More Information

Topics:

Widespread Use of Chiropractic Care The increasing interest in alternative forms of care has caught the attention of several health associations and government agencies. A 1993 study in the New England Journal of Medicine reported that "The estimated number of visits made in 1990 to providers of unconventional therapy was greater than the number of visits to all primary care medical nationwide," and chiropractic was among the most frequently used non-medical therapies. A followup report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1998 found that the use of non-medical treatments had increased significantly since the 1990 survey, with "overall prevalence of use increased by 25%, total visits by an estimated 47%, and expenditures on services provided by practitioners of alternative therapies by an estimated 45%." Of the survey respondents, one in nine (11%) had used chiropractic care within the previous year. Chiropractic Goes Pro Chiropractic has a long, successful history with sports figures, starting with Babe Ruth! A number of contemporary sports giants have also been counted among chiropractics' devoted fans. Football players, Joe Montana, Alex Karras, and Rickey Bell, along with baseball players, Rick Monday and Don Sutton. Gold Medal runner, Alberto Juantorena of Cuba; skier Suzy Chaffee; tennis pros Tracy Austin, Jimmy Connors, Billie Jean King, and John McEnroe have received chiropractic adjustments while in training and on tour. Undefeated heavyweight champion, Rocky Marciano, even had a professional chiropractor! Many professional and college teams either have a chiropractor on staff or on call to handle everything from simple injuries to serious problems resulting from hard competition. After all, the U.S. Olympic team has included chiropractors on the medical staff since 1980. If it's good enough for Olympic Athletes, imagine what chiropractic can do for you and your family. Stop your pain with Synaptic 2000 Synaptic 2000 is a user-friendly, non-invasive, pain control device representing state-of-the-art electronic technology. Pain can be relieved via two mechanisms. First electronic signals modulate pain messages sent to the spinal cord and brain along sensory nerve fibers. Secondly, the nerve cell is able to produce biochemicals known as neurotransmitters. Under the influence of electronic signals, these are released from the presynaptic nerve terminal and influence the postsynaptic cell. Some of these transmitters act as natural morphine-like agents to inhibit pain, principally along descending inhibitory pathways, while others raise the pain threshold level in a natural manner. Researchers have also show that other transmitters can influence factors such as healing, anxiety, depression, all of which can play significant roles in relation to acute and chronic pain. Auto Accidents Cars are manufactured differently than they were 40 years ago. Today they are made out of plastics and aluminum, not steel. That 2000 pound car that hit you from behind won't injure your car as easily as it will damage you. Research shows that within a two-week period, the body will form permanent scar tissue in the injured area. This scar tissue is formed as a result of muscle spasms, poor flexibility of the bones, poor blood supply in joints and nerve interference. I have found in adult x-rays, years after the accident that the patient will have permanent arthritis and degeneration (if misalignment is not corrected immediately). It is extremely important that you have your spine checked after every accident no matter how minor it may seem. Been in auto accident recently? Chiropractic may be able to help you if you've been in an auto accident or experiencing migrain headaches, neck pain, numbness or muscle spasms. If you've been suffering or are concerned about your auto accident, now is the time to take action because our office is offering; an in depth consultation, spinal examination and an oral report of findings. So now you can come in and find out for certain if you need Chiropractic care and how it can help eliminate your pain with NO COST TO YOU. If you would like to take advantage of this offer call our office at 361-0484. Here are a few comments from some of my patients: "My accident caused me to have left arm, neck, and back pain. After 3 weeks I've been pain free. Thank you Dr. Sikora." E. Randolph "I had terrible headaches and neck stiffness after a car accident. Now that I have been under care, amazingly I'm doing GREAT!" M. Ortiz