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Inherited Back Pain in New Fairfield

by | Aug 11, 2015 | Health Articles

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So often in my office as I am meeting a new patient I hear, “Hi Doc, I would have come sooner but my back pain is hereditary.”  or “I have come for my knee pain and my back hurts but I have had my back pain forever just like my parents so I understand there is nothing we can do about that pain, so let’s just fix my knee pain; I can live with the back pain.”   What is truly interesting is that not they not only have genetically-caused illnesses, including headaches, back pain, arthritis, weight problems and even hay fever, but their up-to-date medical doctor has further confirmed that it’s genetic and there is nothing they can do about it.  This feeling has lead to “what’s the point in trying to exercise, eat well, be more relaxed if the outcome will be the same.”   This sense of ownership of pain, disease, and self fulfilled prophecy has lead to a real health crisis.

This is where the health paradigm shift must come in.

The good news is that the pain and disease has been proven to be environmental rather than an inheritance of weak genes.  Bad news is that we are accountable for our outcomes.

The Human Strand Examined

Do you remember the Human Genome Project?  It was officially launched in 1990 and completed thirteen years later at a cost of three billion dollars.   The plan was to map every gene for every human characteristic. Along the way, scientists expected to uncover the genetic cause of many illnesses.  During that time our media heavily reported that our genetic makeup to be linked to anything from breast cancer, depression and high blood pressure to anorexia, anxiety and compulsive shopping!

What the study did discover was that as the scientists were decoding human genetics, the research was quickly mounted to confirm that there were not enough genes to explain everything that happens in a human body and mind.

Eric Lander, a leading researcher in the Human Genome Project, noted that “People will think that because genes play a role in something, they determine everything.  We see, again and again, people saying, ‘It’s all genetic.  I can’t do anything about it.”  That’s nonsense.  To say something has a genetic component does not make it unchangeable.   Whilst our genes determine our health potential, our choices ultimately determine our future health and happiness.”

Simply said, it is important to grasp that even for those of us with a genetic tendency towards particular diseases, it’s important to remember that not even the genetic scientists would say that a person’s genetic code is an unchangeable roadmap of their future.  A perfect example are those who may have genetic pattern mutations like Down’s syndrome have all the genes they need to live a happy, healthy lives; most often happier.

Loving the Genes Your In

This is exciting news! It means that rather than being victims of our genetics, we can make choices that help us to create health and wellbeing. Heart attacks and cancers are far more closely related to how we eat, move, think and breathe than to our genetics.  It means that if we take care of the choices we make, we’re likely to live full, happy, healthy lives, no matter what our genes say.  Our health and happiness are largely determined by our choices.

Choose fresh air, not cigarette smoke. the apple, not the doughnut. Choose to go for a walk and not view Facebook for hours on end.  Choose to get some sleep, rather than stay up late watching television.  Choose to be proactive in your healthcare and not wait to become sick. Most of all be sure that your master control system is in great shape with a regular Chiropractic and Nerve System check-up!

The Bottom Line

The real skinny on these genes is that it is interesting to realize that after billions of dollars of research, we arrive back to the same conclusion: “I am ultimately responsible for my health”. “I can no longer blame my bad health on my parents, my job or bad luck. It has more to do with my bad choices! My future health and life are a result of the choices that I choose to make right now.”

So you know what to do!  Call Today!

Understanding Two Conditions of Knee and Leg Pain

by | Jul 30, 2015 | Health Articles

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The joints of our knees and the leg pains associated can be confusing or frightening sometimes when we hear the medical diagnosis.  The actual diagnosis terms can sometimes be more scary than the actual condition.

But do not fear!  Below are two common conditions explained simply so that you can begin focusing on the solution rather than the pain.

Patellofemoral Pain

Patellofemoral pain is also known as the softening of the cartilage of your knee cap or “anterior knee pain”.  Quite simply this is a big medical word for a conditional pain where the shiny cartilage surface of your patella (knee cap) is softened due to many factors including abnormal pressure across the joint surface or hormonal changes in your body.

This knee pain is primarily located over the front of your knee and is described as a deep aching pain.  It is sometimes associated with swelling and is usually worse when your knee is bent for long periods of time such sitting in a car or bus.  The pain also worsens with such activities as running, biking, squatting, kneeling or stair climbing either up or down stairs.  Most often this condition is associated with mild or moderate swelling of the knee and some people report a grinding feeling in their kneecap. It is more common in young adults, normally female, especially after a growth spurt, or in heavier adults where the knee(s) must carry more weight.

Research has shown that many times this problem can be due to a muscular imbalance of the quadricep muscle whereby the outer quadricep is stronger than the inner quadricep muscle and causes the knee cap to track incorrectly. The muscle imbalance and improper tracking leads to irritation and inflammation on the undersurface of the knee cap and ultimately causes cartilage degeneration.   It is usually pretty simple to diagnose the problem, but the key is to look at the feet first!

iliotibial Band Syndrome

Iliotibial band syndrome is due to inflammation of the iliotibial band, a thick band of fibrous tissue that runs down the outside of the leg.  The iliotibial band begins at the hip and extends to the outer side of the shin bone (tibia) just below the knee joint.  The band functions in coordination with several of the thigh muscles to assist in flexion of the knee joint and to provide stability to the outside of the knee joint.  The irritation usually occurs over the outside of the knee joint, at the end of the femur (thigh) bone.  The iliotibial band crosses bone and muscle at this point.   In proper function there is a bursa between these structures which should facilitate a smooth gliding motion. However, when the band is inflamed, the iliotibial band does not glide easily and normally the pain worsens with continued movement and resolves with rest.

We Can Help!

As experts of the human frame and the bodies mechanics, Chiropractors should be one of your first choices when looking for your healthcare solutions.  We are able to help and assist in restoration and rehabilitation of function and alignment of not only your knee and leg but your entire body.  Our mission is to educate our patients in the simplest terms so they can understand not only the “how” but the “why”.  With this knowledge our goal is that they may be able to maintain their results and build towards optimal health for life.

Celebrate Freedom From Sciatica in New Fairfield

by | Jul 28, 2015 | Health Articles

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The summer of patriotic celebration is here!  As we should be enjoying the warm weather, barbecues, and standing with our friends and families in celebration, many of us are striped with low back and leg pain which puts our body at full attention of misery. Flagging the Pain Source Your sciatic nerve is the longest...

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One Life To Live – Live It Free

by | Jul 16, 2015 | Zed

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Allergy Season Is Here!

by | Jun 30, 2015 | Health Articles

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The warmth of summer is finally here!  As we open the windows and doors, we may find that the increase in temperature coincides with the massive pollen levels that are causing an unwanted boost in cases of seasonal allergies, also known as allergic rhinitis.  This is unwanted news for those of us who anxiously awaited for summer...

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