Moore Chiropractic Blog
Musicians and Chiropractic
6/23/201011:26:00 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
Many people are aware spending excessive time on a computer can lead to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or Lateral Epicondylitis (commonly known as Tennis Elbow), but this is also true for the intricate movements required to play a musical instrument. Whether professionally or recreationally many musicians spend hours each day performing the same repetitive movements with their hands. This can lead to the same symptoms associated with operating a keyboard and mouse all day. Many musicians don’t know that the aches and pains they experience could be Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or Lateral Epicondylitis, and in many cases those symptoms can be treated with regular Chiropractic care. Scott, a long time patient, recently explained that for years, he had been dealing with severe pain in his wrists after playing his guitar. After performing a show, he would ice them for hours and at times the pain was so intense he was unable to sleep. After 2 months of regular adjustments, and following a prescribed regimen of Ultrasound and exercise therapy, we are proud to announce that Scott is virtually pain-free!
Community Week
4/29/20104:44:18 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
Thanks to all who came to our party last week! it was great fun and we had two patients win massages and others received biofreeze and other products. We introduced 10 new people to chiropractic. If you do become our patient we will check your family for subluxations in the first week for free. I've been getting adjusted alot more lately and I feel better than I have in years. As a doctor ,we forget how important it is to do what the doctor orders. i want to thank Dr. Hart Peterson for helping me nutritionally for the last several yrs. He has literally saved my life and helped me with food poisoning. I thought I was going to have to have gallbladder surgery and he kept me from that also. His number is 338-4777 and he is a naturalpath.
I also want to thank Dr. Wendee Whitehead for treating me with a technique which specializes in the specific correction of the first vertebra in the neck. I feel so balanced. There are so many great techniques in chiropractic and they are all different so try several and see what works for you!
Healing for Haiti Fundraiser
3/28/201011:56:08 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
Thank you for participating in our Haiti relief fund raiser. Due to your gracious donations we were able to send the orphanage close to $1000.00. It was a fun day for all. Over thirty people received adjustments. Abby, our therapist did lots of therapy. Her sister has adopted 6 children from the orphanage and was waiting for a brother and sister's papers to come through so she could bring them home. Soon after our event she heard the good news that her children were on a plane to the United States. Many adoptions have been expedited since there is no longer a place for the children to live. They moved them temporarily to a monastery but many were sleeping outside. We hope to hold more events in the future to help.
Chiropractic Care for Mesothelioma Patients
10/15/20095:15:39 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
Many patients with cancer and mesothelioma turn to chiropractic care in order to help control pain, relieve headaches and reduce tension and stress. The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics published two studies that examined cases of patients fighting cancer. A 57 year old man diagnosed with incurable pancreatic cancer was able to reduce the amount of medication needed following chiropractic care and he experienced considerable pain relief. A 54 year old man diagnosed with lung cancer( a cancer often related to asbestos exposure) began seeing a chiropractor after surgery because he was unable to relieve pain through conventional means. He experienced pain relief immediately after beginning chiropractic care and ceased using pain medication after two visits. The journal noted,"These clinical examples offer two specific instances of how chiropractic care may improve the quality of the cancer patient's life."
Nutritional Supplements To Ward Off The Flu
9/21/20094:54:26 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
There are many great supplements to help keep you well during flu season. A whole lime or lemon a day is the best way to protect your immune system. Two emergenC packets a day in the winter and three in the summer along with at least half your weight in ounces of water is basic maintenance. A good multivitamin such as Catalyn from Standard Process is essential. Immucore will help at the first signs of symptoms. Limit all milk products and increase your fruits and vegetables. Zinc is a natural antibacterial. Agricept is grapefruit extract and is a natural antiviral and antibacterial. A couple of drops in water will kill candida and will protect you from food poisoning and the flu. We do a technique called Contact Reflex Analysis in our office that is simular to Applied Kinesiology. This technique is a method of testing which supplements will work best for you. We do this as an adjunct to adjusting for our patients. We have too many supplements to list. You are welcome to come in and get tested. Just print out our coupon on our map page or bring your insurance card.
Headaches and Chiropractic
6/18/20095:54:09 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
Yesterday I treated an eighty-six year old woman who had been suffering from severe headaches since a car accident one year ago. She said she had bleeding on the brain from the accident and she thought she would have to live with headaches from then on. After an exam and xrays, I noticed her skull was misaligned. I adjusted her that day. She returned the following day and said she felt 50% better. She said her chiropractor back home refused to adjust her because of arthritis in her neck. I adjusted her again and she had to return home. Her daughter in law said she had great relief and was going to find a different chiropractor to adjust her in Michigan. Our office treats many medicare patients. Most headaches are caused from pinched nerves in the neck from trauma, stress, poor nutrition and little exercise.
Heroes Weekend at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas
4/26/20095:49:49 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
Last weekend my husband and I went to the Heroes Weekend at Camp Mabry. We saw a World War II reenactment. It must have been so scary to be on those battlefields. My husband served in Vietnam as a pilot and recently heard from one of his army buddies. I treat a Marine who also served in Vietnam. He needs weekly care from wounds he received as a paratrooper. Chiropractic is now being prescribed by the Veteran's hospital but it takes months to get an appointment. The mental trauma alone is a great reason to get chiropractic care because we hold emotions in our body and chiropractic helps heal psychological problems as well as physical. Our office will work with anyone who has served or is serving our country to make it affordable to receive care. Austin is a great place to live because it is so diverse. When I left Camp Mabry I felt secure in knowing we have the National Guard ready to help us if need arrives. Thank you so much for your service!
Try It -- You'll Like It!
4/21/200911:48:05 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
The best way to learn about chiropractic is to try it. Many people have been involved in a car accident some time ago and never received treatment. Often when they come to see me months later they are surprised to learn that their pain is most likely related to the trauma from their accident. It is very important to get checked out by a chiropractor after any falls or accidents. Pain is not a good indicator that something is wrong. The body uses pain as a warning signal but like any warning device the body will find someway to cope or it will send you to the emergency room. Most people think if they can walk and take pain killers then the problem will eventually go away. This is dangerous. The body will adapt by turning off information to certain areas and making other areas adapt to do their job. This is how we form trigger points that eventually can turn into fibromyalgia. The body will also add bone to weakened joints causing osteoarthritis. Our posture also changes which eventually leads to more pain. Being in an accident even if it is minor is like driving on unbalanced tires. I didn't know I was supposed to rotate my tires every 6000 miles and recently I had to replace them sooner than normal. You can't replace your spine.
