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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Oct 23, 2014 | Health Articles
The world as we know it stands in line for the next big thing to be here. That application can be applied to mobile phones, cars, etc. But should we really be applying this to our food? The Toxic Techno Truth Today our food has taken a new bionic makeover. Unfortunately to create these new...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Sep 4, 2014 | Health Articles
Living a full out lifestyle of a career life stylist, as a weekend warrior, or professional athlete is challenging when an injury has occurred. We mask and push through the pain as long as possible. Most often we listen to our bodies only when the pain becomes to much to bear and that our range...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Sep 2, 2014 | Health Articles
Have you experienced sheer agony from just standing up? Walking has became labored and now avoided all together due to the immense pain that shoots down one leg or the other. Unfortunately, this description is far to common. Your condition is diagnosed most often as sciatica. It is managed by medication until the point that the medication no longer works or leaves your incapacitated. The constant and never ending pain simply becomes accepted as a way of life. At this point you will be not only physically debilitated but emotionally exhausted.
Ready to walk away and leave this pain behind forever? Read on!
First Understanding the Sciatic Nerve
Your sciatic nerve is the longest and widest nerve in your body, and runs from the lower back, down through the buttock, and all the way into the lower leg, where it controls the muscles in that area. It also provides sensation to the thighs, legs, and the soles of the feet. When the sciatic nerve becomes irritated it causes pain. This condition is known as sciatica. Sciatica refers to the various symptoms associated with the irritation, and does not give any indication as to the root cause of the irritation.
Most often low-back and leg pain reported is sciatic pain, and it is most evident in the age bracket of 30 to 50 years old. It is more commonly a result of general wear and tear, rather than an injury.
Symptoms of Sciatic Pain
The most obvious giveaway that you are suffering sciatic pain is when it follows the route of the sciatic nerve and is typically apparent only on one side of the body. However, there are variations in how exactly that pain is felt, including tingling, pins and needles, aching or burning. Others may also exhibit pins-and-needles in the toes or foot, or muscle numbness/weakness in the affected leg or foot.
More often than not, sciatica first manifests slowly, then increases in intensity, often being accentuated after sitting or bending, or sudden movements such as sneezing or coughing.
First Steps
This starts with your doctor of chiropractic taking a complete patient history. Your descriptions of where the pain is, how it is felt, when it began, and which activities cause you most pain, are all important in helping to form a diagnosis. It is also necessary to undergo a physical and neurological examination, with a particular focus on your spine and legs. Your ability to perform certain activities will be monitored to assess your sensory strength, muscle strength, and reflexes, and any pain resulting from these activities.
Diagnostic imaging, such as x-ray, MRI, or CT scan may be ordered by your doctor of chiropractic if it is felt there may be more at play, such as a serious underlying problem. This may happen if there is no improvement in symptoms following 6 to 8 weeks of conservative treatment.
Ready for Action!
To learn more about sciatica and how we may help you restore function and conquer sciatic pain once and for all do not hesitate to call our office. Our expert team is ready to help!
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Aug 21, 2014 | Health Articles
Years ago we would open maps that only the really skilled could fold back up again. As the years of invention followed many great technologies were created to guide to not only where we wanted to go but with choices to fit our personal preferences. Our lifestyles are similar with the bountiful choices. Like our modes of transportation our bodies should be maintained and our warning signals should be addressed.
The Spinal Mechanic
“Where should I go to relieve my neck and low back pain?”
When you suffer with neck and low back pain you should consider an evaluation first by a qualified chiropractor. The majority of these spinal complaints are caused by irritation and inflammation of muscles, tendons, and ligaments that not only help create the structure of the spinal column but provide for the full mobility of the spinal vertebrae. By locating regions of your spine where mobility is decreased, your chiropractor is able identify the areas that are in need of treatment. The treatment includes not only restoring mobility to the spinal joints, but through the chiropractic care the neck and back pain are eliminated from source of the problem.
An additional benefit of chiropractic care is the reduction of pressure and irritation on spinal nerves. Irritation and inflammation of spinal soft tissues is not only one cause of the pain but negatively affects the normal function of the spinal nerves. The compression on the delicate spinal nerve strands reduces or may completely inhibit the transmission of information from your brain to the rest of your body. The result may include a wide range of health problems. By addressing the source of many of these problems, chiropractic care helps contribute to your overall health and well-being.
Listen to Your Body
Overall, pain is a warning sign, but many problems that cause pain can resolve on their own. With some categories of physical problems, making the time to visit your chiropractor is the best course of action. Repetitive episodes of spinal pain should always be evaluated by your chiropractor. A severe headache should probably lead to a chiropractic examination, especially if you’ve never before had the type and intensity of pain that you’re currently experiencing. Persistent radiating pain into an arm or a leg, accompanied by numbness and tingling, can also be evaluated by your chiropractor. Again, if discomfort continues and you can’t clearly explain to yourself why you’re having the pain that you’re having, the best thing to do is to make an appointment to see your doctor, that is, your chiropractor or your family physician. Most importantly you want to obtain expert information and advice, and to receive treatment if needed with the most helpful instructions on how to care for yourself in the coming days, weeks, or months ahead.
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Whether you are investigating a warning light or just looking for a tune-up call our team today. Our expert team looks forward to helping you repair, restore, and revitalize for the long road trip of life.
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | May 13, 2014 | Health Articles
You may have heard that the less sleep you get, the more likely you are to gain weight. How exactly does this happen? Our body is maintained by a series of delicate balances that help us maintain a set “level” that keeps us healthy. Many of these set points are balanced by hormones that regulate...
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Have you experienced sheer agony from just standing up? Walking has became labored and now avoided all together due to the immense pain that shoots down one leg or the other. Unfortunately, this description is far to common. Your condition is diagnosed most often as sciatica. It is managed by medication until the point that the medication no longer works or leaves your incapacitated. The constant and never ending pain simply becomes accepted as a way of life. At this point you will be not only physically debilitated but emotionally exhausted.
Years ago we would open maps that only the really skilled could fold back up again. As the years of invention followed many great technologies were created to guide to not only where we wanted to go but with choices to fit our personal preferences. Our lifestyles are similar with the bountiful choices. Like our modes of transportation our bodies should be maintained and our warning signals should be addressed.