Tag Archives: muscle injury augusta ga
Can Chiropractic Treat Pes Anserine Bursitis?
What is Pes Anserine Bursitis? Pes anserine bursitis is inflammation of the bursa on the inside of the knee just below the knee joint. A bursa is a thin, lubricated cushion that lies between bone and surrounding soft tissue such as muscles, ligaments and tendons. Its purpose is to limit friction between the bone and the […]
Iliotibial Band Syndrome Specialist in Augusta GA
Iliotibial band syndrome is the leading cause of lateral knee pain in runners accounting for up to 12% of all running-related injuries. The ITB is a sheet of connective tissue originating at the iliac crest and terminating at Gerdy’s tubercle and the fibular head. The Iliotibial band runs down the lateral thigh and knee and passes over the lateral femoral epicondyle (LFE). […]
Treatment for De Quervain Tenosynovitis in Augusta GA
What is De Quervain Tenosynovitis? De Quervain Tenosynovitis, otherwise known as De Quervain Tendinosis, is a painful inflammation of specific tendons that extend the thumb. The swollen tendons and their coverings cause friction within the narrow tunnel or sheath through which they pass. The result is pain that may extend from the forearm to the thumb base. De Quervain’s […]
Study Shows Chiropractic’s Immediate Effects for Muscle Pain
A recent study by John Z. Srbely, DC PhD, Howard Vernon, DC, PhD, and David Lee, DC., investigated if chiropractic can provide immediate relief in myofascial tissues. What are Myofascial Tissues? Myofascial tissue is a type of thin, strong, fibrous connective tissue that extends throughout your body to provide support and protection to your muscles […]
Treatment for Myofascial Pain Syndrome in Augusta GA
Myofascial pain syndrome is one of the most common cause of undiagnosed or misdiagnosed aches and pains, especially for recurrent headaches, neck pain and back pain. What is Myofascial Pain Syndrome? Myofascial (my-oh-fass-shal) Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a painful condition that is characterized by localized pain, muscle tendernes, decreased range of motion, mood and sleep […]
Treatment for Trigger Points in Augusta GA
Research by Drs. Janet Travell and David Simons, has shown that trigger points are the primary cause of pain at least 75 percent of the time and are a factor in nearly every painful condition. This makes sense considering that muscles make up between about roughly 40% of body weight. They are a large percentage of […]
Treatment with a Sports Injury Specialist in Augusta GA
A chiropractor with specialized training in both the treatment and prevention of a sports injury can significantly help patients maximize function and minimize disability and time away from sports, work, or school. Approximately 90% of all sports injuries are non-surgical, so specialized, injury-specific treatments without the use of surgery or even medications can provide the athlete with significantly less recovery […]
Boston Marathon Winner Relies on Chiropractic
The Boston Marathon has long been heralded as one of the most momentous races to compete in, with the event attracting more than 500,000 spectators each year, making it New England’s most widely viewed sporting event. The event regularly attracts an average of 30,000 registered participants each year, with the Centennial Boston Marathon in 1996 […]
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 […]
Sports Injury Care in Augusta GA
A huge proportion of sports related injuries are what those in the medical profession identify as repetitive motion injuries. Almost all sports involve some sort of repetitive motion. Golfers repetitively swing a club. Tennis players repetitively swing a racquet. Baseball players repetitively throw the ball. A wide variety of sports and physical exercise require repetitive […]
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 […]
Treatment for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in Augusta GA
Causes of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome The most common cause of thoracic outlet syndrome is pressure on the nerves or blood vessels that go to the arms. Sometimes this pressure is caused by an extra first rib or an old fracture of the clavicle, which makes the space of the thoracic outlet narrower. Blood vessels and […]
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 […]
Ankle Pain and Ankle Injury in Augusta GA
Ankle pain can be caused by something as minor as an ill-fitting shoe or as major as an injury. Many kinds of ankle pain originate on the outer, or lateral, side of the ankle. People with ankle pain often complain about difficulty walking or participating in sports. Some types of ankle pain are constant and […]