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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 […]
The Flu Season and Chiropractic Care
The startling statistic for this year’s flu season A steady stream of news media just announced the bad news that this season’s flu shot has not been effective. USA Today called the ineffectiveness “bad news in a particularly harsh year for the virus“, while the Associated Press said it more candidly with: “This year’s flu […]
Treatment for Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome in Augusta GA
Most people have heard of carpal tunnel which is a compression of the medial nerve which affects the wrist and hand. Similarly, there is a common condition known as tarsal tunnel which affects the ankle and foot. Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition of the foot caused by pressure on the posterior tibial nerve […]
Can Chiropractic Help with Hiatal Hernia?
As many as 10 percent of people over age 40 have a hiatal hernia, and the number increases with age. The exact causes are not known. Some people develop a hiatal hernia after an injury to that area of the body. Some are born with a weakened diaphragm muscle. Children who have a hiatal hernia are […]
Treatment for Constipation in Augusta GA
Constipation is a problem many people face. According to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services over 4 million people in the United States deal with frequent constipation. For many of those, it is a chronic condition that affects their life. In fact, there are nearly 3 million doctor’s visits per year because of […]
Study Shows Chiropractic Protects Spine With Aging
An Increased Life Expectancy and Its Implications According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the average life expectancy for women was 50.7 Years in 1900, 74 in the year 2000, and is projected to be 85.6 in the year 2050. As we have increased our life expediencies, it is to be expected that a […]
Treatment with a Neuropathy Specialist in Augusta GA
Neuropathy–also called peripheral neuropathy–refers to any condition that affects the normal activity of the nerves of the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system is the network of nerves that connects the central nervous system–the brain and spinal cord–to the rest of the body. The peripheral nervous system is made up of three types of […]
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 […]
Study shows Improvement in Creative Thinking with Chiropractic
Thinking creatively is a state of mind that enables you to approach tasks, problems, and situations with openness to alternatives. It’s basically a way of looking at problems or situations from a fresh perspective that suggests unorthodox solutions. A recent pilot study showed that chiropractic adjustments positively affected creative thinking. The pilot study was published in the […]
Study shows Chiropractic can reverse Aging
In 2005, a landmark study published in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation found evidence that chiropractic care can reduce oxidative stress in the body. Oxidative stress is essentially an imbalance between the production of free radicals and the ability of the body to counteract or detoxify their harmful effects through neutralization by antioxidants. Oxidative stress leads […]
Treatment for Bell’s Palsy in Augusta GA
What is Bell’s Palsy? Bell’s palsy is a temporary condition that causes certain muscles in your face to weaken or become paralyzed. With Bell’s palsy, it appears as if half of your face is droopy and you can only smile with one side of your […]
Studies Shows Chiropractic Boosts Immunity
There is a growing body of evidence that wellness care provided by doctors of chiropractic may reduce health care costs, improve health behaviors, and enhance patient perceived quality of life. Until recently, little was known about how chiropractic adjustments affected the chemistry of biological processes on a cellular level. Ronald Pero, Ph.D., chief of cancer […]
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 […]