Ballad Towne Chiropractic Clinic

08/08/2019

It's that time of year again! When back-to-school shopping this year, keep these tips in mind to keep your child pain free all year long.

https://www.acatoday.org/Patients/Health-Wellness-Information/Backpack-Safety

07/04/2019

While this is just one example, researchers have identified seven specific ways chiropractic can boost sports performance...

05/05/2019

Just get out there...

Even a single workout may make our brain’s memory centers, like our muscles, more fit.

06/07/2018

Chiropractors are doctors of physical medicine and should be your visit for physical pains.

Many wonder whether chiropractors are doctors. They are not. Chiropractors complete a lengthy period of study before becoming licensed, but they are considered practitioners of alternative medicine, not doctors. Learn about the research supporting the practice, who may benefit from chiropractic trea...

05/30/2018

Here we can see Ryan Reynolds begins his workout with 90/90 abdominal bracing and breathing. This is one of Dr. Nelson's favorite strategies for relieving chronic pain.

Ryan Reynold's trainer, Don Saladino, breaks down the workout he used to get Ryan super strong for Deadpool 2. Men's Health Official Site: https://www.menshe...

05/16/2018

Seek out chiropractic care and other physical medicine before turning to addictive opioids. Don't wait for the state to make new laws and regulations. They take too long!

CLARKSBURG — A new law sets limits on opioid prescriptions and mandates that health-care practitioners prescribe or recommend physical therapy, occupational therapy, acupuncture, massage therapy and chiropractic care for new

05/03/2018

Give physical medicine a try before you reach addictive drugs that have proven to make pain worse and work no better than Ibuprofen.

As part of a dramatic shift at the US Department of Veterans Affairs, a Vermont facility has sharply reduced the use of opioids to treat chronic pain in favor of once-unlikely alternatives such as yoga and tai chi.

04/26/2018

Looks like healthcare is about to take a step in the right direction. For physical pain, see a manual therapist first. If they can't help you in a few treatments they should refer you to who can.

Big News! Please Share, this needs to take place across the country.

The governor of West Virginia signed a bill last week making it the law that MDs must refer their pain patients to either a Chiropractor or physical therapist before they can prescribe opioids AND any insurance company doing business in WV must have Chiropractic coverage of at least 20 visits. It’s the First law like it in the country and will take effect in 90 days.

Our medical system is completely backwards when it comes to helping someone get healthy and especially out of pain. True health always comes from nutrition, exercise, mobility and lifestyle, not drugs. Yes, there is always a time and place for certain drugs, but it's definitely not when someone has general back pain and they haven't tried any of the things listed above.

This would have a major impact on the opioid epidemic, and a step on the right direction.

04/24/2018

Empty your pockets before you sit down!

BACK POCKET WALLET 👖
We thought this might help everyone visualise the way the spine compensates whilst sitting with your wallet in your back pocket.
Encourage the men in your life stop doing this.
Walters Chiropractic Tip: Switch the wallet to your side pocket when you sit.