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,...
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....
Fibromyalgia patients suffer from widespread pain and tender points that become painful with pressure throughout the body. The disorder also causes fatigue and sleeping disorders. Many patients are turning to chiropractic care to relieve their...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
According to Austin Sports Therapy, the active release technique, or ART, was developed by chiropractor Dr. P. Michael Leahy to work on a variety of muscle, tendon, ligament, fascia and nerve issues. According to the Austin Sports Therapy, ART...
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...
You can use alternative medicine as a stand-alone treatment for a variety of diseases and conditions. Some individuals use alternative medicine after trying conventional treatments and being turned off by the side effects. One advantage of...
Many people seek alternative therapies for pain that are not habit forming and harmful to the back, neck, joints or nerves. The demand for research into alternative medicine prompted the National Institutes of Health to establish the National...
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...
The National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA) describes fibromyalgia as a syndrome that includes chronic pain, multiple tender spots in the body, fatigue, sleep difficulties, abnormal pain processing and emotional distress. While there is no cure,...
People who sit at a desk to work most of the day often complain of lower back pain from remaining in the same position for extended amounts of time. Lower back pain is caused by sleeping on a mattress that is too soft, sitting in the same position...
Chiropractors adjust their patients' spines to correct subluxations. A subluxation is a misalignment of the vertebrae, which is believed to interfere with proper nervous system functioning and/or muscle pain. Although all chiropractic treatments...
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...
Eczema is a form of atopic dermatitis that manifests itself in the form of dry, rough skin that can or cannot be covered in a red and intensely itchy rash. According to renowned pediatrician Dr. Sears, eczema affects approximately 10 percent of...
If you have high blood pressure -- hypertension -- you are more likely to develop congestive heart failure and pulmonary edema. Pulmonary edema is an abnormal increase of fluid in your lungs. Chiropractic adjustment, the application of a...
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...
Abdominal pain in babies is very common. It could be gas, lactose intolerance, a virus or constipation. Most times, abdominal pain is temporary and nothing to worry about. However, if it persists or is intense, it could be a sign of something...
According to the American Chiropractic Association, chiropractic is a health care profession that treats complaints of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Patients seek chiropractic care for many reasons, including treatment for sports...
Swiss or exercise balls are sturdy inflatable balls that were initially used for physical therapy and chiropractic treatments, according to SwissBall.com. With time, they began to be used for exercises building abdominal muscles, strength,...
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