Allergy and Asthma Help Through Chiropractic Care

Allergy and Asthma Help Through Chiropractic Care

by | Aug 8, 2020 | Chiropractic care, Allergies, Asthma

Allergy and Asthma Help Through Chiropractic Care

You may be familiar with the fact that chiropractic adjustments can improve a lot of conditions, but what you may not be aware of is that chiropractic treatment can have a positive impact on allergies and asthma too. If you suffer from seasonal allergies or asthma, read on to see how your chiropractor can help.

The Immune System Link

A chiropractor’s job is fairly straightforward: to make sure your spine is in alignment.  What this translates too as far as your health is concerned is not as straightforward.  Research shows, however, that there is a direct link between the nervous system and the immune system. When your chiropractor removes nerve interference, that will allow your immune system to work optimally.

When an immune system is functioning well it helps to prevent disease and infection, helps you to deal with stress, and basically makes sure you are healthy overall.  It also tackles the invasion of foreign substances like pollution, dust, and pollen and heads them off before they can do damage. In order to coordinate and control the proper functioning of the immune system, it is mandatory that there is good communication between the brain and spinal cord. A miss alignment of the neck can cause an interruption in the communication and as a result, the immunity becoming compromised. Manipulating the joints and soft tissues through chiropractic care can help restore the alignment to allow the pathways of communication that you need to have a healthy immune system

Allergies

Seasonal or not, all allergies are the result of an exaggerated response by the immune system to substances that it recognizes as foreign.  In allergic persons, the immune system produces a specific antibody known as immunoglobulin E (IgE) in response to pollen, pet dander, foods, dust, and other matters which then produces the symptoms of an allergic reaction. Regular adjustments can assist in regulating the rush of histamine and cortisol during high allergy season. Histamines start the process that hustles those allergens out of your body. They can make you sneeze, tear up, or itch — whatever it takes to get the job done. They are part of your body’s defense system. Chiropractors have the skill and the knowledge to use a holistic approach in the treatment you receive. This is an advantage because chiropractic care utilized not only traditional chiropractic adjustments or spinal decompression but they also can assist your allergies by helping you determine lifestyle and dietary changes that you can make to reduce allergy symptoms and improve your overall health. Allergy sufferers commonly have a direct link between their allergies and weak adrenal glands. The adrenal gland is fed directly by the T9 spinal level nerve root and when not in alignment the body is not able to effectively fight off allergens.

Asthma

In people who suffer from asthma, misalignments are common in the upper back.  This can lead to shortness of breath and a kind of short circuit between the brain and the muscles.  Chiropractic care can help to repair these misalignments and that may help with some of the underlying issues related to complications from asthma. Difficulty sleeping, daytime fatigue, decreased activity levels, and the ability to concentrate and carry out normal daily activities are a direct result of asthma. During an asthma attack, the lining in the bronchial tubes becomes swollen and as a result, there is a reduction in airflow of which causes wheezing and breathlessness. Chiropractors do not formally treat asthma however aligning the spine through manipulations of the thoracic spinal segments can improve the nerve synapsis and improve the function of the lungs and bronchial tubes.

Ongoing Treatment

In order for your chiropractor to help keep your body’s ability to heal at its optimal level, you need to have regular wellness adjustments.  If you fail to do this, then your body could go right back into a state of dysfunction again, which will make you more susceptible to sickness or disease.  Exercise and eating right will assist your immune system to keep you healthy.  Contact Chiropractic Clinics of South Florida for all your chiropractic needs.

 

Pregnancy and Chiropractic – What a Relief

Pregnancy and Chiropractic – What a Relief

by | Jun 30, 2020 | Pain, Backpain

Pregnancy and Chiropractic – What a Relief

Some describe pregnancy as the most memorable experience of their lives and a few use *different* words to describe it. Nausea, headaches, heartburn, fatigue, and back pain may be some of the symptoms that are encountered during their pregnancy. 50% to 75% of pregnant women have back pain during their pregnancy and the percent goes up during labor. As the pregnancy moves along and the baby gets bigger the pain increases and can limit what you are able to do. Luckily, there is enough research these days to offer insight on how one specific kind of care can offer relief during gestation.

Chiropractic care according to the American Pregnancy Association “Chiropractic care is health maintenance of the spinal column, discs, related nerves and bone geometry without drugs or surgery. It involves the art and science of adjusting misaligned joints in the body, especially of the spine, which reduces spinal nerve stress and therefore promotes health throughout the body”.

Some may think that “cracking my back” could be dangerous for my baby and may not understand exactly how beneficial Chiropractic can be. Many Chiropractors specialize in pregnancy and all are trained in caring for pregnant patients during their training to become doctors. The techniques that are used with pregnant women are tailored to avoid any unneeded pressure on the abdomen.

When the abdomen protrudes it causes a change in the alignment of the spine by increasing the curve in the lower back, pelvic changes, and postural adaptations that can lead to a misalignment of the spine or joints. Having a vaginal birth is the ultimate goal and can be interrupted if the mother does have pelvic balance and the pelvis becomes misaligned resulting in a c-section. Having continual chiropractic care during your whole pregnancy can significantly decrease in back labor when the time comes to deliver your baby.

There are many changes that occur during pregnancy that ultimately contribute to changes in the spine and joints such as:

  • The increase in breast size to prepare for lactation causes additional strain to the mid and upper back.
  • Lumbar spinal joints are affected when the lumbar curve is increased due to gravity moving forward as the abdomen grows.
  • Pelvic misalignment and the spreading of the pelvis to slowly prepare for the ability of the baby to come through the birth canal.
  • Hormones during pregnancy loosen joints which increases mobility and decreases the stability of the joints.
  • The rib cage is affected as the baby grows and fetal movement increases of which causes aggravation to mid-back joints that connect to the ribs.
  • Pelvic joints, hip joints, sciatic nerves, and supporting uterine ligaments are impacted due to an altered gait.

There are many benefits to chiropractic care while you are pregnant. It can relieve back, neck, or joint pain, prevent a cesarean delivery, and allow you to have a less stressful and more comfortable pregnancy. We would also like to mention that chiropractic care after the birth of your baby can assist with the alignment of the spine and joints to return to normal in a monitored and controlled environment. Contact Chiropractic Clinics of South Florida for an evaluation today

Why Physical Therapy after a Car Accident?

Why Physical Therapy after a Car Accident?

by | May 30, 2020 | Pain, Car Accident

Why Physical Therapy after a Car Accident?

Physical therapists are musculoskeletal experts, well-suited to treat the underlying musculoskeletal injuries that may have occurred because of a car accident. The result of a car accident is stressful and painful. You may not notice pain or stiffness immediately but for many of us, the pain will come in the following days. It is crucial to seek medical treatment immediately to rule out any possibility of a fracture that might have occurred due to the accident.

There are several types of injuries that are common in car accidents and can benefit from physical therapy. Some of these are whiplash, headaches, back pain, neck pain, shoulder, and knee pain. You can speed up the recovery time when physical therapy is added to your treatment. Repairing and strengthening damaged tissues and muscles is the ultimate goal of therapy. Physical agents such as heat, ice, ultrasound, or electrical stimulation may be used. Manual techniques are often used to help improve mobility. Some injuries are more severe and some retraining of everyday functions, such as brushing your teeth or opening a door and physical therapy in addition to occupational therapy is often beneficial.

One of the goals of physical therapy is to attempt to prevent an injury from going from acute to chronic. After an accident, you may feel as though it might be impossible to do the things that you could do before the accident. Physical therapy allows you to boost your mental health which is the key to gain optimal success with your treatment. As you continue to progress and achieve the goals that the physical therapist sets for you it will promote your confidence that with hard work you can recover from your injuries.

Physical therapy can accelerate your recovery process by aiding in healing by restoring function and mobility. It can also avoid or delay your need for surgery. Surgery should be the last resort for an injury and with physical therapy, it is possible to postpone until a more convenient time; it is common that with diligent and consistent care surgery may not even be necessary. If orthopedic surgery is necessary than physical therapy before the procedure can allow for a speedy recovery especially if you continue your care with your personal physical therapist after your surgery.

Finally, we would like to mention pain medications and the ability to utilize physical therapy to keep the need to take them to a minimum and reduce the length of time you spend on them. Physical therapy can assist by restoring function and mobility by improving your flexibility, strength, and range of motion of which will improve the consistent pain and allow you to live a life that doesn’t revolve around the need for pain medications.

Our team of doctors has the knowledge in aiding a patient that has been through a car accident. Therapeutic exercise is often used by physical therapists to help people gain range of motion, increase strength, and improve function. Patient education about a condition or illness is paramount to the practice of physical therapy, and therapists may use charts, models, and diagrams to help you understand your diagnosis and prognosis. Our office staff is competent, kind, and compassionate. They understand the seriousness of your situation. Contact the Chiropractic Clinic of South Florida for all your physical therapy and chiropractic care. https://soflochiro.com/physical-therapy/

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Chiropractic Treatment is Very Successful for Multiple Sclerosis

Chiropractic Treatment is Very Successful for Multiple Sclerosis

by | Apr 30, 2020 | Pain

Chiropractic Treatment is Very Successful for Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis, also known as MS, is an autoimmune disease where the immune system begins to destroy the outer layer of tissue that surrounds and protects the nerves, also known as myelin, in the brain and spinal cord.

Due to the deterioration of the myelin, it causes a lack of communication between the nerves and brain. When the body attacks itself causes a disruption but after a period of time the nerves become destroyed and as a result there is debilitating complications.

Primarily people who are between the ages of 20-40 years old.  The result of the inflammation is that it causes pain and compromises joint mobility. MS often causes other autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease of which cause excruciating pain.

There are many symptoms that go along with autoimmune disorders such as muscle spasms, changes in brain functions, including memory loss and depression.

It is common for Multiple Sclerosis to take time for a medical doctor to diagnose. This is a very tricky diagnosis due to many autoimmune diseases have the same symptoms and the disease also has a habit of being severe or mild and even goes into remission.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), often with gadolinium enhancement is the master in diagnosing MS. The patient will often have several attacks followed by a period of being symptom-free and after the cycle is consistent the medical doctor will prescribe for an MRI. The MRI usually will reveal lesions in the brain and/or spinal cord; in addition, a cerebrospinal fluid analysis for immunoglobulin content will be performed by a lumbar puncture (spinal tap).

The first line of treatment is usually immunosuppressant therapy which knocks down the immune system. Unfortunately, it comes with its own complications such as liver or kidney damage. These medications often cause side effects that mimic the disease itself with pain and stiffness, overall lethargy, and dizziness. Pain medications do help during extreme flair ups but cannot be a consistent life long treatment due to the chance of addiction and being that the FDA has done a “crackdown” on the amount that can be prescribed and who can prescribe them.

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) such as Chiropractic is an excellent way to manage the pain and discomfort that comes with Multiple Sclerosis. By no means is this a single alternative for medical treatment with pharmaceuticals but in addition to the treatment regimen, it can promote a better quality of life.

Chiropractic manipulations will help realign both the spine and the pelvis that is altered due to the progression of the disease. This will assist the muscles to work more efficiently and gain some tone which can prevent deterioration. MS can cause what is called foot drop and this can alter your gait and cause pain in the lower back and hip of which can be treated with holistic medicine. Chiropractic care can improve the alignment of the neck for many patients with MS complain of pain due to the misalignment of C1 and C2 vertebrae.  If you or a loved one suffers with any autoimmune disease and your standard of care could use a lifeline call Chiropractic Clinics of South Florida 877-881-4878.

Opioids vs. Chiropractic the Truth

Opioids vs. Chiropractic the Truth

by | Mar 30, 2020 | Pain

Opioids vs. Chiropractic the Truth

Statistically speaking it is probable that almost everyone in America has someone they know that has been affected by opioid epidemic.

Whether it is you personally, a spouse, child, parent, or a good friend it is devastating to watch and the lack of control to have the ability to fix the problem.

Opioid addiction is an epidemic in the United States and unless we educate the public on alternatives and enforce stronger regulations it will only get worse.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that more than 30,000 people die from opioid addiction overdose in the US alone.

For as many years as we know there has been some form of pain medication. Even before there were laws in place to monitor the safety and regulations of these drugs they have existed.

While opioids that produce morphine-like effects on our bodies do relieve pain relief. Opioids are beneficial for people battling cancer, they are also used to treat pain after a surgery and people with intense or chronic pain. Opioids become a concern when they are used for the treatment/pain management over long periods of time.

This is because the effects of opioids trick the brain into thinking in order to survive it needs the drug rather than being utilized for pain.

The emotional and financial toll opioid addiction takes on a person’s life is unprecedented to no other addiction. The reason for this can be so very devastating for many is because it is a silent addiction in regard to the very people that prescribe opioids are some of the people in our lives, we trust the most.

Physicians have and obligation to monitor and keep us safe during treatment, However, by continuing to prescribe an addictive substance for long periods of time it is inevitable the majority become addicted.

We live in a “if it hurts take a pill” society. What people do not understand is that prescription medication may temporarily relieve the pain it does not fix the source of where the pain originates.

This is where many chiropractors and holistic physicians have come into play. Chiropractic Clinics of South Florida has the expertise needed to work not only with treating the pain that comes with coming off pain medication but also as an alternative to ever starting them.

Many of our patients use chiropractic care as a long-term pain management plan, as it is highly effective, natural, noninvasive, and allows to skip the problems associated with long-term opioid consumption.

Chiropractic is a natural form of medicine that uses adjustments, cryotherapy, ultrasound, and trigger point therapy to not only to correct misalignments of the spine but also restore proper function to the nervous system, helping to naturally heal the body and mind.

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) recommends conservative care, like drug-free chiropractic as a first-line treatment before moving on to potentially addictive remedies for pain. Chiropractic care comes with a host of benefits increase the quality of life but has also been shown more viable alternative to opioids for managing pain.

Call us today for a healthy way to start feeling better at 877-881-4878 or visit our web site. www.soflochiro.com

 

 

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