Chiropractic & Pain Relief Blog

Headaches are reported in 90% of auto injury patients. Chiropractic is proven to be an effective approach for many different types of headache pain!

Many patients will seek chiropractor care for neck pain and headaches. In the great majority of cases, the pain involved is not related to a stroke. However, on occasion, it may be. When the pain is related to a stroke, some of these patients developed a full range of stroke symptoms. Over the years, reports in the popular press and the scientific literature have suggested or stated outright that in patients who experience a stroke following chiropractic care, the stroke was caused by the chiropractor!

We now know that this is very unlikely to be the case. What is far more likely is that the patient developed a thrombus or embolism in their vertebral arteries, producing neck pain and headache. This person sought health care for the pain. Whether they saw a chiropractor or their medical provider, they would progress on to a stroke at virtually the same rate. While the argument that the chiropractor caused the problem is convenient, the science indicates that it is in all likelihood a mistake to draw such a conclusion.

Vertebrobasilar artery stroke is a very rare event in the population. The increased risks of vertebrobasilar artery stroke associated with chiropractic and PCP visits is likely due to patients with a headache and neck pain from vertebrobasilar artery dissection seeking care before their stroke. We found no evidence of excess risk of vertebrobasilar artery stroke associated chiropractic care compared to primary care.

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This study compares conventional sciatica surgery to the newer method, finds new method may not be better. Another study concludes with the recommendation of trying chiropractic before surgery.

Correct posture is a simple but very important way to keep the intricate structures in the back and spine healthy. Good posture and back support are critical to reducing the incidence and severity of back and neck pain.

• Be sure your back is aligned against the back of the office chair. Avoid slouching or leaning forward, especially when tired from sitting for long periods. 
• When sitting at a desk, your arms should be flexed at a 75- to 90-degree angle at the elbows. 
• Your knees should be even with your hips, or slightly higher.
• Keep both of your feet flat on the floor.

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Neck pain is the most common symptom reported after an auto collision. Studies show that chiropractic can help restore neck range of motion and prevent scar tissue from forming.

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The results announced in the International Journal of Psychophysiology this month show a link between neurofeedback training and improved memory in a 40 person trial.

Dr David Vernon, from Imperial College London at the Charing Cross hospital says: "Previous research has indicated that neurofeedback can be used to help treat a number of conditions including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, epilepsy and alcoholism by training particular aspects of brain activity, but this is the first time we have shown a link between the use of neurofeedback, and improvements in memory."

In a recent research paper published in Spine Journal the risk of injury was found to be76% lower in a Chiropractic office than a Primary Care Medical Office. The study involved over 2,000,000 adjustments in patients 66-99 years of age. The article stated; 

"No mechanism by which a chiropractic adjustment induces injury to normal healthy tissue has been identified."

Between 1999 and 2008 the mean inflationary adjusted costs for ambulatory neck and/or back pain in the United States increased by a factor of 95%.1 According to the study by Davis et al the largest proportion of increased costs are associated with specialty visits rather than primary consultations, clearly indicating that spine care places a tremendous burden upon the health care system. In addition primary care physicians are overburdened with managing the needs of diabetic and high blood pressure patients. This has caused a gap in the healthcare system for those patient with back and neck pain disorders.

The doctors of Precision Pain Relief Center are working hard to fill the gap for those suffering with neck pain and back pain. You will see an ever increasing awareness of the title "Primary Spine Care Doctor" and your doctors at Precision are leading the way. Please see a list of certifications earned by our doctors in the last 12 months:

Texting has made communication swifter and more accessible than ever before, but that is not without pitfalls. Texting is distracting, and texting while driving has been documented as even more dangerous than drinking behind the wheel. Texting can exacerbate joint pain and, in more serious conditions, lead to neurological damage. With eyes glued down to a screen, texting can lead to everyday aches and pains.

You're not going to stop texting any time soon, but you might try repositioning your phone and taking breaks to alleviate some of this physical impact. The infographic below from Experience Life shows the effect that constant texting has on our bodies and provides some helpful tips on how to keep the strains to a minimum. Hover over each circle for more information:

- Kate Bratskeir, Huffington Post

Texting has made communication swifter and more accessible than ever before, but that is not without pitfalls. Texting is distracting, and texting while driving has been documented as even more dangerous than drinking behind the wheel. Texting can exacerbate joint pain and, in more serious conditions, lead to neurological damage. With eyes glued down to a screen, texting can lead to everyday aches and pains.

On average, how many minutes a day do you think you spend on your smartphone texting, checking your email, playing games, or searching one of your many downloaded apps? Ten? Twenty? Sixty? More?

A recent study from the Journal of Behavioral Addictions that has found that young woman typically spend 10 hours daily engaged with their cell phones. No, that isn't a typo. They spend roughly ten hours.

A recent study of laser therapy and athletic performance revealed that when laser light treatments were applied to specific muscle groups soon after a workout muscle strength improved by 55% compared to working out alone over a 12 week period. Get the most from your workouts and perform better in competition with laser treatments.