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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Jan 19, 2012 | Health Articles
Osteoporosis is a metabolic disease characterized by bone loss and the degradation of bone structure. It affects more than 200 million people globally and there are 10 million sufferers in America. There are an additional 18 million people in the U.S. who have low bone mass. Those 28 million constitute 10% of the population, making osteoporosis something of an epidemic.
While there is a long list of other diseases that may cause bone loss, including certain cancers, hyperthyroidism, and malabsorption syndrome, it is the metabolic factors that define osteoporosis. These include the levels of calcium and vitamin D, and the activity of osteoblasts, which are the bone cells that produce bone matrix. Bone matrix is made up of organic components such as collagen, and inorganic materials such as phosphate and calcium. When we talk about bone loss, it is the bone matrix which is being described.
It is the weight bearing bones that are chiefly affected by osteoporosis – the pelvis, femur (thigh bone), and lumbar vertebras. Naturally, bone loss in these structures can lead to serious fractures with potentially devastating results.
Osteoporosis can be brought on by many conditions, circumstances, and deficiencies. The menopause is strongly linked to the condition, as are being over 50 years old, smoking, inadequate calcium, vitamin D, and dietary protein, and a lack of exercise.
Consistent weight bearing exercise is very important to strengthen the vulnerable bones and prevent loss of bone mass. Walking, running, cycling, and strength-training exercises all stimulate both your muscles and bones to build up stronger. This physiologic bone-building response is known as Wolff’s law, which says that bone remodels when physiologically stressed. In other words, mechanical challenges cause your bone to build more bone, producing stronger, denser bones that are much less likely to fracture.
Chiropractic Care for Osteoporosis
The spinal adjustments that a chiropractor makes directly impact the proper functioning of the nerve system. A misaligned spine will cause tight and inflamed spinal ligaments and muscles, and restricted mobility anywhere along the spine. This results in a poor flow of information between the nerve system and the rest of your body, which means that there is an increased likelihood of disease taking hold.
Regular chiropractic care, along with vigorous exercise and proper nutrition, will create the correct environment for your body to become as strong and resistant to osteoporosis as possible.
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Jan 12, 2012 | Health Articles
Around 50% of children will experience at least one middle-ear infection (otitis media) before they're one year old. By age three, it's more like two-thirds. Otitis media is caused by a bacterial or viral infection which may arise from another condition such as a cold, and produces a buildup of fluid behind the ear drum,...
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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 | Jul 14, 2011 | Health Articles
College-bound youth who are making career decisions would do very well to consider the field of Chiropractic for their future careers. Chiropractic appears on many career option lists as a highly needed profession that has excellent financial rewards for both men and women.
Consumer demand for alternative health care including Chiropractic is expanding in the United States. The field is expected to grow faster than average through the year 2014. A growth rate of 18 to 26 percent annual increase for Chiropractors is projected.
Chiropractors emphasize the importance of healthy lifestyles and do not prescribe drugs or perform surgery. This appeals to many health-conscious Americans and is of growing importance in the case of children diagnosed with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder where treatment programs have been known to offer effective relief.
The increasing number of people who work in sedentary jobs and encounter physical problems provides a growing market for Chiropractic care. Additionally, a rapidly expanding older population is also creating an increased demand for Chiropractors.
The benefits of a Chiropractic career go far beyond the feeling of satisfaction that comes from helping people. Chiropractors enjoy such additional benefits as self-employment, working in a clean environment, and a work schedule that permits a life beyond the job. Plus, many enjoy excellent financial rewards. One list of important jobs places Chiropractic in the top 25 good-paying jobs in America.
The perfect way for a young person to find our more about the field and career options would be to ask a Chiropractor. Members of this profession are usually very willing to talk about their own background and education. This personal information can be of great help to a youngster in making a valuable career decision.
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Jun 16, 2011 | Health Articles
Nowadays, Derise Rawls visits chiropractor Dr. Chris Beckwith on a regular basis for knee pain. She started seeing him after a tear in the cartilage of her knee had kept her in pain for two years.
“I couldn’t walk my grandchildren outside. I couldn’t walk with my husband,” Derise said. She tried the usual avenue of treatment first: pain medication. “I was living off of those and it
wasn’t getting any better.”
Derise used Chiropractic care as a last result – but many other people choose it first. “More and more we’re getting people who don’t want to go through other forms of treatment.
They want to try things that perhaps are less invasive first and they’ve heard good things about this type of treatment,” said Dr. Beckwith. Since Chiropractic care involves neither drugs nor surgery, it has far fewer side effects and does not require recovery times after treatment like surgery does.
“Chiropractic is incredibly safe, even compared to something as simple as an OTC (over-the-counter medication). When we say things like this, we don’t mean there isn’t a place for either over-the-counter medication or prescriptions because of course there is,” said Dr. Beckwith.
Derise has found that she won’t have to have surgery for her knee because after treatment with Dr. Beckwith, she’s pain-free.
“I can walk with my grandchildren. I can walk with my husband. I don’t have to sleep with a pillow under my knees because of pain. I don’t have to take any more pain medicine. I have my life back,” said Derise.
Osteoporosis is a metabolic disease characterized by bone loss and the degradation of bone structure. It affects more than 200 million people globally and there are 10 million sufferers in America. There are an additional 18 million people in the U.S. who have low bone mass. Those 28 million constitute 10% of the population, making osteoporosis something of an epidemic.
