Chiropractic
Nerve Interference.
Nerve Interference. The pressure caused by just the weight of just one United States quarter on a spinal nerve can decrease nerve transmission by as much as 60%. Chang Ha Suh, PhD
Read MoreBad Posture
Bad Posture. Asymmetries in posture and motion can cause tethering, the adverse prolonged stretching of the central nervous system. This can result in spinal cord ischemia (lack of blood flow) and consequently motor, sensory, and autonomic neurological dysfunction. Tethering of the spinal cord has been linked to demylenating diseases, such as multiple sclerosis. Koch, 2002
Read MoreChiropractic Before Surgery?
Chiropractic Before Surgery? A lumbar discectomy is one of the most common spine surgical procedures, with an average charge of $7,841, not including lost wages and productivity. A recent study suggests that many patients will improve with nonoperative therapy (such as chiropractic manipulation) and that a trial of conservative management before surgery is appropriate. Spine…
Read MoreAnother Reason To Maintain Spinal Health!
Another Reason To Maintain Spinal Health! Whatever the cause, by age 50, 85-90% of adults show evidence of degenerative disk disease at autopsy. Arthritis & Rheumatism, 1979
Read MoreGet A Grip!
Get A Grip! Nationally ranked Judo competitors experienced up to a 16% increase in grip strength after receiving a cervical spinal adjustment. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, January 2012
Read MoreInteresting Anatomy
Interesting Anatomy. Every organ, tissue and cell in your body requires a two-way information connection with your brain, via the nervous system. How important is your nervous system? It is the only system/organ encased in solid bone, as your skull houses your brain and your vertebra encapsulate your spinal cord. Gray’s Anatomy
Read MoreTake A Deep Breath
Take A Deep Breath. Chiropractic care can increase the ability for the lungs to inflate and the ribcage to move, helping you breathe better.
Read MoreDid It Move?
Did It Move? If there is no “popping” sound accompanying an adjustment, did the joint move? Try this: “Pop” one of your knuckles and notice how far the joint moves. Try again, and even though the joint moves just as far, there is no sound. So, whether a joint “pops” or not does not correlate…
Read MoreEffects Of Motion
Effects Of Motion. Patients with DJD (degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis) participating in conditioning exercises showed significant improvement in endurance, grip strength, and flexibility. Arthritis & Rheumatism, 1984
Read MoreLack of Motion
Lack of Motion. Back in 1933, a study showed lack of proper joint motion can cause Degenerative Joint Disease (osteoarthritis). An immobilized joint will develop cartilage changes similar to those of osteoarthritis. Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics, 1933
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