Chicago Chiropractor Blog http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog Chicago Chiropractic Blog Sun, 15 May 2011 22:50:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Digestive Disorders Part1 http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/digestive-disorders-part1/ http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/digestive-disorders-part1/#comments Sun, 15 May 2011 22:50:54 +0000 admin http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/digestive-disorders-part1/ Chiropractic care, as evidenced by many studies, is an effective method of treatment for conditions of a digestive nature. As shown by one study, infants with infrequent bowel syndrome under chiropractic care demonstrated almost instant relief of their symptoms after a few sessions.

Another extensive study showed a direct connection between Crohn’s disease and spinal misalignments. Impairing any part of the digestive tract, Crohn’s disease leads to inflammation along the small intestine. Along with the attendant pain, inflammation causes frequent emptying of the intestines and also diarrhea.

The generally accepted theory around the culprit of Crohn’s disease is that the immune system is reacting to a bacterium or virus. Corticosteroids are traditionally recommended for the treatment of inflammation of Crohn’s disease. Side-effects of corticosteroids are of concern, however, for they can cause greater vulnerability to infection. Medication that inhibits the immune system is also commonly recommended. The study’s researchers looked for treatment approaches that improved the immunological system, instead of inhibiting it, and dismissed the need for medication.

A different study claims spinal misalignments are inextricably linked with various types of conditions, such as ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel disorder, and Crohn’s disease. This particular study revealed that when displacements are corrected, symptoms of Crohn’s disease improve dramatically. Findings demonstrate that chiropractic care also offers another benefit. Chiropractic patients don’t only receive relief of their digestive disorders but also experience an enhanced quality of life.

When you contact your chiropractic doctor, you’ll receive the appropriate evaluation for your digestive condition
Chiropractic adjustments of misalignments that interfere with nerve function are painless. The upsetting digestive symptoms also diminish or disappear altogether after the misalignment is treated.

People who endure digestive conditions find relief in chiropractic care, as it can bring balance to digestion’s innate rhythm. Nutritional counseling might also be a part of your chiropractor’s treatment scope (this is addition to spinal manipulation). Complementary methods like mineral supplements, healing herbs, and vitamins may also be recommended.

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Organic Food Part1 http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/organic-food-part1/ http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/organic-food-part1/#comments Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:34:45 +0000 admin http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/organic-food-part1/ Like other smart shoppers, you’ve probably asked yourself if organic food is better for your health, or if the so-called advantages are just a bunch of hype.

Let’s first look at the word organic and how it is used. An organic farm is one that is dedicated to particular principles with regard to the environment, humans, and animals. Organic farming forgoes the use of chemical products in growing food. Farming organically is just one part of a larger emphasis on causing less harm to animals, the environment, and to human beings that eat the farmed food. The worldwide worth of the organic marketplace is more than $27 billion, and an amount of land equal to the size of Italy is committed to it.

The Meaning of Organic Labels
If a food product has an organic label it means that it was grown on a farm, and also that its processors and importers have been validated by a known process of certification. Nearly all agricultural ingredients of a processed food (95%) must be approved as organic. The remaining 5% don’t need to be organic, but the contents must be approved.

To receive certification that their food is organic, food producers have follow these rules: Nitrous oxide is present in fertilizers, so they can’t be used. Instead, farmers can alternate planted crops (known as crop rotation), as this leaves more natural nutrients behind, or they can use manure. Pesticides are forbidden. Bugs have to be dealt with by using other insects, or by weeding and planting alternating crops next to each other, which enables them to take care of each other’s bugs.

Colorings, preservatives, and most other additives cannot be used. Animals must be treated humanely by having access to areas where they are free to roam and by being fed organic food, as well as other considerations. There are also minimum slaughter ages for animals.

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Asthma And Chiropractic http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/asthma-and-chiropractic/ http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/asthma-and-chiropractic/#comments Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:48:14 +0000 admin http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/asthma-and-chiropractic/ This respiratory condition can also be called hyperactive airways, and is categorized as a reversible obstructive respiratory disorder. With asthma, continued inadequate management can lead to a life-threatening situation known as status asthmaticus.

Asthma is characterized by spastic contraction of the smooth muscle in the bronchioles, which causes extremely difficult breathing. Most of the time, foreign particles in the air triggers hypersensitivity in the bronchioles, and causes asthma, according to Dr. Jason Fennema DC. In 70% of asthma cases in those under 30 years old, the asthma is an allergic hypersensitivity. In older people, the cause of their asthma is almost always hypersensitivity to non-allergic irritants in the air such as smog. All patients with asthma mostly find inhalation easy, but exhalation difficult.

With proper asthma treatment, you should be almost symptom-free and enjoy an active life. It is important to follow your IL asthma treatment every day, even on the days when you feel fine. An important thing to do is to keep away from asthma triggering factors, such as smog, smoke, and cold air. Other allergies and viruses can also act as an asthma inducer, so try your best to avoid them as well. With proper asthma treatment, it is possible to achieve good asthma control.

Chiropractors have been able to use chiropractic care to subside asthma patients; contact your Chicago doctor for treatment plans.

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Chicago Infantile Colic Therapy http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/chicago-infantile-colic-therapy/ http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/chicago-infantile-colic-therapy/#comments Sat, 26 Feb 2011 14:32:29 +0000 admin http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/chicago-infantile-colic-therapy/ An infant with IL infantile colic is a normal, growing baby that engages in crying bouts for an extended period of time, usually three hours a day for at least three days a week in a three-week period. Excessive gas, abnormal peristalsis, and food allergies or intolerances have been suggested causes of infantile colic, but the exact cause has not been determined.

Infantile colic starts occurring when an infant is one or two weeks old and is at its height at about six weeks. Infantile colic usually stops when the baby is about 2-3 months old. Infantile colic affects 20-30% of babies. Infantile colic in Chicago usually strikes toward the end of a long day, when your baby is just about at the age when your sleep deprivation has really begun to set in. Many parents end up feeling very discouraged and frustrated when their baby ceases to cry.

Upon visiting the chiropractor, Dr. Jason Fennema DC, your baby will go through a detailed health history and diagnostic exam to figure out how severe the infantile colic is. From the results, the chiropractor will determine a customized treatment plan for your infant.

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Chiropractor Care Joint Pain http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/chiropractor-care-joint-pain/ http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/chiropractor-care-joint-pain/#comments Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:11:12 +0000 admin http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/chiropractor-care-joint-pain/ Osteoarthritis is defined as a degenerative disease that may occur in any synovial joint. Unlike acute diseases, Chicago osteoarthritis creeps up on a person. Osteoarthritis is generally seen on the knees, hip and joints of the hand. In the older population, or those 55 years old and above, an estimated 50% have osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis can be classified into two major categories:
1. Primary osteoarthritis – can be caused by undue and repetitious strain or can be hereditary
2. Secondary osteoarthritis – usually a result of prior trauma or injury.

The most common signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis in IL are:
1. Pain – is what usually brings the patient to look for treatment
2. Stiffness – of joints is a characteristic that is common in the morning
3. Swelling – goes hand in hand with continual inflammation
4. Crepitus – is a crackling sound made by bone surfaces rubbing together and there is lessened lubrication

The following remedies at Chicago Chiropractor work for osteoarthritis:
1. Weight loss – to reduce stress on weight bearing joints
2. Exercise – for strong muscles and growth of cartilage
3. Diet – include sufficient amount of calcium, Glucosamine sulfate, Chondroitin sulfate, and vitamins C & D
4. Heat – the right amount of heat may allay the signs and symptoms of stiffness and pain

Your Chiropractor, Dr. Jason Fennema DC, has the proper skills and training to perform a complete history and examination on you, as well as orthopaedic and neurological testing and radiograms for correctly diagnosing your osteoarthritis and its extent. Their next step would be to develop a therapeutic management plan aimed at your specific case and tailor-made to fit your needs.

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Foot Pain Chiropractic Treatment http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/foot-pain-chiropractic-treatment/ http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/foot-pain-chiropractic-treatment/#comments Fri, 24 Dec 2010 22:07:25 +0000 admin http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/foot-pain-chiropractic-treatment/ The majority of foot pain is due to a lack of proper support or inappropriate footwear. A frequent source of foot pain, says Dr. Jason Fennema DC, is ill-fitting shoes that may give too much pressure or irritation, producing corns and calluses, or aggravation at the first toe (Hallux Valgus). When shoes worn are too tight, the metatarsals become compressed or toenails can be injured, resulting in foot pain. Plantar fasciitis, another frequent reason for foot pain, can also develop from a foot that is over-mobile and there is deficient support. IL foot pain can also come from ankle sprains. Ankle sprain which is very common is plantar flexion with inversion.

With foot pain treatment, it is important not only to manage the acute injury but to attempt to prevent future occurrences. Treatment for foot pain at Chicago Chiropractor often comprises an establishment of the needs of the particular activity along with a rehabilitaion program that must be strictly followed.

Your Chicago chiropractor can correctly diagnose your foot pain and its real cause by taking a detailed history and examination, including neurological and orthopaedic testing and radiographic studies as well. Armed with this data, they will develop a management regimen taking into consideration your specific case and needs.

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Leg Pain Chiropractor Care http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/leg-pain-chiropractor-care/ http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/leg-pain-chiropractor-care/#comments Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:37:35 +0000 admin http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/leg-pain-chiropractor-care/ In shin splints, vague symptoms such as pain of the lower leg, in the front or back, are experienced by the patient visiting Chicago Chiropractor. It is not easy to specifically define shin splints. Diseases that are known to cause shin splints are tendonitis, periostitis, muscle strain and interosseous membrane strain.

There are basically two types of shin splints in Chicago: 1. Anterior shin splints – are conditions that concern the muscles located at the front of the leg whose purpose is for shock absorption. When weak or stressed muscles due to continuous walking or running on hard bases and using shoes that are non-shock absorbing occur regularly, the force transfers to the shin bone, and the outcome is a shin splint. 2. Posterior shin splints – arise when it is the muscles at the back of the leg that are affected. Their function as ankle stabilizers is compromised when they are strained too much.

When shin splints are present, the pain is most commonly felt at the middle to the lower third of the shin bone. Stress fracture is an essential differential for shin splints, states Dr. Jason Fennema DC. But shin splints are usually not seen in x-rays, as they come out as normal.

Your chiropractor, of IL, will perform a thorough history and examination including orthopaedic, neurological testing and diagnostic radiography to determine the extent of you shin splints. After that, they will create a specially designed plan of management for your case.

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Hip Pains Chicago http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/hip-pains-chicago/ http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/hip-pains-chicago/#comments Tue, 30 Nov 2010 20:40:01 +0000 admin http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/hip-pains-chicago/ The hip is quite stable and requires a major force to cause a dislocation. Hips are more subjected to joint and/or bone damage than other areas of the body. As a weight-bearing joint, it is commonly affected by degenerative changes and fracture in senior patients in IL. Conditions such as infant congenital disorders, adolescent trauma, adolescent growth plate or elderly fracture, are less likely determinants of hip pain than age itself.

Pain can be deceiving – especially in the hip area as many patients may be experiencing this pain as a direct result of low back issues or buttocks problems. The internal structure of the hip joint, or other surrounding bones, can be causing a patient’s hip pain. A common traumatic history for hip pain is a fall onto the hip, says Dr. Jason Fennema DC. The fall can cause injuries in the soft tissue of the hip, including contusion (trochanteric bursitis). Very often with hip pain, the pain is worse during activity and relieved by rest.

The following are some ways to treat hip pain from Chicago Chiropractor: 1. Book weekly or monthly appointments with your local chiropractor 2. Reduce stress whenever possible as they can aggravate the pain 3. Don’t overdo it – rest is one of the best treatments for acute pain 4. When ready, exercise to reduce fatigue of the muscle, which can cause pain 5. Have a positive attitude – focus on the activities that you enjoy and look forward to activities you can do when you are pain free

Expect your chiropractor in Chicago to investigate your health history by performing neurological, orthopaedic and radiography testing so that he or she can discover causes for your hip pain. Expect your chiropractor to devise a individualized treatment plan designed to eliminate your pain.

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Chicago Leg Pain Care http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/chicago-leg-pain-care/ http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/chicago-leg-pain-care/#comments Thu, 25 Nov 2010 08:30:02 +0000 admin http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/chicago-leg-pain-care/ IL leg pain that is caused by lower leg conditions can be harmless, or life threatening. You can narrow down the the list of leg disorders you may be suffering from if you’ve had a history of trauma, overuse, of disuse of the legs. Leg pain in Chicago in the calf area, especially among seniors, is usually indicative of deep vein thrombosis. This leg disorder is very serious, and unfortunately, it is usually difficult to differentiate from muscle strain, or minor swelling.

Leg pain is common among athletes who exercises frequently. Strain in the calf muscle from biomechanical imbalances at the foot level causes the leg pain.

To determine the specific cause of the leg pain you’re experiencing, the chiropractor, Dr. Jason Fennema DC, will require you to undergo orthopaedic, neurological, and diagnostic testing, and go through your health history. A personalized treatment regimen will be developed by the chiropractor specifically for you.

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Neck Pain Treatment Chicago http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/neck-pain-treatment-chicago/ http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/neck-pain-treatment-chicago/#comments Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:01:30 +0000 admin http://chicagochiropractornow.com/blog/neck-pain-treatment-chicago/ Right now, there are about 9 percent of the male population and 12 percent of the female population feeling neck pains. The occurrence of Chicago neck pain is almost half as much as the occurrence of back pain. About 45% of people who work have had a stiff neck and some point, and most of them will not take time off from work to recuperate as they would with back pains. Resulting from increased flexibility, the neck becomes less stable and does not have as much protection. Since the structure of the neck is delicate in nature, any irritants will cause neck pain.

Very often neck pain can refer to the shoulder and shoulder pain can refer to the neck. Usually when the soft tissues in the neck are injured, neck pain ensues, and can generate pain into the shoulders as well, according to Dr. Jason Fennema DC. Whiplash can cause these injuries. Irritation from arthritis in the neck area or upper spine can create pain that ranges from the neck to shoulders. Other health conditions, such as heart and lung problems, or spinal cord problems, can lead to neck pain.

Visit your doctor of chiropractic IL to find the root cause of your neck pain; the chiropractor will evaluate the structure of your neck. Supporting structures (ligaments, tendons, and muscles), joints, and vertebral discs will be examined as well.

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