Low back pain is an extremely common malady. It is the most frequently encountered condition in chiropractic offices. Chiropractors have gained a reputation among their patients for success in working with low back pain. That reputation is...
A hereditary spastic paraplegia, or HSP, diagnosis leaves you with many unanswered questions. This disorder, sometimes called familial spastic paraparesis, progresses at different rates depending on the patient. HSP targets your lower body, but is...
Normal movements of the shoulder require complex coordination of a ball and socket joint, the shoulder blade, collar bone, upper spine and all of the muscles that move and stabilize these structures. Imbalance of any of these components can result...
Piriformis syndrome can be a real pain in the butt. It may also cause radiating sciatic pain. Drug-free, non-surgical options often appeal to athletes and others afflicted by this condition. These people frequently consult chiropractors for...
Chronic high blood pressure causes heart disease, stroke, peripheral vascular disorders, retinopathy, kidney disease and other health problems. A large study reported in the journal "Hypertension" in 1995 reported that 24 percent of the U.S. adult...
Sore ears, fever, irritability, malaise---if your child is experiencing these symptoms, he is not alone. Ear infections, or otitis media, are the number one reason for pediatric visits each year, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics....
Spinal stenosis is a compromise of the spinal canal as the volume of it decreases, typically with age. Each person's spinal cord size and canal size is different, and so the risk factors also vary. Onset of spinal stenosis is often gradual and...
The American Chiropractic Association states carpal tunnel is one of the most expensive workplace injuries. An individual who is affected by carpal tunnel syndrome may lose upward of $30,000 over the course of a lifetime through treatment and time...
Chiropractors use spinal manipulation or adjustment to treat neck and back pain. The foundation of chiropractic is to return the body's joints to normality so that they can move properly. Good vertebral joint movement is crucial to good disc...
Sciatica is defined as any irritation of the sciatic nerve that creates a symptom. Symptoms can range from numbness in the back of the leg, to severe leg pain and an inability to walk. Because the sciatic nerves are the thickest and longest in the...
Vertigo is the term often used to describe any type of dizziness. "Dorland's Medical Dictionary" indicates that vertigo is a type of dizziness associated with an illusion of movement, often a spinning sensation, which may be from a...
Statistics from the World Health Organization describe asthma as a serious public health problem with over 100 million sufferers worldwide. Children make up a large and growing percentage of that number. Representing the largest licensed...
Chiropractors are doctors who are trained to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions, such as back or neck pain, sciatica, herniated disc, headaches, whiplash and many other painful problems. Their primary focus is on the proper function,...
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...
Narrowing of the spinal canal is called spinal stenosis. With trauma, congenital defects, or arthritis, it's possible for spinal stenosis to cause painful symptoms in the back, neck, shoulders or legs. Chiropractic treatment is considered a...
Chiropractic care for the feet restores proper motion and reestablishes correct skeletal biomechanics. Chiropractic treatment for muscloskeletal conditions in the feet and lower extremities helps lessen and prevent symptoms by eliminating the...
Chiropractors treat problems affecting your muscles, skeletal structure and nervous system. This type of therapy does not involve drugs or surgery, only the physical manipulation -- adjustment or realignment -- of your spine and neck by hand. The...
People of all ages and in most situations can seek chiropractic treatment. The Bureau of Labor statistics reports that the demand for alternative health care is increasing, and that the number of chiropractors is growing. This means that it will...
Sciatica is a common reason people seek chiropractic treatment. Impingement of the sciatic nerve results in the severe symptoms of sciatica, so chiropractic treatment attempts to eliminate the source of sciatica by decreasing the nerve...
According to the American Chiropractic Association in Arlington, Virginia, Americans visit chiropractors at least 250 million times each year. Chiropractic health care, a mode of alternative medicine, works on the theory that misaligned vertebrae...
Whether you have sacroiliac or SI joint issues such as sacroiliac joint syndrome, or sciatic nerve pain -- commonly known as sciatica -- a chiropractor can implement a drug-free treatment plan to alleviate your symptoms. Chiropractic treatment...
Chiropractors believe that when your body is functioning at optimal levels, it can cure itself, according to MayoClinic.com. This is the theory behind chiropractic care for acne suffers. After a spinal adjustment, chiropractors believe the body's...
Cycling is a recreation, exercise and competitive sport enjoyed by millions worldwide. Unfortunately, hip and leg injuries are common among cyclists. Professional treatment, self treatment techniques and proper training programs will help to...
Many parents tend to be wary of the idea of bringing a baby to a chiropractor, and conventional medical opinion is divided regarding its usefulness. However, according to chiropractor Jason A. Deitch on the Babies Today website, chiropractic...
Like many of the practices of alternative medical providers, chiropractic treatments have little basis in science, and are generally based on pseudo-scientific theories that fail to pass the test of scientific proof. While some alternative...
Ear infections are the No. 1 reason for doctor's visits each year, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Although adults can get ear infections, too, children are more susceptible to them because of their immaturely shaped Eustachian...
Chiropractic is based on the idea that spinal misalignment causes body ailments. Chiropractic is a noninvasive treatment, meaning that it doesn't involve surgery or shots. Instead, the chiropractor applies pressure to the spine or to other joints,...
Common injuries associated with jogging include sciatica, shin splints, plantar fasciitis and iliotibial band syndrome. Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve is impinged, resulting in symptoms throughout the lower back, buttocks and leg. In most...
Chiropractic medicine focuses on the spine and nervous system for the treatment of a variety of health conditions, including back and neck pain, asthma and digestive problems. Founded in 1895 as an alternative to traditional medicine and drugs,...
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