When sports also provides one’s livelihood, it becomes very important to recover from injuries and prevent further injuries so that the player can get back out on the field! So any science that offers these benefits becomes very valuable to professional players, amateurs and parents alike.

A recent study provides new evidence on the benefits Chiropractic care offers those playing rough and tumble forms of football. In Australia, two football clubs participated in a study to find out what improvements would occur if Chiropractic care was part of the regular recovery regimen of the players.

Fifty-nine qualified players were randomly divided into two groups – one group would go through the normal procedures to prevent and treat lower body injuries such as hamstring or lower limb muscle strains. These procedures usually include strength training, massage and physiotherapy. The other group would add a routine of Chiropractic care to the mix. Minimally, these patients were treated once a week for the first six weeks of the playing season, and less frequently after that. Injuries would get more intensive treatment.

The results of this trial were that Chiropractic was shown to help these players prevent injury and get back on the field sooner when injuries did occur. The Chiropractic group had a 4 percent chance of a hamstring injury compared with a 17 percent chance among the non-Chiropractic players, and a 4 percent chance of lower limb muscle strain compared to a 28 percent chance among the non-Chiropractic players – a very big difference!

In addition, those receiving Chiropractic care missed an average of 4 matches due to these injuries compared to 14 among the other players suffering hamstring injuries and 21 matches due to lower limb muscle strains.

This is good news – and not just for those playing sports, but also for the parents of children who want to participate in sports programs. With Chiropractic care, parents can help their children recover quickly from sports injuries or even help prevent these injuries in the first place!

Source: National Institutes of Health, The Effects of a Sports Chiropractic Manual Therapy on the Prevention of Back Pain, Hamstring and Lower Limb Injuries in Semi-Elite Australian Rules Footballers,
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2858097/pdf/1471-2474-11-64.pdf

The state is allowing 120 times the recommended exposure that scientists say is “safe” of a pesticide called methyl iodide.  This pesticide is linked to thyroid cancer and miscarriages!

At our chiropractic office in Rancho Cucamonga one of our baseline screening tests is to determine toxicity in a person’s body.  A large percentage of our new patients exhibit signs of toxic accumulation.  Toxicity can cause or contribute to:  inability to lose weight, fatigue, insomnia, body pains, headaches, migraines, digestive problems, and hormone imbalances.

If you have a concern about the level of toxins in your body and would like to find out if it could be causing a health issue, please give us a call at (909)581-3051 for a complimentary consultation.

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A recent case study presented in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research documented how Chiropractic treatment changed this young girl’s life. Not only did her asthmatic problems lessen beginning with her first adjustment, but she was able to discontinue many of her medications.

The study noted that the girl had been diagnosed with asthma at age 4. Her mom reported that anything from dust to cold drafts could trigger an asthmatic attack. Medical treatment for this condition included using three different inhalers a total of 24 times each day. Additionally, the child suffered from a cough and persistent fevers. Medical prescriptions for these conditions required more than 10 other medications in an attempt to manage the problems. Coughing, wheezing and daily asthma attacks were the order of the day and prevented her from participating in physical activities.

The results the girl experienced almost immediately from Chiropractic treatment could be considered nothing short of phenomenal. Following a Chiropractic exam that showed the presence of vertebral subluxations (partial dislocations of the vertebral column), her care began. She received a total of 2-3 adjustments per week over a 3 week period.

The study noted that the girl experienced a noticeable reduction in her symptoms the evening following her very first adjustment when her coughing stopped. Over the course of the 3 weeks of treatment, her wheezing stopped and her chest tightness subsided. By the end of treatment, asthma attacks were no longer occurring. The mother also reported that at the same time the girl was able to increase her physical activity free of the usual asthma symptoms.

Three months following the girl’s start of Chiropractic care, an examination was performed by the girl’s medical doctor who documented her significant improvement in respiratory function. The pediatrician was elated with the progress, giving full credit to the medications. The girl’s mother then explained that several of the medications had been discontinued and that the girl had received Chiropractic treatment. The child’s doctor chose not to approve of the new treatment pattern and terminated his care.

In presenting their findings, the study authors encouraged Chiropractic examination for children and adults with these types of persistent health conditions. “Perhaps this case will encourage future testing and screening for subluxations which could potentially cause dyspoiesis (a disorder of this nature), resulting in a variety of symptoms that include asthma.”

Source: Kid Chiropractic. “Severe Asthma with Chronic Cough Helped by Chiropractor, A Case Study,” December 2007. www.kidchiropractic.com and The Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research, November 2007. http://www.jvsr.com/abstracts/index.asp?id=319.

At our chiropractic wellness center in Rancho Cucamonga we have seen many cases of asthma and other breathing problems clear up as a result of chiropractic care.  To schedule a complimentary consultation please call (909) 581-3051.

The study was initiated by the hospital with full support of the staff. It was conducted at the Department of Orthopedics, Central Hospital of Sogn and Fjordane in Førde, Norway. According to researchers, it was the first report of a chiropractor participating with an Orthopedic Department in Norway with such hospital and staff support.

A total of 44 patients who consecutively reported to the hospital with sudden and painful low back conditions were included in this lengthy study. Orthopedic surgeons examined each person eliminating disease as a possible cause. None had violent trauma in their past. X-rays and magnetic resonance imaging showed all to be normal from a medical standpoint.

The follow-up examination by the Doctor of Chiropractic indicated the patients had subluxations (partial dislocation) in their lumbar region (the area of the back and sides below the ribs and above the hipbone). The Chiropractor treated 33 patients at his clinic, and 11 other patients who could not be transported received their adjustments at the hospital.

Patient follow-up lasted for an average of 2 years. During that time, all but 2 were able to return to work. Sick leave was reduced by two thirds compared with conventional medical treatment. The normal loss of time from work for these patients under medical care is 72 days. The patients in this study were able to return to work in an average of just 21.1 days.

The results bode well for both patient recovery and for the future of Chiropractic in the Norwegian hospital system. The researchers concluded, “Based on our experience, we believe that the inclusion of chiropractors within hospital orthopedic departments is feasible and provides a patient care resource that may benefit not only the patients but also the department as a whole.”

Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics February 2007, http://www.kidchiropractic.com

Dr. Curtis’ Comment:

In study after study chiropractic care has been demonstrated to lessen days lost from work, cost of care, and medication usage.  In addition chiropractors have shown the highest satisfaction ratings among users.

I believe consumers will start to demand a more integrative approach in dealing with health conditions as more and more baby-boomers start utilizing health care services.  The traditional “pill for this, pill for that” approach with surgery being the next “solution” after the drugs don’t work will not be tolerated.

My grandmother, and her generation, tend to trust whole-heartedly in whatever the doctor says.  This is not the case with my parents or my peers…  Open-mindedness and freely available information have leveled the playing field.  Today’s health care consumer wants care and advise that works, is effective, and affordable.

At Balanced Life Chiropractic and Wellness in Rancho Cucamonga, we are dedicated to providing the best, most effective care possible.  We invite you to meet with us and see for yourself why we are different.

To schedule a free consultation call (909)581-3051.

One of the results from all this electronic interaction is that the number of young people suffering from upper back and neck disorders is increasing right along with the use of these devices. More and more of them are starting to complain about neck pain, headaches, shoulder pain and numbness and tingling in upper extremities.

If you look at a young person texting or using one of these other items, you can immediately see what is causing the problem: the person sits for long periods with the head flexed forward. This position reverses the natural curve of the neck and upper spine and can quickly lead to degenerative changes. And since a change in any one part of the spine affects the whole body, negative effects to the lower spine, lung function, and gastrointestinal function are likely to follow. Teens and young adults using these handheld electronic devices for long hours are also putting themselves at risk of developing arthritis at an early age.

Chiropractic care is the perfect remedy for correcting these problems, but in this case in particular, education is a vital part of the solution. Anyone sitting in a “forward head position” for hours each day must learn other ways of sitting so they can achieve improvements from Chiropractic care and prevent further damage.

Unfortunately, use of these devices proves to be addictive for some youth. It may take excellent education on the structure of the spine and upper body to show these youth exactly why it is important to change their habits to prevent painful health problems. That is why an educational session with the family Chiropractor is a very good thing to schedule for anyone at risk for “text neck.”

When the texting or mobile-device-using person learns how their posture and the condition of their spine affects their pain, comfort and overall health, they can make better choices. And when their customary posture is corrected, Chiropractic care can then do its job, restoring the normal curve to the spine and preventing degenerative changes that could be permanent.

Source: Dynamic Chiropractic, “Forward Head Posture Caused by Texting Tell Your Patients: Your Body Is
Sending You a Message”, April 22, 2010, http://www.dynamicchiropractic.com/mpacms/dc/article.ph
p?t=14&id=54612

We at Balanced Life Chiropractic and Wellness Center are here to help.  If you would like a consultation with one of the doctors, free of charge, call (909)581-3051 and mention this article.

In health,

Dr. Curtis Casady, DC

When sports also provides one’s livelihood, it becomes very important to recover from injuries and prevent further injuries so that the player can get back out on the field! So any science that offers these benefits becomes very valuable to professional players, amateurs and parents alike.

A recent study provides new evidence on the benefits Chiropractic care offers those playing rough and tumble forms of football. In Australia, two football clubs participated in a study to find out what improvements would occur if Chiropractic care was part of the regular recovery regimen of the players.

Fifty-nine qualified players were randomly divided into two groups – one group would go through the normal procedures to prevent and treat lower body injuries such as hamstring or lower limb muscle strains. These procedures usually include strength training, massage and physiotherapy. The other group would add a routine of Chiropractic care to the mix. Minimally, these patients were treated once a week for the first six weeks of the playing season, and less frequently after that. Injuries would get more intensive treatment.

The results of this trial were that Chiropractic was shown to help these players prevent injury and get back on the field sooner when injuries did occur. The Chiropractic group had a 4 percent chance of a hamstring injury compared with a 17 percent chance among the non-Chiropractic players, and a 4 percent chance of lower limb muscle strain compared to a 28 percent chance among the non-Chiropractic players – a very big difference!

In addition, those receiving Chiropractic care missed an average of 4 matches due to these injuries compared to 14 among the other players suffering hamstring injuries and 21 matches due to lower limb muscle strains.

This is good news – and not just for those playing sports, but also for the parents of children who want to participate in sports programs. With Chiropractic care, parents can help their children recover quickly from sports injuries or even help prevent these injuries in the first place!

Source: National Institutes of Health, The Effects of a Sports Chiropractic Manual Therapy on the Prevention of Back Pain, Hamstring and Lower Limb Injuries in Semi-Elite Australian Rules Footballers,
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2858097/pdf/1471-2474-11-64.pdf

Supermarkets use them for barcode scanners, CD players use them to retrieve the recorded information off the disc, fiber optic telecommunications systems employ lasers to carry digital information such as internet traffic and phone calls around the world. They are also used for general surgical procedures and eye surgery that corrects vision.

But now there is a new application – one that will really come home for millions of people. And that is the alleviation of chronic pain.

When the source of pain can’t immediately be corrected, the usual medical solution is pain relieving drugs such as Lortab, Vicodin, Percocet, OcyContin and a whole list of others. When pain is long-lasting, there’s the danger of becoming addicted to these drugs. Or when tolerance builds up, more of the drug is needed to keep the pain under control. It’s a hazardous solution, so anything that relieves pain without drugs is a blessing.

One of the newest developments is near infrared therapy for pain relief. The Food and Drug Administration has approved devices using near infrared light for treatment of osteoarthritis, chronic pain or lymphedema. (Lymphedema is a swelling caused by blockage in the lymph vessels or nodes and can occur after breast cancer treatment, among other causes.) Research and studies using near infrared therapy are increasing at a rapid rate, and benefits are being seen in the treatment of neck pain, wound healing, soft tissue injury and tendon injury/inflammation as well.

Until now, one of the barriers in getting laser therapy has been high cost. Individual health practitioners may have been hard-pressed to find the funds to bring this service to their patients. New developments have enabled the release of much more inexpensive equipment that provides pain relief and tissue healing. The newest models are hand-held and are affordable enough for purchase by patients who want ready access to relief of pain. Just a few minutes of use of a Low Level Laser device can reduce or even eliminate pain from an injury or chronic condition.

When science presents a drug-free, non-invasive solution to something as problematic as chronic pain, that is a gift indeed.

Source: Wikipedia article, Low Level Lasers, February 8, 2010, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low_level_laser_therapy

Source: Wikipedia article, Lymphedema, February 11, 2010, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lymphedema

Source: Medlight, February 18, 2010, http://mdevicesinc.com/MedLight-630PRO/vmchk.html

Dr. Curtis’ Comment:

At Balanced Life Chiropractic and Wellness in Rancho Cucamonga we have started incorporating Photolight Therapy into our care plans.  We are finding that Photolight Therapy reduces the number of adjustments necessary to correct spinal subluxation.

Since soft tissues like muscles, tendons, ligaments, and discs are what hold a spine in alignment it is critical that these structures be addressed in a comprehensive care plan.

In addition to active stretching and exercise, Photolight Therapy is use to get the best results in the short amount of time possible.  Our goal is to relieve pain, restore function, and to provide maintenance or wellness care.

To find out more about the programs we offer, call 909-581-3051 to request a no-charge consultation with one of our doctors.

Fifteen patients each received thirty Chiropractic treatments consisting of a variety of techniques. The results of this course of treatment were a significant reduction in pain and improvement in quality of sleep and fatigue levels in nine of the patients.

These improvements were maintained after one month without treatment.

The six patients who did not respond to care tended to be older and have more severe fibromyaliga symptoms.

SOURCE: http://www.ChiropracticResearchReview.com/crr/article.php?id=801, Hains G, Hains F. COMBINED
ISCHEMIC COMPRESSION AND SPINAL MANIPULATION IN THE TREATMENT OF FIBROMYALGIA: a pre-
liminary estimate of dose and efficacy. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, May 2000:23(4), pp225-30.

Dr. Curtis’ Comment:

Fibromyalgia is a complex condition that has many theories about how it occurs and how to treat it.  I see many fibromyalgia patients in my chiropractic office who have tried many different types of treatment to combat the pain and solve the “fibro mystery”.

I was getting success in caring for people with fibromyalgia using a protocol of traditional chiropractic adjustments, trigger point therapy, whole-food nutrition, and detoxification techniques.  However, the results were not as predictable as I would have liked. A majority of patients got good results using these methods when performed properly, but the ones that didn’t frustrated me!

I went to a post-graduate seminar about the Neurologic Relief Centers Technique and I was AMAZED at what I witnessed.  After a 5-10 minute screening test patients were having dramatic reductions in symptoms.  Astounding results ranging from 50%-100% pain reduction, better hearing, sharper vision, clearer thinking, relief from neuropathy, RSD, RA, and much more…  I was Shocked!

I did more research into this method and made the decision to become fully trained and licensed in the technique.  It is one of the best decisions I’ve made!  I get to witness ‘miracles’ everyday in my practice as I test new patients and care for those on the program.  I am truly blessed to be able to offer relief and hope to so many who suffer with chronic, debilitating health conditions.

If you or someone you know suffers with fibromyalgia and live around the Rancho Cucamonga area, I invite you to my office for a complementary consultation and pain relieving NRC test.  All you need to do is pick up the phone and call (909) 581-3051 to schedule.  I look forward to helping you or a loved one find relief.

Sincerely,

Dr. Curtis Casady, DC

www.balancedliferc.com

Take the case of young Max Wilson of Great Britain, for instance. Here is a child who had already received the label of “autistic*.” Problems began soon after a difficult birth that included his umbilical cord being wrapped around his neck not once, but twice.

His parents soon noticed that Max was not developing in the same way that his older sister had.  His eyes didn’t focus properly, and his hand movements were more uncoordinated than those of other children his age.

Max’s father was certainly concerned. “You never want to admit to yourself that you’ve got a backward child,” he said, “but it was clear that he was very, very behind. He couldn’t concentrate, was hyperactive and demanding.”  The Wilsons took their son to numerous doctors and received a variety of opinions including the diagnosis of dyspraxia (poor coordination) and dyslexia (impaired ability to understand written language).

If it had not been for a very fortunate event, Max might be on Ritalin^® or some other powerful psychotropic drug today. By chance, a fortuitous occurrence happened at a party that Max was attending.

The mother of one of the children attending the event had an opportunity to observe Max around the other children. Actually, Max spent most of his time at the gathering sitting under a table, his usual practice when in the company of others.

The observer noted that Max’s skeleton was out of alignment, told Max’s dad about it and suggested that he should see the Chiropractor she used.

Soon after Max’s first visit to the Chiropractor his dad made an interesting observation of his own. “It was just flicking the bones around his neck and shoulders, but that night, Max slept continuously until morning for the first time since his birth, nearly five years before.”

Max’s progress has continued forward ever since and everyone is delighted. “He sleeps like a log and has lost all that weirdness. He no longer has a classroom assistant and we’ve taken him out of preparatory school with five children in the class and put him into a little village state school where he’s flourishing. He’s still a bit behind because he effectively missed out on a couple of years of education, but you can reason with him and he’s reading and writing and it’s amazing. I can only put this down to the Chiropractic.”

* Autistic: Suffering from autism, a developmental problem in which the use of language, reaction to stimuli, interpretation of the world and the formation of relationships does not follow the usual and expected patterns.

SOURCE: http://www.chiropracticresearch.org, Ritalin^® is a registered trademark of Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

Dr. Curtis’ Comment:

As a holistic practitioner I believe most health problems are due to stress on the body.  The body should be able to heal from injury and insult unless nerve tissue is severely damaged.  This brings me to the first type of stress we look for in a patient, undetected neurological damage.  Since the brain and nerve system controls and coordinates all functions of the body it makes since to care for and maintain its integrity.  When was the last time you had your spine and nervous system evaluated?

The second type of stress we evaluate is environmental toxicity and its effect on the alkalinity/acidity of a person’s body.  Toxins are present in the air we breath, food we eat, water we drink and bathe, and products we use.  They are unavoidable…  When one’s body has stress from “toxic overload” we see the body lean more toward the acidic side of the pH scale.  Acidity can wreak havoc on a person’s health.

The third type of stress we look for is stress to the hormonal system, in particular the adrenal glands.  The adrenal glands are critical in many bodily functions and may effect energy, sleep, digestion, and even the immune system.

To schedule a comprehensive health and stress evaluation at our Rancho Cucamonga chiropractic and wellness office please call (909)581-3051 or email scheduling@balancedliferc.com.

“This hardly comes as a surprise to low back pain sufferers who have been told by their medical doctors not to worry — the pain will go away on its own,” said Dr. Michael Pedigo, president of the American Chiropractic Association. “In many cases, further treatment is necessary.”

Doctors of chiropractic have long understood the cyclic nature of low back pain, and perhaps this is one of the reasons they consistently rate higher than MDs in patient satisfaction in this area.

In a recent Gallup Poll, 90 percent of all people who visited a chiropractor agreed that their care was effective.

SOURCE: Internet Access, July 1999, PR Newswire, Oakbay Chiropractic

If you have pain it’s your body’s way of telling you there is a problem. At my chiropractic office in Rancho Cucamonga I see patients everyday who have let their pain go way too far before seeking help. When we get them feeling better using chiropractic adjustments they often can’t believe they waited so long to feel so good!

You work hard. You owe it to yourself to find out what is causing your pain and get it fixed. If you’re taking a drug to mask the pain it will only prolong the suffering and could end up causing more damage.

Call the office at (909) 581-3051 for a no charge, no hassle consultation.

In health,

Dr. Curtis Casady, DC