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Treatment for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome in Augusta GA
Knee pain is a common problem for both athletes and non-athletes. For someone who has not been involved in a traumatic injury, a condition called patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) may be the problem. PFPS goes by several other names, including chondromalacia patella, patellar pain syndrome, and anterior knee pain. What is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome? Patellofemoral […]
Knee Injury Specialist in Augusta GA
Anyone who has ever experienced knee pain knows how much if affects everything we do, from simple tasks such as sitting and walking, to more complex ones such as completing an obstacle course. Although incredibly complex and sturdy, the knee is more prone to injury than any other bony structure in the body other than the spine. In […]
Chiropractic Beats Epidural Injections for Disc Herniations
FDA warns against the use of epidural injections The FDA issued a warning earlier this year about the use of epidural injections, stating that “Injecting corticosteroids into the epidural space of the spine has been a widespread practice for many decades; however, the effectiveness and safety of the drugs for this use have not been established, […]
Immediate Benefits of Chiropractic seen on MRI
In a recent study from the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Dr. Gregory Cramer, DC, PhD, of the National University of Health Sciences hypothesized that chiropractic adjustments increase gapping between the joints of the vertebrae, which breaks up adhesions and allows the joints to move freely. What does that mean? Better range of motion and improved […]
AMA Recommends Chiropractic Before Resorting to Surgery
The Journal of the American Medical Association and Chiropractic The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) recently published an article regarding back pain, with an intent to educate the public about its causes, symptoms and treatment options. Written by Dr. Dr. Denise M. Goodman, MD., Alison E. Burke, MA., and Dr. Edward H. Livingston, MD., the article suggests patients try […]
A Hidden Pandemic: Prescription Related Illness
While consistently proven yet kept silent from the public, the Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice recently publishing their findings on the pandemic of prescription related illness. Poignantly stated in the abstract is a powerful statement by its author, Dr. Hugh McGavock, MD: “Prescribed drugs are now a major cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in the […]
A New Documentary on Healthcare is Released: ESCAPE FIRE
In light of all the recent changes in our American healthcare system, a new documentary on our broken healthcare could not come at a better time. ESCAPE FIRE: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare is a 2012 feature-length documentary directed by Matthew Heineman and Susan Froemke, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Since ESCAPE FIRE premiered at Sundance, […]
Study on Back Pain Shows Increase in Medical Interventions with No Better Outcomes
In a recent blog post, we had reported that back pain was identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the leading cause of disability worldwide. Through the eye-opening study commissioned by WHO, we learned that musculoskeletal conditions such as low back pain have a greater impact on the health of the world population (death […]
Treatments for Knee Pain in Augusta GA
The knee has been called the “middle child” of the lower extremities because much of its pain is actually caused by the siblings that surround it, namely the hip and ankle. Poor mobility or instability in either of these of these joints can result in mild to chronic pain in the corresponding knee. For example, Knee […]
Study Shows Chiropractic Better Than Muscle Relaxants for Low Back Pain
A study published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal, “Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics”, compared the effects of chiropractic adjustments to muscle relaxants in a group of patients with sub-acute low back pain. The Study Parameters This study defined sub-acute low back pain as lower back pain with a duration of 2 to 12 […]
Treatment for Disc Herniation in Augusta GA
What is a Disc Herniation? Many people will have heard the term ‘slipped disc’ but this is a rather inaccurate name, as discs actually cannot slip. They can wear, split or herniate. When this happens, usually following cumulative stress on the spine – most commonly involving bending, twisting or lifting – the strong fibers of […]
Chiropractic and American Paralympic Medalist Allison Jones
Competitive cycling is a sport that taxes the body in a major way. Competitions often last for days, with little time in between courses to recover. Skiing is another competitive sport that requires large amounts of endurance. Now imagine competing in these sports using only one leg! Born without her right femur, Allison Jones is a […]
An Interview with a Chiropractor at Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Recently featured in The American Chiropractor magazine, Dr. Bill Morgan gave a glimpse into a typical day in the life of a healthcare provider at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC). Below is a short excerpt from Dr. David Dolberg’s experience visiting Dr. Morgan at Walter Reed: I recently had an opportunity to […]
Research shows Chiropractic’s Impact on Brain Function
Research published in the November-December issue of the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics and reported on by Scoop Health from New Zealand, shows how chiropractic helps affect brain and nerve system function. According to a study conducted by Dr. Heidi Haavik-Taylor, director of research at New Zealand College of Chiropractic, chiropractic adjustments may alter […]
Treatments for Muscle Spasms in Augusta GA
Muscle spasms can give us a lot of grief and severe ones can be outright painful. Muscle spasms are involuntary muscle contractions that cause your muscle to shorten. When you are experiencing a muscle spasm, you will feel a tightness or cramping sensation. Muscle spasms can occur all over you body. Cramps and spasms can […]
New Study Shows How Chiropractic Saves Patients from Surgery
While back pain has become a very common health condition, surgery is rarely required and even the Mayo Clinic admits that while “back pain is extremely common … surgery often fails to relieve it.” So, what exactly determines whether a patient undergoes spinal surgery? A recent study pointed out by The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), […]
Are You Looking for Back Pain Treatments in Augusta GA?
Earlier this month we had reported that a global collaborative study performed by the World Health Organization concluded that back pain is the #1 cause of worldwide disability. Since musculoskeletal conditions such as low back pain and neck pain affect more than 1.7 billion people worldwide, chances are you have suffered from back pain as well. Don’t Be a […]
Faster Reaction Times with Chiropractic
For an athlete, reaction times are everything. A person’s ability to react quickly in the heat of a contest could have everything to do with whether or not he or his team wins. And every single second counts. Earlier this year Six-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt was beaten into second place by Justin Gatlin in the 100 […]
Scoliosis in Children: Getting Treated in Augusta GA
What Is Scoliosis? The spinal column is made up of 24 small bones called vertebrae. Seven are located in the neck or cervical area, twelve in the mid-back or thoracic area and five in the low back or lumbar area. They protect your spinal cord and allow you to move around in all directions. The […]
U.S. Marine Corps Pilot with Low Back Pain: Success with Chiropractic
In a previous blog post earlier this month, we reported how a massive collaborative study performed by the World Health Organization came to the conclusion that low back pain was identified as the leading cause of disability worldwide. These are scary statistics considering that low back pain has a greater impact on the health of the […]