Posts made in February, 2012
Medicine or Chiropractic Adjustment for Neck Pain?
What gives you a pain in your neck? Maybe it’s your job, maybe it’s something else, but either way, you’re not alone. Almost 75% of our population will have neck pain at some point in their life, and the possibilities for treatments are nearly as varied as the causes. However, most people usually turn to medication first to try and fix their neck pain. But recent research is casting doubts on that habit, suggesting that there are safer and more effective alternatives available.
This month the journal “Annals of Internal Medicine” published a study comparing the effectiveness of chiropractic adjustments, medication, and exercise for subacute neck pain. In this study, over 300 people with neck pain were divided into three groups for a 12 week course of treatment. One group received chiropractic adjustments. The second group received medication as prescribed by a medical doctor. The third group was assigned a series of home exercises to complete. After 12 weeks pain levels and functional measurements were taken and follow up measurements were also recorded 6 months and 1 year following the end of the treatment.
The results of this study found that both chiropractic adjustment and the exercise groups did better than the medication group. However, the chiropractic adjustment group did the best overall and was significantly better than the medication group. Also, the most serious side effects were seen in the medication group, with 60% of patients reporting side effects of some kind.
Therefore the conclusions of this study suggest that chiropractic adjustments are the safest and most effective treatment for subacute neck pain, followed closely by exercise. So if you can’t get rid of that pain in your neck on your own, chiropractic adjustments can help you get to the root of the problem.
- Bronfort G, Evans R,AndersonAV, Svendsen KH, Bracha Y, Grimm RH. Spinal manipulation, medication, or home exercise with advice for acute and subacute neck pain: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2012 Jan 3;156(1 Pt 1):1-10.
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Better Sleep
Over the past few weeks I have been experiencing some sleepless nights and not quality sleep. I know it’s from stress and I seem to have trouble turning my mind off at night. I found this great article that talks about sleep and certain foods you can eat to help with sleep. Here is the link http://www.foodmatters.tv/_webapp_195160/Stressed_Out_-_Having_Trouble_Sleeping. Eating healthy, drinking plenty of water, and getting regular chiropractic adjustments will help too! So, stop in and get your free spinal exam and free treatment today!
Read MoreThe Essential Role of Chiropractic in the Super Bowl
I know it’s been a week since the Super Bowl, but I came across a great article. The article discusses the crucial role of Chiropractors with the NFL and especially during the Super Bowl. I love hearing about Chiropractic in the news. If professional athletes feel an adjustment is important to their athletic abilities and for their body to function at 100%, why doesn’t everybody else. Get your free spinal exam today and get adjusted!!!!
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ne-patriots-and-ny-giants-the-essential-role-of-chiropractic-care-to-super-bowl-xlvi-2012-02-01
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Dr. Charles Heuser was born and raised in Colorado Springs and graduated from Logan Chiropractic College in 1976. When he first started out, Dr. Heuser was the sole treating doctor in the office. In 1987, he ventured out to open other clinics in Arizona, Texas, and Missouri. It was that year that he began to bring in other associates to help treat his patients. Dr. Heuser has extremely high standards for his associates, and always makes sure they are paramount in their field of practice. They come from the best chiropractic colleges. Not only that, he makes sure their philosophy and practice are held as highly as his own, ensuring you the finest in chiropractic care.Connect With Us
