform a deep squat with arms outstretched is an indicator of knee, hip, sacroilliac or low back dysfunction. The Congress reviewed research on evidence-based physical exam of sacroilliac joints to determine them as the source of pain. While finding some of the older orthopedic tests to be non- reproducible, they found some that are consistent and reproducible. These tests are simple for the chiropractor to use .By identifying the sacroiliac joint as the source of the pain, the tests make treating the malfunction less complicated, indicating where the restriction of movement or excess movement is occurring. These joints are located below the waist at the dimples just above the buttocks.
Another new test involves tenderness in the area of the bones one sits on in pregnant women. These areas are an attachment site of ligaments which undergo stress in the widening pelvis of pregnant women. I have found this to be a common problem among my pregnant patients and have helped with this, using very gentle pressure on the ligaments a few centimeters away from this attachment or with instrument adjustments to the other pelvic bone to which this ligament attaches. This other bone is the sacrum, which is the base of the spine. The LA Congress addressed this as another insertion site to be manually worked on for this ligament.
The use of ongoing clinical research by doctors to help diagnose aspects of the different pain syndromes and to influence course of treatment can improve patient outcome. This is a win-win opportunity for the open minded doctor! Here at Better Health Chiropractic (crystalriverchiropractic.com/ ) we offer a full range of physiotherapy, exercise, massage and chiropractic manipulation solutions. Call 352-795-8911 for an appointment.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
natural stress relief
In the last 5 five years, some randomized clinical triaails have shown chiropractic care to be as effective as drugs such as Amitryptiline for chronic tension headaches. This is because many headaches arise from problems in the spine, especially the upper neck, where nerves that serve the head and face can easily be irritated by spinal misalignments and lack of proper joint motion. These conditionsis can cause pain in the head and face.
Over the years, various studies have also reported that chiropractic care is often effective for tension headaches, as well as migraines. In the one study, which divided the chronic headaches sufferers into two groups, one receiving chiropractic care and the other the prescription drug amitryptiline, both groups improved at similar rates in six weeks from their measured baseline of pain. In But of the medication managed group, however, 82% reported side effects including dry mouth, drowsiness and weight gain and, in several cases, the side effects were reported as severe. In contrast, of the naturally managed group, only 4.3 % reported any side effect , which was mainly neck stiffness after the first adjustment, which resolved during the second 2nd week of care. The dramatic difference in side effects between the two groups is convincing, but the dramatic advantage of the chiropractic group was revealed even further at the four week follow up. The chiropractic group continued to have a 42% reduction in pain from their baseline frequency, a 32 % reduction in headache intensity and, a 30% reduction in medication usage: andAdditionally, these positive results were a month after the last chiropractic adjustment. These Such adjustments can be gently performed with instruments and / or drop table.
The group managed with prescriptions either reverted back to their baseline values or slightly worsened in all outcome measures. This study illustrates that drugs for headaches often have negative side effects and no lasting value. There is also the risk of “rebound headache,” which is the return of the ,headache as the drug wears off, but it is often more severe than the original headache. In order to treat it with drugs, the patient needs more and more medication.
Instead of subjecting yourself to risky drug treatments for your symptoms, try chiropractic care. The new, modern gentle adjusting techniques can safely, effectively provide long term relief without theharmful side effects of over- the- counter or prescription drugs. Call for a complimentary telephone consultation for your aching head, neck or back.
Over the years, various studies have also reported that chiropractic care is often effective for tension headaches, as well as migraines. In the one study, which divided the chronic headaches sufferers into two groups, one receiving chiropractic care and the other the prescription drug amitryptiline, both groups improved at similar rates in six weeks from their measured baseline of pain. In But of the medication managed group, however, 82% reported side effects including dry mouth, drowsiness and weight gain and, in several cases, the side effects were reported as severe. In contrast, of the naturally managed group, only 4.3 % reported any side effect , which was mainly neck stiffness after the first adjustment, which resolved during the second 2nd week of care. The dramatic difference in side effects between the two groups is convincing, but the dramatic advantage of the chiropractic group was revealed even further at the four week follow up. The chiropractic group continued to have a 42% reduction in pain from their baseline frequency, a 32 % reduction in headache intensity and, a 30% reduction in medication usage: andAdditionally, these positive results were a month after the last chiropractic adjustment. These Such adjustments can be gently performed with instruments and / or drop table.
The group managed with prescriptions either reverted back to their baseline values or slightly worsened in all outcome measures. This study illustrates that drugs for headaches often have negative side effects and no lasting value. There is also the risk of “rebound headache,” which is the return of the ,headache as the drug wears off, but it is often more severe than the original headache. In order to treat it with drugs, the patient needs more and more medication.
Instead of subjecting yourself to risky drug treatments for your symptoms, try chiropractic care. The new, modern gentle adjusting techniques can safely, effectively provide long term relief without theharmful side effects of over- the- counter or prescription drugs. Call for a complimentary telephone consultation for your aching head, neck or back.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
add Vitality to your Life!
We North Americans are dying longer. Instead let us start living with vitalism!
I wish to teach you how to arrest osteoporosis and retard osteoarthritis. We at Better Health Chiropractic, P.A. offer a joint formula with bone morphogenic protien which does not cause osteo-necrosis of the jaw or gastrointestinal bleeding. It is made by Zycal Bioceudicals, Inc.
We also offer a powerful natural Cox 2 and Lox 5 inhibitor which does not cause the G.I. and cardiovascular bleeds and accidents/ incidents that Viiox, Celebrex and the other non-steroidal anti-inflamatory medications cause. These alternatives are blends of Boswellia, Bromelain, Tumeric extract Ginger and Yucca.
I have had the honor of being invited to speak to Gulf Coast Spine Institute's Osteoporosis support group. I spoke about the causes, effects and prevention of osteoporosis. I taught the above mentioned alternative therapies as well as about natural hormonal support. This involves saliva testing of progesterone and estrogen levels, creating more of your own manufacture of them with safe natural hormone precursors and bovine extracts.
Dr.s' Ronzo and Bono patients were impressed by the education of a chiropractor and by my post graduate education (the nutrition program of Canadien Memorial Chiropractic College, the 120 credit hour Rehabilitation Specialist by Amer. Chiro. Asoc. and Chirorpractic Orthopedic Specialist 420 hour program).
The demonstration of stability ball and resistance tubing exercises was enthusiastically received by a standing room only crowd. Dr. Ronzo's sister and P.R. rep Laura Hendersen did a fantastic job of co-ordinating with the Citrus County Chronicle and the Citrus Co. Resource Center. She is also responsible for publishing a few of my articles in their newsletter.
The articles were editied by the P.R. rep and former publicist Jan Andrew of Ramediaonline.com
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Holistic Wellness healthcare
By choosing chiropractic healthcar and nutritional education to promote wellness, parents send the message to their children that you do not need to take drugs to live a happy, healthy life. There are no dngerous side effects with gentle instrument adjusting techniques. If given on a maintenance basis, these spinal adjustments remove stress on the body before damage occurs. This promotes natural healing which should be allowed to take place before considering pharmaceutical and/or surgical intervention.
Everyone from newborn to retierd senoirs can benefit form chiropractic care. Eighteen years ago I was called upon to adjust a newborn in the neo-natal intensive care unit who was suffering from spastic paralysis. This baby bonded with me and allowed me to take care of his nerve interference coused by cerebral palsy. I have ultimately worked with this patient throughout his teenage years. He chose not to take anti-spasmodic drugs and prefers herbal muscle relaxers. He also opted not to have corrective surgery on his Achilles tendon when he was a pre-teen and a teenager, opting for stretches and exercises instead. He marches in his high school band, wuing the weak hand to hold the trumpet. He is a living testament to the body's healing power when the mind is trained to apply the pricipals of wellness and health.
Chiropractic is for achieving an optimal state of wellbeing, not merely absence of symptoms. Our dedication as healthcare professional is about you- your human pruposes and values. We now have state of the art neutriceuticals with exact science F.D.A. inspected labs of pharmacy quality. satndardized herbal medicine with published double blinded studies. I am using a company whose products meet the industrie's most exacting standards with random lab analysis. I choose to create my own estrogen ang progesterone naturall with the help of these products to ease peri-menapausal symptoms using these organically grown herbal products. I have also used naturally occuring bone stimulating protiens to bring up my T-score from -2.5 to -1.5.
Just as our teeth need regular preventive care to stay health, we must also take care of our spines. This means being checked by a chiropractor at least monthly, perhaps bi-weeekly depending on how sedentary or bio-mechanically stressed our lifestyle is. Your body is constanly regenerating, has it's own internal pharmacy and is self healing when given the best support.
Everyone from newborn to retierd senoirs can benefit form chiropractic care. Eighteen years ago I was called upon to adjust a newborn in the neo-natal intensive care unit who was suffering from spastic paralysis. This baby bonded with me and allowed me to take care of his nerve interference coused by cerebral palsy. I have ultimately worked with this patient throughout his teenage years. He chose not to take anti-spasmodic drugs and prefers herbal muscle relaxers. He also opted not to have corrective surgery on his Achilles tendon when he was a pre-teen and a teenager, opting for stretches and exercises instead. He marches in his high school band, wuing the weak hand to hold the trumpet. He is a living testament to the body's healing power when the mind is trained to apply the pricipals of wellness and health.
Chiropractic is for achieving an optimal state of wellbeing, not merely absence of symptoms. Our dedication as healthcare professional is about you- your human pruposes and values. We now have state of the art neutriceuticals with exact science F.D.A. inspected labs of pharmacy quality. satndardized herbal medicine with published double blinded studies. I am using a company whose products meet the industrie's most exacting standards with random lab analysis. I choose to create my own estrogen ang progesterone naturall with the help of these products to ease peri-menapausal symptoms using these organically grown herbal products. I have also used naturally occuring bone stimulating protiens to bring up my T-score from -2.5 to -1.5.
Just as our teeth need regular preventive care to stay health, we must also take care of our spines. This means being checked by a chiropractor at least monthly, perhaps bi-weeekly depending on how sedentary or bio-mechanically stressed our lifestyle is. Your body is constanly regenerating, has it's own internal pharmacy and is self healing when given the best support.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
7 Ways to Wellness
Your good health is your most precious posession. The ways to achieve and keep it are:
Remain free of nerve interference by seeing a chiropractor at least monthly wether experiencing symptoms or not. As the nervous system runs all of the other systems of the body, it is among the most important to maintain.
Proper nutrition involves food in the most natural state possible- free of: chemical additives, preservatives, canola and corn oil, hydrogenated fats, hormones, etc. This also means drinking 48 to 64 oz. of water that is free of these and heavy metals. Reverse osmosis is a good way to achieve this.
Getting proper exercise at least 10 min. and preferrably for 30 min. per day. This should be low imapct aerobic or a weight resistance training that does not over-exert your muscles and ligaments. Biking, swimming, gymball workouts and speed walking are great ways to achieve this.
Proper rest of at least 6 hours sleep per day. Resting the mind with daily meditation. Resting the emotions with prayer, an attitude of gratitude, a heart full of love, forgiveness and thankfulness.
Social conectedness with others. People in a committed relationship live longer healthier and happier lives than those who live in a state of isolation. Take time to nurture relationships with others. It is what truly adds joy to live.
Maintain good posture to breathe easier. Change home air and in cabin car air filters frequently. Detoxify the body with fruit juice fasting and anti-oxident supplements. Chiropractic care assists the liver in detoxifying the body and improves posture and balance. Nerve interference robs the body of energy and vitality. Gentle chiropractic adjustments can reverse these effects.
Remain free of nerve interference by seeing a chiropractor at least monthly wether experiencing symptoms or not. As the nervous system runs all of the other systems of the body, it is among the most important to maintain.
Proper nutrition involves food in the most natural state possible- free of: chemical additives, preservatives, canola and corn oil, hydrogenated fats, hormones, etc. This also means drinking 48 to 64 oz. of water that is free of these and heavy metals. Reverse osmosis is a good way to achieve this.
Getting proper exercise at least 10 min. and preferrably for 30 min. per day. This should be low imapct aerobic or a weight resistance training that does not over-exert your muscles and ligaments. Biking, swimming, gymball workouts and speed walking are great ways to achieve this.
Proper rest of at least 6 hours sleep per day. Resting the mind with daily meditation. Resting the emotions with prayer, an attitude of gratitude, a heart full of love, forgiveness and thankfulness.
Social conectedness with others. People in a committed relationship live longer healthier and happier lives than those who live in a state of isolation. Take time to nurture relationships with others. It is what truly adds joy to live.
Maintain good posture to breathe easier. Change home air and in cabin car air filters frequently. Detoxify the body with fruit juice fasting and anti-oxident supplements. Chiropractic care assists the liver in detoxifying the body and improves posture and balance. Nerve interference robs the body of energy and vitality. Gentle chiropractic adjustments can reverse these effects.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Anti-Aging
It's no secret that the North American population is living longer than ever. What Western Medicine has kept secret is that health is the full expression of the body to it's maximum potential, not merly the absence of symptoms of disease. This definition comes from the World Health Organization.
Chiropractic can enhance the health of our aging baby boomers by promoting healthy spines and nervous systems through neuro-muscular balancing, nutrition, massage & exercise. By complementing the adjustment with lifestyle modifications, better nutrition choices including whole food vitamins and exercise.
Upon being accepted for care at Better Health Chiropractic, one recieves a through history and examination. Then they may be given gentle Activator or Palmer adjustments, spinal traction or decompression, homeopathy/ herbal and whole food supplements and an exercise regime. They may also be given physical therapy including deep tissue massage or therapeutic ultrasound. Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine are also offered.
I teach exercises to improve posture which allow one to stand taller and straighter. This allows the organs more room to function. Spinal adjustments also allow better organ function. Having digestion and lung function improvements provide alot more energy and vitality!
Together we set goals and a care plan to achieve them. The program of adjustments and exercise halt the progression of degeneration and scoliosis of the spine. I have radiology reports from Citrus Diagnostic Centers, Seven Rivers Healthcare System and Citrus Memorial Hospital which document the reversal of scoliosis and spinal degeneration after courses of my chiropractic care plan. To feel younger and live up to your full potentia call me for a complimentary telephone consultation at 352-795-8911 !
Chiropractic can enhance the health of our aging baby boomers by promoting healthy spines and nervous systems through neuro-muscular balancing, nutrition, massage & exercise. By complementing the adjustment with lifestyle modifications, better nutrition choices including whole food vitamins and exercise.
Upon being accepted for care at Better Health Chiropractic, one recieves a through history and examination. Then they may be given gentle Activator or Palmer adjustments, spinal traction or decompression, homeopathy/ herbal and whole food supplements and an exercise regime. They may also be given physical therapy including deep tissue massage or therapeutic ultrasound. Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine are also offered.
I teach exercises to improve posture which allow one to stand taller and straighter. This allows the organs more room to function. Spinal adjustments also allow better organ function. Having digestion and lung function improvements provide alot more energy and vitality!
Together we set goals and a care plan to achieve them. The program of adjustments and exercise halt the progression of degeneration and scoliosis of the spine. I have radiology reports from Citrus Diagnostic Centers, Seven Rivers Healthcare System and Citrus Memorial Hospital which document the reversal of scoliosis and spinal degeneration after courses of my chiropractic care plan. To feel younger and live up to your full potentia call me for a complimentary telephone consultation at 352-795-8911 !
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