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. | May 18, 2012 | Chiropractic Care, Neck Pain |
Chiropractic and Exercise The Best Treatment For Neck Pain Neck pain afflicts at least three quarters of people at some point in their lives, but There’s been little research on what treatments are the most helpful. Many take over-the-counter medications or visit doctors and chiropractors in search of relief. Sedentary office workers tend to be most susceptible to the condition. Now a new study published on January 3, 2012 in The Annals of Internal Medicine has a surprising answer demonstrating the power of alternative therapies for neck pain: Chiropractic care and simple neck exercises done daily at home were much better at reducing pain than taking pain medications like aspirin, ibuprofen or even strong narcotics. It’s good news for patients that there’s something they can do themselves to take a more active role in their care — such as doing the exercises or visiting a chiropractor — instead of just swallowing a pill. Good News For Patients With Neck Pain! When it comes to neck pain the best medicine is no medicine at all! And the relief provided by either exercise or spinal manipulation by a chiropractor was long-lasting — even up to a year later, when researchers checked back in with the study’s participants. Spinal Manipulation, Medication, or Home Exercise With Advice for Acute and Subacute Neck Pain Full Text (PDF) FREE The study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, involved 272 adults, aged 18 to 65 years, who had had neck pain lasting for 2 to 12 weeks. The participants were then split into three groups and followed for about three months using three different methods: Medication Exercise...
by Dr. David Lee, D.C. | Apr 12, 2012 | Chiropractic Care, Neck Pain |
Chiropractic and Exercise The Best Treatment For Neck Pain Neck pain afflicts at least three quarters of people at some point in their lives, but there’s been little research on what treatments are the most helpful. Many take over-the-counter medications or visit doctors and chiropractors in search of relief. Sedentary office workers tend to be most susceptible to the condition. Good News For Patients With Neck Pain! When it comes to neck pain the best medicine is no medicine at all! Now a new study published on January 3, 2012 in The Annals of Internal Medicine has a surprising answer demonstrating the power of alternative therapies for neck pain: Chiropractic care and simple neck exercises done daily at home were much better at reducing pain than taking pain medications like aspirin, ibuprofen or even strong narcotics. It’s good news for patients that there’s something they can do themselves to take a more active role in their care — such as doing the exercises or visiting a chiropractor — instead of just swallowing a pill. And the relief provided by either exercise or spinal manipulation by a chiropractor was long-lasting — even up to a year later, when researchers checked back in with the study’s participants. Spinal Manipulation, Medication, or Home Exercise With Advice for Acute and Subacute Neck Pain Full Text (PDF) FREE The study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, involved 272 adults, aged 18 to 65 years, who had had neck pain lasting for 2 to 12 weeks. The participants were then split into three groups and followed for about three months using three different methods: Medication Exercise...
by Dr. David Lee, D.C. | Apr 3, 2012 | Chiropractic Care, Neck Pain |
Chiropractic A Winner In Treating Neck and Low Back Pain! For many years, the American Medical Association waged war against chiropractic, an intervention that relies on spinal adjustments to treat health problems. Chiropractors used to be regarded as the modern-day equivalent of snake-oil salesmen. The increasing acceptance of chiropractic care as a source of comprehensive complementary care for neuromusculoskeletal problems is reflected in that the chiropractic field is the fastest growing among all doctoral-level health professions. Chiropractic: Then and Now Chiropractors now represent the third largest segment of health care practitioners in the United States. What led to the change in attitude toward chiropractic? Recognition by the established medical community that most medical therapies for back pain are ineffective. RAND’s 1992 groundbreaking analysis of spinal manipulation that showed this intervention does benefit some people with acute low-back pain. This study directly influenced the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to include positive recommendations on spinal manipulation in its 1994 clinical practice guidelines on low-back pain. This federal agency issues such guidelines to help the medical community improve the quality of health care in the United States. View the print-friendly version: PDF (0.2 MB) Chiropractic Research Evidence For the Effectiveness of Chiropractic If you suffer from chronic back or neck pain, don’t turn to medication, seek the help of chiropractic adjustments from a Champlin MN Chiropractor. Numerous studies throughout the world have shown that chiropractic treatment, including manipulative therapy and spinal adjustment, is both safe and effective. Many other studies have shown that chiropractic care can contain costs and get workers back on the job after a work injury in...
by Dr. David Lee, D.C. | Sep 13, 2011 | Arm Pain, Auto Accident Injuries, Chiropractic Care, Chiropractic Medicine, Neck Pain, Work Related Injuries, Workman's Comp |
Chiropractic Care Is For EVERYBODY! One of the most traumatic events of a person’s life is their entrance into the world. Birth places a tremendous amount of pressure and strain on a baby’s fragile spine, especially the delicate neck. Throughout childhood, you probably have sustained a series of minor injuries and sadly some of you may have experiences some major injuries as well. Think about how you have fallen from a bicycle or a skateboard, or numerous wrestling matches with your siblings. As you grew up, you encountered playground hazards and gym classes; team sports and the improper use of backpacks. Maybe you slept on a bad mattress or strained your back while carrying a heavy load. Do You Think Chiropractic Is Just For The injured & The Elderly? Some of you may have experienced the granddaddy of neck and back trauma – automobile accidents! Auto accidents commonly cause a significant spinal injury and trauma. Even so-called minor accidents can inflict tremendous injuries to your spine. Even if you did not experience any lasting discomfort or pain at the time of these incidents, these spinal injuries accumulate throughout your life and will cause Vertebral Subluxation Complex (VSC). VSC occurs when one or more of the bones in your spine (vertebrae) move out of position and create pressure on, or irritate spinal nerves. Spinal nerves are the nerves that come out from between each of the bones of your spine. The pressure of irritation on the nerves causes those nerves to malfunction and interfere with the signals traveling over those nerves. This pressure can result in both peripheral and/or systemic...
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...
