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Athletic Tape Isn’t Just For Sports Injuries!

author — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:32:30 +0000

As a chiropractor I treat many people who suffer from arthritis, and I also help individuals who have sustained sports injuries. With the former, I use chiropractic adjustments and with the latter, in conjunction with the adjustments, I often use kinesio taping. Now, it appears that athletic tape can also be beneficial in treating patients with arthritis. Read on…

Athletic Tape May Relieve Certain Arthritis Pain

via Current Arthritis News and Research

Athletic Tape

Researchers in Australia have found that athletic tape can be used to improve pain from patellofemoral osteoarthritis, a form of osteoarthritis found around or behind the kneecap.

This was a small study, to be sure, involving only 28 people, 14 with and 14 without patellofemoral arthritis. Yet the findings may provide another therapy option for people with this knee pain. This finding may also benefit people with chronic patellofemoral pain, which is relatively common in runners and can oftentimes be related to a misalignment in the knee joint.

The researchers from the University of Melbourne enlisted the 28 participants, all adults with an average age of 57. The researchers took MRI scans of the participants knees and discovered that the arthritis sufferers had a higher incidence of misalignment of the knee joint, including an inclination for the kneecap to be positioned toward the outside of the leg.

Using athletic tape to wrap the patient’s knees, the researchers were able to improve that misalignment. This contributed to improvement in reported pain during a squatting exercise.

According to lead researcher, Dr. Kay M. Crossley;

“Our results confirm that patellar taping is an excellent technique which can be recommended for people with (patellofemoral arthritis).”

The tape must be applied correctly to achieve the benefit, and not to worsen the condition. The researchers indicated that a physical therapist would be the most appropriate to wrap the knee, but that with instruction and practice, the patient would be able to successfully tape their own knee.

Using tape may not be the best solution for everyone with patellofemoral pain. Many people may require other forms of therapy or a combination with taping. Dr. Crossley stated that she and her colleagues are currently conducting a clinical trial which is studying the outcomes of knee taping with other treatments.

The results of the taping study were published in the journal Arthritis Care & Research.

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The Dangers of Ignoring Headaches

author — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:34:56 +0000

Headaches can be thought of as internal alarm bells, ringing only when something is going on inside of the body. Most of us live a life so full of external distractions that our own physical problems get easily over looked.

Headaches that are Warning: “There is Something up Ahead” -

Nearly 70% of women between 20-35 years of age start to develop a “menstrual migraine”. At first this migraine is easily categorized with normal migraines, but then begins to stand out because of its consistency.

The menstrual migraine will usually show up every month, 2 days before menstruation. As with other premenstrual symptoms, having advanced knowledge of what to expect can make the occurrence less painful by being prepared.

Your Body’s Natural Volcanic System -

A common phrase that children hear from their mothers is, “You must be sleepy.” It’s amusing to watch as the child tries to first deny the accusation and then question what brought on such a declaration.

Unfortunately, when a person reaches adulthood there’s no one around to tell you when you should sleep and when you should relax. Suddenly, the responsibility of knowing what’s best is all yours.

When a body is pushed hard daily and given little to no opportunity of relaxation, something begins to happen. One of those things that happens is a head pain that feels painfully tight around the circumference of the head. The very sight of light can become discomforting, as well as noises both soft and loud.

This is a signal your body has sent with almost volcanic violence. To avoid repeated episodes that can develop to more severe levels, seek a chiropractic doctor.

Talking to a chiropractor about your tension headache is not the same as just going to visit a masseuse, because these doctors will do a thorough examination to find all the root causes of your headache.

The treatment you may receive will definitely be therapeutic, but it will have the added benefit of being preventive as well. The number one goal of these facilities is to not just get rid of pain, but help you continue living a pain free life.

The Weight of Headache Pain -

A scary thing about weight gain is that there doesn’t seem to be any real internal trigger that extra pounds are being added on. Usually it’s not until after all the external evidence is before one that they notice their weight gain.

Studies are starting to reveal that overweight people begin having headaches more often and more severely than those that are of a healthy weight. It’s still unclear as to how the body is triggering this effect, but it is evident in recent researches.

Even when headaches seem to be a part of your life’s package, it’s good to make sure that they’re not coming on for other serious reasons.

Waiting until you reach your breaking point before you get the rest you need is as dangerous as drunk driving. So taking a moment out of your day to visit a local doctor’s office, or chiropractic health practice shouldn’t be delayed, especially since most of us don’t just want the pain to go away, we want it to stay away.

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"Motion is Life!" Says Ventura Chiropractor

admin — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:27:41 +0000

Chiropractors, like me, agree that “motion is life.” We, humans, were designed to walk, to run, to dance, and to move all the muscles of our body for our entire lifespan. So, naturally, it follows that we either “move it or lose it!” Our aging “Baby Boomer” population is discovering just how true this cautionary advice is when it comes to energy, vitality, mobility, and good health in later years. With every year of our life, we have much to gain from being physically active…and plenty to lose by living an immobile or sedentary lifestyle.

As our age-related risks of chronic disease increase, regular physical activity can actually slow down the trend. In addition, research has shown that people who have already developed coronary artery disease, osteoarthritis, high blood pressure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Type 2 diabetes, and other age-related chronic diseases can benefit substantially by increasing their physical activity and, therefore, often can manage their chronic illness with fewer medicines.

Furthermore, some studies suggest that the cardiovascular benefits an individual gets from physical activity may also help the brain stay healthy. “Physical activity influences the frontal region of the brain,” says Dr. Bradley Hatfield, professor of Sports Psychology at the University of Maryland, College Park. So, if you’ve been wondering what the best thing is that you can do to keep your brain young, the answer may be for you to take a long walk. A key factor is that exercise thickens the brain tissue and builds more synapses in the brain. The brain has 10 billion nerve cells, called neurons, and on average, neurons are connected to each other through 10,000 synapses. Every time we exercise, more synapses form and the active brain gets stronger.

On a regular basis, being physically active increases the quality of life (period). Some of the benefits include improved energy levels, mental sharpness, balance, strength, flexibility, and weight control. Moreover, regular aerobic exericise has been shown to help in the management of depression, anxiety, and stress.

So, even though the facts point conclusively to the validity of the “move it or lose it!” warning, they also confirm that it is never to late for you to “move it” and regain your health!

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Step Slowly Into Physical Fitness

admin — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:11:21 +0000

You may have read on this website, or elsewhere, about recent studies that have shown that physical activity is requisite to getting and staying healthy, especially as we age. But, if you’ve been inactive for awhile, even the idea of exercise might seem “exhausting.” The best way, then, to approach this much-needed addition to your lifestyle is, literally and figuratively, to do it one step at a time. A smart “first step” is to see a health care professional, like your chiropractor, for a full physical examination. Once it is confirmed that you won’t make matters worse through movement, then the next step is simply to start moving a bit each day.

Any movement is a step towards better health and physical fitness. Walk a lap (or two) around your house or apartment. Put that TV remote away and get up to change the channels. As your body becomes accustomed to moving again, you will probably discover that you actually want to move more. Then you can slowly add additional movement to your daily routine. Increase the walk around your house to a walk around the block, a walk in the park, or even a walk through the shopping mall. Walking with a friend can often help to keep you on track(especially on those days when you’d rather sit and veg, then get your body moving). If you are physically able, take the stairs instead of using the elevator as often as you can. Park farther away from the entrance to the supermarket and make it a goal to put more and more parking spots between you and the entrance.

After a few weeks of regular physical activity, you will begin to feel the healthful benefits of movement. Then you’ll be ready for new ways to build flexibility, fitness, and muscle strength. Your chiropractor can advise you on how to become more physically active and help you to development an individualized program.

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Ventura Chiropractic Expert Treatment For Your Low Back Pain

admin — Tue, 12 May 2009 03:22:59 +0000

If you’re experiencing low back pain, join the club!. Low back pain plagues many people, an amazing 80% in fact, making it second only to the common cold in its frequency. But, contrary to the common cold, waiting for your back pain to “run its course,” and taking prescription or over-the-counter remedies while you wait, is not the answer. Generally most back pain won’t go away by itself. More often than not, if your pain lets up, it is often due to the fact that your body has compensated for the problem, thus producing new challenges. Low back pain is nothing to sneeze at! You need to consult a back pain professional, like your chiropractor, if you intend to defeat your back pain permanently!

Oftentimes back pain is a mystery to many of the people who experience it, and chiropractors are experts at solving the puzzle. Why is it that most back pain sufferers have not had any trauma, accidents, or major injuries prior to the onset of their condition? The answer is that the cumulative effects of improper sitting posture, bad work habits, incorrect lifting, lack of routine exercise, and other unhealthy lifestyle-related influences cause most back pain. These factors eventually add up and produce stresses and imbalances on the spine causing subluxations that can turn into serious back problems. The process is similar to the front end of your car being out of alignment. As you continue to drive, there is disproportionate wear and tear on your tires. If you ignore the problem, the situation would, no doubt, get worse until you “blew” a tire. The health of the spine is threatened when your spine is misaligned. In other words, it’s not only a problem waiting to happen, it’s a problem waiting to get worse. And then, something as seemingly benign as reaching down to pick up a piece of paper can be the “final factor” that generates back injury. The surrounding back muscles go into spasm when thistakes place to safeguard the stressed or injured tissues of the back.

With regard to knowledge of conditions of the spine, chiropractors have more education, training, and experience than medical doctors. They offer expert diagnosis and effective treatment for all muscular-skeletal dysfunctions. In addition to providing welcomed relief to those suffering from back pain, but they are knowledgeable about what will assist you in avoiding further back pain. Along with effectual adjustments and other productive chiropractic therapies, your chiropractor will offer to you an individual exercise strategy and recommend other healthy lifestyle changes that will keep you well-adjusted and pain-free in the future.

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Ventura Chiropractic

admin — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:22:00 +0000

Ventura Chiropractic Fitness welcomes you! If you are suffering from neck pain, low back pain, sciatica, headaches, arthritis, or other muscle or spinal symptoms, or if you are just looking for a chiropractic wellness program, Good news, you are in the right place. My name is Dr. Jamie Phillips, I’ve been a chiropractor for 23 years. During that time I have helped thousands of patients that have been suffering from all kinds of conditions. The vast majority of symptoms originate from either traumatic injuries such as slip and falls and whiplash injuries from car accidents or they originate from repetitive stress injuries from faulty postural patterns, that means doing things such as sitting all day or doing repetitive heavy labor. As a matter of fact, I got into chiropractic myself due to being plagued with severe headaches from a head on car accident when I was in college. I was taking pain medication that would make it hard for me to concentrate on my school work, and it wasn’t really helping my head pain. I was thinking I might have to quit college. Then a friend suggested that I see his chiropractor, I was skepical, but I didn’t know what else to do. Well, as you can imagine, not only did my headache get better once I started chiropractic care, but I noticed my right knee pain (high school basketball injury) was gone too. I was so excited about my results, that I decided that summer to change my major and become a chiropractor. Believe me when I say, I know you…you are frustrated, fatigued, and possibly even losing hope. You may be thinking the pain will never go away and you may even be hesitant about chiropractic. That is why I have the special low cost examination offer above, so you can come in and see for yourself, without risk, if I may be able to help you get back to the life you want. I look forward to meeting you.

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Chiropractor Ventura: Acupuncture better than drug for hot flashes

admin — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:16:59 +0000

Researchers tested acupuncture against the Wyeth antidepressnt Effexor, a drug commonly used to relieve hot flashes, night sweats, and other menopause symptoms that can accompany breast cancer treatment, and found that acupuncture works as well, and the benefits last longer, without bad side effects. “It was a more durable effect,” reported Dr. Eleanor Walker of Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, who led the research team. After 12 weeks of treatment, symptoms were reduced for an additional 15 weeks for women who had undergone acupuncture, compared with just 2 weeks for those who had taken the drug. Those taking Effexor reported side effects inlcuding nausea, headache, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, increased blood pressure, fatigue, and anxiety. There were no bad side effects with acupuncture. In fact, the reserachers said that women reported increased energy, an overall sense of well-being, and sexual desire. “It’s been tested directly against a drug that we use regularly, and it’s more effective. It has benefits, as opposed to any side effects,” Walker said, adding, “If you only have to give women treatment three to four times a year, as opposed to having to take a pill every day, that’s going to be more cost-effective for insurance companies and the patient.” Walker said it is unclear exactly how acupuncture is working to reduce the menopausal symptoms, but experts say it may help the activity of the body’s natural pain-killing chemicals among other things.

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Ventura Chiropractic Adjustment Lower Blood Pressure!

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