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Top Rotator Cuff injury Myths You Need to Clear Immediately

There is no denying the fact that when it comes to sportsmen, injuries are a part and parcel of their lives. Cricket, for instance,requires a lot of vigorous hand movement and as a result shoulder injuries are quite common. Ask any cricketer and they would all admit to the fact that they have suffered shoulder injuries at some point in their career. Rotator cuff injuries are probably the most recurring of all, but the fact is that not many people are aware of what these injuries are all about.

 Due to some preconceived notions, people tend to believe in myths rather than the reality. Yes, rotator cuff injuries can be tricky, but not that much which most people make it be. Before even consulting a chiropractor Applecross,most people make up their mind about what this injury is and what kind of treatment should they should avail. It is highly recommended to clear any myths associated with rotator cuff injuries and seek professional help for the best treatment.

Some of the most common myths about rotator cuff injuries and their reality are:

Myth 1: Rotator cuff tears only happen when there’s an injury.

This isn’t entirely untrue because rotator cuff tears do happen when there’s an injury, but not all the time. More often than not, such tears are degenerative in nature. This means that the muscles tear over time if left unattended and becomes a threat to a sports persons career.

 Myth 2: Surgery is the only option to treat such tears.

This is entirely false because if you go to a reputed South Perth chiropractor, they shall never suggest you to get a surgery done right away. Unless the tear is a major one, they can be treated through conservative or non-surgical methods. These usually include stretching, anti-inflammation, gradual pace of activities, etc. Assuming that you always have to go for surgery is baseless and seeking medical attention is highly recommended.

 Myth 3: MRI is necessary to ascertain the problems.

Contrary to what you might believe, an MRI is not always necessary. If you go to a good chiropractor Applecross, they may be able to diagnose the problems without having to do an MRI. Instead of blindly spending on MRI, make sure that you get yourself an appointment with a renowned chiropractor.Let the Chiropractor decide whether you need a MRI or not.

 Myth 4: Doing exercise shall only aggravate the problems

This misconception is partly true because if you end up doing the wrong kind of exercise, it shall only make things worse. You might have a minor rotator cuff tear which may end up being a major one is your exercise inappropriately. But then again, doing the right exercise shall only help you. Precisely for this reason, make sure you consult your South Perth chiropractor about the kind of exercise you should do.

So, these are some of the myths which you need to clear about rotator cuff injuries. To know more, you can call Spine Scan Chiropractic at (08) 61508783 in Mount Pleasant or at (08) 61508785 in Scarborough. The expert chiropractors can help you with the best diagnosis and treatments at prices which are well within your budget.

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Having A Healthy Christmas 

Nobody wishes to be the 'party pooper' who says "no" to all the delicious festive foods and drinks during the Christmas and New Year season because they are worried about gaining weight, but there is no doubt that it is easy to pile on the pounds at this time of the year.

If you try to eat healthily throughout the year, at Christmas time, following the tips that Ben Purcell, your Bathurst Chiropractor has set out below, you can 'have your cake and eat it' so to speak, enjoy the season and maintain your pre-Christmas weight into New Year.

Those Pounds Can Soon Pile On!

Your Bathurst Chiropractor points out that every Australian adult has an average weight gain of two to three pounds over the Christmas and New Year period. Two to three pounds of weight gain does not seem too bad, but you need to take care because -

1. That weight tends to stay on - very few of us can shed it in the New Year.

2. The extra weight goes on around your midriff - which is the worst possible place for health risks such as heart and circulatory disorders as well as Diabetes.

By making the healthier choices Ben suggests though, you can avoid any weight gain as you go into the New Year.

Ben's advice

1. Add the healthy options to your plate first. Pile on those fruits and veggies, nuts and seeds before going for those tempting treats!

3. Don't head out for a meal or a party feeling hungry. Give your willpower a fighting chance by eating a low calorie, healthy and filling snack beforehand. Good options are low or zero fat yoghurt with a little fruit or some whole grain cereal.

Some Festive Foods Are Healthy Options!

Christmas is traditionally a time when we eat more tree nuts. These are very healthy provided you avoid the salted varieties, as nuts are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids - so good for the cardiovascular system and the brain.

The traditional spices of the Christmas season can also have some health-giving properties. For example, both Ginger and Cinnamon have anti-inflammatory properties.

Traditional Christmas vegetables are a rich source of anti-oxidants so pile your plate with these cruciferous vegetables and brassicas! This will have the added benefit of helping to reduce the overall calorie count of your meal - especially if it leaves less room for the roast potatoes!

Foods to be Wary of

1.       Festive foods often have a lot of added sugar. If you are a home baker, you can make some healthier substitutes for refined sugar in your mince pies, cakes and Christmas puddings.

2.       These foods will still contain a lot of saturated fat as they traditionally contain butter and, (in the case of mince pies), suet. Reducing the portion sizes of high fat/high sugar foods and eating fewer roasted vegetables such as potatoes and parsnips will also help to cut the risk of elevated cholesterol levels or an expanding waistline.

3.       Too much salt can also cause health issues like elevated blood pressure and kidney problems. Savoury nibbles and party snacks often have a lot of added salt so swapping vegetable crudités for your usual chips and pretzels will help you stay within the maximum six grams a day healthy guideline for salt intake.

4.       Alcohol is often available in abundance at social occasions and family get-togethers over the Holidays. If you are not driving and want to have a drink or two, keep your intake down by drinking water alongside your alcoholic drink and/or by having an alcohol-free between alcoholic ones. Drinks are an unexpected source of extra calories. Swapping sugary mixers for the 'diet' kind, or better still, sparkling water flavoured with fruit is an easy way to reduce these extra calories.

Everyone at Bathurst Chiropractic wishes you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy start to 2018. To make an appointment, call us on (02) 6331 1004.

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Understanding the Benefits and Uses of Flexion Distraction Tables

Flexion Distraction technique is a well researched and effective chiropractic therapy which was developed by James M Cox in 1960. Chiropractors have been using this method for many years to manage symptoms of sciatica and disc herniation, helping patients in pain management, treating temporary disability, and spinal injury. Sunbury Chiropractor, Dr. Daniel Chatfield and Dr. Janet Georgis explain that this therapy is gentle and non-force in nature and the patients usually feel comfortable during the therapy since it does not increase the pain. Rather it relaxes the joints, tissues, and muscles.

How does Flexion Distraction Works?

As explained by Sunbury ChiropractorDr. Daniel Chatfield and Dr. Janet Georgis,the flexion distraction involves usage of a special table that flexes and distracts the spine in an automated and no-force rhythmic motion. The main aim is to allow the spine to move appropriately in a manner that will relieve the pressure from the disc bulge or herniation. This technique creates a negative pressure that allows the disc bulge to be pulled back into the spine. Sunbury Chiropractor’s also adds that flexion distraction therapy also maintains healthy discs during the exchange of spinal fluids within the discs, this process is called imbibition. This motion keeps the spinal disc well articulated.

Uses of Flexion Distraction Table

Flexion distraction table is a multi-purpose therapy and can be used by the chiropractors to treat following conditions-

·         Disc herniation/ disc rupture/ disc bulging

·         Leg pain

·         Sciatica

·         Surgical failed back syndromes

·         Neck pain

·         Arm pain

·         Issues with stenosis, like narrowing of the spinal canal.

·         Whiplash injuries

·         Spondylolisthesis

·         Scoliosis

·         Ankylosing spondylitis

·         Arthritis

·         Sacroiliac syndrome

·         General lower back stiffness

Sunbury chiropractor, Dr. Daniel Chatfield and Dr. Janet Georgis also add that this technique also works as prophylactic measure to help in preventing disc related problems in individuals who are prone to such conditions.

 Benefits of using Flexion Distraction Table

Sunbury Chiropractor’s explain that flexion distraction is quite a safe substitute for surgery. In this technique, the chiropractor is in command of the movements throughout the treatment. They add that apart from being effective, it is an economical therapy of disc compression which is done by using a specially designed chiropractic table. Let us look at the benefits of this technique.

·         The flexion distraction therapy helps in increasing the intervertebral disc height and creates more space, thus improving the circulation and eliminating annular tension in annular nerves and fibers.

·         It helps in restoring the vertebral joint to its original movement.

·         It increases range of motion in arms, shoulders, feet and toes.

·         The therapy also helps in improving the posture, locomotion, bodily functions, alleviates pain, and gives patient a sense of improved overall health.

·         This technique works really well in reducing the symptoms of sciatica.

·         It increases the spinal motion and fluid within the spinal joints and disc.

Conclusion

To summarize the flexion distraction table is a painless treatment and is extremely suitable for patients with low threshold of pain. The repetitive movements are typically slow and are without any undue pressure. Overall it is a safe technique for all lumbar disc issues, back pains, joint pains, and spinal stiffness associated with spinal stenosis and osteoarthritis.

To learn more about this therapy you can contact Chatfield chiropractic in Roxburgh Park on (03) 9303 9952 or Sunbury (03) 9746 3977.

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Chiropractic Care: Neck Pain Treatment Option

Modern day-to-day activities can call for hours of scrooching down over workstations that can cause damage to our necks.  Figures show that it affects just about 5% of the global population in 2010 or approximately 300 million people.  Neck pain is roughly 5.7% more common in women than men.  Concurrently, about 10% of neck pain cases become chronic and half of episodes alleviate or disappear within a year.  This makes neck pain the second most condition that chiropractors treat.

Quick Neck Anatomy Lesson

Our neck’s ability to move is matchless - 90° forward motion, 90° backward motion, 180° of rotation from side to side, and almost 120° of tilt to either shoulder.  The highly flexible and complex structure of the neck is composed of 7 small vertebrae, intervertebral discs, the spinal cord, 8 nerve roots, vascular elements, 32 muscles, and ligaments.  The complexity of the cervical structure and mobility makes the neck prone to neck pain resulting to abnormalities in the soft tissues or prolonged wear and tear, two most common causes that chiropractors identify and deal with in order to relieve.

Neck Pain Symptoms

Neck pain is a common medical symptom that can go away in a few days.  In this type neck pain, discomfort is usually located in the neck area with stiffness in the muscles that can reduce the range in motion.  Muscles in the same area are tense, sore, and generally hard to touch.  Pain is often dull or sharp shooting pain in the neck.  Other commonly associated symptoms with neck pain include numbness in the painful area, difficulty swallowing, worse pain with neck movement, lymph node swelling, upper back and/or lower back pain, and arm numbness or tingling.  In some cases, neck pain may be a symptom of a serious disease.  If any of the following symptoms occur along with your neck pain, seek immediate care:

·         The patient is running a fever

·         A rash develops that doesn't fade

·         Bending the neck forward is extremely painful

·         Light is painful to the eyes

·         Severe back pain, headache or continuous vomiting

Neck Pain Causes

Many people suffer from neck pain and in a significant minority of cases and depending on the extent of the problem and severity of pain, the underlying problem could be brittle bones (osteoporosis), deformed natural curvature of the spine (scoliosis), a slipped disc, and very rarely, structural damage caused by tumours or infection.  Many things can trigger neck pain like prolonged posture in an awkward position when sleeping or using computer, trauma or injury, worry and stress, whiplash, pinched nerve, and muscle tension or strain.  Other major and severe causes of neck pain include degenerative arthritis, head and neck cancer, protruding or bulging discs, and more.  

Chiropractic Neck Pain Treatment  

Research studies show that chiropractic care can relieve neck pain more effectively than relying on pain medication.  A visit to a chiropractic clinic will introduce you to different methods of chiropractic treatment such as:

1.      Trigger Point Therapy – specific areas of the muscles that are in pain are identified by placing pressure on the specific pain points, resulting to tension relief;

2.      Flexion-Distraction Method – involves gentle adjusting and the use of a special table to help restore the normal physiological flexibility of your neck;

3.      Inferential Electrical Stimulation – mild electrical current is introduced to the area of pain; generally used for relieving acute and long-term neck pain.

Chiropractors can provide you with a safe and natural way to get rid of the neck pain for good. They can determine the cause of your neck pain through your history and physical examination, as well as tests such as X-rays, MRI scans and CT scans to find the underlying cause of your neck pain. They also encourage to always keep your health at its best shape possible in order to avoid neck pain in the future.

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