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Retired Brigadier General Halstead responds to Time Magazine
In a previous blog post we had highlighted Retired Brigadier General Halstead, who rose through the ranks to become the first female graduate of West Point promoted to General Officer and the first woman in U.S. history to command combat at the strategic level in the Combat Theater of Iraq. Her military decorations include the […]
Treatment for Piriformis Syndrome in Augusta GA
The piriformis syndrome is a condition in which the piriformis muscle irritates the sciatic nerve, causing pain in the buttocks and referring pain along the course of the sciatic nerve. This referred pain, called “sciatica”, often goes down the back of the thigh and/or into the lower back. Piriformis syndrome is six times more likely […]
When Did Back Surgery Become an Elective?
In 2010 researchers reviewed the records of 1,450 patients in the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation database who had diagnoses of disc degeneration, disc herniation or radiculopathy, a nerve condition that causes tingling and weakness of the limbs. Half of the patients had surgery to fuse two or more vertebrae in the hopes of resolving their […]
An Advocate for Fibromyalgia Sufferers: Retired Brigadier General Halstead
We are humbled each and every day at Georgia Clinic of Chiropractic (Augusta, GA) to treat our heroes—those who currently serve in the military and those retired. With men and women who selflessly serve with their lives every day, we need to remember their sacrifices and what we can do to honor and give back to […]
Chiropractors–UnSung Heroes in the Military
Chiropractic has been known to help people rebound back to work–whether it was a firefighter with a work injury or a teacher with chronic pain. Take for example, Jerry Rice or Willie McGinest. During their football careers, they relied heavily on chiropractic to help heal their bodies from all the hard hits and countless tackles. As chiropractors in Augusta GA, Georgia […]
An Interview with an NFL Chiropractor
It’s no secret that a plethora of professional teams utilize chiropractic treatments for their players–and NFL teams are no exception. All but one of the 32 teams in the NFL utilize the services of a chiropractor as part of the triage in managing and preventing injuries. Teams want their players healthy; they want to get their money’s […]
Could Your Back Pain Be Caused by Facet Joint Syndrome?
Facet Joint Syndrome One of the most common causes of lower back pain is facet joint syndrome. Facet joint syndrome is a disorder mostly caused by structural degeneration of one or more spinal joints by which can eventually cause pain. It may occur in the upper back or lower back. If the condition occurs in […]
Professional Cheerleaders Speak Up About Chiropractic
Football may be demanding and taxing on the body, but cheerleading is no walk in the park either. In fact, even at the local school level, it’s been rated the most dangerous sport for women by the National Center for Catastrophic Sports Injury Research. Cheerleaders today are as competitive as the teams on the playing […]
Risk of Stroke Reduced by Chiropractic Care
Recent health reports and medical studies have found that patients under chiropractic care experience strokes at a significantly lower rate than people who are not under chiropractic care. According to a report in the Journal of Vertebral and Subluxation Research, people who are not chiropractic patients are 27,500 times more likely to suffer strokes than […]
Would You Choose Spinal Fusion Surgery if You Had Other Options?
Most people have at least one episode of low back pain at some point in their lives. And many, in fact, experience chronic low back pain. The kind that makes you more than just wince. The kind that keeps you up all night. Every night. If you visit a medical doctor and complain of your back […]
Everything You Always Wanted to Ask About Chiropractic
Whether you’re curious about chiropractic and have never been treated by a chiropractor before, or you’ve already experienced the benefits of chiropractic care and just want to learn more, below are some questions that have probably crossed most people’s minds about chiropractic. Augusta GA Chiropractors Georgia Clinic of Chiropractic welcome questions, and we always encourage our patients to […]
Chiropractor also Serves as Head Coach for the USA Olympic Water Polo Team
Dr. Terry Shroeder is the USA’s only four time Olympian in the sport of water polo. He was named Team Captain in 1981, and his leadership helped the team to consecutive silver medals in 1984 and 1988. At the Closing Ceremonies of the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, Korea, he was selected to carry the Amercan […]
How Chiropractic Helped Jerry Rice Succeed
Which famous athlete said “Chiropractic care has been instrumental in my life, both on and off the field, and I am excited to share this with the American public”? It was none other than Jerry Rice, who not only became the most prolific wide receiver in NFL history, but also captivated American audiences with his performances […]
Do You Have Scoliosis? Find a Specialist in Augusta GA
According to the National Scoliosis Foundation, scoliosis affects an estimated 6 million people in the United States, or 2 to 3 percent of the population. Scoliosis causes a lateral curvature in the spine that is greater than 10 degrees and primarily affects children ages 10 to 15. Signs of scoliosis include sideways body posture, curvature […]
Wondering if you Suffer from Sciatica? Get Treated in Augusta GA
Could you be suffering from sciatica? You could be if you’re experiencing pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg. A painful nerve condition such as sciatica can leave you bewildered, wondering what could have caused your shooting pain–whether you lead an active lifestyle or not. Here at Georgia Clinic of Chiropractic in Augusta GA, […]
What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. Chiropractic care is used most often to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches. Doctors […]