Obesity is as much a problem in society as any health issue. It can cause the weakening of bones as well as respiratory and cardiovascular distress.

A person is thought to be obese when their BMI (Body Mass Index) is in excess of thirty percent of what it should be.

How Chiro May Help

Nerves from the area of the spinal column carry impulses throughout the body through their connection with the brain. If this is effected in an adverse manner, hunger and eating cues may be triggered as well as other complications. Subluxations of he spine can limit the range of motion an individual has and that also reduces their capacity for physical activity. Generally body fat puts a lot of pressure on the skeleton and can lead to bone and muscle misalignment, resulting in injury and pain. These are issues regularly handles successfully by chiropractors.

Diet Concerns

Some chiropractors are also trained fitness and health that can benefit weight loss goals as part of an overall plan for physical improvement combined with lifestyle and nutritional advice.

From time to time we bring you news about the latest developments of chiropractic care and as October is National Chiropractic Health Month 2020, we thought we would share a link from the American Chiropractic Association to let you know about all the latest developments in the world of chiropody!

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You may be surprised to learn there is research showing chiropractic care can help with erectile dysfunction. Read on to learn more.

The research, reported in the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research, includes a review of the potential mechanisms by which the improvement may have occurred. 

“Research is revealing that there is a relationship between abnormalities in the spine, the nervous system and the genito-urinary and reproductive systems” stated Matthew McCoy DC, MPH, a chiropractor, public health researcher and editor of the journal that published the study. “While this is the first report of improvement in erectile dysfunction in the chiropractic literature, there are research studies previously published that show a relationship between these systems of the body and improvement under chiropractic care.”

As you know ED is when you unable to obtain and maintain an erection when you do not have another order like premature ejaculation. With forty percent of men over the age of forty having ED and this goes up to nearly seventy percent in man older than seventy.

“It makes perfect sense when you think about it” stated Dr. McCoy. “As chiropractors we know that spinal nerve interference can lead to all sorts of dysfunction and this is certainly true with genito-urinary function. All of the organs of the body need a constant and uninterrupted nerve supply in order to develop and function properly. Abnormal position or movement of the spinal vertebra can develop and this can lead to nerve interference. It is this interference, called vertebral subluxations, that chiropractors correct.”

Every visit to the chiropractor involves making a determination when subluxations are present and adjustments were performed where needed over a period of eight weeks (or twelve adjustments.) After this, the patient was able to exercise in a comfortable manner and was pain free.

Source: http://chiropractic.prosepoint.net/144457

Believe it or not, chiropractors can help with hemorrhoids. Read on to learn more!

Relief!

Many have found hemorrhoid relief from their body responding well to he correction of nerve pressure and subluxations frond in the L5 and L4 area of the lower back. When pressure is removed using pelvic or sacral subluxations, the muscles controlling the constriction and dilation of blood vessels in the bowels will be eased and has the potential to release the pain associated with hemorrhoids.

Other Methods

Many people report a simple adjustment to the tail bone (coccyx) that is completely non-invasive and does not even require  an inspection of the hemorrhoids. Their is a single joint that can be connected to this affliction and we can examine whether it is right for you. Realignment of the coccyx can really help and treating misalignment in your skeleton really can help with bowel function. Excessive pressure on blood vessels in the anal area are the cause of hemorrhoids. The cause of the pressure, misalignment of the tailbone (coccyx.) Your blood vessels can then start working properly if your tailbone is properly aligned!

Diet

Avoiding white sugar and white flour will help regulate bowel movements and a couple of ounces of aloe vera per day will also help. Make sure you take on plenty of water as well.

If you use your hands a lot you may find they are in pain at the end of the day. Instead of taking medication,a a chiropractor may be able to help your pain symptoms and restore some range of motion back to your hands. Read on to learn more.

Bone Realignment

Your hand pain may be as a result of bone misalignment in your back or neck as the nerves in your hand originate at your spinal cord. If you have a slipped disc, it can cause the compressing of the nerves leading back to your hands, causing pain or numbness.

Inflammation Reduction

Chiropractors use social methods reducing the pain in your hands and wrists especially if you have arthritis or carpal tunnel. Electronic muscle stimulation can be used or tissue massage or ultrasound can all help relieving the pressure you are under. As the pain subsides you should find your range of motion gaining once again.

Stretches and Exercise

Once the pain has gone away the chiropractor can show you stretches and exercises to help keep everything properly aligned. You can do these between visits to the chiropractor and prior and after doing certain activities. Very useful for people who regularly utilize electronic devices and keyboards.

Managing Your Sleep

Getting enough sleep can help you handle day-to-day stressors more easily and promotes a healthy and effective immune system. From simple techniques to help you fall asleep to practicing better sleep habits and a regular schedule, getting enough rest is one of the best things you can do to improve your health and reduce the chance of developing health conditions associated with chronic inflammation.

Reduction Of Stress

Everyone experiences some degree of stress but managing your stress level is a great way to promote relaxation and reduce inflammation. Try practicing yoga, meditating, reading, gardening, or doing other activities that you enjoy in order to create a stress-free environment.

Loss of Weight

If you are struggling with inflammation and are overweight or struggle with constant weight fluctuation, losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight through diet and exercise can help prevent worsening inflammation. Talk to your chiropractor about the best way to lose weight and what a healthy weight looks like for your body and lifestyle.

Exercise Regularly

Treat your body right with regular exercise to maintain normal body functions and reduce inflammation. You should talk to your chiropractor about which exercises are best for your body and current health–such as choosing one activity over another is you have weak joints or areas of inflammation or pressure. Aerobics and weight training can help you feel great.

Anti-Inflammatory Diet

A diet that consists of plenty of fruits, vegetables, lean meats and fish, and other nutrient-rich foods can help reduce chronic inflammation in the body. There are also many supplements that have been shown to prevent inflammation and promote bone, joint, and bodily health, such as vitamin D, magnesium, and fish oils.

While most people seek help from a chiropractor for back or neck pain, chiropractic care can also be used to treat shoulder pain. Having shoulder pain can prevent you from participating in activities you love, such as tossing the football around with your kids or taking a swim in your pool. It can also make completing everyday tasks difficult, like carrying your child to bed or putting away dishes on the top shelf. All in all, living with shoulder pain is both frustrating and inconvenient, but you don’t have to keep dealing with it. If left untreated, your shoulder pain can become more severe, and can even travel to your neck, back, and arms.

You can look forward to reduced pain and discomfort, decreased inflammation, and improved flexibility and range of motion with a chiropractic adjustment that focuses on your shoulders. In addition to adjustments, we also offer various other chiropractic treatments that can help you with your shoulder pain. Our chiropractic massage can help reduce recovery time if your shoulder pain is a result of an injury, and it can also help with balance and flexibility.

We can identify the source of your shoulder pain and recommend the best treatment option going forward.

Are you having heel pain or pain in your lower leg? You might have Achilles Tendonitis. It is a very painful condition that affects the Achilles Tendon attached to your calf and further attaches to the heel of your foot. It can be very debilitating for people who do not seek treatment for it and if any micro-tears appear. If overuse of your Achilles Tendon occurs, it may rupture and cause you to have expensive surgery. If you have this injury, ice and rest is a good way to help with the pain. But you will eventually need to see a professional about this painful condition.

Achilles Tendonitis

The Achilles Tendon is an important part of the foot as it attaches to the heel. The Achilles Tendon is one of the major causes of the lower leg and heel pain people complain about. Athletes usually have this pain because of the activity they have with using their feet, but it can also affect people that walk often for work-related activities. The Achilles tendon gives pain as it attaches from the lower leg to the heel. The Achilles Tendon can get irritated, inflamed, and can become very painful. It may create problems walking, especially at work or with any sports activities if not treated.

Achilles Tendonitis Causes

The cause of Achilles tendon issues is when too much stress is put on the lower half of the leg and foot. An Achilles injury could take weeks or even months to develop. When you feel the pain of Achilles tendonitis, there could even be small tears in the Achilles tendon that need to be treated. Women that walk around on the job in high heels could be especially at risk. If you are feeling pain when it comes to your Achilles Tendon, seek medical attention.

Achilles Tendonitis Treatment

Having Chiropractic work on your Achilles Tendon may give you benefits. A chiropractor may be able to help by readjusting the spine, pelvis, and other lower parts of the body with assisting the healing process, by keeping stress off the Achilles Tendon. Having chiropractic adjustments will help to keep this from happening again and alleviate the pain.

If this condition is not taken care of, the condition can get worse and cause more pain as well as possible Achilles Tendon rupture which would require having Achilles Tendon surgery to repair the damage. By seeing a chiropractor now, this condition could help in treating the issue and not having to go through expensive surgery to repair the Achilles Tendon.

Remember, if you are feeling the pain of your Achilles, do not ignore it. Do not let Achilles’ pain slow you down. Have our professionals help you with the treatment you deserve with your Achilles Tendon condition. Give us a call to schedule an appointment.

Sciatica impacts more than three million people in the US and can cause constant pain and nerve damage that starts in the spine and shoots down the rear portion of the leg. However chirpractic care can help. read on to learn more.

What Is The Sciatic Nerve?

The longest nerve in the human body it is a group of five nerves exiting from the lumbar spine and sacral foramen. They group together in the muscles of the buttocks and form a sciatic nerve that travels down each leg. The sciatic nerve provides strength to the legs and connects with major muscle groups and the spinal cord. When the nerve is impaired, numbness, pain and weakness may result.

Symptoms Vs. Diagnosis

Sciatica is really a set of symptoms as opposed to a diagnosis. Here are some of the symptoms to look for:

Piriformis syndrome (muscle in the buttocks becomes tight or spasms), spondylolisthesis (slippage of a vertebra, narrowing the nerve exit), general wear and tear on the lower spine, spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal creates pressure on nerves), slipped or herniated discs (the most common cause.)

Risk Factors

As we get older, risk increases for sciatic nerve issues due to age-related changes in the spine.  Obesity also can increase risk, as excess weight can contribute to spinal changes. Diabetes increases risk of nerve damage, and is another risk factor for sciatica. Other lifestyle factors such as occupation and prolonged sitting can play a role in the development of sciatica.

Research

Chiropractic care and adjustments are a viable option for treating the pain and symptoms associated with sciatic nerve issues. A 2006 study published in Spine found that manipulations (adjustments) helped relieve pain due to acute back pain and sciatica. Another study published in 2010 found that sixty percent of sciatica patients (who hadn’t found relief from other therapies) experienced the same level of relief from chiropractic adjustments as patients who eventually had surgery.

Source: https://www.chiroone.net/how-chiropractic-helps/sciatica