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Treatment with a Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Specialist in Augusta GA
Carpal tunnel syndrome is possibly the most common nerve disorder experienced today. It affects 4 – 10 million Americans and is usually very treatable. Middle-aged to older individuals are more likely to develop the syndrome than younger persons, and females three times more frequently than males. Fast Facts Carpal tunnel syndrome may interfere with […]
Treatment for Hip Pain in Augusta GA
Hip pain is common pain problem, and the causes of hip pain are varied, and include both chronic and acute conditions. Arthritis and Osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease is one of the most common ailments to affect older individuals. Symptoms of osteoarthritis of the hip can vary. Your first sign may be a bit of […]
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, […]
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 […]
5 Chiropractic Myths Busted
MYTH #5: CHIROPRACTORS ARE NOT REAL DOCTORS FACT: Doctors of Chiropractic complete a 4-5 year post-graduate program that is similar to the training medical doctors receive. You will find classes such as neuroanatomy, toxicology, gross anatomy, pathology and pharmacology listed in both chiropractic and medical school curriculum. Many times the same professors teach at both […]
Winning with Chiropractic: Reggie Bush
In 2005 Reggie Bush, running back for the Detroit Lions, was a unanimous first-team All-American and winner of the Heisman Trophy. He was also named the Associated Press College Football Player of the Year, the Pigskin Club of Washington, D.C. Offensive Player of the Year, and the Touchdown Club of Columbus (Ohio) Player of the Year. In addition to the Walter Camp Award, Bush also […]
More Than Back Pain: 9 Reasons to See A Chiropractor
Although the word chiropractor may be synonymous with the term “back doctor” and many may associate a chiropractor’s main purpose to alleviating back pain, there is actually more behind the science of chiropractic than one may be familiar with. Below is the rundown of the top 9 reasons you should see a chiropractor: 9. Chiropractic […]
What A 7-Year Study About Chiropractors Revealed
What would an unbiased study on chiropractors, led by a well-renowned medical doctor actually prove? Would the myths about chiropractic finally come out to prove to the chiropractic community that allopathic medicine (drugs, surgery) always come out triumphant? The first study collected data from 1999 though 2002 with the expanded study done from 2003 to […]
5 Things You’re Not Supposed to Know About Chiropractors
Whether you’ve never been to a chiropractor before, or you happen to be a regular patient, chances are there may be some facts about chiropractors that you may not currently know. Not too long ago, PH & W Magazine published a great article: 5 Things You’re Not Supposed To Know About Chiropractors. Below is a summary of the published […]
Prescription Drugs: One Death Every 24 Minutes
Earlier this year People Magazine brought to light an epidemic that has been sweeping this country, but is often kept under wraps for a number of reasons, among them the lack of substantial newsmedia coverage, as well as the publicity powerhouses of pharmaceutical companies. For instance, many would be surprised to know that there has […]
An Interview with the Filmmaker of ‘Doctored’
In our previous blog post, we mentioned the recent release of the documentary ‘Doctored’, the brainchild of director Bobby Sheehan and producer Jeff Hays. The documentary sheds light on the dark side of the healthcare system, and how you, as the patient, gets short-changed through a system that prizes profit over a patient’s well-being. Lori Burkhart from the ACA […]
Doctored: The Documentary Pharmaceuticals Don’t Want You To Watch
The much anticipated documentary ‘Doctored’ hit the theaters last September, where the film premiered in New York City on Sept. 21, at the Village East. Now being released on dvd/bluray, director Bobby Sheehan and producer Jeff Hays have created a well-researched, enlightening yet concise expose on the inner workings of the American healthcare system. Unbeknowst to […]
What You and The Wiggles May Have In Common
In case you were one of the few who have never heard of The Wiggles before, they are a singing and dancing Children’s band from Australia. Now what would you have in common with a singing and dancing group from Australia, you might ask? Little beknowst to many viewers, the blue wiggle, otherwise known as […]
A New York Giants Chiropractor Heads to the Super Bowl
It’s no secret that there’s a long list of professional sports teams utilizing 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 […]
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 […]
New York Times: Aspirin Use Linked to Macular Degeneration
More Unsettling News About Aspirin Use Just last month The New York Times Blog posted an article on the dangers of aspirin, citing a study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association. The study found that regular consumption of aspirin doubled a person’s chances of developing macular degeneration. Dr. Barbara Klein was lead […]
2012 Year in Review: Chiropractic Fans in the News
What will you most remember from 2012? This was the year a skydiver broke the sound barrier, that Facebook went public, and the captivating U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team won gold at the 2012 London Olympics. While we reminisce such an eventful year, let’s review the chiropractic fans that made the headlines and soundbites this year. […]
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 […]