2008 July | Create Wellness Center | South Korea | Chiropractic, Health, Pilates, and Yoga

Pilates

July 24, 2008 By Dr. Yoo 1 Comment

Pilates (pronounced /pɨˈlɑːtiːz/) is a physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates in Germany.^[1] As of 2005, there are 11 million people who practice the discipline regularly and 14,000 instructors in the United States.^[2]

Pilates called his method Contrology (from control and Greek -λογία, -logia), because he believed his method uses the mind to control the muscles.^[3] The program focuses on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced and which are essential to providing support for the spine. In particular, Pilates exercises teach awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and aim to strengthen the deep torso muscles.

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PMI (PHYSICAL MIND INSTITUTE) PILATES INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE:

Course Content
–function and rationale of the exercises
–postural analysis and intake protocol
–verbal and tactile cueing, pacing and dynamics
–muscle recruitment and biomechanics
–functional applications
–modifications and variations of the classic
exercises
–hands-on client based instruction

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–Initiation 101: Pilates Matwork
–Initiation 201: Standing Pilates®
–Initiation 301: Circular Pilates™
–Concentration 101: Pilates Apparatus
–Concentration 201: Pilates Exercises
–Concentration 301: Pilates Rehabilitation

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Q and A section:

CHIRO/PILATES combines the best of Chiropractic & Pilates to correct your spinal, as well as muscular posture!
CHIRO/PILATES combines the best of Chiropractic & Pilates to correct your spinal, as well as muscular posture!About the CHIRO/PILATES MethodQ./ What is CHIRO/PILATES?A./ Developed by former natural bodybuilder, certified personal fitness trainer, & current chiropractic sports physician Dr. Phillip Yoo, with input from sports medicine, fitness experts, & martial arts professionals, CHIRO/PILATES is a contemporary, anatomically-based approach to Joseph Pilates’ original exercise method. Its exercises safely deliver optimal strength, flexibility and endurance, without adding bulk. This stress-relieving method can be performed on a mat or using dedicated PILATES EQUIPMENT. Q./ What is the difference between the CHIRO/PILATES Method and other pilates techniques? A./ Unlike the original series of exercises, CHIRO/PILATES incorporates modern exercise principles, including up to date thinking about spinal rehabilitation and performance enhancement. For example, unlike the original approach, which promotes a flat back, CHIRO/PILATES exercises are designed to restore the natural curves of the spine and rebalance the muscles around the joints. They also place more emphasis on scapular stabilization. As well, there are more preparatory exercises and modifications to make the method safer and more effective. Q./ What are the benefits of CHIRO/PILATES? A./: longer, leaner muscles (less bulk, more freedom of movement) improves postural problems increases core strength/stability and peripheral mobility helps prevent injury enhances functional fitness, ease of movement balances strength & flexibility heightens body awareness no-impact – easy on the joints can be customized for everyone from rehab patients to elite athletes complements other methods of exercise improves performance in sports (golf,tennis, skiing, skating, dance, etc.) improves balance, coordination & circulation Q./ What are the principles behind CHIRO/PILATES? A/ CHIRO/PILATES improves core strength and balances the muscles around the joints, improving the way your body functions, looks and feels. It focuses specifically on: Proper Breathing Proper Pelvic placement Proper Rib-cage placement Proper Scapular movement Proper Head & cervical spine placement Q./ Is PILATES like yoga? A/ In some respects pilates conditioning is like yoga. Both are considered mind-body type methods of movement; both emphasize deep breathing and smooth, long movements that encourage your muscles to relax and lengthen. The difference is that while yoga requires moving from one static posture to the next without repetitions, pilates flows through a series of movements that are more dynamic, systematic and anatomically based. The goal with CHIRO/PILATES exercises is to achieve optimal functional fitness & posture. Q./ How is CHIRO/PILATES different than weight training or other resistance exercise? A/ Pilates is three-dimensional (i.e. exercises can be performed using all movement planes) spring resistance more closely resembles muscular contraction emphasis on concentric/eccentric contraction for injury prevention. However, if weight-training is something you enjoy doing, it can be modified to incorporate basic pilates principles of proper core stabilization, breathing, and strength. CHIRO/PILATES is customizable for special needs: In pilates exercise, emphasis is placed on rebalancing muscles around the joints. Pilates corrects over-training and muscle imbalance that leads to injury. Pilates emphasizes balancing strength with flexibility (for injury prevention and more efficient movement) CHIRO/PILATES leads to an improvement in posture and body awareness. Q./ What kind of results can I expect to see from doing CHIRO/ PILATES? A./ You can expect an increase in flexibility, mobility, balance, and body awareness, as well as a decrease in back pain/other general pains. Q./ Will I grow by doing CHIRO/PILATES? A/ Much of pilates exercise is mind-body conditioning which requires you to look within, focus on your breathing, and feel the subtle differences within your body. Many people come to a very meditative state while doing pilates, and therefore will grow mentally and spiritually over time through this type of exercise. There are also incidences where by strenghening the abdominal & pelvic, & spinal muscles, people have learned to maintain their stretch and thereby are measurably taller. Physically, many people have been known to actually get taller by working out consistently. By emphasizing posture, you learn to stretch your spine through pilates, and by strengthening the deep abdominals to support the rest of the body you learn to maintain your height effortlessly. The most impressive results are those reported by people who have slouched most of their lives and after a few months of practicing pilates they are able to stand up much straighter, and are therefore measurably taller. However, even people having studied dance consistently for years before beginning a pilates program, have noticed an increase in their heights over time. Furthermore, combining chiropractic spinal adjustments,inversion or traction therapy, along with pilates stretching methods is a sure-fire way to increase overall height. Q./ What kind of results can I expect to see from doing CHIRO/ PILATES? A./ You can expect an increase in flexibility, mobility, balance, and body awareness, as well as a decrease in back pain/other general pains. Q./ How long will I have to do the workout before I see results? A./ The average active person, doing 2-3 classes per week should see some results within 10-12 classes. This will vary depending on each individual and things such as the number of classes a person takes each week, whether they are private or group classes, whether they participate in other physical activities, and whether they have any existing injuries or contraindications. Q./ I have a bad back. Will I be able to do pilates? A./ That is why Dr. Yoo recommends that everyone have a full spinal & muscle assessment before starting the exercise in order to treat & prevent the root cause of your pain and determine any precautions & contraindications to your individual situation. Although you should always consult your physician before starting any fitness routine, a pilates workout is gentle and controlled with no sudden jarring actions. It is therefore more important that you work with a qualified instructor to ensure that you are doing the movements correctly. An experienced instructor will be able to modify the exercises to accommodate your limitations, continually challenge you within your range and monitor your improvements. If you commit yourself to a consistent workout schedule you will certainly feel results. Q./ Will I get the same results with a mat workout as with a Reformer/equipment workout? A./ Mat-based workouts are very convenient and they can be done anywhere. However, a mat workout will provide no added resistance. A Reformer workout will add resistance to your routine and can correct muscular imbalances better than a mat routine would. Q./ If I’m doing pilates, should I still do my regular workout? A/ CHIRO/PILATES is a musculo-skeletal conditioning program. In combination with some kind of cardiovascular exercise (walking, running, aerobics, aqua fitness, etc.),and resistance training (weights, bodyweight exercises, & resistance bands), it’s all you need. For people who reach advanced levels, they can actually elevate their heart rate with Pilates Power workouts.

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Six Reasons to Continue Your Chiropractic Care

July 24, 2008 By Dr. Yoo Leave a Comment

49 year-old cervical spine in the advance stages of subluxation degeneration.

75 year-old normal cervical spine after over 20 years of regular chiropractic check-ups.

	CONTINUE YOUR PROGRESS		Research suggests ligaments and muscles that support your spine take longer to heal than indicated by how you feel. Your body continues to heal these soft tissues after your symptoms are gone. Continuing with wellness chiropractic care encourages more complete healing. This helps assure a lasting recovery.
	PREVENT A RELAPSE		Before obvious symptoms provided a warning, your body adapted to the soft tissue damage caused by improper spinal function. Without continued chiropractic care, muscles and connective tissue are predisposed to assume unhealthy patterns. Rehabilitative care continues to retrain and strengthen your spine to help avoid a relapse.
	AVOID FUTURE PROBLEMS		Long periods of sitting, financial worries, toxic environments, and many everyday activities can stress your spine. Even the slightest trauma can cause interference to your nervous system and compromise optimum health. Maintenance care can help keep you healthy and avoid small problems from becoming big ones.
	SAVE MONEY		Besides keeping you at your best, continuing your care can save money. Just as brushing and flossing your teeth can prevent expensive dental work, regular chiropractic check-ups help avoid the expense of having to correct preventable problems.
	FEEL GOOD		Continue your chiropractic care so you can enjoy life to the fullest. Your doctor will recommend a schedule of preventive care visits based on his or her clinical experience. Most patients who enjoy a chiropractic lifestyle report they have more energy and feel better.
	CONTINUE TO LEARN		Proper spinal hygiene is new for most people. Ask questions. Get involved. Learn how to become an active partner in the recovery of your health. Make sure you fully understand the role of your spine and nervous system in the maintenance of good health – your most valuable possession.
	· REFERENCES · Roy, Steven, M.D., and Irwin, Richard, Sports Medicine: Prevent, Evaluate, Management, and Rehabilitation, Prentice-Hall, Inc., (1983). Kellet, John, Acute Soft Tissue Injuries – A Review of the Literature, Medicine, Science of Sports and Exercises, American College of Sports Medicine, Vol. 18, No. 5, (1986), pp 489-500. Lewit, MUDr., Doc. DSC, Manipulative Therapy in Rehabilitation of the Motor System, Butterworth, (1985). Kirkaldy, Willis, W.H., M.D., Managing Low Back Pain, Churchill Livingstone, (1988). Buerger, Ph.D., Greenman, D.O., Validation of Spinal Manipulation, Charles C. Thomas Co., (1985). Cailliet, Renee, M.D., Soft Tissue Pain and Disability, F.A. Davis Co., (1977). Hans Selye, M.D., The Stresses of Life, McGraw-Hill, (1984). Jackson, Ruth, M.D., The Cervical Syndrome, Charles C. Thomas Co., (1977). Wolk, S., An Analysis of Florida Workers’ Compensation Medical Claims for Back Related Injuries. Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research, Arlington, VA. Netter, Ciba Collections, Vol. 1 Nervous System, Part 1, Anatomy and Physiology. Chusid, Correlative Neuro-Anatomy and Functional Neurology, 9th Edition, Lange Medical Publication (1982). White, A.A., M.D. and Panjabi, M.M., Ph.D., Clinical Biomechanics of the Spine, Lippincott, (1978). © 1999 Back Talk Systems, Inc.

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Myths About Chiropractic

July 24, 2008 By Dr. Yoo Leave a Comment

…chiropractic.

Chiropractic doctors are well educated. After the required pre-med undergraduate studies, today’s Doctor of Chiropractic completes an additional four-year program at a chiropractic college.

Doctors of Chiropractic are real doctors. Like other types of doctors, chiropractic doctors meet stringent licensing requirements, follow a strict code of ethics, and are approved by governmental agencies.

Chiropractic is scientific. As sophisticated diagnostic equipment becomes available, researchers are affirming what chiropractic doctors have known all along. A consistent scientific protocol is used to locate malfunctioning areas of the spine.

Chiropractic adjustments make sense. Like lifting a heavy rock off your toe, most patients report their chiropractic adjustments feel good. When the bones of the spine return to a more normal position and motion, nervous system function can be restored, symptoms relieved, and the natural healing process can proceed.

Chiropractic is safe. This year thousands of people will die from medically prescribed drugs and medicine. Of the millions of patients benefiting from chiropractic this year, only a handful will have a negative newsworthy experience.

Continue as long as you want. Like regular dental checkups, once patients experience the value of chiropractic, many choose to continue. How long you decide to benefit from chiropractic care is always up to you.

The truth is, chiropractic is a conservative, drug-free approach to better health that has helped millions of people since 1895.

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New Zealand Report, Report of the Commission of Inquiry. Government Printer, Wellington, New Zealand, 1979.

Dvorák, J., 1983, Manual Medicine in the United States and Europe in the Year 1982. Manual Medicine, 1:3-9.

Commission on Alternative Medicine, Social Departementete, Legitimization for Vissa, Kiropracktorer, Stockholm, Sou (English Summary). 1987:12, 13-16.

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, 901 54th Ave, Greeley, CO 80634.

Morgan, T., D.C., Volume Practice, Link/Morgan Press, 1991.

Shung, K., Smith, M., Tsui, B., Principles of Medical Imaging, Academic Press, 1992.

Parker College of Chiropractic Catalog 1991-1993, Parker College of Chiropractic, 2500 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75229-5668.

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How to Get The Most From Your Chiropractic Care

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	FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES		We rarely think about our health until it interferes with our lives in some way. Then, our goal is to get well as quickly as possible! Achieving optimum chiropractic results depends upon a unique partnership between you and your doctor. Your doctor will use years of training and experience to locate and help correct spinal malfunction. You will be expected to follow some simple suggestions to create the best possible circumstances for a more complete healing and recovery. This teamwork approach depends upon patients taking responsibility for their health and following these highly-effective guidelines.
	KEEP YOUR APPOINTMENTS		Your care schedule is based on the experience of thousands of doctors with millions of patients. Just as you can’t expect to get in shape by working out just once or twice, you can’t expect meaningful changes to your health with just a few chiropractic visits! Each adjustment builds on the one before. Missing or postponing visits can interfere with the “retraining” of your spine. The best way to receive the excellent results that millions of chiropractic patients have enjoyed is to keep your appointments.
	EAT THE RIGHT FOODS		Proper nutrition is especially important. Increase your intake of raw fruits and vegetables. Avoid processed foods that are robbed of their vitamins and minerals. Make sure your body has the nutrients it needs to heal the muscles and soft tissues that support your spine. This might also be a good time to slim down and reduce the burden on your spinal column. You’ll feel better and look better, too. Ask your doctor for advice and guidance.
	GET THE PROPER REST		When combined with regular chiropractic adjustments, proper rest can help heal and regenerate your body. Sleep on a mattress that offers firm support, lying on your back or your side. Make sure your pillow provides proper support. Too thick or thin and it can distort the curve in your neck. The latest research indicates that patients with spinal problems should avoid extended bed rest. Yet, when getting adequate sleep each night, it’s important that the time you spend resting doesn’t make your problem worse!
	EXERCISE MODERATELY		The rehabilitation of your spine also depends upon proper muscle tone. Ask your doctor if now is a good time to begin a routine of regular exercise. Swimming, brisk walking, or other aerobic exercise can increase your metabolism and help maximize the healing process. Your doctor may recommend some stretches or exercises that can help strengthen the muscles that support your spine. Take it easy at first, and slowly build your endurance. Performing these simple routines as you are able can aid the speed of your recovery. It’s an inexpensive way for you to assist your doctor and optimize your chiropractic results.
	GIVE IT TIME		If you cover up symptoms with a pill, you might expect the “fast, fast relief” like the advertisements promise on television. But, your chiropractic doctor is attempting to correct the underlying cause(s) of your problem. That takes time. Remember, doctors don’t heal. Only your body can heal itself. Your body sets its own priorities and directs its own recovery. So, the chiropractic approach to better health is to help release your body’s inborn healing abilities.
	DURING YOUR RECOVERY		Be sure to ask questions along the way, so you understand every aspect of your chiropractic care. Tell others, so they can support your decision and help you follow your doctor’s recommendations. Finally, when you’re feeling better, consider a schedule of preventive chiropractic care to maintain your progress and help avoid a relapse.
	· REFERENCES · Bailey. C., Smart Exercise; Burning Fat, Getting Fit, Houghton Mifflin Company, 1994. Barge, F.H., Life Without Fear, Bawden Printing, Inc., 1990. Hochshuler, S., M.D., Texas Back Institute, Back in Shape, Houghton Mifflin Company, 1991. Hooper, P., D.C., Preventing Low Back Pain, Williams and Wilkins, 1992 Kellet, J., Acute Soft Tissue Injuries – A Review of the Literature, Medicine, Science of Sports and Exercises, American College of Sports Medicine, Vol. 18, No. 5, (1986), pp 489-500. Maynard, J., D.C., Healing Hands, 4th Edition, Jonorm Publishing Company, 1991 St.James, E., Simplify Your Life, Huperton Publishing Company, 1994 Whitaker, J., M.D., Doctor Whitaker’s Guide to Natural Healing, Prima Publishing Company, 1994. © 1999 Back Talk Systems, Inc.

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Whiplash

July 24, 2008 By Dr. Yoo Leave a Comment

…or rear-end collisions.

Whiplash is most commonly received from riding in a car that is struck from behind or that collides with another object. When the

head is suddenly jerked back and forth beyond its normal limits, the muscles and ligaments supporting the spine and head can be overstretched or torn. The soft, pulpy discs between spinal bones can bulge, tear or rupture. Vertebrae can be forced out of their normal position, reducing range of motion. The spinal cord and nerve roots in the neck can get stretched and irritated. While the occupants can suffer considerable soft tissue injury, the car may be only slightly damaged.

The resulting instability of the spine and soft tissues can result in headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, pain in the shoulder, arms and hands, reduced ability to turn and bend, and even low back problems. As the body attempts to adapt, symptoms may not appear for weeks or even months later.

The chiropractic approach to these types of injuries is to use specific chiropractic adjustments to help return spinal function. After a thorough case history and examination, the doctor will recommend a series of visits to help restore proper motion and position of spinal bones. If caught early enough, inflammation can be reduced and scar tissue can often be minimized.

Consult a Doctor of Chiropractic before enduring constant headaches, depending upon addictive pain medication, or submitting to surgery!

Occupant can suffer more than the car.

A continuing schedule of regular chiropractic checkups can help detect, correct, and maintain optimum spinal and nervous system function. Find out how chiropractic care, combined with proper diet, exercise, and other aspects of good health and personal hygiene can enhance your well-being and help you enjoy life to the fullest. Ask your Doctor of Chiropractic for a care program designed for your age, condition, and lifestyle.

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Liberti, F., D.C., Can a Passenger Be Injured If the Car is Not?, Medical/Legal Consultants Associates, 1994.

Farbmann, AA: Neck Sprain, JAMA, 223(9):1010-1015, 1973.

Coffee, M.S., Edwards, W.T., Hayes, W.C., and White. Hyperextension Injury Patterns in the Human Cadaveric Cervical Spine [Abstr.], Cervical Spine Research Society, 1989.

Green, J.D., Harle, T.S., Harris J.H., Jr., Anterior Subluxation of the Cervical Spine: Hyperflexion Sprain, AJNR 2:243-250, 1981.

MacNab, I., Acceleration Extension Injuries of the Cervical Spine, Rothman, M.D., Simone, M.D., (eds): The Spine, edition 2, Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders, Vol. 2, 1982.

White, A., Panjabi, M., Clinical Biomechanics of the Spine, 2nd edition, J.B. Lippincott Company, 1990.

Burn, L., A Manual of Medical Manipulation, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1994.

Bocchi, L., Orso, Whiplash Injuries of the Cervical Spine, South Ital ORTHOP Traumatal Supp:171-181, November 9, 1983.

Foreman, S., Croft, A., Whiplash Injuries: The Cervical Acceleration/Deceleration Syndrome, Williams and Wilkins, 2nd edition, 1995.

Torola, G.A., Whiplash: General Considerations, Assessment, Treatment, Management, and Prognosis-Part 1, ACA Journal of Chiropractic, 30(1):63-70, 1993.

Yochum, T., D.C., Rowe, T., D.C., Essentials of Skeletal Radiology, Volume 1, Williams and Wilkins, 1987.

Cailliet, Rene, M.D., Neck and Arm Pain, F.A. Davis Co., 1977.

Gay, J., M.D., Abbott, K., M.D., Common Whiplash Injuries of the Neck, JAMA, pp. 1698-1704, August 29, 1953.

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Stress

July 24, 2008 By Dr. Yoo Leave a Comment

…stress?

Regardless of your particular response, the function of your nervous system is involved. That’s why chiropractic can be so helpful.

The chiropractic approach to stress is to help normalize the function of your nervous system by removing interferences caused by the Vertebral Subluxation Complex. Finding the “weak links” in your spine (the major communication pathway of your nervous system) and helping restore better function, can make a profound difference in your response to stress.

It may not be possible to remove the stress from a busy life. However, with the help of your chiropractic doctor, you can respond better to the unique challenges you face.

How does stress affect you.

For some, it’s an upset stomach. For others, recurring headaches, back pain, or muscle stiffness. Still others respond with nervous twitches, allergic reactions, or sensitivities to chemicals.

· REFERENCES ·

Cailliet, R., M.D., Pain; Mechanism and Management, F. A. Davis Company, 1993.

Faye, L., D.C., Good Bye Back Pain, Tale Weaver Publishing, 1990.

Selye, Hans, M.D., The Stresses of Life, McGraw-Hill, 1984.

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Scoliosis

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…girls.

Because spinal bones continue to grow well into the early 20s, if left uncorrected, scoliosis often worsens.

Traditional approaches attempt to correct the problem by immobilizing the spine with braces.

Unfortunately, the most common treatment approach has been to wait and see how bad it gets, resorting to unsightly braces, or eventually surgery, if it progresses too far.

The chiropractic approach is to use specific spinal adjustments, often combined with corrective exercises. If detected early enough, chiropractic doctors have had excellent success with scoliosis cases.

Early detection and chiropractic correction is important for optimum results. Do you know someone who could benefit from a chiropractic examination?

It is thought that scoliosis is the result of a hereditary problem or an adaptation to some type of trauma, such as the birth process, or an injury, such as falling off a bicycle. It usually starts with problems in the lower back.

· REFERENCES ·

Rothman, R., M.D., Simone, M.D., The Spine, 3rd edition W.B. Saunders Company, 1992.

Bradford, D., M.D., Lonstein, M.D., Textbook of Scoliosis and Other Spinal Deformities, 3rd edition, W.B. Saunders Company, 1994.

Kein, H., The Adolescent Spine, 2nd edition, Springer-Verlag, 1982.

Cailliet, Rene, M.D., Scoliosis: Diagnosis and Management, F.A. Davis, 1975.

Dingle, R.V., (ed.), The CIBA Collection of Medical Illustrations; Vol. 8, Musculoskeletal System; Part II Developments/Disorder, Tumors, Rheumatic Disease, and Replacement, Summit, NJ, CIBA-Geig Corp:31-36, 1990.

Sallahian, C., Reduction of a Scoliosis in an Adult Male Utilizing Specific Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation: A Case Report, Journal of Chiropractic Research and Clinical Investigation, Vol. 7, No. 2, July, 1991.

Cox, J., Low Back Pain, Diagnosis and Treatment, 4th edition, Williams and Wilkins, 1985.

Plaugher, G., D.C., Lopes, M., D.C., Textbook of Clinical Chiropractic, Williams and Wilkins, 1993.

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Sciatica

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…health complaint.

The sciatic nerves are the largest (and longest) nerves of the body, reaching about the size of your thumb in diameter, and running down the back of each leg. When these nerves are irritated or affected by the inflammation of nearby soft tissues, doctors refer to this as sciatica.

One of the most common causes of sciatic

leg pain is the Vertebral Subluxation Complex. It can be accompanied by the bulging or herniation of the soft, pulpy discs which separate each spinal bone. This can irritate or put pressure on the sciatic nerve roots as they leave the spinal cord. The result can be an intense pain shooting down either or both legs.

In the past, treatment has involved pain medications, muscle relaxers, physical therapy, and even surgery. The chiropractic approach is to use carefully directed and controlled pressure to remove the interference from spinal structures. These chiropractic “adjustments” can be quite effective in reducing nerve irritation and its associated pain.

Sciatica, like other health problems that can be traced to the spine, often respond dramatically to the restoration of normal spinal function through chiropractic care.

The largest nerves of the body.

While it can take time, conservative chiropractic care can be quite successful in removing the cause of sciatica and low back pain.

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Gray, H., 1827-1861, Grays Anatomy, Williams, P., Worwick, R., Editors, 37th edition, Churchill Livingstone, 1989, Reprinted 1993.

Kirkaldy-Willis, W., M.D., Managing Low Back Pain, 3rd edition, Churchill Livingstone, 1993.

Kur, F., Loh, C., Treatment of Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Protrusions by Manipulation, Clinical Orthopedics, 215:47, 1987.

Manelfe, C., M.D., Imaging of the Spine and Spinal Cord, Raven Press, 1992.

Memmler, R., M.D., Structure and Function of the Human Body, 5th edition, J. B. Lippincott Company, 1992.

Moore, K., The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology, 3rd edition, W. B. Saunders Company, 1989.

Nwuga, VCB: Relative Therapeutic Efficacy of Vertebral Manipulation and Conventional Treatment in Back Pain Management, Am. Phys. Med., 61:273, 1982.

Rothman, M.D., Simone, M.D., The Spine, 3rd edition, W. B. Saunders, 1992.

White, A. A., M.D. and Panjabi, M. M., Ph.D., Clinical Biomechanics of the Spine, 2nd edition, J. B. Lippincott Company, 1990.

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Neck Pain

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A popular response to neck pain is taking drugs to cover up the problem (aspirin, analgesics, pain pills) or treating its symptoms (muscle relaxers, massage, hot packs).

But neck pain isn’t caused by a lack of aspirin or drugs!

The chiropractic approach to neck pain is to locate its underlying cause. This begins with a complete case history and thorough examination. Special attention is given to the structure and function of the spine, and its affect on the nervous system.

Is the proper spinal curve present? Are the nerve openings between each pair of spinal bones free and clear? Is the head balanced? Are the shoulders level? These and other considerations are used to create a plan of specific chiropractic adjustments to help improve the motion and position of spinal vertebrae.

With improved structure and function, neck pain often diminishes or totally disappears-without addictive drugs or harmful side effects!

Your neck supports 10-13 pounds.

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Breig, A., et al., Effect of Mechanical Stresses on the Spinal Cord in Cervical Spondylosis, Neurosurgery, 25:45-56, 1966.

Harrison, D., D.C., Spinal Biomechanics: A Chiropractic Perspective, Journal of Clinical Chiropractic, 1992.

Kirk, R., D.C., Lawrence, D., D.C., Valvo, N., D.C., States’ Manual of Spinal, Pelvic and Extravertebral Technics, 3rd edition, National College of Chiropractic, 1991.

Maynard, J., D.C., Healing Hands, 4th edition, Jonorm Publishing Company, 1991.

McAlpine, J., D.C., A Discussion of the Dentate Ligament Nerve Traction Mechanism, International Review of Chiropractic, October-December 1980.

Schafer, R., D.C., Faye, L., D.C., Motion Palpation and Chiropractic, 2nd edition, Motion Palpation Institute, 1990.

Strauss, J., D.C., Chiropractic Philosophy, 3rd edition, Foundation for the Advancement of Chiropractic Education, 1994.

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Lower Back Pain

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…often more effective than surgery.

Many of the pain-sensing nerves of the spine are in the facet joints, the two interlocking “fingers” at the back of each spinal bone. The normally smooth surfaces on which these joints glide, can become rough, irritated, and inflamed.

Surgical treatment often involves removing these facet joints, exposing the spinal cord!

Another cause of lower back pain can be a bulging disc putting pressure on the spinal cord or a nearby nerve root. The result is often numbness, tingling, or pain down the leg. Cutting away the bulging disc tissue, can permanently alter its ability to separate and cushion the adjacent bones. This rarely addresses the underlying structural cause(s) of the problem.

The chiropractic approach is to help restore a more normal motion and position of affected spinal bones by specific chiropractic adjustments. The simplicity and success of this approach has been documented in numerous research projects and has helped many patients avoid risky surgery.

Improper sitting or lifting, overexertion, trauma, or inherited spinal abnormalities can be the cause. Low back pain results in millions of dollars of lost work, and untold suffering every day.

Find out if yours is a chiropractic case and enjoy the positive results that millions of patients have discovered.

Get started today!

· REFERENCES ·

Buerger, A., Ph.D., Greenman, R., D.O., Validation of Spinal Manipulation, Charles C. Thomas Company, 1985.

Cox, J., D.C., Low Back Pain, Mechanism, Diagnosis and Treatment, 4th edition, Williams and Wilkins, 1990.

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