Chiropractic Care Information

When I began chiropractic care with my Chiropractic Physician, I was suffering from pain in my lower back, hips and neck. I had migraine headaches daily and was on Imitrex. On top of that, I was consuming Motrin 800. This was taking place for 1-1/2 years before I came in for care. Before coming to have Care from a Doctor of Chropractic, I had been to see my primary medical doctor. I was taking Imitrex 50mg; 100 mg, Motrin 800 just about anything to make the pain go away.

My normal life was interrupted as my hips and back were in constant pain. I couldn’t sit or drive for long distances. After coming to see My Chiropractor, the first week, my headaches were almost gone! I stopped taking medications. My hips and lower back took a little longer but have been pain-free for about 3-4 weeks now. The benefits I have seen through care provided by my Chiropractic Physician are my back and hips don’t hurt even after a full day of sitting or working a 12-hour shift. My headaches have only come around about twice since treatment and are mild. At his office, everyone is wonderful. They take time to listen and really work with your schedule. — A. B.

For more information about the Services Provided by the Doctor of Chiropractic, go to the American Chiropractic Association website http://www.acatoday.org   If you continue to have health concerns about your general health, or feel soreness, pain or strain, it may be time to visit a Doctor of Chiropractic

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My chiropractic care with my doctor began September 21, 2006. I had suffered with severe headaches for 6 months, having headaches all the time. Also, I was experiencing some neck and low back pain. Before coming to see my Chiropractic Physician, I had been treated by another chiropractor and a family doctor who prescribed pain medication and anxiety medication. My normal life had been disrupted as I was having difficulty reading, comprehending, and remembering what I read due to the headaches. I was experiencing overall fatigue and exhaustion due to loss of sleep – up to 3 hours a night.

I noticed a difference, within my 1st week. My headaches started to lessen with time. After about 3 months of going to the family doc and not getting any relief, I was ready to try anything. Choosing the chiropractic approach was the best thing I could have done. Everyone is so friendly, and the doctors were very thorough — S. D.

For more information about the Services Provided by the Doctor of Chiropractic, go to the American Chiropractic Association website http://www.acatoday.org   If you continue to have health concerns about your general health, or feel soreness, pain or strain, it may be time to visit a Doctor of Chiropractic

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Dr. Fabrizio Mancini has been pivotal in transforming people’s lives. He’s an internationally-acclaimed inspirational speaker, an author, educator and philanthropist and is the president of Parker University in Dallas, Texas. He’s dedicated his life to making sure everyone lives up to their greatest potential. His groundbreaking new book is The Power of Self-Healing: Unlock Your Natural Healing Potential in 21 Days. To buy the book, click on the following link: http://www.selfhealingbook.com/

Dr. Phil explains that he met Dr. Fabrizio 14 years ago for chiropractic help.

Later in the show. Dr. Phil introduces Dr. Patrick DeFazio, who he sees now for chiropractic care.

Dr. DeFazio says, “From a chiropractic perspective, we look at the body as a whole, and we work to allow the body to restore itself to normal function. So, what we do is help the body to release its own innate power to heal itself.”

For more information on this show, or any Show of Dr. Phil’s, go to to http://drphil.com/. Go to http://drphil.burrellesluce.com/ to order a DVD or transcript of this show or any past show.

For more information about the Services Provided by the Doctor of Chiropractic, go to the American Chiropractic Association website http://www.acatoday.org   If you continue to have health concerns about your general health, or feel soreness, pain or strain, it may be time to visit a Doctor of Chiropractic

To find a local Doctor of Chiropractic that is also a member of the American Chiropractic Association go to: http://www.bit.ly/findadocb

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Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, president of Parker University, will be a guest on the “Dr. Phil” show on Wednesday, March 14 (check your local listings for the time and channel number     www.drphil.com/shows/listing/  ). Dr. Mancini-who treated Dr. Phil for 14 years-was invited on the show to discuss the principles outlined in his new book, The Power of Self-Healing, and the benefits of chiropractic care.

Dr Mancini said,   “I feel blessed to be part of a profession that I am so passionate about and am thankful I discovered chiropractic when I did. What most people don’t know is that I was studying to become a neurosurgeon and was in my final stages of premed when I was involved in a severe car accident.

The orthopedic doctor at the hospital referred me to his chiropractor to address my injuries. Within six weeks of care I felt better than ever before—physically, mentally, and spiritually.

I was so impressed with what happened that I wanted to share my experience with everyone I came in contact with.

That’s when it occurred to me I wanted to become a doctor of chiropractic. I interviewed more than sixty doctors of chiropractic and came away from each meeting convinced my life purpose was to help others fulfill their innate healing potential by choosing chiropractic as a career. It has been the best decision I could have possibly made professionally and personally—one that has led me to a healthy body, mind, and spirit today.”

The Services Provided by Doctors of Chiropractic Can Help

In today’s age of health and fitness, more and more kids are involved in sporting activities. Although being part of a football, soccer or Little League team is an important rite of passage for many children, parents and their children could be overlooking the importance of proper nutrition and body-conditioning needed for preventing injuries on and off the playing field.

• Wear the proper equipment. Certain contact sports, such as football and hockey, can be dangerous if the equipment is not properly fitted. Make sure all equipment, including helmets, pads and shoes fit your child or adolescent. Talk to your child’s coach or trainer if the equipment is damaged.
• Eat healthy meals. Make sure your young athlete is eating a well-balanced diet and does not skip meals. Avoid high-fat foods, such as candy bars and fast food. At home, provide fruit rather than cookies, and vegetables rather than potato chips.
• Maintain a healthy weight. Certain sports, such as gymnastics, wrestling and figure skating, may require your young athlete to follow strict dietary rules. Be sure your child does not feel pressured into being too thin and that he/she understands that proper nutrition and caloric intake is needed for optimal performance and endurance.
• Drink water. Hydration is a key element to optimal fitness. Teenage athletes should drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. Younger athletes should drink five to eight 8-ounce glasses of water.
• Drink milk. Make sure your child has enough calcium included in his/her diet. For children over 2 years of age, ACA recommends 1 percent or skim milk rather than whole milk. Milk is essential for healthy bones and reduces the risk of joint and muscle related injuries.
• Avoid sugar-loaded, caffeinated and carbonated drinks. Sports drinks are a good source of replenishment for those kids engaged in long duration sports, such as track and field.
• Follow a warm-up routine. Be sure your child or his/her coach includes a warm-up and stretching session before every practice, game or meet. A slow jog, jumping rope and/or lifting small weights reduces the risk of torn or ripped muscles. Flexibility is key when pushing to score that extra goal or make that critical play.
• Take vitamins daily. A multi-vitamin and Vitamin C are good choices for the young athlete. Vitamin B and amino acids may help reduce the pain from contact sports. Thiamine can help promote healing. Also consider Vitamin A to strengthen scar tissue.
• Avoid trendy supplements. Kids under the age of 18 should avoid the use of performance-enhancing supplements, such as creatine. Instead, they should ask their coach or trainer to include weekly weight training and body-conditioning sessions in their workout.
• Get plenty of rest. Eight hours of sleep is ideal for the young athlete. Lack of sleep and rest can decrease performance. Sluggishness, irritability and loss of interest could indicate that your child is fatigued.

It was estimated that 1992 low back pain costs in the US were a staggering $60 billion when production lost was taken into consideration. Research has indicated that low back pain disability is growing 14 times faster than the population. It’s the leading cause of disability and morbidity in middle-aged persons, and is the most expensive source of workers’ compensation costs in North America. In the 30-50 age group, low back pain is the single most expensive health care problem.

The escalating costs associated with low back pain have prompted legislators, policy makers and insurance companies to investigate cost-containment strategies. As you will see in the following studies, the services provided by Doctors of Chiropractic has been consistently identified as one of the most effective and cost effective health care delivery systems for the management of many low back conditions, in addition to a number of other neuromusculoskeletal disorders.

Moreover, the volume of scientific evidence now being compiled makes a
compelling case for the use of the services provided by a Doctor of Chiropractic as a means of controlling the escalating costs of our overburdened health care system.

*Prevalence of Selected Impairments. United States – 1971. National Center
for Health Statistics, Hyattsville, Maryland – 1975, DHHS Publication No.
(PHS)75-1526 (Series 10, No. 9) and 1981 DHHS Publication No. (PHS) 87-
1587 (Series 10, No. 159)
*Back Injuries in Industry: A Retrospective Study Part I Overview and Cost
Analysis. Spengler et al. Spine, 1986 – 11(3):241-245.

For more information about the Services Provided by the Doctor of Chiropractic, go to the American Chiropractic Association website http://www.acatoday.org   If you continue to have health concerns about your general health, or feel soreness, pain or strain, it may be time to visit a Doctor of Chiropractic

To find a local Doctor of Chiropractic that is also a member of the American Chiropractic Association go to: http://www.bit.ly/findadocb

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When snow, ice and frigid winds blast into town, watch out.  If your body is not in condition, the common winter chore of snow shoveling can present the potential for spasms, strains, sprains and other health problems, warns the American Chiropractic Association (ACA).

Bending and twisting when tossing a shovel of heavy snow can aggravate lower back discs, according to the ACA.  In addition, the overall physical exertion required for snow shoveling, without proper conditioning, often results in painful injuries.

The ACA advises you to be prepared and follow these tips for exercise of the snow shoveling variety:

• Be prepared.  Maintain your exercise program year-round.
• Listen to weather forecasts so you can rise early and have time to shovel before work; rushing the job can lead to injury.
• Wear layers of clothing to keep your muscles warm and flexible.
• Do some stretching before you grab the shovel.
• For big jobs, use a motorized snow blower.  If you shovel by hand, use a lightweight, ergonomically designed shovel to reduce back strain.
• When you do shovel, push the snow straight ahead. Don’t try to throw it; walk it to the snow bank.  Avoid sudden twisting and turning motions.
• Bend your knees to lift when shoveling.  Let the muscles of your legs and arms do the work, not your back.
• Take frequent rest breaks to take the strain off your muscles.  A fatigued body asks for injury.
• Stop if you feel chest pain, or get excessively tired or have shortness of breath.  You may need immediate professional care.
• If you feel sore after shoveling, apply an ice bag to the affected area for 20 minutes, then take it off for a couple of hours.  Repeat a couple of times each day over the next day or two.

Reprinted with permission from the American Chiropractic Association website http://www.acatoday.org   If you continue to feel soreness, pain or strain after following these tips, it may be time to visit a Doctor of Chiropractic

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As the New England Patriots and New York Giants prepare to play on the biggest stage of all for football fans – the XLVI Super Bowl, February 5, 2012, Indianapolis,Ind. — the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the value of chiropractic care, points to the role of the team Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) in optimizing functionality, endurance and overall conditioning.

Dr. Michael Miller of the Patriots and Dr. Robert DeStefano of the Giants explain that chiropractic is fundamental to the consequences of jarring impacts, enhancing body mechanics and joint motion while improving structural balance vital to preventing and addressing many common injuries.

“Professional athletes rely greatly on the coordinated efforts of the entire healthcare team, comprised of athletic trainers, rehabilitation specialists, physical therapists, orthopedists and chiropractors,” says Dr. DeStefano. “With the exception of 24/7 availability, preparing for Super Bowl is no different than the regular season. As injuries present themselves, we work systematically to provide the athlete with the care needed. In the end, we hope for quick recovery and high-level performance.”

Dr. Miller, who notes that the Patriots have dedicated their season and championship wins to Myra Kraft, the late wife of the team’s owner Robert Kraft, adds, “Most of our players will get adjusted prior to games to adequately prepare their bodies for battle. Several times during the playoffs, incidents occurred that required chiropractic care and, subsequent to sideline treatment, players were able to return to action the following play. We expect to have the same efficiency going into and during the Super Bowl.”
Viewed by both teams as a valuable healthcare component, chiropractic care is commonly used to address neuromusculoskeletal strain injuries, including neck pain, low back pain, strains to the hamstring and quadriceps, and certain whiplash injuries. Additionally, it provides treatment for other extremity problems, such as temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ), carpal and tarsal tunnel misalignments, and shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle tribulations.

Being involved with the Patriots for over 30 years, Dr. Miller knows first-hand that the players appreciate the service he provides, and he is excited to enter another Super Bowl together, sharing, “As we get closer, I’m reminded of a mantra from head coach Bill Belichick who says,  Do your job. If done well, it will reap rewards.. I wish both teams health through this next game and may the best team WIN!”

To learn more about professional football and chiropractic, visit the Professional Football Chiropractic Society, an organization that encompasses chiropractors from all 32 NFL teams, including Dr. Miller and Dr. DeStefano, which provide the highest quality chiropractic to the elite athletes.

About Foundation for Chiropractic Progress:  A not-for-profit organization, the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress aims to inform and educate the general public about the many benefits associated with chiropractic care. To learn more about the Foundation, please visit us on the web at www.f4cp.com or call 866-901-F4CP (3427)

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Although chiropractors care for more than just back pain, many patients visit chiropractors looking for relief from this pervasive condition. In fact, 31 million Americans experience low-back pain at any given time.1

A few interesting facts about back pain:
One-half of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year.2 Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work. In fact, back pain is the second most common reason for visits to the doctor’s office, outnumbered only by upper-respiratory infections.

Most cases of back pain are mechanical or non-organic—meaning they are not caused by serious conditions, such as inflammatory arthritis, infection, fracture or cancer. Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on back pain—and that’s just for the more easily identified costs.3 Experts estimate that as many as 80% of the population will experience a back problem at some time in our lives.4

What Causes Back Pain?
The back is a complicated structure of bones, joints, ligaments and muscles. You can sprain ligaments, strain muscles, rupture disks, and irritate joints, all of which can lead to back pain. While sports injuries or accidents can cause back pain, sometimes the simplest of movements—for example, picking up a pencil from the floor— can have painful results. In addition, arthritis, poor posture, obesity, and psychological stress can cause or complicate back pain. Back pain can also directly result from disease of the internal organs, such as kidney stones, kidney infections, blood clots, or bone loss.

Spinal Manipulation or Skilled Specific Spinal Adjustments as a Treatment for Back Problems
Used primarily by Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) for the last century, manipulation has been largely ignored by most others in the health care community until recently. Now, with today’s growing emphasis on treatment and cost effectiveness, manipulation is receiving more widespread attention. Chiropractic spinal manipulation is a safe and effective spine pain treatment. It reduces pain, decreases medication, rapidly advances physical therapy, and requires very few passive forms of treatment, such as bed rest.5

In fact, after an extensive study of all currently available care for low back problems, the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research—a federal government research organization—recommended that low back pain sufferers choose the most conservative care first. And it recommended spinal manipulation as the only safe and effective, drugless form of initial professional treatment for acute low back problems in adults.6

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) urges you to make an informed choice about your back care. To learn more about how chiropractic manipulation may help you, contact a Doctor of Chiropractic in your area. Search our online database of ACA members to find a doctor of chiropractic near you.

Tips to Prevent Back Pain
*Maintain a healthy diet and weight.

*Remain active—under the supervision of your doctor of chiropractic.

*Avoid prolonged inactivity or bed rest.

*Warm up or stretch before exercising or other physical activities, such as gardening.

*Maintain proper posture.

*Wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes.

*Sleep on a mattress of medium firmness to minimize any curve in your spine.

*Lift with your knees, keep the object close to your body, and do not twist when lifting.

*Quit smoking. Smoking impairs blood flow, resulting in oxygen and nutrient deprivation to spinal tissues.

Work with your doctor of chiropractic to ensure that your computer workstation is ergonomically correct.

Reprinted with permission from the American Chiropractic Association website http://www.acatoday.orgTo find a local Doctor of Chiropractic that is also a member of the American Chiropractic Association go to: http://www.bit.ly/findadocb   For Free information about what A Chiropractic Physician can help and how they can help you - sign up for our special Chirovoice Reports from the following link. http://bit.ly/Chirovoiceb

References:
1. Jensen M, Brant-Zawadzki M, Obuchowski N, et al. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Lumbar Spine in People Without Back Pain. N Engl J Med 1994; 331: 69-116.

2. Vallfors B. Acute, Subacute and Chronic Low Back Pain: Clinical Symptoms, Absenteeism and Working Environment. Scan J Rehab Med Suppl 1985; 11: 1-98.

3. This total represents only the more readily identifiable costs for medical care, workers compensation payments and time lost from work. It does not include costs associated with lost personal income due to acquired physical limitation resulting from a back problem and lost employer productivity due to employee medical absence. In Project Briefs: Back Pain Patient Outcomes Assessment Team (BOAT). In MEDTEP Update, Vol. 1 Issue 1, Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, Rockville,

4. In Vallfors B, previously cited.
5. Time to recognize value of chiropractic care? Science and patient satisfaction surveys cite usefulness of spinal manipulation. Orthopedics Today 2003 Feb; 23(2):14-15.

6. Bigos S, Bowyer O, Braen G, et al. Acute Low Back Problems in Adults. Clinical Practice Guideline No.14. AHCPR Publication No. 95-0642. Rockville, MD: Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, December, 1994.