post whiplash jaw pain

Pseudo (false) jaw pain can commonly occur after an automobile accident and be misdiagnosed in most part because that type of pain often arises from the neck...a very common complaint post rear end collision. A patient I saw recently related that after her auto accident she saw her dentisit complaining of jaw pain with headaches. After diagnosing her as having TMJ disorder he recommended a splint and anti-inflammatory medication. Her jaw pain and headaches became worse and at a friends suggestion she came to be under our care.Upon further evaluation we discovered that she was experiencing referred pain actually from the neck, and began treatment specifically for that. She now is 80% improved, without headaches and very happy she began chiropractic care after her motor vehicle accident...so you see sometimes you have to look outside the box!!

it's been a good year

Obama care unknown...Medicare cuts for services...capitated reimbursement...bickering congress that can't agree on what day it is..increasing malpractice costs..but I still LOVE WHAT I DO AND AM STOKED TO BE A CHIROPRACTOR!!!!!!

Will Obama Care Work?

The burning question of how effective Obama care will be rages on without relief in sight. There are several clauses that do merit approval and that I personally believe are worthy of passage. But to scrap the whole system to insure the 15% of our population that are without insurance does not seem ,in my opinion, to be the answer. One easy initial solution would be to open insurance to competition from other states, much like group insurance is for large companies, which most will agree should reduce rates by 10 to 15%!! Now don't get me wrong..I still feel that some carriers are predatory, but I FEEL THEY ARE A BEAST WE CAN TAME!!

Chiropractic & The Military

Recent Senate report urges more Chiropractic care for active troops which should expand care to all branches of the service. ABOUT TIME!! They have discovered what we have known all along, musculoskeletal spinal injuries are double those of combat injuries and are increasing. This is extremely good news in that it will bring more chiropractors into service in all branches to treat the problems we treat best. Now, if we can just make them see that dependents also need care we will turn the page in a new chapter on chiropractic!!!

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add to auto repair check list after accident

Did you know that after an auto accident you should have your seat belts checked for safety? That's right, the springs that recoil/retract the belt back into the roof pillar of the car often get damaged so that the next time your body weight is forced forward the belt does not stop where it should and can pose the possibility of the chest striking the steering wheel..Also a good idea to have the detonation system for the air bags checked to be sure that corrosion has not occured over the years which could fail in a collision..

laws of lean

Doesn't it always seem that we struggle to watch our weight and try to stay lean! There are laws of lean that on the surface seem to make sense, are practical and can be easily followed.
-Don't diet, rather give your body what it needs..good food in smaller portions at the right time of day to fully digest. Dunkin Donuts at 10 at night is a no no.
-Don't be fooled by fat free. Look at the labels to see how much sugar there is..no fat but how many grams of sugar is there. 1 gram is roughly a teaspoonful, so do the math. Also, fat does not make you fat, you need fat for a lot of functions including feeling satisfied after a meal. Low or no fat foods will make you feel hungry sooner and send you back to the fridge for more.
-eat a diet high in protein as it takes more calories to burn (digest) so you stay more full longer
-keep moving..a body at rest stays resting with little metabolic activity, thus weight gain. A consistent habit of performing 20 min. of cardio vascular daily will result in wt. loss
A common sense approach to your health is essential. A diet will help you lose wt. in the short term but changing your lifestyle with a better diet and regular exercise will last a life time!!!

Women with" Dowager's Hump" at health risk

It seems Mom knew best when she told us to sit up straight and eat our vegetables.
Recent research published by Annals of the Internal Medicine and follow up study at UCLA School of Medicine reported that women with an increased curvature of the middle back, known as kyphosis or Dowager's Hump, is associated with a shorter lifespan. In this study researchers write that the correlation is that just being bent forward may be an important clinical finding that should serve as a trigger to seek medical evaluation for possible spinal osteoporosis, as vertebral fractures more often than not are silent killers. From a chiropractic perspective our position is that this potential bone degeneration causes undue pressure/interference on spinal nerves (vertebral subluxation) resulting in a whole host of health issues from pain to restricted motion to vanity of ugly posture.
We promote spinal corrective care in our office for the above mentioned reasons in addition to the many benefits chiropractic can offer for a regimen of a healthy lifestyle that includes eating your peas and broccoli!!

Get in shape for summertime

It's that time iof year to get out there and enjoy the great weather we have here. Always start any new routine by easing slowly into it to avoid injury which could result in a delay to your plan. For todays focus on running, or any cardio really, always hydrate (fluids) before and after. Much emphasis is given to after activity fluids but before is equally important, and don't forget the electrolytes in sports drinks for quicker recovery.

Health Care Exemptions

Under the "must be nice category". Seems Obamacare is sooo popular and cost efficient that if you were a supporter or political ally you get an exemption!!! Hey, wait a minute wasn't this new health care system supposed to be the greatest thing going to provide coverage to everyone so that all will receive the same crappy level of care? Well, guess not, especially if you reside and do business in Nancy Pelosi's district were approximately 20% of all exemption were granted. Coincidence? Yeah right!!!!!

Chiropractic treatment for auto injuries

Manual manipulation is still hands down the best and most efficient means of treatment for soft tissue injuries sustained in an auto mobile accident and I'll tell you why! Typically soft tissue involves 2 distinct factors: soft tissue ( muscle, ligament, tendon) and a hard tissue anchor, in this case spinal vertebrae. Treating the soft tissue component only is getting half the job done as you really need both facets of treatment to achieve successful results or the symptoms have a high degree of residual at a later date!! If you are involved in an auto accident this rainy season give us a call so that future spine issues can be avoided.

Fat Brain

You're overweight and always hungry; is your brain inflamed?? An article by David Seaman reports that poor eating habits can inflame your brain. Evidence suggest consumption of pro-inflammatory foods can, for lack of better description, "confuse" your brain and the communication it has with your stomach-in effect making it harder to discern when your full.The result: a tendency to overeat and gain weight, which can lead to serious health conditions over time..diabetes, hypertension to mention a few. So, more compelling evidence to eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruit,lean meat and anti-inflammatory foods like Omega rich fish. Monthly chiropractic adjustments will help your nervous system function optimally which can also help aid you energy level to sustain extended exercise.

Obesity: Quick Fix vs. Practical Approach

Lap band surgery is the new lipo suction for 2011. Different approach same mindset for people who think this will solve all their eating disorders w/o changing their lifestyle. In some cases is lap band necessary? Absolutely. However in far to many cases it is believed to be a licenses to overeat with impunity once the procedure is performed. You can suck the fat out or squeeze the stomach off but w/o getting your head right your wasting your time...and money! Back away from the table and go exercise!

Chiropractic Myth vs. Reality

Cost of medical care is always a concern to most people, so I often hear that
"chiropractic is too expensive, I can't afford it" Well, let me tell you that in the Dec.2010 issue of JMPT (journal of manipulative and physiologic therapeutics) under "Cost of care for common back pain conditions initiated with Chiropractic doctor vs. Medical Doctor" supported with data from Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of Tennessee determined that paid cost for episodes of low back pain were 40% less when care was initiated with a Chiropractor compared with a medical doctor!!! So what this demonstrates is the value of chiropractic care for routine care at a time when we are attempting to reform a health care system and contain runaway costs. We also offer a complimentary consultation to determine if we can help you before you have to spend any money for treatment.

Chiropractic Myth vs. Reality

Myth # 2
Isn't Chiropractic really just the same as massage or physical therapy?
My response: Absolutely not!! Massage and P.T. is undoubtedly a fantastic adjunct to a chiropractic adjustment but far from the same thing in that chiropractic is the actual physical movement of vertebrae for the purpose of relieving nerve pressure or interference that is causing specific pain complaints that may include muscular involvement. When treating Personal Injury (PI) patients I relate to them the need for chiropractic care in that the 2 most common components of an injury involve the spine/nervous system and soft tissue (muscles,ligaments&tendons) and doing one without the other is only treating 50% of the injury, so that is why we offer both in our approach to treatment>