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Case Study Shows Chiropractic Success for Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative brain disorder that progresses slowly in most patients. When approximately 60% to 80% of the dopamine producing cells are damaged, cardinal motor symptoms such as akinesia, rigidity, and tremor begin to appear. A small number of patients have a direct mutation that causes it, but genetic predisposition and environmental […]
Study Shows Chiropractic Effective for Adult Scoliosis Patients
Adult scoliosis encompasses a broad group of individuals who have varying causes of their spinal deformity. These include idiopathic scoliosis, with its onset in childhood but presenting with pain and worsening deformity in the adult. Other causes include congenital anomalies that arise in-utero, degenerative scoliosis caused by disc degeneration, post traumatic scoliosis (occurring as a […]
Restless Leg Syndrome and Chiropractic Care
Restless Leg Syndrome, also recently renamed Willis-Ekbom Disease (WED), is a neurological condition associated with abnormal sensations in the legs. The disorder affects more than 5 million adults in the United States, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Typically, the sensations appear when an individual is trying to relax, or […]
Treatment for Short Leg Syndrome in Augusta GA
Some patients may be unaware that one of their legs is shorter, which is medically referred to as Limb Length Discrepancy or Short Leg Syndrome. This usually causes problems in their knees, pelvis, back and neck. There are a number of reasons for this. Some of the leg length differences are permanent or “anatomical” and some […]
Treatment for Heel Pain in Augusta GA
Chronic foot pain is no fun, and can spoil your enjoyment of life. One of the most common causes of pain in the feet – one that affects nearly two million people yearly in the U.S. – is plantar fasciitis, which is an inflammation of the plantar fascia ligament that connects the heel bone (calcaneous) […]
Studies Show Chiropractic’s Positive Impact on Migraines
Chronic migraine is a distinct and relatively recently defined sub-type of Chronic Daily Headache. The International Headache Society defines chronic migraine as more than fifteen headache days per month over a three month period of which more than eight are migraines. Episodic migraine is the other migraine sub-type, which is defined as less than 15 […]
Treatment for Infantile Colic in Augusta GA
What is infantile colic? It is fairly common for babies to go through periods when they appear abnormally irritable, fussy, or seem to cry for no reason. Some babies are fussier than others and may even be described as “colicky.” Colic can be defined as excessive crying or fussiness, usually in the late afternoon. It […]
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 […]
Heel Spurs and Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in Augusta GA
Anatomy of the Foot The plantar fascia is a thick, ligamentous connective tissue that runs from the heel bone to the ball of the foot. This strong and tight tissue helps maintain the arch of the foot. It is also one of the major transmitters of weight across the foot as you walk or run. […]
The Latest Flu Outbreak: Are Drugs Always The Answer?
Ringing in the New Year with a Flu Outbreak According to the New York Daily News, this year’s flu outbreak is one of the worst in 10 years; CNN is reporting our flu epidemic is still on the uptick. With three more months to go, the season “is stacking up to be moderate to severe,” […]