Category: Chiropractic

Manual therapies for migraine: a systematic review

“The results of this study support previous results showing that some people report significant improvement in migraines after chiropractic adjustments. A high percentage (>80%) of participants reported stress as a major factor for their migraines. It appears probable that chiropractic care has an effect on the physical conditions related to stress and that in these people the effects of the migraine are reduced.” “Migraine occurs in about 15% of the general population. Migraines are usually managed by medication, but some patients do not tolerate migraine medications due to side effects or prefer to avoid medications for other reasons. Non-pharmacological management is an alternative treatment option.  Researching random clinical trials (RCTs) on manual therapies...

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Headaches and Migraines

Headaches, Migraines In Fairbanks, AK If you have a headache, you’re not alone. Nine out of ten Americans suffer from headaches. Some are occasional, some frequent, some are dull and throbbing, and some cause debilitating pain and nausea. What do you do when you suffer from a pounding headache? Do you grit your teeth and carry on? Lie down? Pop a pill and hope the pain goes away? There is a better alternative that is both natural, and better for your health. Research shows that spinal manipulation – the primary form of care provided by doctors of chiropractic –...

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Why Get Chiropractic Adjustments?

Many things can lead to a vertebral subluxation. Some of the more common causes include: A vertebra going out of place (“misalignment”) because of a slip or fall (i.e., “macrotrauma”). The entire spine misaligning globally due to poor posture. Joint swelling caused by damage done to the intervertebral joint. An inflammatory response caused by a poor diet, lack of pure water or psychological stress. Osteoporosis or degenerative changes of the spine or intervertebral discs. Trigger points and tight back muscles that pull the vertebrae out of place. Importance of Having Good Posture: The problem we see in Western cultures is that...

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Top 10 Benefits of Chiropractic Adjustments

Finding a good chiropractor isn’t only key to correcting the damage caused by years of poor posture or trauma — it’s also important for everyone wanting to take a proactive approach to protecting his or her health. It’s hard to find any other profession on the planet that can prevent neuromuscular-based disease like chiropractic can. That is why I’ve been personally getting adjusted for over 10 years and recommend my patients, friends and family members to do the same. But don’t just take my word for it. Below you’ll find evidence from medical research studies, systematic reviews and case studies...

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Cost Effectiveness of Chiropractic

The cost-effectiveness of chiropractic care vs. medical care Medical care is expensive! An average visit to a medical office ranges from $60 to $300+ depending on the doctor and nature of the visit. Even with insurance coverage, a deductible or large co-pay can quickly add up to a deep hole in your wallet. You leave the office only to go to a pharmacy to purchase prescription medications that may be harmful and/or addictive. By the end of it all, you owe about $1000 to the medical office because you hurt your back gardening last weekend. The pain medication eases...

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