by Dr. David Lee, D.C. | Jun 14, 2012 | Acupuncture, Chiropractic Care |
Chiropractic Health Questions Answered How do I find a chiropractor? Chiropractors are “primary contact” health care providers, which means you don’t have to be referred to them by a physician or anyone else. You can select your own chiropractor. As with any other professional, referrals from friends and acquaintances are an excellent way to find a good chiropractor. What conditions do chiropractors treat? Chiropractors are experts trained in the neuromusculoskeletal system . They diagnose and treat disorders of the spine and other body joints by adjusting the spinal column or through other corrective manipulation. Chiropractors provide conservative management of neuromusculoskeletal disorders including, but not limited to, back, neck, arms, legs, knees, shoulders, hips, and head pain (over 80 percent of conditions treated). They also advise patients on corrective exercises, lifestyle and nutrition. Is Chiropractic manipulation a safe procedure? Chiropractic adjustment or manipulation is a drug-free, non-invasive approach to common musculoskeletal conditions such as headache, neck and back pain. As such, it is a low risk therapy. Complications arising from adjustment are rare. Is every patient’s treatment the same? The treatment a patient receives is related to the specific condition diagnosed by the Chiropractor, and will vary from person to person depending on each person’s unique situation. Like M.D.’s, Chiropractors follow generally accepted protocols and guidelines. Can Chiropractic treatment provide a preventative function? Clinical experience suggests that individuals with chronic conditions such as degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis) or recurrent neck pain, back pain or headaches may experience less frequent and less severe symptoms when under regular Chiropractic care. This also applies to individuals in highly stressful situations and those who...
by Dr. David Lee, D.C. | Jun 7, 2012 | Acupuncture, Arm Pain, Carpal Tunnel, Chiropractic Care, Work Related Injuries |
Suffering From Arm Pain? Carpal Tunnel? Have you heard the terms Golfer’s elbow, Tennis elbow, or Carpal tunnel? Are you taking medications that don’t seem to help? Concerned about the side effects or taking too many pain pills? Consider Chiropractic and Acupuncture to help with your arm pain. Chiropractic Care For Carpal Tunnel Nerves of the left upper extremity Untreated Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Arm pain can originate in many places along the arm, any where between the neck to the wrist. Chiropractors are not only train in evaluation and care of the spine, but also legs and arms! Arm pain can be caused by a variety of causes, such as overuse, injury, and repetitive stress. Symptoms include dull pain, sharp pain, tingling, numbness, burning and weakness. Did you know that Chiropractic and Acupuncture is the best way to get long term relief from Golfer’s elbow, Tennis elbow, and Carpal tunnel? Carpal tunnel syndrome is common in people who perform repetitive motions of the hand and wrist. Typing on a computer keyboard is probably the most common cause of carpal tunnel. Other causes include: Sewing Driving Assembly line work Painting Writing Use of tools (especially hand tools or tools that vibrate) Sports such as racquetball or handball Playing some musical instruments Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatments should be as conservative and as noninvasive as possible. For many people suffering from carpal tunnel, pain relief has been achieved without the use of drugs or surgery. Surgery has mixed outcomes and should be viewed only as a last resort after all conservative methods have failed. Chiropractic treatment has helped many patients suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome...
by Dr. David Lee, D.C. | Jan 31, 2012 | Acupuncture, Chiropractic Care, Health and Wellness |
MN Health and Wellness Champlin Minnesota Chiropractic is a health care discipline that emphasizes the inherent recuperative power of the body to heal itself without the use of drugs or surgery. The practice of chiropractic focuses on the relationship between structure (primarily the spine) and function (as coordinated by the nervous system) and how that relationship affects the preservation and restoration of health. In addition, doctors of chiropractic recognize the value and responsibility of working in cooperation with other health care practitioners when in the best interest of the patient. The purpose of Chiropractic is to provide patients with the most advanced conservative health care services available to help them achieve optimum health and performance. They include… Fibromyalgia Muscle Pain Headache Arthritis Low Back Pain Asthma Addictions Menstrual Cramps Tennis Elbow Carpel Tunnel Syndrome Assist in Stroke Rehabilitation Most chiropractic physicians use spinal manipulative therapy, which is a hand on approach to restoring joint function and alignment. During that process you may hear and feel the usual clicking sound of the joint being mobilized. Not all patients are able to have this type of chiropractic adjustment whether or not indicated due to a specific health problem or just apprehension. It is important to understand that health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The purpose of chiropractic is not merely to relieve a symptom or address a cause of that symptom, important as these things may be to the patient, but to provide holistic care and to optimize health. Acupuncture Acupuncture can work and it is...
by Dr. David Lee, D.C. | Nov 22, 2011 | Acupuncture, Chiropractic Medicine |
Chiropractic Treatment and Acupuncture What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a component of the health care system of China that can be traced back at least 2,500 years. The general theory of acupuncture is based on the premise that there are patterns of energy flow (Qi) through the body that are essential for health. Disruptions of this flow are believed to be responsible for disease. Acupuncture may, it has been theorized, correct imbalances of flow at identifiable points close to the skin.The practice of acupuncture to treat identifiable path physiological (disease) conditions in American medicine was rare until the visit of President Richard M. Nixon to China in 1972. Since that time, there has been an explosion of interest in the United States and Europe in the application of the technique of acupuncture to Western medicine. Acupuncture is a family of procedures involving stimulation of anatomical locations on or in the skin by a variety of techniques. There are a variety of approaches to diagnosis and treatment in American acupuncture that incorporates medical traditions from China, Japan, Korea, and other countries. The most thoroughly studied mechanism of stimulation of acupuncture points employs penetration of the skin by thin, solid, metallic needles, which are manipulated manually or by electrical stimulation. Standards Acupuncture Needles After reviewing the existing body of knowledge, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) removed acupuncture needles from the category of “experimental medical devices.” The FDA now regulates acupuncture needles, just as it does other devices such as surgical scalpels and hypodermic syringes, under good manufacturing practices and single-use standards of sterility. What conditions can acupuncture treat? The...
by Dr. David Lee, D.C. | Nov 17, 2011 | Acupuncture, Chiropractic Medicine |
What is acupuncture? Acupuncture is a component of the health care system of China that can be traced back at least 2,500 years. The general theory of acupuncture is based on the premise that there are patterns of energy flow (Qi) through the body that are essential for health. Disruptions of this flow are believed to be responsible for disease. Acupuncture may, it has been theorized, correct imbalances of flow at identifiable points close to the skin.The practice of acupuncture to treat identifiable path physiological (disease) conditions in American medicine was rare until the visit of President Richard M. Nixon to China in 1972. Since that time, there has been an explosion of interest in the United States and Europe in the application of the technique of acupuncture to Western medicine. Acupuncture is a family of procedures involving stimulation of anatomical locations on or in the skin by a variety of techniques. There are a variety of approaches to diagnosis and treatment in American acupuncture that incorporates medical traditions from China, Japan, Korea, and other countries. The most thoroughly studied mechanism of stimulation of acupuncture points employs penetration of the skin by thin, solid, metallic needles, which are manipulated manually or by electrical stimulation. Are there possible side effects of acupuncture? The most common serious injury reported from the needles of acupuncture has been accidental puncture of the lung. These results in a partial collapse of the lung called pneumothorax. The most common infection reported from acupuncture treatments is viral hepatitis, a potentially serious infection of the liver. Other side effects include bacterial infections locally at the site of needle...
by Dr. David Lee, D.C. | Oct 11, 2011 | Acupuncture, Chiropractic Medicine |
What Is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is one of the primary treatments used in the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine. According the TCM, acupuncture promotes the body’s healing abilities by regulating the flow of Qi (vital life energy in the body, pronounced “chee”) by inserting very fine needles into specific points in the body. Over many years, TCM has mapped out the flow of Qi in the body through a system called meridians. Each of the 12 main meridians connects to one specific organ, or group of organs, that govern particular bodily functions. Illness results when Qi stagnates or is blocked, or when the body has too little, or too much, of it. When energy flows freely, wellbeing is restored. How Does Acupuncture Work? Acupuncture is an ancient technique in which a skilled practitioner inserts hair-thin needles into specific points on the body to prevent or treat illness. Practiced for over 2,500 years in China, where it originated, acupuncture is part of the holistic system of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which views health as a constantly changing flow of energy, or qi. In TCM, imbalances in this natural flow of energy are thought to result in disease. Acupuncture aims to restore health by improving the flow of qi. It has not been fully explained how acupuncture works within the framework of the Western system of medicine that is commonly practiced in the United States. It is proposed that acupuncture produces its effects through regulating the nervous system, thus aiding the activity of pain-killing biochemicals such as endorphins and immune system cells at specific sites in the body. In addition, studies have...
