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If You Have Scoliosis, Chiropractic Care By Your Chiropractor In Grand Rapids Can Help

admin — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:53:22 +0000

Your chiropractor in Grand Rapids has treated many men, women and children who suffer from the unusual side-to-side, or lateral, curvature of the spine known as scoliosis. If you aren’t familiar with the way scoliosis appears, you may unintentionally confuse it with poor posture because frequently someone who has scoliosis gives the appearance of leaning to one side.

But, there are one or two ways for you to observe the difference between poor posture and scoliosis even before you see your Grand Rapids chiropractor. First of all, you would be able to see that one shoulder is higher than the other in a standing position, and that the scapula (shoulder blade) is raised or more prominent. You might notice a greater space between the arm and the body on one side if the person’s arms were hanging loosely at his or her sides. Additionally, one hip might elevated or more pronounced than the other. And one more clue might be that the head will not appear to be in plumb with the pelvis.

Scoliosis symptoms in many cases are mild; even so, if the curve and rib rotation are dramatic enough, both pulmonary and cardiac functions can be restricted. The cause of scoliosis in 85 percent of cases is unknown. This type of scoliosis (Idiopathic) is believed to be genetic, or to at least have a genetic component because it tends to run in families.

In general, Idiopathic Scoliosis occurs during adolescence when the body is completing the last major growth spurt. Most frequently girls develop this type of scoliosis. A scoliotic curve, if found, should be monitored for any progression. Your chiropractor in Grand Rapids will not only provide periodic examinations, but will suggest standing x-rays if needed.

The good news is that most scoliotic curvatures are mild to moderate, a brace is unnecessary. In these cases, regular chiropractic care is therapeutic in both in decreasing and adjusting any compensatory musculoskeletal conditions that might happen.

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Chiropractic Works…Just Ask a Friend

admin — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:44:57 +0000

If you’ve ever been to a chiropractor, you know from your own healing experience that chiropractic works. So, you are probably as dismayed as I am about how much misinformation and out-and-out lies are out there about chiropractic treatment. My mom used to tell me never to believe anything I hear and only half of what I see, and that was decades before the Internet. Nowadays anyone can write a blog, or write on someone else’s blog, about anyone or anything and not have to back up one word of what is written with any hard facts at all. So, it is extremely disheartening that a very few, but extreme and outspoken critics of chiropractic are making such an effort to keep people away from the chiropractic help they need.

If you are someone who is suffering from pain and injury, and the only medical advice you’re getting is that you should take drugs or have surgery (or both), I know that it is difficult for you to find out the true facts about chiropractic treatment — what it is and how it can help you with out drugs or surgery. I know that there are enough distortions and complete untruths written about chiropractic to keep you confused and, yes, even frightened enough to stay away from the very treatment that will get you out of pain and help you to get your life back.

I know from my own experience that chiropractic works. If you have never been to a chiropractor, my advice is for you to speak with a friend or someone you trust who has been to a chiropractor. Ask them about their experience and tell them about your concerns. Believe me, people who have gone from pain and disability to pain-free mobility and renewed energy and activity are more than willing sing the praises of this wonderful, natural, drug-free approach to health. But, I warn you, once you get them started telling you about the benefits of chiropractic treatment, it may be hard to get them to stop!

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What’s In a Name?

admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:15:49 +0000

What’s in a name? Many times the origin of particular words and terms, and the deeper meaning, has been lost through time. “Chiropractic,” for instance, came from the two Greek words, cheir and praxis, which literally means “hand and action” or “done by hand.” Chiropractic is definitely a “hands on” healing technique. An experienced chiropractor can not only “feel your pain,” but “feel your pain’s” origin.

That’s one of the reasons chiropractic works so well. In these days of “advanced technology,” we can sometimes “lose touch” with the things that matter. Chiropractors never get out of touch with their patients. They know what matters when it comes to diagnosing problems within the musculoskeletal system, and then treating those problems naturally, with a “healing touch” rather than a handful of drugs.

Chiropractic has been a recognized form of health care for more than 112 years. It is practiced in all 50 states, as well as Canada, UK, and in more than 100 nations across the world. The number of people who choose chiropractic treatment is growing every year. Why? I’ll say it again: Chiropractic works!

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Chiropractic Works to Reduce Stress

admin — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:09:08 +0000

There’s no getting around it. Life is stressful right from the start. Just being born was a stressful event, right? Getting out of the birth canal required our pushing our way through a very small space in a limited amount of time. And, sometimes, doesn’t it seem like you still have to “push” to get anything accomplished? And, that time is usually of the essence! Stress can make you tired and sick, or sick and tired. And, even though chiropractic treatment may not change the stresses in your life that have to do with your job, home, kids, relative, and the economy, seeing your chiropractor regularly can help to reduce the effects of stress on your body.

As a reaction to stress, our muscles unconsciously tighten. Tight muscles cause a precipitation of more tight muscles, as well as the shortening of muscles and ligaments. This results in a decrease in joint mobility, especially shoulder and hip joints, and certain joints of the spine.

Excessive muscle tension, in addition to being painful, wastes valuable nutritional resources and uses up the energy required for vital functions of the body. Stress causes a chain reaction as lactic acid accumulates in tight muscles, irritates nerve endings, and the irritation increases muscular tightness. Increased irritation and decreased joint mobility produces pain in the body and, naturally, creates more stress.

Chiropractic treatment breaks the chain of stress restoring healthy spinal motion. When muscle tightness is eased, metabolic processes are able to return to normal, and nutrients become more available to help maintain healthy body functioning.

When we are out of pain, we are more able to handle the daily stresses in our life.

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