Arthritis limits mobility, causes pain, affects more than 20 percent of the population and costs the U.S., and costs $128 billion annually. Data from a recent government survey found that from 2007 through 2009, close to 50 million people had been diagnosed with arthritis by their doctor. Those most at risk were individuals who are obese, those who exercised less, those who smoke, and those who have lower levels of education. Arthritis is injury and inflammation of the joints. Arthritis is typically associated with pain, swelling, stiffness and limited motion.
The medical approach to treating arthritis is primarily limited to pain medication. Severe cases are treated surgically through joint replacement procedures. The medical treatment of arthritis with medications such as Tylenol, Motrin, Advil, Aleve, Celebrex, and Viox comes at a significant cost to the patient, and I am not talking simply financial. Liver disease, heart attacks, ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, and strokes are just some of the conditions that are linked to taking these pain medications. Some speculate that these drugs actually accelerate degenerative changes (arthritis) within joints. Surgical joint replacement offers not guarantee, and like any surgical procedure, puts the patient at risk of infection, stroke, and even death.
Doctors of chiropractic are experts at treating the many joints of the body in order to restore motion and nutrition to the joints, thereby reducing inflammation, stiffness and pain. One of the most common forms of treatment utilized by the chiropractor is the adjustment or manipulation of the joints. If you are suffering from pain, stiffness or swelling of one or more joints, schedule a consultation or examination from your local chiropractor today to see of chiropractic can help.
Keith Biggs, DC
www.eastmesachiropractor.com
www.therapeuticfoods.com
biggschiropractic@gmail.com
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
Headache Relief
It is time to get simple, and real, as far as health care goes. We have had run-away costs for years as more expensive treatments are discovered and touted. Often, however, we find that the most simple, cheapest, and time tested remedies are the best.
Case in point is the recent study in Neurology that came to the conclusion that headaches are best treated with aspirin. To be fare, the study talks about using intravenous solutions of aspirin, something that most of us do not have access to. The problem with taking oral aspirin is that it can be very damaging to the stomach. Like any other medication, it is not healthy to take it long term. Every year, there are thousands of people that die from oral doses of aspirin and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, etc). They typically develop bleeding sores in the stomach or intestines and they bleed internally.
How about something that has been around a lot longer, has fewer side effects, and is a healthy alternative?
Of course, I am talking about chiropractic adjustments of the neck and upper back. You see, when the neck and upper back are not functioning very well, they cause nerve irritation, muscular tightness and tension. The combination of muscular tightness, nerve irritation, and joint dysfunction, what chiropractors call the "subluxation complex" is easily treated with chiropractic care.
There is not a day that goes by in my office that I do not treat somebody for headache pain. The miracle is that they typically respond very well to care.
Not every headache is caused, however, by neck and back problems. Some are the result of hormone imbalances, allergies, sensitivities, and circulation issues, just to name a few. That is why you should be examined by a qualified chiropractic physician and/or your medical doctor. Just remember, that your MD will try to cure your headache problem with medications, and the last time that I checked, headaches are NOT caused by deficiency of aspirin, Tylenol, or Advil in your blood (these are ALL man-made chemicals that are foreign to your natural physiology). Your chiropractor, on the other hand, will try to find natural alternatives that help to get to the CAUSE of your headaches, and not just cover up the symptom with a drug.
So if you have a headache, find a good DC (doctor of chiropractic). The healthy and drug-less solution is the best solution for the long term.
Keith Biggs, DC
www.eastmesachiropractor.com
biggschiropractic@gmail.com
therapeuticfood.blogspot.com
Case in point is the recent study in Neurology that came to the conclusion that headaches are best treated with aspirin. To be fare, the study talks about using intravenous solutions of aspirin, something that most of us do not have access to. The problem with taking oral aspirin is that it can be very damaging to the stomach. Like any other medication, it is not healthy to take it long term. Every year, there are thousands of people that die from oral doses of aspirin and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, etc). They typically develop bleeding sores in the stomach or intestines and they bleed internally.
How about something that has been around a lot longer, has fewer side effects, and is a healthy alternative?
Of course, I am talking about chiropractic adjustments of the neck and upper back. You see, when the neck and upper back are not functioning very well, they cause nerve irritation, muscular tightness and tension. The combination of muscular tightness, nerve irritation, and joint dysfunction, what chiropractors call the "subluxation complex" is easily treated with chiropractic care.
There is not a day that goes by in my office that I do not treat somebody for headache pain. The miracle is that they typically respond very well to care.
Not every headache is caused, however, by neck and back problems. Some are the result of hormone imbalances, allergies, sensitivities, and circulation issues, just to name a few. That is why you should be examined by a qualified chiropractic physician and/or your medical doctor. Just remember, that your MD will try to cure your headache problem with medications, and the last time that I checked, headaches are NOT caused by deficiency of aspirin, Tylenol, or Advil in your blood (these are ALL man-made chemicals that are foreign to your natural physiology). Your chiropractor, on the other hand, will try to find natural alternatives that help to get to the CAUSE of your headaches, and not just cover up the symptom with a drug.
So if you have a headache, find a good DC (doctor of chiropractic). The healthy and drug-less solution is the best solution for the long term.
Keith Biggs, DC
www.eastmesachiropractor.com
biggschiropractic@gmail.com
therapeuticfood.blogspot.com
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Ginger Root Found to Affect Inflammation and Pain
Biggs Chiropractic and Acupuncture
A recent article published by Medical News Today discusses study at the University of Georgia in which was found that the use of Ginger Root on a daily basis helps to reduce inflammation related to exercise by 25 percent. Considering the fact that often Advil, Motrin, and Aleve are often used for this purpose, Ginger provides a healthy alternative.
The use of Ginger for the reduction of inflammation has been touted for a long time, but prior to this most recent human study, the benefits have only been demonstrated in laboratory rats.
If, for example, a person suffers from back pain, joint pain, or muscle pain after exercise, a steady dose of at least 2 grams of ginger every day will possibly help to reduce symptoms by as much as 25 percent. The study found that it didn't matter if the ginger was heat treated or raw.
A recent article published by Medical News Today discusses study at the University of Georgia in which was found that the use of Ginger Root on a daily basis helps to reduce inflammation related to exercise by 25 percent. Considering the fact that often Advil, Motrin, and Aleve are often used for this purpose, Ginger provides a healthy alternative.
The use of Ginger for the reduction of inflammation has been touted for a long time, but prior to this most recent human study, the benefits have only been demonstrated in laboratory rats.
If, for example, a person suffers from back pain, joint pain, or muscle pain after exercise, a steady dose of at least 2 grams of ginger every day will possibly help to reduce symptoms by as much as 25 percent. The study found that it didn't matter if the ginger was heat treated or raw.
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