Chiropractic Care Explained
Chiropractic care is a form of alternative medicine that involves the use of manual manipulation or spinal adjustments and other techniques to treat musculoskeletal conditions, such as back pain and headaches. Chiropractic care focuses on the alignment of the spine and other joints in the body. It is based on the belief that misalignment of the spine can cause other physical and mental health problems.
Chiropractors use a variety of techniques to restore proper alignment and improve overall health and wellness, which may include spinal adjustments, massage therapy, stretching, exercises, as well as nutritional and lifestyle advice. Chiropractic care can help reduce pain and inflammation, as well as increase range of motion in the joints. In addition, regular chiropractic visits can help prevent injuries from occurring and keep your spine healthy for years to come. With all these potential health benefits, it's no wonder why so many people are turning to regular chiropractic care for their overall well-being.
We know that finding the right chiropractor can be a daunting task. With so many options available, it can be difficult to decide which one is best for you. That's why it's important to do your research and make sure that you find a chiropractor who is knowledgeable and experienced in treating your specific issues. For those of you wondering if we can assist, whether it be to get out of pain, restore mobility or just feel better, don’t hesitate to contact our office today!
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Good Vibrations
Individuals with neck pain and discomfort typically demonstrate difficulty in joint position sense and diminished postural control. This essentially means neck pain sufferers have disturbed neck movements/biomechanics. This can in turn can lead to additional pain, discomfort, arthritis and reduced motion in the neck. A newly conducted study compared the effects of vibration therapy in a group of healthy individuals to those suffering from neck pain. All subjects received short term vibration to the neck muscles at a frequency of 100 Hz. Interestingly, neck pain sufferers experienced an almost opposite effect to the healthy individuals. Those suffering from neck pain experienced an improvement in joint position sense and reduction in dynamic postural sway after vibration therapy. On the other hand, healthy individuals or non neck pain sufferers had a reduction in joint position sense acuity and a nonsignificant increase in postural sway. While the reduced joint position sense in healthy individuals was most likely short term and not harmful, there were clear benefits observed in the neck pain sufferers after receiving vibration therapy.
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Source: The Spine Journal. Vol. 15 Iss. 3, March 1, 2015
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Water Intake Tied To Increased Weight Loss
A new review of several prior studies finds that drinking more water when dieting may increase weight loss. Researchers at the Berlin School of Public Health in Germany, compared eleven previous studies on weight and water consumption. Three of the studies tied increased water intake to enhanced weight loss. One study found that women who increased their daily water consumption while dieting, lost more weight than those who drank less than a liter a day. Another found that participants who drank an extra two cups of water before a meal lost an average of four pounds more than a group that didn't. Still, researchers said there is not enough evidence to say for certain that drinking more water increases weight loss and it’s unclear how the increased water consumption might help dieters. The review authors speculated that the water provides a feeling of fullness, leading dieters to reduce their caloric intake. It’s also possible that the additional water increases the energy expenditure of the body; an idea called "water-induced thermogenesis." However, the researchers pointed out that the studies didn’t always show that people who drank more water necessarily weighed less. Some of the studies indicated that obese or overweight individuals drank more water than their thinner counterparts. Ultimately the review’s authors recommended larger experiments to examine water’s potential benefits while dieting.
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Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, online June 26, 2013.
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