Tag Archives: Chiropractors in Evans GA
Treatment with a Headache and Migraine Specialist in Augusta GA
More people complain about headaches than any other medical ailment. There are approximately 45 million Americans complaining of headaches each year. That works out to about one in every six people or 16.54% of the population. More than eight million Americans visit their doctor for complaints of headache each year. Types of Headache Disorders […]
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 […]
Study shows Improvement with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome after Chiropractic Care
Everyone knows what it’s like to be tired, but those suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) are more than just tired all of the time. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome leaves its sufferers exhausted to the point that even a short walk around the block will send them to bed too worn out to even do what […]
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 […]
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Specialist in Augusta GA
What Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), sometimes called myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) or immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS), is a condition that makes you feel so tired that you can’t do all of your normal, daily activities. There are other symptoms too, but being very tired is the main one. Some people have severe […]
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 […]
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) […]
Treatment with a Dizziness Specialist in Augusta GA
Dizziness is a common problem ranking in the top three of patient complaints of primary care doctors and emergency departments. It occurs in nearly a third of all individuals. There are a wide variety of causes of dizziness, many of which can be treated successfully through our chiropractic care. When someone is dizzy they […]
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 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 […]
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 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Augusta GA
People with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) often feel so tired that they can’t do even half of their normal daily activities — and the feeling doesn’t go away, even with more rest. It may last a month, a couple of years, or many years. Sometimes symptoms may come and go. Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue […]
Treatment for Dizziness and Vertigo in Augusta GA
Vertigo is a type of dizziness that can last for a short period of time (minutes) or can last for hours or even days. People who have vertigo may also have nausea and vomiting, and a loss of balance. Vertigo is usually caused by problems within the inner ear. The sensation of movement can be […]
Could You Be Suffering From Text Neck?
What is Text Neck? According to the Wireless Association, Americans sent 196 billion texts in June 2011, compared to 12.5 billion texts in 2006. With the rapid increase in mobile texting comes a group of symptoms including headaches, neck pain, shoulder pain, as well as arm and wrist pain. The culprit of these symptoms? A condition known as […]
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. […]