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. | Apr 10, 2012 | Auto Accident Injuries, Chiropractic Care, Sports Injuries, Work Related Injuries, Workman's Comp |
Auto Accidents, Workman’s Comp and Sports Related Injuries Chiropractors have long been dedicated to delivering the safest and most effective healing methods for their patients. Scientific evidence supports chiropractic adjustments as safe, effective and an appropriate choice for patients with many common forms of neck pain and headaches. Chiropractic health care has an impressive array of studies which support and prove the effectiveness of chiropractic care in a variety of different health ailments and many more studies are currently underway. Chiropractic – A Clear Winner For Back Pain No Contest! Many of these studies have been done not only by chiropractors, but by other health care professionals as well, including federal government studies of various countries. So, how do chiropractors treat patients after an auto accident injury, work injury, or sports injury? In an accident, muscle, ligament, and tendon damage results from the violent movement of the body along with trauma from impacts. Many traditional medical treatments focus on obvious injuries while assuming that surrounding soft tissues will heal on their own. In many cases, this is true because the body is an amazing healing machine, but often, back pain, neck pain, and headaches can emerge weeks and months after an accident when the body healing response compensates for misalignment and scar tissue. When underlying structural issues go unresolved, the body rebuilds an injured area with built-in potential for long-term pain and limited function. Old injuries can often be the underlying cause of sciatica or worsen existing chronic conditions. Your back is an intricate structure of bones, muscles, and other tissues extending from your neck to your pelvis. Back...
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. | Mar 30, 2012 | Auto Accident Injuries, Chiropractic Care, Sports Injuries, Work Related Injuries, Workman's Comp |
Auto Accidents, Workman’s Comp and Sports Related Injuries One of the most common personal injury complaints is neck pain and back pain from sports injuries auto accidents, work injuries and spinal injuries. Although a spinal cord injury is usually the result of an accident and can happen to anyone, certain factors may predispose you to a higher risk of sustaining a spinal cord injury, including: Being male. Spinal cord injuries affect a disproportionate amount of men. In fact, females account for only about 20 percent of traumatic spinal cord injuries in the United States. Being between the ages of 16 and 30. You’re most likely to suffer a traumatic spinal cord injury if you’re between the ages of 16 and 30. Auto accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries for people under 65, while falls cause most injuries in older adults. Engaging in risky behavior. Diving into too-shallow water or playing sports without wearing the proper safety gear or taking proper precautions can lead to spinal cord injuries. Having a bone or joint disorder. A relatively minor injury can cause a spinal cord injury if you have another disorder that affects your bones or joints, such as arthritis or osteoporosis. Everyone Gains When An Injured Worker Is Safely Back On The Job! Chiropractic care continues to be the top treatment options for work related injuries. Lower back pain and repetitive stress injuries, including carpal tunnel syndrome, are just two of the more common work related conditions we treat on a regular basis. Industrial injuries result in injury to a worker, both physically and financially Back pain is...
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. | Mar 15, 2011 | Lower Back Pain, Work Related Injuries, Workman's Comp |
Work Related Injuries Chiropractic care continues to be the top treatment options for work related injuries. Lower back pain and repetitive stress injuries, including carpal tunnel syndrome, are just two of the more common work related conditions we treat on a regular basis. In working with hundreds of work related injuries we have found individuals are afraid to file a worker’s comp claim for fear of losing their job. It is illegal for your employer to punish you for having a work injury or filing a claim. You are entitled by law to receive adequate care to return your health. If you are not sure if you have a work related injury, please contact us to let us help you determine its...
