Construction zones are hectic. Traffic congestion, safety cones guarding hazardous areas and heavy equipment buzzing everywhere. It’s amazing anything gets done amid the chaos. But underneath that chaos is organization: A team of skilled engineers and contractors carefully working the plan until it reaches completion. It's similar when you heal under chiropractic care. Like a construction zone, organic healing with chiropractic can appear disorganized and chaotic at times. You might see an improvement in unrelated aspects of your health before your chief complaints begins to respond. But like the construction zone, behind the scene is a sophisticated innate wisdom inside you, moving the process forward with a mastery beyond comprehension. Sometimes care feels like 'stop and go traffic.' But be patient. Amid the chaos, healing is happening – with precision and patience, the job is getting done. You’ve got the right plan (Chiropractic Care) and the best engineer (Innate Intelligence) working for you. Content provided by Principle33.
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If you have asthma, you already know your body well. You know what chemicals and food tend to trigger your asthma. You know what activity levels you can tolerate. You know how long you can spend outdoors. It is very important to continue to stay tuned to your body's signals. You are your best resource when it comes to your own health care. Asthma cannot be cured, but only managed. Proper management can result in a lessening or remission of asthma symptoms over time. The following list of extra tips for asthma patients is provided by the American Chiropractic Association. - Use air filters to help clean air in your home. - Cover mattresses and pillows with dust covers and use hypoallergenic bed clothing to reduce exposure to dust mites. - If your condition is getting worse, get checked for viral respiratory infections.. Endocrine factors, such as menstruation, pregnancy, and thyroid disease, may exacerbate asthma, as well. - Some medications (aspirin; beta-blockers, including eye drops; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, etc.) can also precipitate or aggravate asthma symptoms. - If your asthma is exercise-induced, an individually prescribed exercise program carefully chosen under the guidance of your primary health care provider or doctor of chiropractic should be incorporated into the treatment plan. - Avoid sulfites or monosodium glutamate (MSG) in foods. Since both additives are used in a wide variety of foods, carefully read processed food labels and choose MSG-free foods when eating out. - Choose a more vegetarian-type diet. Animal proteins found in meat include arachidonic acid—a precursor for inflammation. - Include foods with omega-3 fatty acids in the diet—such as fish or fish oil. - Supplement with vitamin C, which helps reduce allergic reactions and wheezing symptoms. - To reduce stress in your children, spend quality time with them and limit their exposure to TV programs that include violence. Piriformis Syndrome (also spelled Pyriformis Syndrome) is a very specific type of low back and leg pain that often mimics sciatica. In this case, the sciatic nerve is not pinched by the structures of the lower spine, but instead squeezed or affected by a very tight piriformis muscle. The piriformis muscle is found deep in the buttock, helping to attach the thigh bone to the hip bone.
Clinically, piriformis syndrome is often seen in conjunction with sacroiliac dysfunction. A good evaluation of your sciatic pain should incorporate a thorough orthopedic examination of your hips and sacroiliac joints. Also, a proper study of your biomechanics should also reveal whether your hip problems are caused by issues in your knees, ankles, or low back. Dr. Johnson will search for the cause of your sciatica. If your diagnosis is piriformis syndrome, there are many ways in which you can find relief in the chiropractic office. The most important step is to ensure that your muscles, bones, and nerves are maintaining a proper relationship to each other. This can often be corrected by the chiropractic adjustment. The gentle Activator Methods adjustment is excellent at not causing additional aggravation to your already painful legs. Dr. Johnson will also demonstrate and perform appropriate stretches and exercises for you. Not everyone can perform some of the more popular piriformis stretches, because they require a high amount of flexibility. Dr. Johnson will tailor your rehabilitation to your abilities and desires. He will also monitor your activity level during your treatment. Additional therapies that may help reduce your pain include cold laser therapy, ultrasound therapy, electric stimulation therapy, and muscle relaxants. Be sure to ask Dr. Johnson about these alternatives when scheduling a consultation. It is often assumed that chiropractic care is only for back pain or neck pain. However, since chiropractic adjustments affect the nervous system, any body tissue which is affected by the nerves can potentially be affected by the chiropractic adjustment. Asthma is a condition of the lung airways, but the lungs have extensive innervation from a wide variety of nerves. Go to our asthma page to learn more about the background and scope of asthma today, as well as to learn about how chiropractic can help non-musculoskeletal conditions like asthma. There is a collection of studies which indicate a positive subjective and objective benefit to chiropractic care for asthma patients, and not a single adverse reaction among nearly 6000 patients. In another study, chiropractors learned that chiropractic adjustments were causing positive changes in the blood levels of IgA (an immunoglobulin which reacts to allergens) and cortisol (which suppresses the immune system). Dr. Johnson will always perform a detailed history and exam for your condition, and will co-manage your asthma with your primary care provider. You may find relief with gentle chiropractic care and management! Contact Dr. Johnson today to schedule a free consultation. What would happen if your garbage didn’t get picked up for a few weeks? Your house would get pretty stinky, wouldn't it? The same can be said for you, if your Nerve System garbage isn't dumped regularly too. Physical, chemical and emotional stresses that accumulate in your Nerve System are called subluxations (chiropractic term for nerve interference). If not cleared regularly, stress from subluxations can spill over into your body and cause poor sleep, fatigue, weakened immunity, chronic pains, anxiety or poor digestion. People who keep their Nerve System 'clean' with regular chiropractic adjustments report having more energy, better recovery from injuries and an improved state of mind. If you’re feeling sluggish, weak and bogged down, maybe it’s time to dump your nerve system garbage. Get to the chiropractor today! Content provided by Principle33. |
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