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Trigger Point Therapy for Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), also called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), is a chronic neurological syndrome in which an injury to nerve or soft tissue does not heal properly and the sympathetic nerve system functions abnormally. The condition results in...
Sciatica Pain Relief: No drugs, No surgery!
Backaches are very common ailments affecting nearly 80% of adults at one time or another in their lives. Backaches can stem from compressed or herniated disks in the spine, muscle strains and a combination of these. Often times, excessive weight (especially abdominal...
Chiropractic Care for Children
Austin, Indiana Chiropractic CareMany adults see a chiropractor to improve their general health and to prevent pain, but did you know that chiropractic is great for kids, too? Dr. Brett Usher sees many children in our Austin, Indiana office, and the scientific...
Exercise Reduces Risk of Back Pain in Pregnancy
Pregnant women who exercise are less likely to suffer from back pain compared to those who don’t, according to new research. A study Norway found that pregnant women who engaged in physical activity at least three times a week were less likely to report pelvic girdle...
Natural treatment for migraines during pregnancy
In the report, a woman had suffered from migraines with aura since she was a child. Her symptoms worsened with pregnancy and she began having daily migraine attacks. After trying various conventional and alternative therapies with no success, the woman decided to see...
Chiropractic Eases Pelvic Pain in Pregnant Women
Aches and pains are common during pregnancy but that doesn’t mean women should be forced to endure severe or even moderate musculoskeletal pain that’s negatively affecting their quality of life. As many as 48-71% of women experience persistent pelvic pain during and...
Pregnant women find back-pain relief with chiropractic
Many women experience lower back pain while pregnant. In fact, studies show that more than half of pregnant women report back pain at some point during their pregnancy. A recent study found that for many women, pregnancy is the first time they have experienced back...
How Chiropractic Can Help Your Pregnancy
Chiropractic is a safe, natural way to manage and treat pain during pregnancy. Research shows that chiropractic adjustments can substantially reduce pain in the low-back, pelvis, and hips; ease sciatica; relieve stress; and reduce the frequency of headaches. During...
Drinking in Moderation Eases Fibromyalgia
Drinking in Moderation Eases Fibromyalgia Winding down with a glass of wine could ease fibromyalgia symptoms. In a new study, patients with fibromyalgia who drank alcohol in moderation had fewer symptoms and a better quality of life than nondrinkers. Mayo Clinic...
Which vitamins are right for you?
The varying results from these studies remind us of the complexity of nutrition and vitamins. While many supplements can be beneficial for your health, other supplements still need further research to understand their full impact. There are some guidelines though that...
Dark Chocolate: Good for your sweetheart and your heart
Getting chocolate from a sweetheart could benefit your romance and your heart. A new study suggests that dark chocolate can help prevent heart problems. At an estimated annual cost of $42 a person, dark chocolate could reduce fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events....
Citrus and flavones reduce risk of stroke
We know citrus for its immunity-boosting vitamin C properties, but the fruits may have another health benefit: reducing your risk of stroke. Citrus fruits are a good source of flavones, a subclass of flavonoids, that were tied to lower rates of stroke in a recent...