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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Feb 22, 2018 | Health Articles
Oh, the aisles of the pharmacy. It’s like Christmas year round. If you have pain or discomfort in any part of your body, the pharmacy will have a pill that you can “pop” for pain relief.
Now, this next part may upset you, but the pain that you are first experiencing is your body’s well-designed warning system. This irritating warning system, like the security alarm in your car that has been activated, acts as your body’s defection detection when a limit of your bodies coping system has reached its threshold in regards to function. It signals to you that your body is no longer equipped to handle the activity and is unable to adapt further. Unfortunately, far too many of us run to our cupboards or the local pharmacy for those small little pills to mask the pain and falsely signal to the body that the body is in proper working order.
Cause and Effect
Pain is the effect, not the cause.
Let’s start with that man has suffered from the feelings of pain since the beginning of time. Our goal through the ages has been perfecting pain relief (effect) without necessarily goaling for correcting the cause along with it. Now let’s advance to today’s pain relief model. Instead of drinking a fifth of whiskey or more we can “pop” some quick pills for pain relief. Now the pain relief choice is not necessarily the first problem, but the side-effects that they can have on your will be.
The Side-Effects
The side-effects are often far worse than the condition itself.
Nowadays you are unable to turn on the television without a commercial appearing, for some new pharmaceutical that will cure whatever may ail you. If you pay close attention, you will realize that nearly half the ad time is consumed by a long list of the possible side-effects and adverse reactions that can accompany taking the drug. The possibilities usually include everything from minor fatigue to death.
This alarming group of pharmaceutical drugs also includes one of our most well-known pain relievers – Acetaminophen. Acetaminophen, sold under many brand names, may be among the most dangerous medicines on the market. That’s alarming as almost every household has a bottle of this and does not think twice about using it. Among the frightening statistics are that overdoses of Acetaminophen are the leading cause of calls to Poison Control Centers across the U.S., with upwards of 100,000 cases per year. This includes 56,000 emergency room visits, 2,600 hospitalizations and an estimated 458 deaths due to acute liver failure.
Long Term Effects
Acetaminophen can be much more dangerous than you previously suspected because it can be toxic to your liver even at recommended doses when taken daily for just a couple of weeks. The risk of severe liver damage or death increases significantly if you:
- Take more than one regular strength (325 mg) acetaminophen when combined with a narcotic analgesic like codeine or hydrocodone.
- Take more than the prescribed dose of an acetaminophen-containing product in a 24-hour period.
- Take more than one acetaminophen-containing product at the same time.
- Drink alcohol while taking an acetaminophen product.
In The News
These scary statistics are not just hidden in medical journals, PBS News reported that 1,500 deaths over the past ten years had been linked to taking a little bit more acetaminophen than the recommended dosage. The problem is that acetaminophen is considered relatively safe when taken as recommended but the margin between a safe dose and potentially lethal one is minimal.
In other news, an FDA advisory panel recommended adding a warning label about liver damage to acetaminophen as early as 1977, but it was not done until 2009. The FDA also finally issued a statement urging doctors and other health professionals to discontinue prescribing and dispensing prescription combination drug products that contain more than 325 milligrams (mg) of acetaminophen per dosage unit. As they state that there is no evidence that by taking more there is any benefit that outweighs the risk of severe liver damage.
A Trusted Brand In Health Success
Here at our practice, our expert team understands the pain that you are suffering and we are here to help you break the bad habits of masking the pain and begin your healing process by addressing the cause. Call today before your health suffers another self-inflicted setback!
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Nov 29, 2016 | Health Articles
The word on the streets is that the most abused drugs these days are found not being creatively cooked or grown, but bought over the counter at pharmacies near you. The medications that are most often misused are not for recreational use but the reduction of back pain, neck pain and headaches.
That same pain is the body’s designed warning system. The warning system acts as an alarm to alert you when a limit of dysfunction has been reached by your body, and your body is no longer equipped to handle the activity and adapt further. Unfortunately far too many of us rely on these drugs to ignore or mask the pain which temporarily turns off the warning system.
The Snooze Alarm For Pain
Acetaminophen, sold under the brand name Tylenol, among others, may be one of the most dangerous medicines on the market. That’s alarming as almost every household has a bottle of this and does not think twice about using it.
An overdose of Acetaminophen is the leading cause for calls to Poison Control Centers across the U.S., with upwards of 100,000 cases per year. This statistic includes the 56,000 emergency room visits, 2,600 hospitalizations and an estimated 458 deaths due to acute liver failure.
Liver Failure?
That’s right – liver failure. Acetaminophen is more dangerous than you previously suspected because it can be toxic to your liver even at the recommended doses when taken daily for just a couple of weeks.
The risk of severe liver damage and/or death increases significantly if you:
- Take more than one regular strength (325 mg) acetaminophen when combined with a narcotic analgesic like codeine or hydrocodone.
- Take more than the prescribed dose of an acetaminophen-containing product in a 24-hour period.
- Take more than one acetaminophen-containing product at the same time.
- Drink alcohol while taking an acetaminophen product.
The Over The Counter Statistics
Last year, PBS News reported that 1,500 deaths over the past decade are linked to taking a little bit more acetaminophen than the recommended dosage. The problem is that acetaminophen is considered relatively safe when taken as recommended; the margin between a safe dose and potentially lethal one is minuscule. An FDA advisory panel recommended adding a warning label about liver damage to acetaminophen as early as 1977, but it was not done until 2009.
On January 14, this year, the FDA finally issued a statement urging doctors and other health professionals to discontinue prescribing and dispensing prescription combination drug products that contain more than 325 milligrams (mg) of acetaminophen per tablet, capsule, or another dosage unit. They go on to state that there is no evidence that by taking more there is any benefit that outweighs the risk of severe liver damage.
Break The Cycle of Pain
Here at our practice, our expert team understands the pain that you are suffering with and we are her to help you break the bad habits of masking the pain and begin your healing process by addressing the cause. Call today before your health suffers another self-inflicted setback!
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Jun 28, 2016 | Health Articles
Today our children begin training and playing year round sports from a very early age. The results have been extraordinary in the Wins and Losses column.
The Win column contains the amazing achievements in speed, coordination, and overall results. Unfortunately, the Losses have included an increase in injuries. To convert those losses our spinal specialist teams have now incorporated and created special programs to rehabilitate injuries and to help build proper strength foundations and future training to help avoid and recover quickly from these injuries.
The ultimate goal is a proper training regiment which will include proper spinal alignments for optimal performance and the investment of a support network of pro-active healthcare body mechanic specialists.
White Board Preparation
In today’s age of health and fitness, more and more kids are involved in sporting activities. Although being part of a football, soccer or Little League team is an important rite of passage for many children, parents and their children could be overlooking the importance of proper nutrition and body-conditioning needed for preventing injuries on and off the playing field.
“The majority, if not all, sports are good, provided that the child prepares appropriately,” says Dr. Timothy Ray, a member of the American Chiropractic Association’s Council on Sports Injuries and Physical Fitness. “Without proper preparation, playing any sport can turn into a bad experience. There are structural and physical developmental issues that need to be taken into consideration before children undertake certain sports.”
Highly competitive sports such as football, gymnastics, and wrestling follow rigorous training schedules that can be potentially dangerous to an adolescent or teenager. The best advice for parents who have young athletes in the family is to help them prepare their bodies and to learn to protect themselves from sports related injuries before they happen.
“Proper warm-up, stretching and strength-training exercises are essential for kids involved in sports, but many kids learn improper stretching or weight-lifting techniques, making them more susceptible to injury,” says Dr. Steve Horwitz, an ACA member from Silver Spring, MD, and former member of the U.S. Summer Olympic medical team. “Parents need to work with their kids and make sure they receive the proper sports training.”
“Young athletes should begin with a slow jog as a general warm-up, followed by a sport-specific warm-up. They should then stretch all the major muscle groups,” says Dr. Horwitz. “Kids need to be instructed in appropriate exercises for each sport to prevent injuries.”
Proper nutrition and hydration are also extremely vital. “While an ordinary person may need to drink eight to ten 8-ounce glasses of water each day, athletes need to drink even more than that for proper absorption. Breakfast should be the most important meal of the day. Also, eating a healthy meal two to four hours before a practice or a game and another within one to two hours after a game or practice allows for proper replenishment and refuels the body,” adds Dr. Horwitz.
Young athletes today often think they are invincible. The following tips can help ensure your child does not miss a step when it comes to proper fitness, stretching, training and rest that the body needs to engage in sporting activities.
Tips to Boost Positive Results:
- Wear the proper equipment. Certain contact sports, such as football and hockey, can be dangerous if the equipment is not properly fitted. Make sure all equipment, including helmets, pads and shoes fit your child or adolescent. Talk to your child’s coach or trainer if the equipment is damaged.
- Eat healthy meals. Make sure your young athlete is eating a well-balanced diet and does not skip meals. Avoid high-fat foods, such as candy bars and fast food. At home, provide fruit rather than cookies, and vegetables rather than potato chips.
- Maintain a healthy weight. Certain sports, such as gymnastics, wrestling, and figure skating, may require your young athlete to follow strict dietary rules. Be sure your child does not feel pressured into being too thin and that he/she understands that proper nutrition and caloric intake is needed for optimal performance and endurance.
- Drink water. Hydration is a key element to optimal fitness. Teenage athletes should drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. Younger athletes should drink five to eight 8-ounce glasses of water.
- Drink milk. Make sure your child has enough calcium included in his/her diet. For children over 2 years of age, the ACA recommends 1 percent or skim milk rather than whole milk. Milk is essential for healthy bones and reduces the risk of joint and muscle related injuries.
- Avoid sugar-loaded, caffeinated and carbonated drinks. Sports drinks can be a good source of replenishment for those kids engaged in long duration sports, such as track and field, but water is vital.
- Follow a warm-up routine. Be sure your child or his/her coach includes a warm-up and stretching session before every practice, game or meet. A slow jog, jumping rope and/or lifting small weights reduces the risk of torn or ripped muscles. Flexibility is key when pushing to score that extra goal or make that critical play.
- Take vitamins daily. A multi-vitamin and Vitamin C are good choices for the young athlete. Vitamin B and amino acids may help reduce the pain from contact sports. Thiamine can help promote healing. Also, consider Vitamin A to strengthen scar tissue.
- Avoid trendy supplements. Kids under the age of 18 should avoid the use of performance-enhancing supplements, such as creatine. Instead, they should ask their coach or trainer to include weekly weight training and body-conditioning sessions in their workout.
- Get plenty of rest. Eight hours of sleep is ideal for the young athlete. Lack of sleep and rest can decrease performance. Sluggishness, irritability, and loss of interest could indicate that your child is fatigued.
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Our amazing team of experts is trained and licensed to treat the entire neuromusculoskeletal system. We are always able to answer questions and able to provide the best advice on sports training, nutrition and injury prevention to young athletes.
Call Today! We are ready to join your team and help you to add more all-around wins to your column!
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Jan 7, 2016 | Health Articles
Are you kicking yourself about falling off the “New Year’s resolutions” bandwagon? Have your goals and promises fizzled out by week 3? Are you heading for a repeat of aspirations that will either be forgotten or the same lame excuses made about why you couldn’t achieve what you wanted? If so, turn your phone notifications off...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Nov 24, 2015 | Health Articles
The word on the streets is that the most abused drugs these days are found not being creatively cooked or grown, but bought over the counter in convenience stores near you. The drugs that are most often misused are not for recreational use but for the reduction of pain. The same pain that is the...
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The word on the streets is that the most abused drugs these days are found not being creatively cooked or grown, but bought over the counter at pharmacies near you. The medications that are most often misused are not for recreational use but the reduction of back pain, neck pain and headaches.
