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Chiropractic Beats Epidural Injections for Disc Herniations
FDA warns against the use of epidural injections The FDA issued a warning earlier this year about the use of epidural injections, stating that “Injecting corticosteroids into the epidural space of the spine has been a widespread practice for many decades; however, the effectiveness and safety of the drugs for this use have not been established, […]
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 […]
Study on Back Pain Shows Increase in Medical Interventions with No Better Outcomes
In a recent blog post, we had reported that back pain was identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the leading cause of disability worldwide. Through the eye-opening study commissioned by WHO, we learned that musculoskeletal conditions such as low back pain have a greater impact on the health of the world population (death […]
Treatment for Whiplash in Augusta GA
Whiplash is commonly associated with motor vehicle accidents, usually when the vehicle has been hit in the rear, but he injury can be caused by many other ways, including headbanging, bungee jumping and falls. What is whiplash? Whiplash, also called neck sprain or neck strain, is a soft tissue injury to the neck. Whiplash […]
Treatments for Knee Pain in Augusta GA
The knee has been called the “middle child” of the lower extremities because much of its pain is actually caused by the siblings that surround it, namely the hip and ankle. Poor mobility or instability in either of these of these joints can result in mild to chronic pain in the corresponding knee. For example, Knee […]
Study Shows Chiropractic Better Than Muscle Relaxants for Low Back Pain
A study published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal, “Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics”, compared the effects of chiropractic adjustments to muscle relaxants in a group of patients with sub-acute low back pain. The Study Parameters This study defined sub-acute low back pain as lower back pain with a duration of 2 to 12 […]
Treatment for Disc Herniation in Augusta GA
What is a Disc Herniation? Many people will have heard the term ‘slipped disc’ but this is a rather inaccurate name, as discs actually cannot slip. They can wear, split or herniate. When this happens, usually following cumulative stress on the spine – most commonly involving bending, twisting or lifting – the strong fibers of […]
Chiropractic and American Paralympic Medalist Allison Jones
Competitive cycling is a sport that taxes the body in a major way. Competitions often last for days, with little time in between courses to recover. Skiing is another competitive sport that requires large amounts of endurance. Now imagine competing in these sports using only one leg! Born without her right femur, Allison Jones is a […]
An Interview with a Chiropractor at Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Recently featured in The American Chiropractor magazine, Dr. Bill Morgan gave a glimpse into a typical day in the life of a healthcare provider at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC). Below is a short excerpt from Dr. David Dolberg’s experience visiting Dr. Morgan at Walter Reed: I recently had an opportunity to […]
New Study Shows How Chiropractic Saves Patients from Surgery
While back pain has become a very common health condition, surgery is rarely required and even the Mayo Clinic admits that while “back pain is extremely common … surgery often fails to relieve it.” So, what exactly determines whether a patient undergoes spinal surgery? A recent study pointed out by The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), […]
Are You Looking for Back Pain Treatments in Augusta GA?
Earlier this month we had reported that a global collaborative study performed by the World Health Organization concluded that back pain is the #1 cause of worldwide disability. Since musculoskeletal conditions such as low back pain and neck pain affect more than 1.7 billion people worldwide, chances are you have suffered from back pain as well. Don’t Be a […]
Faster Reaction Times with Chiropractic
For an athlete, reaction times are everything. A person’s ability to react quickly in the heat of a contest could have everything to do with whether or not he or his team wins. And every single second counts. Earlier this year Six-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt was beaten into second place by Justin Gatlin in the 100 […]
Scoliosis in Children: Getting Treated in Augusta GA
What Is Scoliosis? The spinal column is made up of 24 small bones called vertebrae. Seven are located in the neck or cervical area, twelve in the mid-back or thoracic area and five in the low back or lumbar area. They protect your spinal cord and allow you to move around in all directions. The […]
U.S. Marine Corps Pilot with Low Back Pain: Success with Chiropractic
In a previous blog post earlier this month, we reported how a massive collaborative study performed by the World Health Organization came to the conclusion that low back pain was identified as the leading cause of disability worldwide. These are scary statistics considering that low back pain has a greater impact on the health of the […]
Suffering from Sciatica? Find Treatments in Augusta, GA
There are Three Main Causes of Sciatica: 1. Because the sciatic nerve originates in the low back, one cause is impingement or pressure on one of the nerves forming (or contributing to) the sciatic nerve. Such nerve impingement can be from a mispositioned bone in your lower back or from a bulging disc. 2. A […]
Dancing With the Stars: With the Help of Chiropractors
With season 19 of Dancing with the Stars currently underway with strong ratings, it’s no wonder that the show boosted ABC ratings to be most-watched TV network for previous seasons. With 14.96 million viewers, the reality show is one of the most talked-about and watched-about in recent years. What normally doesn’t make it’s show’s headlines however, are […]
Back Pain Is #1 Cause of Disability Worldwide
Back Pain is #1 Disability Worldwide A global collaborative study regarding global heath was announced recently. The study was performed by the World Health Organization, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Queensland school of Population Health, Harvard school of Public Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg school of Public Health, University of Tokyo, and […]
Latest Study on Low Back Pain and Active Duty Military: Success with Chiropractic
The latest research study published by the orthopedic journal Spine demonstrates how effective chiropractic care can really be for low back pain. The active-duty military personnel exemplify heroism at its finest, and with it, the physical challenges as well. There is therefore no better patient to administer treatment to for low back pain than the active-duty […]