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Case Series Shows Chiropractic Effective for Frozen Shoulder
A case series was recently published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine to explore the chiropractic treatment and outcomes of a series of patients who suffered from frozen shoulder syndrome. What is Frozen Shoulder Syndrome? The shoulder is a very complex joint that is crucial to many activities of daily living. Decreased shoulder mobility is […]
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 Peripheral Neuropathy in Augusta, GA
What is peripheral neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy describes damage to the peripheral nervous system, the vast communications network that transmits information from the brain and spinal cord (the central nervous system) to every other part of the body. Peripheral nerves also send sensory information back to the brain and spinal cord, such as a message […]
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 […]
Brachial Plexus Stingers: also known as stingers or burners
A Burner or Stinger is an intensely painful nerve injury which most often occurs in contact or collision sports like football, wrestling, and snow skiing. A stinger or burner is actually an injury to a group of nerves known as the brachial plexus that include the nerve roots extending from spinal vertebrae C5 and continuing […]
Treatment for Frozen Shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) in Augusta GA
What Is Frozen Shoulder Syndrome? Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that causes restriction of motion and pain in the shoulder joint. When a patient develops a frozen shoulder the capsule surrounding the joint contracts and bands of scar tissue called adhesions are formed within the joint. The contraction of the capsule and […]
Living in Augusta GA and Suffering From Migraines?
According to the American Migraine Foundation, 12 percent of Americans suffer from migraines. One in four families has an affected member. Combined medical costs, work time-loss and decreased productivity are estimated to impact the U.S. economy by more than $20 billion annually. There is no known cure for migraines. Current treatments aim to reduce the […]
Getting Rid of Those Pesky Headaches in Augusta, GA
WHAT IS A HEADACHE? A headache may arise from muscular tension, vascular changes, sinus congestion, eyestrain and many other underlying causes. They can start over the eyes, in the back of the head, on the sides or top of the head, or feel centered behind the eyes. The one thing all these headaches have in […]
Getting Help for Sports Injuries in Augusta, GA
If you’re suffering from sports injuries in Augusta GA, you’re probably wondering what you can do and where you can go to seek the best treatment based on your injury. If you’re training for something specific, getting your injury taken cared of is probably at the top of your to-do list right now. Up to 20% of […]
Do You Have a Herniated Disc? Find treatment in Augusta GA
Do you have a bulging or herniated disc that restricts your activity? Do you have neck, back or leg pain–but nothing seems to show up on an X-Ray or MRI? …..But you know your pain is real? Here at Georgia Clinic of Chiropractic in Augusta, GA., we can help you! We are well-trained to detect, […]