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Are There Supplements I Can Take To Help My Back Pain?
Posted on May 18, 2012 | No CommentsYes. There are anti-inflammatory supplements that help with pain relief and healing. Other supplements, like enzymes and others, help to assist in healing as well. The supplements have no side effects, and are much safer than their prescription or over-the-counter counterparts. Herbs are also available, but may have certain side... -
Can Medications and Certain Foods Cause Migraines?
Posted on May 17, 2012 | No CommentsAbsolutely! Although there are many causes patients cannot control for migraines, there are even more outside causes of migraines. These can be a result of environmental exposure, food, or outdoor allergies, sleep habits, weather, and even medications some take for headache and migraines that actually cause them. Simple changes can... -
Chemical Free, Whole Food Sugar Body Scrub
Posted on May 8, 2012 | No CommentsThis is the recipe for the sugar body scrub I made on AZTV’s Morning Scramble on May 8, 2012. This recipe is easy, and very inexpensive. This scrub is made from whole foods, the best source of vitamins and other nutrients for our body. When moisturizing, it’s important to slough... -
What Is Sciatica, Sciatic Nerve Pain, and Sciatic Symptoms?
Posted on May 8, 2012 | 2 CommentsWhat is Sciatica? Sciatica is a general term for irritation or inflammation, due to compression of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is a long, relatively thick nerve that runs from your lumbar spine, or low back spinal bones, down each of your thighs, knees, and legs, to your feet.... -
What Is The Best Footwear To Support Back Health?
Posted on May 1, 2012 | No CommentsWhat Is The Best Footwear To Support Back Health? Shoes with good support are always a good choice for your whole body, not just your back. So many patients present to my office complaining of back pain, foot pain, body pain, and even headaches, because of the shoes they wear.... -
What is a TENS Unit, And How Does It Work?
Posted on April 30, 2012 | 6 CommentsWhat is a TENS Unit, And How Does It Work? T.E.N.S. Stands for Transcutaneous, Electrical Neural (Nerve) Stimulation. A lot of words for a powerful little machine that helps with drug free pain relief. This tiny, Walkman-sized unit, is a personal version of an electric stim machine found in Chiropractic,... -
Should I Stop Exercise With Bursitis, Or Work Through The Pain?
Posted on April 29, 2012 | 2 CommentsShould I Stop Exercise With Bursitis, Or Work Through The Pain? First I’d like to define 2 types of hip bursitis. Quick anatomy lesson, bear with me. The bones of the hip joint are, the femur bone, or commonly known as the thigh bone, and the ilium bone, or what... -
Will A Breast Reduction Help My Back Pain?
Posted on April 29, 2012 | No CommentsWill A Breast Reduction Help My Back Pain? It depends. If your posture is affected in such a way, that the excess weight in your front is pulling your spine forward, than yes. If the weight is not pulling your spine, affecting your posture, the answer is no. The size... -
Will My Age Affect My Chiropractic Care?
Posted on April 28, 2012 | No CommentsWill My Age Affect My Chiropractic Care? Yes, it may, but it’s a natural progression, and your care will still benefit you, if done properly. People of all ages can benefit from Chiropractic Care. Most people think that they are either too young, or too old to receive Chiropractic. The... -
Is Chiropractic Good For Kids Too?
Posted on April 28, 2012 | 2 CommentsIs Chiropractic Care Good For Kids Too? Yes, children, toddlers, and infants can benefit from Chiropractic care just as much, if not more, than adults. So many musculoskeletal conditions are hereditary. Why leave your kids at home to develop the same conditions you have? Bring them in for their Chiropractic... -
Can People With Alzheimer’s Get Chiropractic Treatments?
Posted on April 25, 2012 | No CommentsCan People With Alzheimer’s Get Chiropractic Treatments? Yes, they can, and they need Chiropractic care just as much as anyone else does. Patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s have musculoskeletal conditions too. They also complain of pain, however difficult it may be to distinguish from other symptoms. Since 1995, I have been... -
How Does Chiropractic and Acupuncture Work Together To Relieve Back Pain?
Posted on April 24, 2012 | 2 CommentsHow Does Chiropractic and Acupuncture Work Together To Relieve Back Pain? Acupuncture has been traced back to the Stone Age. Chiropractic started in Davenport, Iowa, in 1895. The two treatments work together perfectly to correct the dysfunction of the spine, and help your body to heal itself. As a Chiropractic... -
Does My Car Insurance Cover Chiropractic Treatments After A Car Accident?
Posted on April 24, 2012 | No CommentsDoes My Car Insurance Cover Chiropractic Treatments After A Car Accident? Yes, in most cases, people have medical coverage on their own car insurance. According to Arizona Law, your insurance rates will not go up if you file a claim on your medical coverage, or med pay portion of your... -
Why Do I Need to See A Chiropractor If I’m Not In Pain?
Posted on April 22, 2012 | No CommentsWhy do I need to see a Chiropractor when I’m not in pain? Popular question, mainly asked by those persons who have either, #1 never been to a Chiropractor, or #2 their pain is gone. I’ll answer this question as asked by each type of person. The first reason most... -
How Long Will It Take To Get Relief From Chiropractic Adjustments?
Posted on April 21, 2012 | No CommentsHow long will it take to get relief from Chiropractic adjustments? Here’s a popular question, again, from most people who have a consult with me before beginning care. Many people are concerned with how many times they will have to come in for their Chiropractic adjustments, and when their pain...