Biggs Chiropractic and Acupuncture
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Fibromyalgia is a condition that affects thousands, and is typically associated with symptoms of chronic pain and fatigue. The condition is poorly understood, and treatment is limited. Through public marketing media such as television and radio advertisement, a new drug called Lyrica has been promoted. Like all medications, it promises relief at the expense of a chemical onslaught to the body. Often with medication, temporary relief is traded at the expense of additional conditions or diseases. If you or someone you know is taking Lyrica, please have them read this advisory notice for Lyrica from their own website.
The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating the public regarding the benefits of Chiropractic Care, touts the benefits of chiropractic in treating patients with fibromyalgia. In one of their publications, they quote the experience of Retired Brig. Gen. Becky Halstead, the first woman General in the U.S. Army to command in Iraq. She said that she suffered from fibromyalgia during her military service. "The adjustments and nutritional advice I received from my chiropractor helped in treating the fibromyalgia and made me feel better on a day-to-day basis," raves the West Point graduate.
According to the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, "while scientists continue to develop a better understanding of fibromyalgia, chiropractors aim to correct misalignments of the spine and pelvis through hands-on adjustments. As joint motion improves, fibromyalgia patients discover that the excruciating pain can be reduced or, in some cases, eliminated. Once this pain is under control, other symptoms associated with fibromyalgia - such as fatigue, sleep deprivation, and depression also diminish."
Keith E. Biggs, DC
3617 E. Southern, Suite 8
Mesa, AZ 85206
www.eastmesachiropractor.com
biggschiropractic@gmail.com
Office: 480-985-3334
Cell: 480-375-0068
Showing posts with label chronic pain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chronic pain. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
One out of Three Seek Alternative Medicine
Biggs Chiropractic and Acupuncture
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Patients that suffer from chronic pain have few medical alternatives. As a chiropractor, I can tell you that they get tired of taking medications that only cover the pain, make them feel sick, and cause stomach and liver diseases, and in some cases, death.
I see them in my office every day. They are looking for ways to control their pain without the empty promises of medication. A study at the University of Michigan showed that 1/3 of patients that suffer from chronic pain report using alternative medicine. The most common of which were Chiropractic, Acupuncture, and Bio Feedback.
Medical physicians are waking up to the fact that patients are looking for alternatives. Yet an interesting thing about the study, however, is that many of the patients do not report to their medical doctors that they are seeing alternative medicine practitioners. Could it be that they are worried about being chastised, humiliated, or even ostracised? I have had patients in my office whose medical doctors have refused to see them because they were getting treatment from me. I have had other medical doctors tell my patients that they should discontinue care with me because I could kill or hurt them. What a shame. Hopefully, as more studies like this become public, medical doctors will open their minds and will continue to shift their perceptions. Chiropractic care, acupuncture, and bio feedback are safe and affective treatments for pain, much more safe than many of the drug and surgical alternatives.
Keith E. Biggs, DC
3617 E. Southern, Suite 8
Mesa, AZ 85206
www.eastmesachiropractor.com
biggschiropractic@gmail.com
Office: 480-985-3334
Cell: 480-375-0068
biggschiropractic@gmail.com
Patients that suffer from chronic pain have few medical alternatives. As a chiropractor, I can tell you that they get tired of taking medications that only cover the pain, make them feel sick, and cause stomach and liver diseases, and in some cases, death.
I see them in my office every day. They are looking for ways to control their pain without the empty promises of medication. A study at the University of Michigan showed that 1/3 of patients that suffer from chronic pain report using alternative medicine. The most common of which were Chiropractic, Acupuncture, and Bio Feedback.
Medical physicians are waking up to the fact that patients are looking for alternatives. Yet an interesting thing about the study, however, is that many of the patients do not report to their medical doctors that they are seeing alternative medicine practitioners. Could it be that they are worried about being chastised, humiliated, or even ostracised? I have had patients in my office whose medical doctors have refused to see them because they were getting treatment from me. I have had other medical doctors tell my patients that they should discontinue care with me because I could kill or hurt them. What a shame. Hopefully, as more studies like this become public, medical doctors will open their minds and will continue to shift their perceptions. Chiropractic care, acupuncture, and bio feedback are safe and affective treatments for pain, much more safe than many of the drug and surgical alternatives.
Keith E. Biggs, DC
3617 E. Southern, Suite 8
Mesa, AZ 85206
www.eastmesachiropractor.com
biggschiropractic@gmail.com
Office: 480-985-3334
Cell: 480-375-0068
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Acupuncture Pain Study
Biggs Chiropractic and Acupuncture
biggschiropractic@gmail.com
Researchers at the University of Munich have found that acupuncture is affective in the treatment of pain. The study used Quantitative sensory testing to evaluate the subjects. The results indicate that pain thresholds are increased by as much as 50%.
Although the study was limited, there is hope that additional studies will show the benefits to be even greater when treating chronic pain conditions.
The wonderful thing about using acupuncture to treat pain is that the patient can be treated with little or no side affects. This is not true when pharmaceuticals are used to treat pain. The adverse affects of pain medications in the treatment of long term chronic pain makes the promise of pain relief through acupuncture even more appealing.
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Keith E. Biggs, DC
3617 E. Southern, Suite 8
Mesa, AZ 85206
www.eastmesachiropractor.com
biggschiropractic@gmail.com
Office: 480-985-3334
Cell: 480-375-0068
biggschiropractic@gmail.com
Researchers at the University of Munich have found that acupuncture is affective in the treatment of pain. The study used Quantitative sensory testing to evaluate the subjects. The results indicate that pain thresholds are increased by as much as 50%.
Although the study was limited, there is hope that additional studies will show the benefits to be even greater when treating chronic pain conditions.
The wonderful thing about using acupuncture to treat pain is that the patient can be treated with little or no side affects. This is not true when pharmaceuticals are used to treat pain. The adverse affects of pain medications in the treatment of long term chronic pain makes the promise of pain relief through acupuncture even more appealing.
--
Keith E. Biggs, DC
3617 E. Southern, Suite 8
Mesa, AZ 85206
www.eastmesachiropractor.com
biggschiropractic@gmail.com
Office: 480-985-3334
Cell: 480-375-0068
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