Align Chiropractic

08/11/2021

Chiropractic Patients Recover Faster, Spend Less Money

Back pain is an expensive health problem for both patients and businesses. A 2012 study reported that we spend about $635 billion on pain every year, with a significant amount of that spent on back pain. Over the years, quite a few studies have shown that chiropractic care is more effective for back pain than medical care, plus chiropractic patients spend less money on their care than medical patients do. Because back pain is such a common problem, a group of Canadian researchers recently investigated the role that the type of primary caregiver has on financial compensation. This was a large study of 5,511 patients who experienced a work-related back injury in Ontario, Canada. The patients saw the following providers for their first visit:
• 85.3% saw a medical doctor
• 11.4% saw a chiropractor
• 3.2% saw a physical therapist
The authors set out to "compare the duration of financial compensation for back pain" among patients from each care group. The study found that chiropractic patients had the shortest amount of time receiving compensation for their pain and also were less likely to have a recurrence. In addition, chiropractic patients didn't need to see other healthcare providers for their pain. 75% of chiropractic patients saw no other provider, while 58.6% of physical therapy patients also saw a medical doctor. The authors conclude: "The type of healthcare provider first visited for back pain is a determinant of the duration of financial compensation during the first 5 months. Chiropractic patients experience the shortest duration of compensation, and physiotherapy patients experience the longest."

08/09/2021

Whether you are a student, teacher, or parent, we are here to help you achieve your best. As the school year begins, take this back to school season as an opportunity for chiropractic care for your spine so you’re ready to tackle the challenges ahead.

08/04/2021

Tokyo Summer Olympics are finally here!

Thousands of athletes from more than 200 countries are at the Olympics! Accompanying them are hundreds of medical professionals to keep them performing at their peak as they compete for gold.
The U.S. Olympic Committee’s Sports Medicine Division comprises a wide range of specialties – including MDs, DOs, PTs, ATs and massage therapists – and Doctors of Chiropractic are an essential part of that group. In fact, there are over 100 sports chiropractors on staff as part of the Olympic polyclinic and individual team delegations at this summer’s Olympic games.
There’s a good reason why – elite athletes all understand the performance-enhancing benefits of chiropractic care.
“If I could put a percentage value on it, I think I compete eight to ten percent better from regular chiropractic care. I think that is how much of a benefit it is, if not more. If it wasn’t for chiropractic, I wouldn’t have won the gold medal. Every track & field athlete that I have ever met has seen a chiropractor at one time or another. It’s absolutely essential. Chiropractic care is one of the things I think that no one can deny or refute. You obviously can’t compete at your fullest if you’re not in alignment.”
–Dan O’Brien, Olympic Gold Medalist & 3x World Decathlete Champion

08/02/2021

Individuals most commonly seek chiropractic care initially for back and neck conditions, but find that chiropractic provides so much more. Optimize you and your family's health with a natural, drug-free option.

07/12/2021

When it comes to low back pain, the American College of Physicians has advised all providers to recommend spinal manipulation and other conservative options before prescribing medication. A new study has found that up to 85% of physicians are now recommending these endorsed non-drug treatments.

07/09/2021

Kids need Chiropractic adjustments as well!

Kids have health problems just like adults, but their inexperience means that they often don't recognize them. They don't know they're having trouble sleeping. They don't know that a particular pain is something that needs attention. And because they don't recognize their health problems, it's important to take them to a professional -- like a chiropractor -- who can. Take your kids for care so that they can learn to identify their own health problems, and so that steps can be taken to correct their health as well.

07/07/2021

Everyone has taken a tumble at some point in their life. Maybe you were playing with the kids and lost your balance on that slip and slide. What many patients don’t realize is how important it is to see a chiropractor afterwards.
The spine is particularly vulnerable to injuries during a fall. This is because patients usually fall backward. This creates swelling throughout the column, especially in the joints that connect the various areas. You’ll quickly notice a change in your daily living through muscle spasms and severe pain.
If you’re interested in noninvasive and pharmaceutical-free treatment, schedule an appointment with us today.

07/02/2021

In observation of the 4th of July, our office will be closed on Monday, July 5th. We will resume our normal business hours on Tuesday, July 6th.

06/25/2021

A chiropractic adjustment corrects dysfunctions in the spine, helping to seek pain relief, and often generating an overall feeling of wellness with more energy, better mental focus, and improved digestion or metabolism. It also may help improve nerve communication in the body, improved joint motion and coordination, relief from back and neck pain, or relief from leg, knee, foot or ankle pain. In addition, chiropractors may deal with arm, wrist, shoulders or elbow pain, bursitis and arthritis.

06/23/2021

There’s been an alarming increase in neck pain over the last 6-8 months - in both adults and children - due to the dramatic increase in screen time forced on most of us by the pandemic.
‘Tech neck' is the term used to describe neck pain caused by stressed neck muscles that have been overworked from holding the head in a flexed position for an extended period of time.
When you hold your head down to look at a screen, the muscles at the back of your neck have to work extra-hard to support the weight of your head. This can result in headaches, stiff neck and even muscle spasms if done for an extended period. It can also cause long term damage.
An adjustment will help address the pain from texting by returning the neck to its proper alignment, so call today to schedule.

06/21/2021

06/18/2021

Many of the male patients we treat neglect their own health in order to take of their families first, but a healthy dad is a dad that can help the whole family live better lives.
From office jobs to physical labor to staying home with the kids, dads work hard. This can take a physical toll on the body and chiropractic care can help prevent and treat injury. Think about what would happen if dad had to take time off because of an injury or illness? Regular chiropractic adjustments can help improve the immune system and the body’s ability to naturally heal itself.
Happy Fathers day!