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Early Detection and Treatment Key to Sciatica Pain Relief, Says Atlanta Chiropractor

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Dr. George Gertner is a licensed chiropractor in New York.

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REPOST: Wearing High Heels Causes Bad Body Posture – Expert

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Patience Onyemaechi, Chief Nursing Officer, Accident and Emergency Ward, Wuse General Hospital, Abuja, says consistent use of high heeled shoes can cause bad posture.

Onyemaechi said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. She said wearing high heels could make women look stylish, confident and tall but could lead to an adverse effect on a person’s body posture.

She said wearing high heels constantly puts pressure on the ball socket of the ankle, which could lead to severe back pain and in the long run affect body posture.

“Most women suffer from foot pain walking with high heel shoes because the entire pressure of the body is concentrated on the feet.

“When this happens for a long time it causes foot and even hip pain that can be dangerous to the body,’’ she said. Onyemaechi added that wearing high heeled shoes over a long period pushes the heels up, causing the wearer to be slightly off balance.

She said the wearer also experiences severe waist pain which could be attributed to the shortening of the big muscles located at the back of the lower leg.

The expert also said that the calf muscle of the high heel wearer could get strained and injured over time. “The effect of wearing high heels sometimes causes more harm than good, domestic accidents such as missing your steps, fall on a stair case, could lead to injury or fracture on the ankle, kneel or other parts of the body,’’ she said.

She said that leg sprain is more common in ladies who wear high heels, adding that ladies should not always walk long distances in order to reduce the pressure on their muscles.

The Nursing officer stressed that when muscles forcefully stretches beyond its limit, it could tear. “There is usually a sensation of cramp, tightness and even slight feeling of pain when muscle stretch or contract.” Onyemaechi stated that the muscle tendons of high heel wearers could get thicker and stiffer compared to low shoe wearers.

She advised women to wear high heels that are balanced and comfortable in order to achieve a balanced body posture. The Nursing officer further urged ladies to endeavor to walk slowly with extra care while wearing high heels and avoid it completely while on a long distance walk.

Onyemaechi said when pains and stiffness of the muscle is noticed high heeled shoes should be avoided completely. She added that those involved should seek prompt medical attention as soon as possible.

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Alternative health care keeps allergies at bay

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Happy new year, everyone!

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REPOST: Chiropractic manages pain naturally

Chiropractic care has helped countless number of people recover from spinal misalignments .This article shares the benefits that you can get from visiting chiropractors as well as some tips on how to strengthen your balance and core.

Dr. Nancy Trimboli | Image Source: nwitimes.com “Almost everyone can benefit from chiropractic,” says Dr. Nancy J. Trimboli, owner of Trimboli Chiropractic with offices in Munster and Cedar Lake, about managing pain. “Every person on the planet has had a fall, has done sports, and has been involved in a vehicle crash of some type, however minor. These bumps and bruises of life cause spinal misalignments which irritate or interrupt normal joint function and nerve function. If left uncorrected, this will definitely lead to problems. Chiropractors correct those misalignments, allowing the body to heal and function normally. It’s a simple concept yet the ramifications are huge.” According to Trimboli, chiropractic care has shown through individual patient cases and published research to be not only highly effective for long term back—and other--pain resolution, but to be highly cost effective. “We have helped countless numbers of people over the years avoid surgery,” she says. “Back surgery obviously should be a last resort. You should do every treatment possible prior to surgery. That should include Chiropractic, massage therapy, physical therapy, acupuncture, even yoga and other exercise. There are specific reasons to have back surgery and pain is not on that list. This is because you most certainly will have pain after back surgery from the surgery itself.” But that doesn’t mean surgery isn’t totally off the table in certain cases. “If someone has a progressive muscle weakness or loss of sensation that does not improve with conservative care, they may need a surgical intervention,” says Trimboli. “Also, you need to remember that most people have multiple issues creating their discomfort. Sciatic type pain can be caused from the nerve as it exits the spine, or from disc issue, from a pelvic misalignment, from a muscle spasm, or adhesions on the nerve itself. Chiropractic can address all of these issues, where surgery may only address one of them.” This approach to pain management has long been a goal for Trimboli who knew from a young age she wanted to work the in medical field. Despite achieving high grades, after completing her undergraduate studies in pre-med, Trimboli decided attending med school was not for her. When a friend’s mother suggested she talk to a chiropractor, it didn’t take long for Trimboli to realize that was the field for her. “Even when I was 18 I knew there had to be a different way,” she says. “I wanted to study a style of healing that was different than drugs and surgery.” Choosing chiropractic school, Trimboli spent the first three years taking the same courses and using the same books as medical students. It was then that chiropractic and medical studies began to differ. That divergence formed the foundation for her work. Her mission, she says, is giving to people, young and old, the power and knowledge of chiropractic, so that they may get their greatest enjoyment out of life. “We offer low force chiropractic adjustments for infants, children and adults,” says Trimboli noting that means there is ‘no popping’ when adjustments are made. “To help us in our work, we have 15 massage therapists on staff that do therapeutic massage, myofascial release, lymphatic drainage, and cranial sacral therapy. Our trainers teach our patients effective at-home exercises to stretch and strengthen spinal muscles. Modalities, such as cold laser therapy, help patients to feel better more quickly and heal more completely.” It’s also important for people to work at keeping their spines remain flexible and functional including doing specific stretches at home on a routine basis to alleviate or prevent pain. “Exercise by doing something you enjoy,” says Trimboli. “Challenge your balance and strengthen your core with a yoga, tai chi or Pilates class. Ask for help when lifting things or doing heavy work that you don’t often do. Watch your diet and avoid foods that inflame the spinal joints, which for everyone is sugar.” Like this Dr. George Gertner Facebook page to learn more about the benefits of chiropractic care.

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Learn what patients of chiropractic treatments have to say in this blog post for Dr. George Gertner.

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Reflecting on your health in 2014

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REPOST: Learn the difference between 3 common drop tables

In order to better understand chiropractic care, it's also important to learn about the equipment used. This article from ChiroEco.com explains the differences between three common drop tables used for chiropractic procedures.

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Drop tables are chiropractic tables that raise an inch or two in various areas of the body (namely, the neck, upper back, lower back, and pelvic region), allowing the chiropractor to manually adjust a patient easily with the use of gravity. This requires less use of force on behalf of the chiropractic professional, as well as a more comfortable experience for the patient who is receiving the adjustment since the doctor can adjust the tension based on the individual patient’s treatment needs.

Drop tables come in a variety of styles, each offering its own benefits and advantages. Here are three of the most common drop table options, with highlights as to what each one does, as well as what makes it different than the others that are currently available.

Segmental drop table

A segmental drop table refers to a chiropractic table that has various sections that drop, allowing that particular area of the spine to naturally move into a position that benefits the areas surrounding it. Although originally created for the cervical area of the spine, it is now used to correct misalignments over the entire spine.

Air powered drop table

Air powered drop tables are essentially segmental drop tables in which the four drops are powered by air compression. This provides easier manipulations for the chiropractic professional when moving the patient into just the right position for a proper spinal adjustment. Also, if the patient is larger than the doctor, an air powered drop table makes the spinal manipulation easier to obtain.

Stationary drop table

Stationary drop tables have the same four drop sections often used by chiropractic professionals, but they are considered stationary as they do not lower the patient from a standing position to a horizontal, or lying, position. It is simply a drop table that stays in place, which also means that it requires lower maintenance and has fewer parts that could possibly malfunction. Additionally, the cost of this particular drop table tends to be lower, which is beneficial for the chiropractic professional who is working within a tighter budget.

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Spine & Sports: Recovering from whiplash

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Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation Therapy May Be Helpful For Uncomplicated Sciatica

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REPOST: Conservative Care First: A Sensible, Effective Approach to Back and Neck Pain

During National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) this month, Drs. Scott and Eric Cohen of Dade County and doctors of chiropractic (DCs) nationwide will educate patients about the value of a “conservative care first” approach to health care, which encourages exhausting non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical treatments for pain management and health enhancement before moving on to other options. Dr’s Scott and Eric Cohen will share information about the chiropractic profession’s “conservative care first” approach and why it is especially significant to today’s health care consumers. This in turn with help patients have well-informed conversations with their health care providers, empowering them to become their own advocates by insisting on information about conservative treatment options. Why is “conservative care first” more important today than ever in facing our nation’s healthcare challenges? · Numerous recent studies have clearly shown the dangerous over reliance in the U.S. on prescription painkillers that simply mask pain, but do not cure. This has tremendously increased Americans risk for overuse, and abuse, of these drugs if taken for long periods, leading to over 17,000 related deaths in 2010 (more than heroin and cocaine combined). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls the abuse of prescription pain medications an “epidemic.” · Recent reports question the overuse–and in some cases effectiveness–of more invasive treatments such as spinal fusion surgery and spinal steroid injections for back pain. It makes sense for patients to exhaust more conservative options before undergoing these costly procedures. · DCs are the highest-rated healthcare practitioner for low-back pain treatments with their patient-centered, whole person approach that provides greater interaction and listening for appropriate diagnosis and developing more cost-effective treatment planning. We’re reminding patients to ask about conservative treatment options when weighing their health care choices,” says Dr. Eric Cohen. “Chiropractic treatment is a much safer and cost-effective option for back and neck pain that may reduce the need for unnecessary drugs and surgery.” For more tips on healthy, pain-free living, visit www.ChiroHealthy.com. Hosted by the American Chiropractic Association, National Chiropractic Health Month is a nationwide observance held each October. The event helps raise public awareness of the benefits of chiropractic care and its natural, whole-person, patient-centered approach to health and wellness. Dr’s Scott and Eric Cohen are graduates of Logan University, College of Chiropractic. Dr. Eric Cohen has been in practice for 37 years in the Miami-Dade County area and has recently been joined by his son Dr. Scott Cohen. For more information about how Dr. Cohen can help you achieve better overall health and wellness, please visit www.cohenchiropractic.com or call the office at 305.274.2888. Come meet the doctors and have a complimentary spinal posture screening at Norman Brother’s Produce 7621 S.W. 87th Ave. Miami, FL 33173 every Saturday from 11-2 during the month of October.

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Chronic fatigue syndrome? A chiropractor can help

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Feeling tired after an exhausting day at the office or after a particularly vigorous bout of exercise is normal, but what isn't is an inexplicable feeling of extreme tiredness that does not go away with rest. People with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) often have difficulty accomplishing their daily tasks due to constant exhaustion, and the condition can adversely affect their quality of life.

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CFS is ordinarily treated with antidepressants. These drugs can reduce symptoms of CFS, relax muscles, and improve sleep. Other medications used in the treatment of CFS include anti-anxiety medications, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), antihistamines, and acetaminophen.

When these treatments don't work, or if the patient would like to explore more natural remedies for CFS, a safe alternative is to visit a National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA) chiropractor.

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Vertebral subluxation, a set of signs and symptoms of the spinal column, can cause CFS. It occurs when a misaligned vertebra pinches certain nerves, preventing energy impulses from completing their journey from the spinal cord to a network of nerves within the body.

Spinal adjustments can release tension and minimize the symptoms of CFS.

These adjustments, when combined with stress management techniques and a healthy diet (with supplementation when necessary) free of allergens can boost energy and reduce pain in CFS sufferers.

Dr. Geroge Gertner is a chiropractor based in New York. Learn more about alternative treatments for medical conditions by subscribing to this blog .