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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Aug 6, 2015 | Zed
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Jul 30, 2015 | Health Articles
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.
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Jul 18, 2015 | Zed
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Jun 23, 2015 | Health Articles
As an athlete prepares for a big race, the excitement can begin with the pulling tight of the laces on the track shoes. The heart pounds a little louder as a quietness falls over you and the mental vision of the race pushes your thoughts of "I am READY!" But are you really ready? Have...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Jun 9, 2015 | Health Articles
It can happen in an instant! You were simply driving your car – possibly in auto-pilot- then out of no where another car swerves or an animal runs in the road and suddenly you slam on your brakes. Most often we avoid the collision of another object but often in cases we don’t. Unfortunately this sharp stop can be more harmful than you first suspect.
The “Sharp Stop” and Your Spine
Your spine houses and your spinal cord. The first cervical vertebra, Atlas or C1, is the most freely movable vertebra in the spine and the one most likely to cause irritation or tension to the spinal cord. It pivots around the second cervical vertebra, the Axis or C2, connected only by ligaments and tendons, but has no disc, making it uniquely different from the rest of the spine. This is what allows the majority of spinal rotation to occur, but at the price of instability.
Any kind of head or neck trauma can cause a misalignment to your spine. Now add a sharp stop – especially one of an automobile or mechanical vehicle, which adds more speed and force.
Today, intensive research studies have demonstrated that any collision greater than 11mph is serious because it can cause whiplash and misalignments to your cervical spine and damage to underlying muscle, ligaments and surrounding tissue, leading to further problems with your nervous system. C1 and C2 are most vulnerable and if left undetected and uncorrected, can lead to nerve interference, which results in poor function inside the body and a deterioration in your health.
An Interesting Study
A study published in August 2, 2004 in the peer reviewed “Journal of Vertebral Subluxation”, showed that the onset of both Parkinson`s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis were statistically related to trauma to the head and or neck. The study also showed that a high percentage of the patients in this retrospective study benefited significantly from chiropractic and soft tissue rehabilitation care.
This study reviewed the cases of 81 patients with either Parkinson`s Disease or Multiple Sclerosis. Of the 81 patients 78 recalled that they had experienced at least one head or neck trauma prior to the onset of their disease. Of the patients in this study, 39 reported that they were involved in auto accidents, 29 noted that they had been involved in some sort of sporting accidents, such as skiing, horseback riding, cycling, and football and 16 were involved in falls such as on icy pavements or down stairs. The length of time between the traumatic event and onset of their disease varied from two months to 30 years.
All 81 patients received specific chiropractic care for correction of spinal misalignments. The results were astounding!
Of the 44 Multiple Sclerosis cases, 40 (91%) reported improvement from the chiropractic care. Of these, 28 showed “substantial” improvement; 8 showed “moderate” improvement; and 5 showed “minor” improvement. No further progression of Multiple Sclerosis was noted in the improved cases during the care period, which ranged from one to five years depending on the patient. Only four cases reported “no change” in their condition.
Of the 37 patients with Parkinson`s Disease, 34 (92%) reported improvement. Of these patients, 16 showed “substantial” improvement; 8 showed “moderate” improvement; and 11 showed “minor” improvement. As with the MS patients, no further progression of Parkinson’s Disease was noted in the improved cases during the care period, which ranged from one to five years depending on the patient. Only three cases reported “no change” in their condition.
The conclusions published in the Journal showed that a causal link exists between trauma-induced upper cervical (neck) injury and disease onset for both Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson`s Disease. Correcting the injury to the upper cervical spine (C1 & C2) with chiropractic and soft tissue rehabilitation seemed to arrest and reverse the progression of both of these diseases in the patients in this study. These results offer hope to patients who suffer from these debilitating diseases.
Why Wait? What is Stopping You?
There are so many variables involved in how an accident occurs, as there are with the individual victim, so it is impossible to predict an exact pattern of symptoms. It may also be the case that injuries are felt within an hour of the accident, or not until weeks or months later. Generally, though, there is an array of conditions that is very often seen after whiplash: neck pain, headaches, TMJ problems, brain injury, dizziness, and low back pain.
Whiplash injuries should be treated by specially trained professionals who know and understand this condition early before disease processes can begin. The most effective treatment combines chiropractic care with rehabilitation of the soft tissues, and a self-care routine.
So why wait until you become sick. Our expert team which can include chiropractors, physical therapists, registered nurses, and massage therapists has been created for you to teach you about how to get well and stay well, for life. We recognize that true health comes from effort and when we start taking responsibility for our choices, we can return to the best of health and stay there!
It can happen in an instant! You were simply driving your car – possibly in auto-pilot- then out of no where another car swerves or an animal runs in the road and suddenly you slam on your brakes. Most often we avoid the collision of another object but often in cases we don’t. Unfortunately this sharp stop can be more harmful than you first suspect.