Chiropractic Massage!

The longstanding indifference of the professional medical community toward chiropractic care is undergoing some remarkable changes.  The indifference is slowly giving way to the acceptance of alternative treatments as the concept of holistic healing is embraced by the world of professional medicine.  Subject material is being addressed that is lifting the veil on the concept of total healing.  What is so remarkable is that physicians are writing these articles.  It is no coincidence that they speak the language of the chiropractor.

One such article, the “Wisdom of the Body” written by a Dr. Zajicek observes the following:  “Modern medicine still fails to explain processes that operate in self-healing diseases.  We may thus distinguish between two kinds of processes that operate in the body:  explained and unexplained.  The latter operate in self-healing diseases and are either ignored by medicine or called placebos.  The unexplained processes in physiology were defined by Starling and Cannon as the Wisdom of the Body.  The Wisdom of the Body is an attribute of live organisms.  It directs growing plants toward the sunshine, guides amoebas away from noxious agents and determines the behavior of higher animals.  It is essential for individual survival and was molded by natural selection.  During evolution the Wisdom of the Body encountered all diseases, knows how to heal itself and anticipates all diseases.  The main task of the Wisdom of the Body is to maintain health and improve its quality.  It controls processes in the body so as to make them healthier.  The Wisdom of the Body has its own language and should be considered when examining patients.”  In other words, the human body has its own formal operative:  health and well being.

The gentleman considered to be the founder of modern chiropractic; DD Palmer made a similar observation well in advance of Dr. Zajicek’s article.  He said:  “That which I named Innate is a segment of that Intelligence which fills the Universe.  This portion of the whole never sleeps nor tires, recognizes neither darkness nor distance, is not subject to material laws, bodily wants are not essential, substantial conditions are not needed for its existence.  It continues to care for and direct the organic functions of the body as long as the soul holds the body and spirit together.”

The chiropractic profession has long believed that the body is more than capable of healing itself and its operational directive is to assist the body to do just that.  The medical community is finally coming to terms with the principles that have been recognized and practiced by chiropractors for the past one hundred years.

Headache Relief!

There are several kinds of headaches.  However, the most common type of headache is the tension headache.  This type of headache represents more than seventy-five percent of all headaches.  The pain associated with a tension headache is frequently described as a dull ache surrounding the head or behind the eyes.  For some people the pain is felt all the way down the back of the head and into the neck and shoulders.  This type of headache comes on rather slowly and can be of a short or extended period of time. These kinds of headaches tend to approach rather slowly and gather momentum as the taught musculature continues to pull on the back of the head.  They can last from relatively short periods of time to as long as several days.

The physiological cause of these kinds of headaches involves what is called subluxations in the upper back and the neck.  A misalignment in the top cervical vertebrae triggers a small muscle to spasm.  This in and of itself is not especially problematic but for the fact that the muscle, the RCPM has a tendon that connects to the dura mater.  This dura mater tissue surrounds the brain and is very sensitive to pain.  As the muscle spasms it pulls on the tendon connected to this tissue and the result is a headache.  This sequence of events is frequently associated with acute tension and stress from our daily activities.  The muscles of the upper back, shoulders and specifically the neck begin to contract and tighten.  When in full “bloom” the physical tightness of these muscles that connect the head to the back at the shoulders can easily be felt.  After a prolonged period of time they too will become sore and achy.

There is a significant body of evidence that indicates the adjustments made by chiropractors are highly effective in the treatment of tension headaches and especially those that have their origin in the cervical or neck area of the spine.  Spinal manipulation provides immediate relief to the affected area and there is a added benefit to such manipulation.  There are far fewer side effects from such manipulation than the frequently proscribed medications.

Every person’s physiology and condition is unique and a proper evaluation by a trained chiropractor should preclude any diagnosis or treatment.  Nonetheless, chiropractors are receiving more and more patients as a viable alternative to the standard routine of medicating an ailment.

Think Chiropractor and what comes to your mind: the sound of popping joints and back alignment.  Back problems are one of the most treated ailments dealt with by the Chiropractor but they deal with many more issues related to the body.  And the Chiropractor presents an available alternative to both over the counter or prescriptive medication.

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Some of the most commonly treated ailments are sports injuries, which include injuries sustained while simply working out at the gymnasium.  Many individuals who actively pursue a healthy lifestyle frequently experience injured muscles.  Anyone who has had a pulled or strained muscle knows just how very painful it can be.  Chiropractors are adept at treating such injuries with therapeutic massage and stretching techniques that will reduce the discomfort and restore the flexibility and movement of the affected muscles.

Your body’s joints are designed to provide a lifetime of activity and movement but often times our lifestyles take advantage of the body design.  Joint pain makes it difficult to do even the most common and routine of daily activities not to mention participation in a sport.  Chiropractors have had remarkable success in drastically reducing and in many instances eliminating joint pain altogether.

Lower, middle and upper back pain are not the only areas for potential relief from pain.  Individuals suffering from chronic headaches including seemingly untreatable migraine headaches have found significant relief at the hands of Chiropractors who realign the cervical vertebrae of the neck.

Many people fear that the manipulation of an already painful area of the body will only make it worse.  However, it should be noted that Chiropractors are well trained in body and joint manipulation.  If the injury requires the attention of a medical physician, Chiropractors will make certain that their patients attend to one.

There is a common belief among Chiropractors that a properly aligned spine creates a beneficial flow of energy.  When uninterrupted, this flow of energy promotes a healthy body that lies outside of standard medical treatment.

Chiropractors enjoy one other major advantage over their medical profession counterparts.  Relief from the pain or stiffness of injured muscles or joints is oftentimes immediate.  For very difficult or serious ailments, the same relief can be apparent in just a few short visits.  Such relief is not so easily achieved with routine medical attention.

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Chiropractic Care

The word Chiropractic as one might suspect comes from the Greek words cheiros and praktikos meaning that which is accomplished by hand.  It is believed that the modern day Chiropractic movement was founded by Mr. Daniel David Palmer about 1895 when he apparently adjusted the back of one of his patients and his seventeen years of deafness was healed.  In 1910, this new practice received its name:  Chiropractic.  He contended that when the spine is aligned properly, a flow of energy is created that moves to all the cells and organs of the human body.  This provides for the perfect performance of all the parts of the body.

Chiropractic care is a means of providing relief to people all ages.  Many have found relief from such circumstances as whip lash, lower and middle back pain, neck pain, sinus conditions and aches from poor posture.  So often patients who were skeptical of the benefits of chiropractic manipulation and massage therapy find relief from a host of physical conditions and pain.

There are many causes of spinal misalignment.  Spinal problems, particularly of the neck can be caused by poor posture, stress, work-related accidents, automobile accidents, injuries from sports activities, nutritional deficiencies from a poor diet and degenerative conditions.

Chiropractors understand that unattended and proper care of the body’s spine will cause the body to become very sensitive to sickness and disease.  As a result, you need a chiropractors care to maintain healthy spinal alignment.

A first visit usually represents a general review of your health history and a thorough examination.  If necessary, diagnostic X-rays will facilitate the determination of any damage to the spine and the nerves.

The diagnostic visit to the chiropractor usually takes between thirty and forty minutes.  Treatment often consists of the physical manipulation of misaligned vertebrae to restore proper alignment to their original position.  This first treatment may be followed by a series of visits to ascertain the full extent of any damage and confirm continued alignment of the spine.  The necessity of these additional visits will largely depend on the extent of injury to the patient.

An individual can consult with family or friends to find a chiropractor.  More often than not, patients are referred to chiropractors from those who have sought and received healing of their ailments or injuries.  One may also consult the local Chiropractic Association.

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Love Running!

For many active folks, running is not simply an enjoyable pastime but a regular routine.  It not only provides the exhilaration of keeping the body in great shape but also provides an opportunity to clear the mind and prepare for the day at hand.  Although frequently ignored, planning is an essential aspect of running.  Any chiropractor will most likely recommend the following guidelines for an effective and beneficial run that will prevent long lasting injuries.

1. Your feet are the anatomy that is “hitting the pavement.” What you put on them is important.  In today’s highly specialized world, footwear is now designed for specific and specialized activities.  The days of donning the tennis shoes or sneakers” should be long gone.  Chiropractors will advise you that how the foot is enclosed ultimately affects the leg bones and the spine.  What is surrounding the feet is very important to the body’s structure.

2. Keep your arms in motion while running and do so in rhythm with the opposite leg. Runners with experience recognize that this synchronized movement transfers body weight properly.

3. You don’t drive your car on bald tires. Chiropractors advise against extending the usable life of your running shoes with duct tape and assorted adhesives.  As the soles of the running shoes wear down they need replacing.  A worn shoe does not provide adequate cradling of your foot.  Those same worn down soles also do not allow proper walking posture.

4. Chiropractors strongly argue against the use of strap-on weights on the ankle or the wrist of the runner. This advice comes directly from the incredible number of injuries that Chiropractors treat as a result of this practice.  The reason for this is that the added weight changes the balance of the body.  As the body attempts to adjust for this imbalance, the spine and neck can be easily injured.  If the running enthusiast wants to provide the added resistance, he or she should do so during a workout but not when they are running.

5. Always look ahead of yourself when you run rather than looking down at the ground. Obstructions can be easily seen in advance of your path.   Looking down places added stress on the curve of the neck and adds significantly to the potential for back and neck pain as well a host of related conditions that are not desired.

Chiropractors are a great source of beneficial advice on running.  The runner who follows this advice will avoid of host of injuries and add a host of benefits to their efforts.

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