Chiro19454

If your ability to move and function has been compromised by injury or disease, physical therapy and chiropractic care may be what you need to return to health and normal functioning. Physical therapy is used to treat a variety of conditions, including orthopedic conditions such as low back pain injuries to bones and connective tissue, including fractures, dislocations, and chiropractic can help the recovery of sprains, workplace injuries such as repetitive stress disorders and sports injuries. Physical therapy and chiropractic can also be be an important part of the care involved in healing both before and after a variety of surgeries and other procedures. In many cases, physical therapy and chiropractic is an effective, low-cost, low-risk, and non-invasive alternative to surgery . Another advantage of physical therapy, as opposed to surgery and drugs, is that it seeks to address the underlying causes of conditions (poor posture, for example) and to help the patient manage

North Wales PA | Lansdale PA Chiropractor What Can I Expect During My First Visit to a Chiropractor? Although each Doctor of Chiropractic 's process will vary, generally you can expect to complete a full medical history questionnaire and "new patient" paperwork. After completing your paperwork, our North Wales/Lansdale Chiropractic office staff will give your information to Dr. Allen Conrad for your consultation. This consultation is your opportunity to express your health concerns and expectations, and to ask any questions you may have pertaining to the matter. It is also for Dr. Conrad to express his role in your chiropractic health care and discuss your health prognosis. A physical exam will be performed which may include orthopaedic testing, reflex assessments, muscle testing, and a specific Chiropractic evaluation. In some cases x-rays may be necessary to determine an exact diagnosis.Your Chiropractor will go over the results of the exam and any radiology

North Wales PA | Lansdale PA Chiropractor Chiropractic Care, Physical Therapy and Massage Serving the North Wales | Lansdale PA Area Spinal Decompresion Therapy / Decompression Spinal Therapy DTS Therapy is an Alternative to Surgery At our North Wales Chiropractic Center , we believe don't have to live in debilitating pain. Whether you have lower back pain , a pinched nerve, sciatica , neck pain, a herniated or bulging disc, or a variety of symptoms related to damaged or degenerative discs, Spinal Decompression Therapy may be for you. This gentle, non-surgical therapy can provide lower back pain relief, sciatica pain relief, and is a state-of-the-art therapy for neck pain relief, bulging or degenerative disc disease, and lumbar pain. The gentle distractive forces of the DTS therapy create a decompression of the spine with unloading due to distraction and proper positioning, to improve blood flow and nutrient exchange to the injured area. You will experience several cycles of st

( CNN ) -- Despite sprains, foot pains and blisters, towering footwear has legions of loyal female fans. Among them are pop stars who dance intricate choreography wearing colossal shoes. Lady Gaga wore a pair of staggering 12-inch Alexander McQueen heels in her music video "Bad Romance." The theatrical shoes she wore were unveiled by the late British designer McQueen last fall, prompting some models to decline to walk the runway for him. "We have entered a moment of heightened impracticality in footwear," said Elizabeth Semmelhack, author of "Heights of Fashion: A History of the Elevated Shoe." Heels tend to get higher during economic recessions, she added. During the Great Depression in 1930s, the oil crisis in the 1970s, and the dotcom bust heels went higher. Although she's not sure why, Semmelhack said, "it could also be sort of a greater need for escapism." While high heels elongate legs and make women feel skinnier and taller, they also

Chiropractic and Headache/Migraine Relief Most patients that suffer from headaches or migraines had some sort of traumatic experience in their past, and the musculature of the head, neck and jaw never fully recoved. When these areas become irritated, they send a signal to the brain that there is a problem, which most people refer to as a headache. Whether it was from a motor vehicle accident, a sports injury, a fall at work, or simply a repetutive use activity, headaches can be quite debilitating. Here are some examples of how Chiropractic and Chiropractors can help with headache relief. It is very common for someone who was in an car accident to not see signs and symptoms of headaches until months after the crash, and getting a Chiropractic evaluation as soon as possible can help prevent any long term accident related headaches. Headaches can originate from chemical such as nicotine, alcohol or allergic reactions, as well as other organic or cardiovascular sources. Once these types h

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) today announced its endorsement of La-Z-Boy's line of reclining furniture. Assessed by a panel of doctors of chiropractic , La-Z-Boy reclining furniture is designed to offer the following benefits: No added back strain. A patented three-position leg rest offers a choice of locking positions to keep the back reclined. Multiple reclining angles. A patented reclining mechanism allows for 18 incremental tilt positions to fit different comfort preferences. More comfort options. An independent back recline feature allows the user to recline the back of the chair with the leg rest in the closed position. Total body support. A patented full-layout recline position means the user can kick back and stretch out for full-body relaxation. “Over the years we’ve heard from many customers that La-Z-Boy reclining chairs and sofas helped to relieve back pain. It’s helpful to know that America’s leading chiropractic organization also recognizes the bene