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Treatment for Gait Disorders in Augusta GA
A gait abnormality is defined as unusual and uncontrollable problems with walking. While many different types of gait abnormalities are produced unconsciously, most, although not all, are due to some type of physical malfunction. Some gait abnormalities are so characteristic that they have descriptive names, such as propulsive gait, scissors gait, spastic gait, steppage gait […]
Survivor Winner Ethan Zohn Goes on the Record about Chiropractic
As a professional soccer player, cancer survivor, and winner of the hit reality show Survivor, Ethan Zohn has made headlines for his plethora of accomplishments. On January 22, 2010 he was ranked 14th in the USL Second Division Top 15 of the Decade, which announced a list of the best and most influential players of […]
Treatment for Osgood-Schlatter Disease in Augusta GA
Osgood-Schlatter disease is seen in the growing child and adolescent, particularly those who participate in athletics. This is an age where the bones are typically growing faster than the muscles and tendons. As a result, the muscles and tendons have a tendency to become tight. It is most common in young athletes who play games […]
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 […]
Study Shows Chiropractic Best Choice for Athletes with Low Back Pain
Many people may not be aware that low back pain is the fifth most common reason for all physician visits in the United States. Our modern lifestyle has many benefits but has also brought more stress to our daily routines. As a result, back problems have become an epidemic in recent times. Approximately one quarter […]
An Interview with the Chiropractor behind the Naval Football Team’s Success
Not too long ago we posted an interview with Dr. Bill Morgan, the chiropractor currently serving at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) as well as at several high-level executive care clinics in the Washington, DC region caring for the country’s leaders. Not coincidentally, Dr. Morgan is also the Navy’s secret weapon, as reported by […]
An Interview with a Celebrity Chiropractor
Everyone knows it takes a village to keep the world’s elite athletes and entertainers in competitive shape and top form. We often hear of their of personal trainers and coaches traveling in tandem with their grueling schedules. What may often not be very well publicized are the chiropractors that also contribute to their peak performance. […]
Vin Diesel to star in Movie about Navy SEAL-turned-Chiropractor
SEAL Team Six is a secret unit tasked with counterterrorism, hostage rescue, and counterinsurgency. Many have probably heard of Dr. Howard Wasdin from his recent bestseller SEAL Team Six: Memoirs of an Elite Navy SEAL Sniper, where as a member of SEAL Team Six Dr. Wasdin graduated from the most storied and challenging sniper program in the country: The […]
Treatment for Golfer’s Elbow in Augusta GA (Medial Epicondylitis)
Many people consider golf a low-level physical activity without much risk for injury. Many injuries can be caused by playing golf, however, including injuries to the ankle, elbow, spine, knee, hip, and wrist. Most golf injuries are the result of overuse. By repeating the same golf swing motion over and over again, significant stress is […]
Chiropractic Fan wins Bronze Medal at 2014 Sochi Paralympic Games
Arriving in Sochi, Russia as a Paralympic veteran, Allison Jones competed with her usual tenacity and drive–which ultimately earned her an impressive bronze in the Women’s Downhill Skiing. “Winning the first medal for the USA, what more could I ask for? I came here to have fun because this is my seventh Games, and I’ve had a […]
Treatment for Achilles Tendonitis in Augusta GA
What is the Achilles Tendon? The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles in the back of your leg to your heel. The tendon can become inflamed with single activities such as skiing, or with repetitive activities such as running. A sudden increase in running miles, extra jumping, hiking, or walking can also irritate the Achilles. […]
Treatment for Bursitis in Augusta GA
What is Bursitis? Bursitis is defined as inflammation of a bursa. Humans have approximately 160 bursae. These are saclike structures between skin and bone or between tendons, ligaments, and bone. The bursae are lined by synovial tissue, which produces fluid that lubricates and reduces friction between these structures. Bursitis occurs when the synovial lining becomes […]
Treatment for Shin Splints in Augusta GA
Sooner or later almost all runners experience pain in the calf or shin. There are several types of overuse injuries that may develop in this region as a result of the repeated pounding from running. Shin splints, stress fractures, and chronic compartment syndrome have a common mechanism of development. Understanding the circumstances that lead to […]
An Interview with the Team Chiropractor for the Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions have won four NFL Championships, tied for 9th overall in total championships amongst all 32 NFL franchises; although the last was in 1957, which gives the club the second-longest NFL championship drought behind the Arizona Cardinals. Athletes, their agents, athletic trainers, and medical doctors understand the consequences of disabling the pain mechanism and have […]
Treatment for sprain and strain in Augusta GA
When you twist an ankle or wrench your back, you probably don’t care whether you call it a strain or a sprain, it just hurts. But there is a difference between the two. The distinction isn’t a level of severity, as many might suspect. A strain is not a less severe sprain or vice versa. […]
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 […]
5 Things You’re Not Supposed to Know About Chiropractors
Whether you’ve never been to a chiropractor before, or you happen to be a regular patient, chances are there may be some facts about chiropractors that you may not currently know. Not too long ago, PH & W Magazine published a great article: 5 Things You’re Not Supposed To Know About Chiropractors. Below is a summary of the published […]
Prescription Drugs: One Death Every 24 Minutes
Earlier this year People Magazine brought to light an epidemic that has been sweeping this country, but is often kept under wraps for a number of reasons, among them the lack of substantial newsmedia coverage, as well as the publicity powerhouses of pharmaceutical companies. For instance, many would be surprised to know that there has […]
An Interview with the Filmmaker of ‘Doctored’
In our previous blog post, we mentioned the recent release of the documentary ‘Doctored’, the brainchild of director Bobby Sheehan and producer Jeff Hays. The documentary sheds light on the dark side of the healthcare system, and how you, as the patient, gets short-changed through a system that prizes profit over a patient’s well-being. Lori Burkhart from the ACA […]
Living in Augusta GA and Training for a Marathon? Read This Before Your Next Race
You’ve trained for months–even years, to be physically ready to endure the hardships of a marathon. Our patients at Georgia Clinic of Chiropractic (Augusta, GA) make sacrifices on a daily basis to get closer to their goal of competing in a marathon. If you’re in the midst of training, then you’re probably already well versed in […]