by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Sep 8, 2011 | Health Articles
CASE STUDY: A nine-year-old male suffered with Tourette Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, depression, asthma, insomnia, and headaches.
The asthma and upper respiratory infections were present since infancy; headaches began at age 6, followed by the onset of TS, ADHD, depression and insomnia at age 7, and neck pain for the last year.
According to the boy’s mother, forceps were used during delivery. He was currently taking Albuterol, Depakote, Wellbutrin, and Adderall.
During his examination, x-rays displayed misalignments in the vertebrae of his neck. The patient received Chiropractic adjustments to correct and stabilize the injury to his neck.
After six weeks of Chiropractic care, all six conditions were no longer present; all medications were discontinued except a half-dose of Wellbutrin. At a five-month follow-up, all symptoms remained absent.
Results of this study, published in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research, suggest a link between traumatic birth, neck injury and his neurological conditions.
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Sep 6, 2011 | Health Articles
More often than not, stroke is suffered by older people, although they can strike at any age. Risk factors for stroke include poor diet, smoking and lack of exercise. More specifically, stroke is more likely in the obese, those suffering high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, those who abuse alcohol, or have a family history...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Sep 1, 2011 | Health Articles
A 78-year-old man was suffering from increasing pains he described as “achy low back pain” for two years and had progressively worsening pain in his legs that he described as “sharp, electric and crampy.” An MRI showed severe degenerative lumbar (low back) stenosis. Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a condition resulting in narrowing of the...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Aug 30, 2011 | Health Articles
What is stenosis? Spinal stenosis occurs when the spinal canal narrows, which may be down to a variety of reasons, including mechanical problems brought on by age, thickened ligaments, infection, abscess, developmental or congenital abnormalities, degenerative changes, dislocated or fractured vertebra, or a spinal cord tumor. Low-back pain, limping, and numbness in the legs can...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Aug 25, 2011 | Health Articles
Two months before the 2003 New York City Marathon, Sean Combs, “Puff Daddy,” decided he was going to complete the 26.2 mile course through Manhattan.
After barely making it through a two-mile training session, Combs realized he needed help. He called upon Drew DeMann, DC, MA, CCSP, his “personal sports physician.”
DeMann provided Chiropractic care to Combs in the weeks leading up to the marathon. DeMann reported that Combs had a number of physical ailments in his back, neck and knees.
Chiropractic was used to prepare him for the race.
In addition to the psychological barriers and fatigue associated with running a marathon, Combs also experienced stiff joints and low back pain.
An aggressive approach to treating and combating the muscle fatigue was taken in order for Combs to complete his rigorous training sessions.
As a result of care, Combs was able to complete the 26.2 mile race in just four hours, 14 minutes and 54 seconds, placing in the top 32% of participants.
Combs recognized how Chiropractic prepared him for the race. He mentioned Chiropractic several times and brought his Chiropractor to the forefront during the press conference following the event.
Combs gave special thanks to DeMann and to Chiropractic for getting him through such a difficult race.
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Aug 23, 2011 | Health Articles
It is a sad reality that a fall can happen to anyone, no matter what your age, and the results of a fall can be anything from zero-injury to fatal. As you get older, however, the likelihood of a fall generally increases as your strength and co-ordination diminishes. Muscle strength and joint flexibility are less,...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Aug 18, 2011 | Health Articles
Chiropractic has been effective in treating patients with various vision problems, as shown by the results of the studies below. A nine-year-old female child had failed vision in both eyes; after Chiropractic treatment her vision returned to normal. One year later, the same patient returned after being hit in the head by a ball, which...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Aug 16, 2011 | Health Articles
Letting the date on your birth certificate dictate how you live your later years is a mistake. It doesn’t have to be that way. If you’re wondering how to give those pesky youngsters a run for their money, you must embrace the concept of exercise, even if you never did before. If you don’t want...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Aug 11, 2011 | Health Articles
A baby born “down under” who was weak and underweight at birth is now living and walking normally thanks to Chiropractic. When Caylee Taylor was born in Mawson Lakes, Australia, she weighed just 3 pounds. This may have had to do with the fact that her twin sister weighed in at 7 pounds and there...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Aug 9, 2011 | Health Articles
There is no reason nowadays for new parents who wish to be active not to get out into the great outdoors as a family unit. For many common outdoor activities, there are products designed with the sole aim of making your baby portable. Baby carriers, joggers and trailers all serve to make life easier and...
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