Tag Archives: Dr. Mark Huntsman Augusta Georgia
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 […]
Getting Treated for Torticollis (Twisted Neck) in Augusta, GA
Torticollis is a term used to describe a handful of conditions affecting the neck. They look similar but have different causes. Torticollis typically involves a tilt of the head, reduced range of motion and sharp pain in the back of the neck. Often the patient can turn their head one way, with limitation and have […]
An Advocate for Fibromyalgia Sufferers: Retired Brigadier General Halstead
We are humbled each and every day at Georgia Clinic of Chiropractic (Augusta, GA) to treat our heroes—those who currently serve in the military and those retired. With men and women who selflessly serve with their lives every day, we need to remember their sacrifices and what we can do to honor and give back to […]
Chiropractic for Athletes–Just Like Jerome Bettis
Imagine every Sunday for 13 NFL seasons the trauma of playing professional football can have on the spine is equivalent to getting into 25 car accidents per week. The pounding on the gridiron for NFL legend Jerome Bettis has taken a toll on his body. Jerome Bettis is one of the NFL’s greatest players. The […]
Seeking Help for Plantar Fasciitis in Augusta GA
Plantar fasciitis is a common condition of the foot that usually causes pain in the underside of the arch and the heel. A number of health care professionals are qualified to diagnose and manage this disorder. Similarities exist in how these professionals may approach an examination for plantar fasciitis; however each professional brings a unique […]
What do The Jonas Brothers and Johnny Damon Have in Common?
Taking care of our bodies is akin to taking care of a car: They just won’t work right without proper maintenance. In a car, the oil needs to be changed every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. It needs tune-ups, tire rotations, fresh fluids and other work that prevents mechanical breakdown. The body also needs such care: […]
Professional Cheerleaders Speak Up About Chiropractic
Football may be demanding and taxing on the body, but cheerleading is no walk in the park either. In fact, even at the local school level, it’s been rated the most dangerous sport for women by the National Center for Catastrophic Sports Injury Research. Cheerleaders today are as competitive as the teams on the playing […]
Risk of Stroke Reduced by Chiropractic Care
Recent health reports and medical studies have found that patients under chiropractic care experience strokes at a significantly lower rate than people who are not under chiropractic care. According to a report in the Journal of Vertebral and Subluxation Research, people who are not chiropractic patients are 27,500 times more likely to suffer strokes than […]
Would You Choose Spinal Fusion Surgery if You Had Other Options?
Most people have at least one episode of low back pain at some point in their lives. And many, in fact, experience chronic low back pain. The kind that makes you more than just wince. The kind that keeps you up all night. Every night. If you visit a medical doctor and complain of your back […]
Chiropractors Were Honored at Ground Zero Ceremony
On November 15, 2002 a ceremony was held onboard the dinner cruise ship, Mystique, in the waters of the East River with New York City’s surreal skyline illuminated in the background. The ceremony included an emotional tribute to the police officers, firefighters and other rescue/relief workers who contributed to the effort on 9-11 and the […]
Chiropractic in the NFL: Willie McGinest and His First-Hand Experience
With his ability to crush opposing offenses any given Sunday, Willie McGinest is a force to be reckoned with on the gridiron. The veteran linebacker signed with Cleveland in 2006 after 12 successful seasons in New England. He made an immediate impact for the Browns, notching 46 tackles and 4 sacks while adding immeasurable value […]
Chiropractor also Serves as Head Coach for the USA Olympic Water Polo Team
Dr. Terry Shroeder is the USA’s only four time Olympian in the sport of water polo. He was named Team Captain in 1981, and his leadership helped the team to consecutive silver medals in 1984 and 1988. At the Closing Ceremonies of the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, Korea, he was selected to carry the Amercan […]
Future Chiropractor competes in Miss USA 2011
Chiropractic student Chandra Burnham was recently crowned Miss South Dakota 2011, and was recently seen competing at the 60th anniversary of the Miss USA pageant 2011, held at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in in Las Vegas. At age 23, Burnham is currently studying to be a Doctor of Chiropractic at Northwestern University of Health […]
Former Navy SEAL Continues Service as a Chiropractor
Former Navy SEAL sniper for SEAL Team Six Dr. Howard Wasdin has experienced it all–he’s been shot at, he’s repelled off helicopters, he fought in the 1993 ‘Black Hawk Down’, and he was part of the U.S. led effort to oust Saddam Hussein from Kuwait in 1991. It’s not everyday that one becomes a Navy Seal, but […]