Posts Tagged "healing"

Medicine or Chiropractic Adjustment for Neck Pain?

Posted by Dr. Wirtz on Feb 28, 2012 in Blog, Drug Free Treatment, Health Tips | 0 comments

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.

1. 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.

A Glass Of Goodness A Day…

Posted by Dr. Wirtz on Oct 11, 2011 in Blog, Diseases, Drug Free Treatment, Health Tips | 0 comments

Will help keep the doctor away! Next to pure water, this “glass of goodness” is the next healthiest beverage of choice.  Green tea is beneficial in fighting cancer, heart disease, lowering cholesterol, preventing diabetes and stroke, and fighting off dementia.  What exactly is in green tea that does all of this?

Green tea contains an antioxidant called catechins.  These antioxidants attack the free radicals in your body that can cause DNA damage.  Free radicals actually make us age faster and green tea naturally rids your body of them.  Catechins are found to be 100 times stronger than the antioxidants in vitamin C and E.  Research over the last few decades has shown that catechins have the ability to support the immune system, fight the signs of aging, support healthy digestion, promote a healthy liver, promote healthy brain function, and a healthy heart.  Green tea is also a natural appetite suppressant and can aid in healthy weight loss.

Research has also shown that catechins can inhibit the growth of cancer cells and kills cells that are growing inappropriately.  Catechins were also found to help dilate blood vessels and help prevent clogging, thus preventing atherosclerosis and blood clots.

Drink up!  Instead of a sugary beverage like sodas or sports drink, nourish your body with green tea. It’s a natural way to restore healthy cells and prevent disease.  Buy organic green tea from your local health food store to ensure that it’s high quality and pesticide free.  Research showed that drinking up to 2 cups a day actually prevents cancer cells from even beginning to grow!!  Remember to drink plenty of pure water too.  A healthy diet, plenty of water, green tea, and of course a regular visit to the Chiropractor will keep your immune system strong and able to fight off diseases.

Avoiding Chronic Injuries

Posted by Dr. Heuser on May 18, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments

It’s estimated that one third of all people experience some kind of injury each year. Injury is a pretty broad term, so that might not seem so significant. But consider this: even small, seemingly minor, injuries can develop into serious chronic injuries over time.

Most of them don’t. In fact, 80% of all injuries heal naturally on their own without any need for treatment. Unfortunately, it is not always so easy to tell when an injury is properly healing.