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December 6th, 2009 | 
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jamiehanson asked:
Chiropractic is a profession that emphasizes diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine, considering that these disorders affect normal health through the nervous system. The word “chiropractic” derives from the Greek words “cheir” and “praktkos” meaning “done by hand. The chiropractic treatment is manual therapy which manipulates the spine, other joints, and soft tissues. They believe in the philosophy that body can heal itself when the skeleton and nervous system are functioning normally.It has become a popular way for treating acute pain and spinal disorders. Further studies are being carried out in the field of ear infections, infant colic, migrane headaches and other such conditions. It also includes exercise, health and lifestyle counseling. We have two types of chiropractors . One who is an orthodox practitioner who veiws that medical diagnosis of patients complaint is not necessary for chiropractic care. They are called Straight chirpractors. The other sect is the Mixer chiropractor. They believe mixing osteopathic, medical, and chiropractic views in diagnosis. They are open to main steam of medicene. The chiropractic care is in divided opinion with the idea of subluxation. It bekieves that a vertebral subluxation affects the normal function of the body. This theory is ridiculed by most modern sceintist and medicine experts. In chiropractic care the spinal manipulation is generally safe if performed by a skilled practitioner. As a matter of fact the idea of subluxation remains untested but the chiropractors are skeptical of its clinical value. In 2005, subluxation was defined by the World Health Organization as “a lesion or dysfunction in a joint or motion segment in which alignment, movement integrity and/or physiological function are altered, although contact between joint surfaces remains intact. It is essentially a functional entity, which may influence biomechanical and neural integrity.” Spinal adjustments or chiropractic adjustment is the common treatment done by chiroprators. Spinal manipulation therapy are the techniques of using hands to manipulate, massage, adjust, apply traction or stimulate the spinal tissues. Chiropractic care like other medical treatment, benefits from the placebo (drugs which look alike but not same, primarily used in drug trials) response. The chiropractor normally learns from the patient the history of disease, eating habits, medicines taken and the details of how injury occurred. The duration of treatment depends on the seriousness of the injury. Long-term treatment is required for a chronic or serious injury and persons with ill health. After the patient’s discharge, a follow-up treatment is essential. The chiropractor guides the patients how to use In 2005, subluxation was defined by the World Health Organization as “a lesion or dysfunction in a joint or motion segment in which alignment, movement integrity and/or physiological function are altered, although contact between joint surfaces remains intact. It is essentially a functional entity, which may influence biomechanical and neural integrity.” correct posture and how to continue home therapy. It is common for a chiropractic patient to complain about aches, pain, mild headache, fatigue, or spasms for a few days after the treatment.
Huntington Beach Chiropractor
Chiropractic is a profession that emphasizes diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine, considering that these disorders affect normal health through the nervous system. The word “chiropractic” derives from the Greek words “cheir” and “praktkos” meaning “done by hand. The chiropractic treatment is manual therapy which manipulates the spine, other joints, and soft tissues. They believe in the philosophy that body can heal itself when the skeleton and nervous system are functioning normally.It has become a popular way for treating acute pain and spinal disorders. Further studies are being carried out in the field of ear infections, infant colic, migrane headaches and other such conditions. It also includes exercise, health and lifestyle counseling. We have two types of chiropractors . One who is an orthodox practitioner who veiws that medical diagnosis of patients complaint is not necessary for chiropractic care. They are called Straight chirpractors. The other sect is the Mixer chiropractor. They believe mixing osteopathic, medical, and chiropractic views in diagnosis. They are open to main steam of medicene. The chiropractic care is in divided opinion with the idea of subluxation. It bekieves that a vertebral subluxation affects the normal function of the body. This theory is ridiculed by most modern sceintist and medicine experts. In chiropractic care the spinal manipulation is generally safe if performed by a skilled practitioner. As a matter of fact the idea of subluxation remains untested but the chiropractors are skeptical of its clinical value. In 2005, subluxation was defined by the World Health Organization as “a lesion or dysfunction in a joint or motion segment in which alignment, movement integrity and/or physiological function are altered, although contact between joint surfaces remains intact. It is essentially a functional entity, which may influence biomechanical and neural integrity.” Spinal adjustments or chiropractic adjustment is the common treatment done by chiroprators. Spinal manipulation therapy are the techniques of using hands to manipulate, massage, adjust, apply traction or stimulate the spinal tissues. Chiropractic care like other medical treatment, benefits from the placebo (drugs which look alike but not same, primarily used in drug trials) response. The chiropractor normally learns from the patient the history of disease, eating habits, medicines taken and the details of how injury occurred. The duration of treatment depends on the seriousness of the injury. Long-term treatment is required for a chronic or serious injury and persons with ill health. After the patient’s discharge, a follow-up treatment is essential. The chiropractor guides the patients how to use In 2005, subluxation was defined by the World Health Organization as “a lesion or dysfunction in a joint or motion segment in which alignment, movement integrity and/or physiological function are altered, although contact between joint surfaces remains intact. It is essentially a functional entity, which may influence biomechanical and neural integrity.” correct posture and how to continue home therapy. It is common for a chiropractic patient to complain about aches, pain, mild headache, fatigue, or spasms for a few days after the treatment.
Huntington Beach Chiropractor
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Tags: Acute Pain, Chiropractic Treatment, Diagnosis Treatment, Ear Infections, Exercise Health, Functional Entity, Further Studies, Greek Words, Infant Colic, Main Steam, Medical Diagnosis, Migrane Headaches, Motion Segment, Musculoskeletal System, Physiological Function, Skilled Practitioner, Soft Tissues, Spinal Manipulation, Vertebral Subluxation, World Health Organization | 
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Yodle asked:
Back, pelvis, and neck pain have been primary complaints of pregnant women for decades. Unfortunately, many of the standard recommendations for relief of such pain-e.g., sleeping with a pillow between the knees, taking warm baths, etc.-simply don’t cut it for a large portion of expectant mothers. On the brighter side, chiropractic care for soon-to-be moms may solve not only pain problems, but other pregnancy/delivery problems, as well.
How Chiropractic Care Works
The human body holds a complex musculoskeletal system, with the bones and muscles working much like levers and pulleys to facilitate desired movement. This is connected to the body’s neurological system, since nerve impulses control the muscular movement that pulls on the bones. When the skeleton is misaligned, pain results because nerves and muscles become pinched or strained, and because the misalignment often creates excess pressure on the joints. Chiropractic adjustments work by realigning the skeleton, thereby relieving the nerve, muscle, and joint problems.
How Does Chiropractic Care Help Moms-to-Be?
When a woman is pregnant, the musculoskeletal system is required to accommodate the excess weight of the pregnancy. Although some of this weight is distributed evenly throughout the body as maternal fat stores, the majority of the weight is gained in the abdominal region and is made up of amniotic fluid, the fetus, and placenta. With gravity pulling against this extra weight, the body has to work harder to stay upright because so much weight is in one area. As the body tries to compensate for this shift in its center of gravity and to deal with the weight, the musculoskeletal system gradually becomes strained and pulled out of alignment. This is made worse by the fact that hormones released during pregnancy cause the joints to become looser so that the bones in the pelvis eventually can shift enough to allow the baby through the birth canal. The result is pain, most commonly in the lumbar, pelvic, and neck regions. Seeing a chiropractor during pregnancy can alleviate these problems.
Another benefit to chiropractic care during pregnancy that often is not discussed is an easier delivery. When the pelvis of a mother is misaligned as a result of the pregnancy, the baby sometimes can have a more difficult time turning into the correct position for birth because the pelvic bones are misaligned and therefore in the baby’s way. While this does not mean the baby cannot be birthed, it can result in problems such as shoulder dystocia, which can mean longer, harder labors and which can become life-threatening for both mother and baby without intervention. By contrast, an aligned pelvis during delivery ensures that the baby can turn correctly and thereby encounter minimal resistance through the birth canal.
There Are Benefits, But Is It Safe?
When done correctly, chiropractic care poses minimal to no risk to the mother and baby. However, because there are multiple chiropractic techniques, a pregnant woman should make sure that the ones her chiropractor employs are low pressure (i.e., that the bones are shifted gradually back into place rather than quickly popped into alignment). This is because the hormones of pregnancy make the joints particularly loose, which can result in overcorrection.
The main side effects of chiropractic care for pregnant women are the same as for non-pregnant individuals. These side effects may include headaches, tiredness, and soreness in the treated region. This is mainly because the shift back into alignment can put the treated region into stress until the muscles, nerves, and bones become adjusted to their new, correct placement. These are usually temporary. However, chiropractic care also can be considered safer than other treatments (especially during pregnancy) because it is a natural remedy and therefore does not have the complications that drugs or surgery could have.
Are There Other Things to Consider?
Pregnant women are advised not to lie on their back for long periods of time because the weight of the baby can press on main arteries that supply blood to the child. For this reason, pregnant women should make sure that their chiropractor adjusts them carefully in positions that take this into consideration. Many chiropractors also have special tables with a place cut out for the belly so that the mother does not need to lie flat on her back.
Women who already have hypomobility of the joints previous to their pregnancy should be particularly careful of the type of chiropractic adjustment they receive during gestation. The hormones of pregnancy can worsen this hypomobility and can make the risk of injury from a hard adjustment higher. For this reason, some chiropractors are hesitant to work on pregnant women, particularly those with this condition.
Because medications can affect how the body reacts to the chiropractic adjustment, pregnant women need to discuss any medications they are taking with the chiropractor. This includes prenatal vitamins and supplements. Pregnant women also need to discuss any previous physical conditions, pregnancy-related and otherwise, that may affect the effectiveness of the adjustment or which may cause injury if left unknown to the professional. The current obstetrician seen should be aware that chiropractic care is being sought so that medications and recommendations from the obstetrician do not conflict with the chiropractic care.
The Bottom Line
Although a pregnant woman may experience some minimal side effects from a chiropractic adjustment, the benefits of chiropractic care that is correctly given outweigh the risks. As long as the chiropractor is well-informed of the pregnancy and other medical conditions and treatments, chiropractic care is a safe, effective, natural remedy to pain related to pregnancy misalignments and can help the mother to deliver more easily.
The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care an appropriate health care provider.
Huntington Beach Chiropractor
Back, pelvis, and neck pain have been primary complaints of pregnant women for decades. Unfortunately, many of the standard recommendations for relief of such pain-e.g., sleeping with a pillow between the knees, taking warm baths, etc.-simply don’t cut it for a large portion of expectant mothers. On the brighter side, chiropractic care for soon-to-be moms may solve not only pain problems, but other pregnancy/delivery problems, as well.
How Chiropractic Care Works
The human body holds a complex musculoskeletal system, with the bones and muscles working much like levers and pulleys to facilitate desired movement. This is connected to the body’s neurological system, since nerve impulses control the muscular movement that pulls on the bones. When the skeleton is misaligned, pain results because nerves and muscles become pinched or strained, and because the misalignment often creates excess pressure on the joints. Chiropractic adjustments work by realigning the skeleton, thereby relieving the nerve, muscle, and joint problems.
How Does Chiropractic Care Help Moms-to-Be?
When a woman is pregnant, the musculoskeletal system is required to accommodate the excess weight of the pregnancy. Although some of this weight is distributed evenly throughout the body as maternal fat stores, the majority of the weight is gained in the abdominal region and is made up of amniotic fluid, the fetus, and placenta. With gravity pulling against this extra weight, the body has to work harder to stay upright because so much weight is in one area. As the body tries to compensate for this shift in its center of gravity and to deal with the weight, the musculoskeletal system gradually becomes strained and pulled out of alignment. This is made worse by the fact that hormones released during pregnancy cause the joints to become looser so that the bones in the pelvis eventually can shift enough to allow the baby through the birth canal. The result is pain, most commonly in the lumbar, pelvic, and neck regions. Seeing a chiropractor during pregnancy can alleviate these problems.
Another benefit to chiropractic care during pregnancy that often is not discussed is an easier delivery. When the pelvis of a mother is misaligned as a result of the pregnancy, the baby sometimes can have a more difficult time turning into the correct position for birth because the pelvic bones are misaligned and therefore in the baby’s way. While this does not mean the baby cannot be birthed, it can result in problems such as shoulder dystocia, which can mean longer, harder labors and which can become life-threatening for both mother and baby without intervention. By contrast, an aligned pelvis during delivery ensures that the baby can turn correctly and thereby encounter minimal resistance through the birth canal.
There Are Benefits, But Is It Safe?
When done correctly, chiropractic care poses minimal to no risk to the mother and baby. However, because there are multiple chiropractic techniques, a pregnant woman should make sure that the ones her chiropractor employs are low pressure (i.e., that the bones are shifted gradually back into place rather than quickly popped into alignment). This is because the hormones of pregnancy make the joints particularly loose, which can result in overcorrection.
The main side effects of chiropractic care for pregnant women are the same as for non-pregnant individuals. These side effects may include headaches, tiredness, and soreness in the treated region. This is mainly because the shift back into alignment can put the treated region into stress until the muscles, nerves, and bones become adjusted to their new, correct placement. These are usually temporary. However, chiropractic care also can be considered safer than other treatments (especially during pregnancy) because it is a natural remedy and therefore does not have the complications that drugs or surgery could have.
Are There Other Things to Consider?
Pregnant women are advised not to lie on their back for long periods of time because the weight of the baby can press on main arteries that supply blood to the child. For this reason, pregnant women should make sure that their chiropractor adjusts them carefully in positions that take this into consideration. Many chiropractors also have special tables with a place cut out for the belly so that the mother does not need to lie flat on her back.
Women who already have hypomobility of the joints previous to their pregnancy should be particularly careful of the type of chiropractic adjustment they receive during gestation. The hormones of pregnancy can worsen this hypomobility and can make the risk of injury from a hard adjustment higher. For this reason, some chiropractors are hesitant to work on pregnant women, particularly those with this condition.
Because medications can affect how the body reacts to the chiropractic adjustment, pregnant women need to discuss any medications they are taking with the chiropractor. This includes prenatal vitamins and supplements. Pregnant women also need to discuss any previous physical conditions, pregnancy-related and otherwise, that may affect the effectiveness of the adjustment or which may cause injury if left unknown to the professional. The current obstetrician seen should be aware that chiropractic care is being sought so that medications and recommendations from the obstetrician do not conflict with the chiropractic care.
The Bottom Line
Although a pregnant woman may experience some minimal side effects from a chiropractic adjustment, the benefits of chiropractic care that is correctly given outweigh the risks. As long as the chiropractor is well-informed of the pregnancy and other medical conditions and treatments, chiropractic care is a safe, effective, natural remedy to pain related to pregnancy misalignments and can help the mother to deliver more easily.
The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care an appropriate health care provider.
Huntington Beach Chiropractor
Posted in Health |
Tags: Birth Canal, Brighter Side, Center Of Gravity, Delivery Problems, Excess Pressure, Excess Weight, Fetus, Large Portion, Levers And Pulleys, Misalignment, Muscular Movement, Musculoskeletal System, Neck Pain, Nerve Impulses, Neurological System, Pelvis, Placenta, Pregnancy Delivery, Pregnant Women, Warm Baths |
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Brandon asked:
Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. Chiropractic care is used most often to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches.
Doctors of Chiropractic – often referred to as chiropractors or chiropractic physicians – practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. Chiropractors have broad diagnostic skills and are also trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling.
The most common therapeutic procedure performed by doctors of chiropractic is known as “spinal manipulation,” also called “chiropractic adjustment.” The purpose of manipulation is to restore joint mobility by manually applying a controlled force into joints that have become hypomobile – or restricted in their movement – as a result of a tissue injury. Tissue injury can be caused by a single traumatic event, such as improper lifting of a heavy object, or through repetitive stresses, such as sitting in an awkward position with poor spinal posture for an extended period of time. In either case, injured tissues undergo physical and chemical changes that can cause inflammation, pain, and diminished function for the sufferer. Manipulation, or adjustment of the affected joint and tissues, restores mobility, thereby alleviating pain and muscle tightness, and allowing tissues to heal.
At BP Chiropractic we are dedicated to providing the highest quality chiropractic and rehabilitative care for our clients. We look forward to offering you the care that you deserve. We guarantee excellence from the very first visit.We are attorney recommended for any personal or work related injuries and always welcome walk-ins.
Huntington Beach Chiropractor
Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. Chiropractic care is used most often to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches.
Doctors of Chiropractic – often referred to as chiropractors or chiropractic physicians – practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. Chiropractors have broad diagnostic skills and are also trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling.
The most common therapeutic procedure performed by doctors of chiropractic is known as “spinal manipulation,” also called “chiropractic adjustment.” The purpose of manipulation is to restore joint mobility by manually applying a controlled force into joints that have become hypomobile – or restricted in their movement – as a result of a tissue injury. Tissue injury can be caused by a single traumatic event, such as improper lifting of a heavy object, or through repetitive stresses, such as sitting in an awkward position with poor spinal posture for an extended period of time. In either case, injured tissues undergo physical and chemical changes that can cause inflammation, pain, and diminished function for the sufferer. Manipulation, or adjustment of the affected joint and tissues, restores mobility, thereby alleviating pain and muscle tightness, and allowing tissues to heal.
At BP Chiropractic we are dedicated to providing the highest quality chiropractic and rehabilitative care for our clients. We look forward to offering you the care that you deserve. We guarantee excellence from the very first visit.We are attorney recommended for any personal or work related injuries and always welcome walk-ins.
Huntington Beach Chiropractor
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Tags: Awkward Position, Chiropractic Physicians, Controlled Force, Diagnostic Skills, Free Hands, General Health, Health Care Profession, Health Chiropractic, Inflammation Pain, Muscle Tightness, Musculoskeletal System, Neck Pain, Patient Examination, Physical And Chemical Changes, Quality Chiropractic, Rehabilitative Exercises, Spinal Manipulation, Therapeutic Procedure, Tissue Injury, Traumatic Event |
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garretlloyd asked:
Acupuncture commonly refers to the technique of inserting needles into specific points on the body to relive pain for therapeutic purposes. It figures among the oldest medical procedures all over the world. While, chiropractic is known as a profession that lay stress on diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system particularly the spine. They improve health by eradicating energy discrepancy and obstructions in the body. They are usually used to treat pain, relieve common ailments and promote general health. More and more people are relying on acupuncture especially to treat nausea, dental problems and low back pain. There are several acupuncture and chiropractic centers based in New York, Florida, California, Oklahoma, Texas and Pennsylvania that can help you to attain maximum health potential.
In a recent survey conducted by (pain.com) reveals that four out of every five US citizen suffers from back pain. It has emerged as the most common health related issue and the proximate cause may be damaged muscles. The para-spinals, parallel rows of muscles that run up and down on either side of the spinal column, are the chief muscle group generally involved in lower back injury. With back pain you will find it hard to concentrate on social activities and sleep soundly. Painkillers will ease the pain for a short while but they are addictive and have several side affects.
However, acupuncture offers a simple way to get rid of the back pain. Just suppose you can enjoy your life fully once again. The needles are inserted in the several regions of the back and the location depends upon the severity of the back pain. Therefore if you are suffering from back pain you can get a lease of life with the help of acupuncture. The duration of the treatment depends upon the cause of the pain. If the deficiency is related to the kidney then it will take more time to treat back pain. Wish you a healthy and better life with acupuncture and chiropractic care.
Huntington Beach Chiropractor
Acupuncture commonly refers to the technique of inserting needles into specific points on the body to relive pain for therapeutic purposes. It figures among the oldest medical procedures all over the world. While, chiropractic is known as a profession that lay stress on diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system particularly the spine. They improve health by eradicating energy discrepancy and obstructions in the body. They are usually used to treat pain, relieve common ailments and promote general health. More and more people are relying on acupuncture especially to treat nausea, dental problems and low back pain. There are several acupuncture and chiropractic centers based in New York, Florida, California, Oklahoma, Texas and Pennsylvania that can help you to attain maximum health potential.
In a recent survey conducted by (pain.com) reveals that four out of every five US citizen suffers from back pain. It has emerged as the most common health related issue and the proximate cause may be damaged muscles. The para-spinals, parallel rows of muscles that run up and down on either side of the spinal column, are the chief muscle group generally involved in lower back injury. With back pain you will find it hard to concentrate on social activities and sleep soundly. Painkillers will ease the pain for a short while but they are addictive and have several side affects.
However, acupuncture offers a simple way to get rid of the back pain. Just suppose you can enjoy your life fully once again. The needles are inserted in the several regions of the back and the location depends upon the severity of the back pain. Therefore if you are suffering from back pain you can get a lease of life with the help of acupuncture. The duration of the treatment depends upon the cause of the pain. If the deficiency is related to the kidney then it will take more time to treat back pain. Wish you a healthy and better life with acupuncture and chiropractic care.
Huntington Beach Chiropractor
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Tags: Acupuncture, Chiropractic Centers, Common Ailments, Common Health, Dental Problems, Diagnosis Treatment, Discrepancy, General Health, Low Back Pain, Lower Back Injury, Maximum Health, Medical Procedures, Muscle Group, Musculoskeletal System, New York Florida, Oklahoma Texas, Parallel Rows, Proximate Cause, Spinal Column, Therapeutic Purposes |
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