Chronic Pain . . . If you are restricted by pain and disability caused by trauma, repetitive use, arthritis or degenerative disc disease and If you have had back surgery or taken pain medication with out satisfaction, you will want to seriously consider chiropractic care. Chiropractic care can provide you with significant relief and mobility, enabling you to live with less pain. Atlas Chiropractic can help you regain your life.
Back Pain . . . Reportedly, more than 65 million Americans suffer from problems specifically related to the back, neck or spine and are the most common complaints. A study by the Medical Research Council has shown that chiropractic care was the treatment of choice for chronic low back pain. Dr. chiropractic. Try chiropractic first If you’re considering having surgery. It offers a non-drug, non-surgical approach.
Migraines are estimated to affect 28 million Americans. Acute pain, visual disturbances, nausea, sensitivity to light, sounds and odors can make it impossible to carry out even minimal daily responsibilities. A spinal adjustment can provide relief within 10 minutes. Continued adjustments with a customized treatment plan can prevent migraines from returning or minimize their severity. Best of all, you can experience relief without the potential side-effects of pain medication.
Sinusitis, In a randomized study done in 1995, six weeks of drug therapy (using amitriptyline) were compared to six weeks of chiropractic adjustments (and no drugs) for sinus treatment. The drug therapy was considered slightly more effective than chiropractic - however - 82% of the patients had side effects which included drowsiness, weight gain and dry mouth. Cardiac problems and glaucoma were also associated with amitriptyline use. Chiropractic patients had no side effects. After four weeks, chiropractic and drug therapy were halted in both groups. The patients who used drugs began having headaches again, while the chiropractic group continued to report headache relief and higher levels of energy and vitality than the drug therapy group. Chiropractic relieves sinus pain by improving sinus drainage, allowing the release of infection and reduction of pressure.
Pregnancy Care . . . Chiropractic during pregnancy is a sensible, safe option. Back discomfort and pain experienced during pregnancy is caused by the rapid growth of the baby. Any pre-existing imbalances in your spine and pelvis becomes exaggerated. This can lead to discomfort and difficulty while performing routine, daily activities. Chiropractic care throughout pregnancy can relieve and minimize the common discomforts experienced. Specific adjustments eliminate stresses in your spine, restore balance to your pelvis and result in greater comfort, with out drugs that can harm your unborn baby.
Infants Colic Care . . . In 1989, a study of 400 children showed that children receiving chiropractic care had significantly less occurrence of infectious diseases. Babies born naturally must endure hours of compression in their mother’s uterus, then travel through an extremely tight birth canal. Birth is one of the most traumatic events we will ever endure. Infants’ necks are exposed to approximately 40 to 50 pounds of pressure during labor and delivery. Combined with the weight of a newborn’s head, this can put immeasurable pressure on a newborn’s neck, spine, muscles, and nerves. The baby’s vertebrae and bones of the skull can become misaligned. Chiropractic adjustments realign the vertebrae and relieve interference to the nervous system, restoring optimal function of the body’s tissue, organs and cells. Because babies are easiest to treat, manipulations are especially comfortable. Most infants sleep through treatment for colic. Babies receive gentle, effective care that brings immediate lasting relief. As your infant grows, normal activities such as learning to hold up his head, sit, crawl and walk will affect spinal alignment. Have your child checked regularly by a Doctor of Chiropractic.
Children’s Ear and Stomach Problems . . . In 1997 a study of 332 children showed that children with a history of chronic ear infections under chiropractic care for 6 months had NO MORE infections in 80% of the cases. Ear pain is the number one reason for child visits to chiropractors. Ear infections and abdominal pain are most often the result of subluxation caused by birth trauma. Parents of our young patients are delighted to report that their children’s dispositions improved, they learn better, react to stress better, sleep better, and function without pain or restriction. As a child begins to participate in regular activities like skating or riding a bike, small spinal misalignments (subluxations) may occur. If neglected, injuries during this period of rapid growth can lead to more serious problems later in life. Subtle trauma throughout childhood can affect the future development of the spine leading to impaired nervous system function. Chiropractic care alone or used with traditional medicine provides exceptional benefits for a child’s health.