A Unique, Multidisciplinary Approach to Pain Management
As a chiropractor in Chicago we need to make sure our patients take the proper precautions when taking part in physical sports and activities. Skiing is one of the most exhilarating sports for almost any age. Unfortunately, the excitement and fun is all too often marred by accidents that can range from the inconvenient to the deadly. Although one can exercise good judgment, be in excellent shap...
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Shoulder pain is a common complaint that patients present to both primary care physicians and chiropractic practitioners. There are several underlying conditions that may cause discomfort in this area, many of which may be assisted by chiropractic treatment and chiropractic manipulation. A proper diagnosis is important in order to determine what kind of treatment is indicated in each case. Common...
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[caption id="attachment_360" align="alignright" width="258" caption="If your baby suffers from colic, try chiropractic care as a solution!"][/caption] At Chicago Chiropractic we see a lot of parents and children in our office. How many of you can say you have experienced having or knowing a colicky baby? Colic is a bit of a mystery to both parents and scientists and sometimes to me, a chi...
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Obesity and the diseases associated with it cost a staggering percentage of health care dollars. It is estimated that $168 billion is spent each year in the U.S. alone to treat obesity-related diseases. These diseases include Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), high cholesterol, gallstones, osteoarthritis and mo...
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[caption id="attachment_329" align="alignleft" width="257" caption="How many cups do you drink a day?"][/caption] We seem to hear different things from the medical community every few years about either the positive or negative effect that coffee has on our health. As a chiropractor in Chicago, we need to take all of your health and eating habits into consideration to provide the best chiropracti...
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[caption id="attachment_307" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Contact Chicago Chiropractic today!"][/caption] The parasympathetic nervous system, the sympathetic nervous system, and the enteric nervous system comprise the autonomic nervous system in the body. The autonomic nervous system is continuously active and is responsible for unconscious regulation of our glands and organs. ...
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[caption id="attachment_304" align="alignright" width="285" caption="Chicago Chiropractic can provide tips on what the best mattress is for your back!"][/caption] What do you look for when shopping for a mattress? There are so many things to consider. As a chiropractor I always ask my patients what they sleep on. These days, there are a wide variety of mattress options to choose from. In additio...
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[caption id="attachment_300" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Chiropractic care is valuable at any age"][/caption] You can benefit from chiropractic care at any age. Because the birthing process – even with natural childbirth methods – can cause subtle injuries to the clavicle, collarbone, spine and neck, parents often bring their infants to their chiropractors for a checkup soon after the...
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[caption id="attachment_297" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Stay healthy with the help of Chicago Chiropractic"][/caption] How many of you take daily vitamins? If so, what kind? Vitamins such as B6 are incredibly helpful to staying healthy. At Chicago Chiropractic we want you to feel your best and make sure you live a healthy lifestyle. Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin, i...
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[caption id="attachment_294" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Receive superior chiropractic care if you are a cyclist"][/caption] We know with it being winter in Chicago it might be cold for a bike ride but for those of you who are trekking through the city by bike, listen up! A burning sensation in the shoulders, numbness of the arms and hands, and tightness in the neck are common sensati...
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