by Dr. David Lee, D.C. | May 24, 2012 | Auto Accident Injuries, Chiropractic Care, Headaches, Lower Back Pain, Neck Pain |
Chiropractic Care MN | Neck Injury Having an auto accident is bad enough, dealing with the car damage, the insurance, the loss of work, but on top of that, you are in terrible pain. What if you are not in pain? Whether you are sore or not, you should get checked out immediately. What if the pain doesn’t set in until a week or even a month after? Whiplash can be a very serious injury. Chiropractic Care Can Help On The Road To Recovery We can help you with that. We find out what is the source of your pain, and we come up with a personalized treatment plan that gets you the fastest relief of pain, using natural remedies, and chiropractic solutions. You need a doctor that specialized in Whiplash or other Auto Accident Injuries. Sometimes your injuries can take weeks or months to set in. Chiropractors are trained and can help you with injuries that may not have any symptoms right away. Possible Symptoms From Auto Accidents: • Whiplash • Neck Pain • Stiffness • Headaches • Lower Back Pain • Shoulder Pain • Trouble Sleeping • Dizziness • Ringing in the ears • Blurred Vision You don’t have to be frustrated with the “unknown”, we will listen to you, and take x-rays and come up with a complete treatment plan that will be the most beneficial to you and your injury needs. We use a healthy natural approach using Eastern Chinese Therapies. We do more than just treat the immediate issue, we follow through with your treatments, making sure to completely correct the issue. At Achieve Health Chiropractic & Acupuncture we realize that our therapies are...
by Dr. David Lee, D.C. | Apr 5, 2012 | Chiropractic Care, Lower Back Pain, Work Related Injuries, Workman's Comp |
MN Chiropractic Care | Work Related Low Back Injuries If you’re suffering from lower back pain you’re not alone. About 80% of U.S. adults will at some time in their life suffer from the disabling confines of lower back pain. According to experts, lower back pain is the number one disability culprit in workers’ compensation claims and accounts for more than $50 billion annually in the US through medical care and lost production. In addition, the latest research shows most lower back problems which cause low back pain do not fully resolve without extensive treatment and proper rehabilitation, contrary to previous beliefs. Chiropractic Is A Clear Winner In Treating Low Back Pain! The Consumer Reports Health Ratings Center recently surveyed more than 14,000 subscribers who had lower-back pain in the past year but had never had back surgery. More than half said pain severely limited their daily routine for a week or longer, and 88 percent said it recurred through the year. Many said the pain interfered with sleep, sex, and efforts to maintain a healthy weight. Back pain can be tough to treat. Most respondents tried five or six different treatments. They rated the helpfulness of the treatments tried and their satisfaction with the health-care professionals visited. Hands-on therapies were among the top-rated. Fifty-eight percent of those who tried chiropractic manipulation said it helped a lot, and 59 percent were “completely” or “very” satisfied with their chiropractor. Massage and physical therapy were close runners-up. Study Finds Chiropractic Most Effective Treatment For Low Back Pain Low back pain (LBP) is “one of the costliest work-related injuries in the United...
by Dr. David Lee, D.C. | Jan 5, 2012 | Chiropractic Care, Lower Back Pain |
Each year in the United States, 1 in 4 adult is experiences low back pain, a condition that can be frustrating and difficult to treat. Low back pain is the main reason why people seek chiropractic care. Research shows that chiropractic adjustment may offer mild to moderate relief from low back pain. In some studies, chiropractic adjustment proved to be as effective as other, more conventional treatments. The goal of chiropractic adjustment is to relieve pain and improve your body’s physical function. A chiropractic doctor performs chiropractic adjustment; an osteopathic doctor or physical therapist may provide spinal manipulation. Whom should I see concerning my back pain, a chiropractor or an orthopedist? Patients often ask if they can or should be seen by a chiropractor for the treatment of back pain. There have been a number of studies that show effective treatment of back pain by chiropractors. However, a chiropractor should treat not all causes of back pain. There are some conditions that should be identified and treated by an M.D. rather than a chiropractor. A chiropractor can effectively treat most cases of back pain. Chiropractors have been shown to be most effective at treating acute back pain. However, there are some conditions, potentially serious problems, which must be considered before initiating any treatment. Most of these conditions can be screened with a thorough history and physical examination. Symptoms that raise concern include: Any problems controlling bowel or bladder function Numbness around the genitals Pain with fevers, chills, or sweats Pain that awakens you at night Furthermore, an orthopedist rather than a Chiropractor best treat some symptoms. These include: Back pain...
by Dr. David Lee, D.C. | Aug 4, 2011 | Lower Back Pain, Middle Back Pain, Neck Pain, Upper Back Pain, Whiplash |
Whiplash Causes The exact injury mechanism that causes whiplash injuries is unknown. A whiplash injury may be the result of impulsive stretching of the spine, mainly the ligament: anterior longitudinal ligament which is stretched or tears, as the head snaps forward and then back again causing a whiplash injury. Whiplash may be caused by any motion similar to a rear-end collision in a motor vehicle, such as may take place on a roller coaster or other rides at an amusement park, sports injuries such as skiing accidents, other modes of transportation such as airplane travel, or from being hit, kicked or shaken. Shaken baby syndrome can result in a whiplash injury. Whiplash Symptoms Symptoms reported by sufferers include: pain and aching to the neck and back, referred pain to the shoulders, sensory disturbance (such as pins and needles) to the arms & legs and headaches. Symptoms can appear directly after the injury, but often are not felt until days afterwards. Whiplash is usually confined to the spinal cord, and the most common areas of the spinal cord affected by whiplash are the neck, and the mid-back (middle of the spine). Depending on the nature and severity of any continuing symptoms, the doctor may refer the patient to another Doctor of Chiropractic who specializes in the rehabilitation of these types of injuries. The doctor may also encourage physical therapy and monitor the patient for other injuries that may have been aggravated. Until you can see a doctor you might want to ice down the trouble areas using a wrapped cloth and null the pain with an over the counter pain killer. Many people take rest for granted but the truth is getting proper rest can help your mental mind state become...
by Dr. David Lee, D.C. | Jun 30, 2011 | Lower Back Pain, Middle Back Pain |
Back Pain Chiropractic Treatment, MN Each year in the United States, 1 in 4 adult’s experiences low back pain, a condition that can be frustrating and difficult to treat. Low back pain is the main reason why people seek chiropractic care. Research shows that chiropractic adjustment may offer mild to moderate relief from low back pain. In some studies, chiropractic adjustment proved to be as effective as other, more conventional treatments. The goal of chiropractic adjustment is to relieve pain and improve your body’s physical function. Chiropractic adjustment is performed by a chiropractic doctor; spinal manipulation may be provided by an osteopathic doctor or physical therapist. Who should I see about my back pain, a chiropractor or an orthopedist? Patients often ask if they can or should be seen by a chiropractor for the treatment of back pain. There have been a number of studies that show effective treatment of back pain by chiropractors. However, not all causes of back pain should be treated by a chiropractor. There are some conditions that should be identified and treated by an M.D. rather than a chiropractor. Most cases of back pain can be effectively treated by a chiropractor. Chiropractors have been shown to be most effective at treating acute back pain. However, there are some conditions, potentially serious problems, which must be considered before initiating any treatment. Most of these conditions can be screened with a thorough history and physical examination. Symptoms that raise concern include: Any problems controlling bowel or bladder function Numbness around the genitals Pain with fevers, chills, or sweats Pain that awakens you at night Furthermore, there are...
by Dr. David Lee, D.C. | Jun 7, 2011 | Chiropractic Care, Lower Back Pain, Neck Pain |
Chiropractic Care Champlin MN Your Health and Your Posture In The Office Your posture directly affects your health, and improved posture can lead to better well-being. Chiropractors believe that the relationship between your skeleton, muscles, nervous and bodily systems is vital for good health. If your spine is misaligned or joints misplaced then this will upset your body’s balance and therefore any aspect of your health could suffer. If your posture is poor this will put unnecessary stress on your muscles, ligaments and tendons which could be the cause of your stiff neck. Until these are corrected most conventional treatments for your neck will only have a temporary effect. Our backs were not designed to spend long periods of time sitting at desks – a common feature of many work environments. Spending six to eight hours a day in front of a computer can lead to shoulder, arm, hand and neck problems, as well as issues with balance and coordination. One study has found that over 45% of office workers experience neck pain. Back problems are big contributors to lost productivity in the workplace. Low back pain is one of the most common causes of disability among people of working age, and its impact on industry is enormous. It’s been reported that after headaches and colds, back pain is the third most common reason for taking time off work. Specifically, the work-related physical activities that are believed to be related to the onset of low back symptoms include lifting heavy weights, bending and twisting, and, of course, working in the same position for extended periods. Common Posture Problems Forward...
