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Freedom From Neck Pain

 

 

Up to 90% of people struggle with neck pain at some time in their life.  Some even endure migraines, dizziness, lack of sleep, and vertigo along with neck pain, while others deal with pain that travels down the spine, causing numbness and tingling.  Neck pain can cause an aching, burning, or sharp feeling that may be localized, but often times can even radiate into other extremities.

 

As debilitating as neck pain can be, it is not uncommon for people to simply “deal with it.”  But what if there was a way to thrive instead of just “survive the pain”?  Pain in the neck, and really anywhere in the body, is a signal from our bodies telling us that something is wrong and needs to be fixed.  Pain reliever and ice packs alleviate inflammation and pain for a time, but it only relieves the symptom; it doesn’t eradicate the true issue or cause.

 

Neurologically based chiropractic care gives us a solution, not just something to mask the pain.  After time and repetition with adjustments, people can see not only relief from pain, but better overall function.  How many people would give anything to get rid of pain?

 

But how amazing is it to have an option to have the best of both worlds – freedom from pain AND freedom from symptoms as your body starts to function optimally?!

 

 

“My neck pain was gone after a month of adjustments!”

 

I have suffered with neck pain since I was a child. I had an accident when I was young. The doctors said there was nothing else that could be done to ease the pain I was having. My neck pain is something that I struggle with every day. I was skeptical at first when I met Dr. Micheal, but I now understand how neurologically based chiropractic care works to remove nerve interference which affects my whole body. After one month of adjustments and through regular care, my body is functioning better. My neck pain is gone, and my back pain is much better. I’m also seeing some improvement with my allergies, knee pain and acid reflux. I’m very thankful for improved sleep which enables me to be more alert. I recommend for everyone whom I come into contact with to go see Dr. Micheal. He’s the best! Every time you come for an appointment you feel like you are surrounded by friends.  -Ashlee

 

Sources:

Radcliffe, M., Oakley, P., Radcliffe, T., Garner, A., & Harrison, D. (2019). Resolution of Cervicogenic Radiculopathy, Neck Pain, Headaches, & Vertigo Gollowing Reduction of Subluxation, Lateral Head Translation and Forward Head Posture in a 49-Year-Old Male: A CBP Case Report with 10-Month Follow Up. A. Vertebral Subluxation Res., 133-140.

 

Slagel, J., D.C. (2019). Resolution of Headaches & Neck Pain in a 59-Year-Old Male with Rheumatoid Arthritis Undergoing Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care: A Case Report. Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research, J., 19-27.

 

 

 

 

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Chiropractic and Digestive Health

 

 

Not many things are as frustrating as stomach pains and digestive issues. Adults and children alike suffer with conditions such as IBS, Crohn’s disease, constipation, acid reflux and overall poor digestive health.  It’s easy to just accept these health issues as a life sentence, but neurologically based chiropractic care gives people the freedom of less pain and better quality of life.

 

For example, a recent study showed the benefits of chiropractic care in an 8-year-old girl with pelvic unleveling and irregular bowel movements. After trying several things with little to no results, the girl’s parents decided to try chiropractic care. The girl saw improvements after 2 weeks of care, and after six weeks, her digestive issues were no longer an issue!  The best part?  It was the first time in her life that she was accident free!

 

“I can now incorporate gluten back into my diet again!”

In 2011, Callan found out she was severely intolerant to gluten.  Sometimes, her body would ache for two weeks at a time after eating gluten!  She had completely changed her diet and even the slightest contamination would upset her system.  She was in college, unable to eat most food at the cafeteria and was constantly having her studies interrupted by the anxiety she was now experiencing.  She had tried different forms of therapy and nothing was helping, not even medications.  She struggled through this daily routine for four years until finally, chiropractic entered her life.  After three months of care, she noticed significant decreases in her anxiety attacks, and after five months of care, she realized she could tolerate gluten if it was introduced into her diet much better than before!  Now, one year after her first adjustment, Callan will tell you, “I found that I am able to incorporate gluten into my daily diet again and I have not had a panic attack in months.”

 

 

 

“When I’m on schedule with my appointments and see Dr. Micheal

regularly, I have absolutely no IBS symptoms!”

 

I had IBS pain in my whole abdomen area with cramping, bloating, diarrhea and constipation.

My symptoms were very severe!  This had been going on for as long as I could remember.  I was hospitalized for five days when I was ten years old for these symptoms, and it has just continued to get worse over the years.

 

I had seen doctors who wanted me to take pills that would just cover up my symptoms and had bad side effects.  My IBS had gotten so bad that I thought I had a gluten intolerance or Celiac disease or something worse.

 

I was very skeptical when I heard chiropractic care could help with IBS.  I had decided to finish out my first appointment because of my husband, and I wasn’t planning to come back!  But, as I was going to get my x-ray, another patient came out of a room and stopped Saralynn to tell her that she was no longer taking insulin and one of her arms was no longer falling asleep; NOW they had my attention!  I decided to give it a try.

 

My results were subtle, so I didn’t notice fully what had taken place until about three weeks into my care.  I had McDonald’s food and said to those around me “I will pay for this!”  But I never did!!  When I’m on schedule with my appointments and see Dr. Micheal regularly, I have absolutely no IBS symptoms!

 

I would recommend neurologically based chiropractic care to others who are sick, suffering, or in pain.  I can now eat what I want!  I couldn’t fully understand how much better I was feeling until the holidays—I missed several appointments and began to be miserable again.

– Sara

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sources:

Meeks, S., DC, Green, T., DC, & Evans, M., DC. (2019).  Resolution of Pediatric Encopresis Following Chiropractic Care to Correct Vertebral Subluxation: A Case Study & Review of the LIterature. J. Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health, 2019, 6-10.

 

Mercovich, A. P. (2019).  Resolution of Chronic Constipation & Dysautonomia in a Three-Year-Old Femaile Following Chiropractic Care: A Case Report & Review of the Literature. J. Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health, 100-104.

 

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Quality of Life

 

 

 

Especially during this time in our world, everyone is looking for a way to stay healthy and avoid sickness.  A single chiropractic adjustment can boost the immune system by 200%!  Everyone wants to live a healthy, pain free life free from sickness.

Chiropractic care offers an option for better quality of life.  Adjustments remove subluxation, or nerve interference, and therefore aid the body in functioning optimally.  As we age, our range of motion can decrease, so it’s important to get adjusted regularly as consistent care allows us the ability to do the things we enjoy longer.

Elderly patients could see better balance, improvement in walking, and less pain!  For example, a 70 year old woman in a recent study suffered with reduced range of motion and 20 years of pain.  She reported better head posture, balance, and range of motion after only a month of care!  She then continued with wellness care and hasn’t complained of returned symptoms!

Regular adjustments keep people out of the hospital and able to work and enjoy the lives they work so hard to build for themselves and their families.

 

“We did not get sick this past year!”

 

I have suffered with cerebral palsy, allergies, glaucoma, and pain in my upper back and shoulders for years. My pain level was not excruciating, but it was progressively getting worse. My allergies were severe and debilitating at times.

 

Before starting care, I went to different places trying to find relief for my back pain, but it was always temporary, and I needed something to last. Through a natural path, I found small relief for my severe allergies, but nothing I tried worked for everything.

 

I never had any doubts about Dr. Micheal and that chiropractic care would help with my overall health! When I came into the office, I thought the staff were very friendly, thorough and informative.

 

My husband is also under care at Integral Chiropractic Co.; he has struggled with lower back pain, sharp pain when standing, sitting, or even bending the wrong way. He had dealt with it for years and was ready to be rid of the pain as well. His first impression was how positive, uplifting and encouraging the office was for him. He saw improvements in his back pain, neck motion, his ability to run and even had better posture!

 

The first and almost immediate result I felt under chiropractic care was finally being able to sleep and fall into a deep enough that I could remember my dreams! Gradually the pain began to decrease, and I even saw my flexibility increase! It was an awesome thing to experience. My favorite result is that neither I nor my husband got sick once this past year!

 

I would recommend chiropractic care to anyone that is sick, suffering or in pain. My husband and I are now in less pain and are able to sleep and function so much better! There are even 3 generations of our family who are under care at Integral Chiropractic Co.! Everyone here is so friendly, and I am thankful for this natural way to health!

 

– Judy & Lee

 

Sources:

Cuoco, J. A., Fennie, C. N., & Cheriyan, G. K. (2016). Hypothetical Link Between Osteopathic Suboccipital Decompression and Neuroimmunomodulation. Journal of Neurology and Neuroscience. 7. doi: 10.21767/2171-66.25.1000133

 

Blum, C., Mersky, J., Monk, R., Pick, M., & Salem, A., (2019). 10th Annual Sacro Occipital Technique Research Conference Proceedings: Kauai, Hawaii. February 28-March 2, 2018.  Vertebral Sublaxation Res., A. 29-33.

 

 

 

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