This is yet another incredible story about how Chiropractic helped an athlete recover from a seemingly hopeless accident. The first part tells you his voyage to the emergency ward to save his life, and about 5 minutes in, the story shifts to how Chiropractic helped Tony get back to his old self!!!! What are you waiting for? It is never a bad time to have a Chiropractic checkup.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Monday, October 29, 2007
What's In A Flu Shot (comedy as promised)
Please take the additional time to read the below information on the Flu Vaccine
Flu Shot Facts and comedy
This Information is given to start a dialogue with my patients. The Nike mantra of "just do it" should not be good enough when it comes to what you put in your body. The video is a funny skit from Canada on the Flu Shot and the information is from the National Vaccine Information Center:
THE FLU AND THE FLU VACCINE
FLU FACTS
What is the flu?
Influenza is a respiratory infection that produces fever, chills, sore throat, muscle aches, and cough that lasts a week or more. The flu can be deadly for the elderly and those with compromised immune systems or who are suffering from diabetes, kidney dysfunction and heart disease. Each year about 36,000 Americans, mostly in these high risk groups, reportedly die from flu complications such as pneumonia.
Who is at increased risk for serious complications due to the flu?
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) lists the following persons as being at increased risk for complications from influenza: anyone 65 years of age or older; nursing home residents or residents of other long-term care facilities; anyone with chronic lung or heart disorders, chronic metabolic diseases (like diabetes), kidney dysfunction, or blood disorders; anyone who is immune suppressed by medication (steroids, chemotherapy, etc) or by AIDS/HIV ; children or adolescents on long-term aspirin therapy due to possible risk of developing Reye syndrome; and women who will be in the second or third trimester of pregnancy during flu season.
What is the Flu Vaccine?
The flu vaccine is prepared from the fluids of chick embryos inoculated with a specific type(s) of influenza virus. The strains of flu virus in the vaccine are inactivated with formaldehyde and preserved with Thimerosal, which is a mercury derivative.Every year, federal health agency officials try to guess which three flu strains are most likely to be prevalent in the U.S. the following year to determine which strains will be included in next year's flu vaccine. If they guess right, the vaccine is thought to be 70 to 90 percent effective in temporarily preventing the flu of the season in healthy persons less than 65 years old. For those over 65 years old, the efficacy rate drops to 30 to 40% but the vaccine is thought to be 50 to 60% effective in preventing hospitalization and pneumonia and 80% effective in preventing death from the flu.However, sometimes health officials do not correctly predict which flu strains will be most prevalent and the vaccine's effectiveness is much lower for that year.
Does the flu vaccine protect against all throat, respiratory, gastrointestinal and ear infections?
The flu vaccine only protects against the three specific viral strains which are included in any given year's flu vaccine. Throat, respiratory, gastrointestinal and ear infections caused by bacteria or other kinds of viruses are not prevented by getting an annual flu shot.Vaccination against the flu does not protect against SARS or the complications of SARS. The World Health Organization is urging a worldwide flu vaccination campaign in the belief that high vaccination coverage can decrease the possibility of misdiagnosing flu as SARS and help in the early identification of a SARS outbreak. The CDC however is not recommending the flu vaccine for this purpose since the flu vaccine is not 100 percent effective and the suggested benefits in regards to SARS cannot be reliable.
Why do doctors say I have to get a flu vaccine every year?
Like all vaccines, the flu vaccine only gives a temporary immunity to the virus strains or closely related virus strains contained in the vaccine. The only way to get natural and permanent immunity to a strain of flu is to recover naturally from the flu. Natural immunity to a particular strain of flu can be protective if that strain or closely related strains come around again in the future. However, because the vaccine only provides a 70 to 80 percent chance of temporary immunity to selected strains and those strains may or may not be prevalent each year, doctors say you have to get a flu shot every year.
Are there reactions to the flu vaccine?
The most common reactions, which begin within 12 hours of vaccination and can last several days are: fever, fatigue, painful joints and headache.The most serious reaction that has been associated with flu vaccine is Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) which occurs most often within two to four weeks of vaccination. GBS is an immune mediated nerve disorder characterized by muscle weakness, unsteady gait, numbness, tingling, pain and sometimes paralysis of one or more limbs or the face. Recovery takes several months and can include residual disability. Less than 5 percent of GBS cases end in death.Brain and nerve disorders such as encephalopathy, optic neuritis, partial facial paralysis, and brachial plexus neuropathy as well as vasculitis have also been reported following the flu vaccine, although a definite causal relationship has no been established.
What are contraindications to the flu vaccine?
Among high risk factors listed by the CDC and the vaccine manufacturers are anyone who: (1) is sick with a fever;(2) has an egg allergy; (3) has a mercury allergy; (4) has a history of Guillain-Barre syndrome. If immunosuppressed individuals receive the flu vaccine they may not get an adequate protective antibody response.
Is the vaccine safe during pregnancy?
In years past, pregnancy was also a contraindication to flu vaccine but, today, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends flu vaccine for women more than 14 weeks pregnant.The package inserts published by the flu vaccine manufacturers state that "Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with influenza virus vaccine. It is also not known whether influenza virus vaccine can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Although animal reproductive studies have not been conducted, the prescribing health care provider should be aware of the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. The ACIP states that if used during pregnancy, administration of influenza virus vaccine after 14 weeks of gestation may be preferable to avoid coincidental association of the vaccine with early pregnancy loss."Pregnant women should be aware that the flu vaccine contains Thimerosal, which is a mercury derivative. Mercury is toxic to the brain and has been found to be associated with brain damage and developmental delays in babies whose mothers were exposed to high levels of mercury during pregnancy.
What about mercury in the vaccine?
In 1999, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directed the vaccine manufacturers to take mercury out of all childhood vaccines. In October 2001, the Institute of Medicine issued a report that said it is "biologically plausible" that mercury-containing vaccines could cause injury to the brain but there have been too few scientific studies conducted to prove conclusively that mercury in vaccines has caused brain damage." Nevertheless, the Institute of Medicine recommended that drug companies take all mercury out of all vaccines and over-the-counter drugs.In compliance with this recommendation a preservative-free vaccine formulated for children ages 6 to 35 months, with only a trace amount of Thimerosal, is available in a limited amount. It is distinguished by a pink syringe plunger rod in the pre-filled syringe. All adult formulations still contain Thimerosal.
Is Flu Vaccine Recommended for Children?
One consideration with the mass use of flu vaccine in healthy children is the removal of natural antibodies to flu which are obtained from natural infection. The question of whether it is better for healthy children, who rarely suffer complications from flu, to get the flu and develop permanent immunity to that flu strain or it is better for children to get vaccinated every year to try to suppress all flu infection in early childhood is a question that has yet to be adequately answered by medical science.Although in the past the flu vaccine has not been recommended for healthy children, today vaccination of children older than 6 months of age is strongly recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the CDC.What About The New Nasal-Spray Flu Vaccine? A live-virus nasal flu vaccine, FluMist, was approved for use in June 2003. Its approved use is limited to healthy people between the ages of 5 and 49. This excludes its use in those considered at greatest risk from the disease - the very young and the elderly.
Who should not receive the FluMist vaccine?
(1) pregnant women(2) people with asthma(3) people with chronic lung or heart disease (4) people with chronic underlying medical conditions such as diabetes or kidney disorders(5) anyone allergic to any part of the vaccine including eggs(6) children or adolescents receiving aspirin therapy(7) those with a history of Guillain-Barre syndrome(8) people with known or suspected immune system problems or who are immune-suppressed due to treatment with steroids, chemotherapy, radiation or other immunosuppressive therapies or their close contacts(9) children younger than 5 and adults over 50.Due to the possibility of spreading the virus, individuals receiving the vaccine are advised to avoid close contact with immune-compromised individuals for at least 21 days.
Is it safe to give with other vaccines?
No studies have shown the safety of giving FluMist along with other vaccines; therefore it should NOT be given along with any other vaccine. The product manufacturer's insert advises waiting at least two weeks after receiving a killed vaccine and at least one month after receiving a live-virus vaccine (MMR, Chicken pox).
How is the new vaccine administered?
Unlike the standard flu vaccine given by injection, which contains a dead virus, the vaccine is squirted up the nose and contains a diluted, live virus that could endanger people with weak immune systems. The live vaccine virus has been shown to shed for up to 3 weeks after receiving the vaccine.
What are the reactions to the vaccine?
Reported adverse effects to FluMist in children include runny nose, nasal congestion, cough, sore throat, headache, irritability, decreased activity, fever, chills, muscle aches, and vomiting. In adults the most common side effects were runny nose, cough, sore throat, headache, muscle aches, fever, chills and tiredness or weakness. Other adverse events that occurred in children were abdominal pain, asthma, bronchitis, conjunctivitis, viral syndrome, otitis media (middle ear infection), and wheezing or shortness of breath.
How is the vaccine made?
FluMist is prepared by introducing influenza viruses into eggs where they are allowed to multiply. Fluid from the eggs is processed and sucrose, potassium phosphate and monosodium glutamate (MSG) are added as stabilizers. The antibiotic Gentamicin is also added during the manufacturing process. FluMist does not contain any preservatives.
What should I do?
Become educated about the flu and its benefits and risks and the vaccine and its benefits and risks and make an informed decision after consulting multiple sources of information and discussing your questions with one or more health professionals.
References:1. MMWR Recommendations and Reports "Prevention and Control of Influenza: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)" April 25, 20032. Fluzone 2003-2004 Formula, Aventis Product information as of July 20033. Influenza Virus Vaccine Live, Intranasal Flumist 2003-2004 Formula, Package Insert (Circular) June 16, 2003
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Bill Maher - Anti-Pharma Rant
This is an interesting commentary on our common attitudes toward drugs
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
You tell 'em Cole Hamels........
This is the second time this year we have seen a major league baseball player demanding a team Chiropractor..... This article is a repost of Paul Hagen's article from the Daily news....
Paul Hagen Cole: Get my back, will ya?
SAYS TEAM CHIROPRACTOR MIGHT HAVE PREVENTED ELBOW INJURY
YONG KIM/Daily News
Cole Hamels has been out 3 weeks, might not be back this year.
ATLANTA - Sometimes a pitcher will challenge the hitter. Sometimes he'll knock the batter off the plate.
Cole Hamels, who knew exactly what he was doing, took advantage of an impromptu interview session in front of his locker before last night's 5-2 win over the Braves at Turner Field to come up-and-in on the Phillies organization.
That's a pretty neat trick for a guy who's on the disabled list.
It's no secret that inconsistent pitching has been the Phillies' biggest bugaboo all season and remains their most pressing concern down the stretch. Or that getting Hamels - who was 14-5 with a 3.50 earned run average before being sidelined by a strained elbow 3 weeks ago - back into the rotation for several more starts would be like adding a jet-propulsion pack to their chances of making the playoffs.
So a conversation with reporters that started with an inquiry about when he'll try to throw again - probably Friday - quickly evolved into the 23-year-old lefthander saying he thinks his elbow aches are an outgrowth of his back problems, for which he sees a chiropractor.
And he was just getting warmed up.
"Sometimes it's tough to get [appointments] when we're traveling," he said. "That's why it would be a big help if the team would get a chiropractor. That's up to them. I'd like to go at least twice a week. That's what I try to do when I'm at home. When I'm at spring training, I go twice a week and I get a massage before I get adjusted."
So was he suggesting that if the Phillies employed somebody to work on his back regularly, he wouldn't be on the disabled list with elbow problems?
"I don't think so. I really don't," he replied. "To be a top player you have to use the best of everything."
Zing . . .
"There's a lot of guys that are very interested. It's just up to the team to make the effort," he added helpfully.
There will be some who will applaud all this as a sign of coming-of-age leadership.
There will be others who will see this as just another example of a pampered modern athlete who will next expect the club to provide manicures and pedicures on demand, along with green tea and finger sandwiches presented on a silver platter.
If nothing else, it helped shift the focus from the three-game losing streak that the Phillies dragged with them into the ballpark last night.
This is a touchy area. Some teams openly frown on chiropractors. Some players who see them have to do it on the down low.
The Phillies have never tried to discourage Hamels from seeking treatment on his own. "Cole is free to use it. We do not provide it and it is not commonly provided throughout the industry. Maybe two or three teams do," said assistant general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.
While conceding that he doesn't have a medical degree, Amaro indicated that he doesn't really believe there's a link between the back and his elbow. "I would be surprised if the tendon problem he is having in his elbow is either best served or reduced with the use of chiropractic medicine," he said.
Hamels, however, is convinced. And as long as he thinks it will help him, well, success in this game is largely mental, after all.
"A lot of it is keeping your elbow in place," he said. "When you're using it and using it, it can slowly slip and you develop some fluid and inflammation in there. When you're keeping it in place, then when it is getting that wear and tear it's actually in the right area.
"You definitely need a guy you can trust."
That's why he would like to have a team chiropractor who makes all the trips.
In fairness, the Phillies are working with a nutritionist this year and regularly make a massage therapist available at home. Compared to the rest of baseball, they are not behind the curve here. "It took the team a while, but it's hard to complain when we've had a lot of good things here," Hamels said.
Amaro diplomatically didn't rule out the possibility that the team will strongly consider the suggestion of one of the best young pitchers in baseball and a player that much of the franchise's near future appears to hinge on.
"We've discussed it. Probably at some point we'll evaluate it," he said.
Meanwhile, the question of whether Hamels will be available again this season also remains up in the air.
"There's a chance he might not be," admitted manager Charlie Manuel. "It depends on how he feels when he tries to throw. He's a guy that, when he pitched, you expect to win the game. So if you go back and count at the end of the year and he's missed six, eight starts, those are games you think you would have won."
Hamels said there's only so much he can do. "I don't want to get that label of being injury-prone, but I can live with that," he said. "I'd definitely like to be back to finish the season.
"I think we just keep bumping it back until I feel good. The goal is to get healthy before the end of the season. Whether it's three starts, two starts or one start. That all depends on our chances for the playoffs."
The fewer starts Hamels is able to make, of course, the less the Phillies' chances for the playoffs seem to be.
SAYS TEAM CHIROPRACTOR MIGHT HAVE PREVENTED ELBOW INJURY
YONG KIM/Daily News
Cole Hamels has been out 3 weeks, might not be back this year.
ATLANTA - Sometimes a pitcher will challenge the hitter. Sometimes he'll knock the batter off the plate.
Cole Hamels, who knew exactly what he was doing, took advantage of an impromptu interview session in front of his locker before last night's 5-2 win over the Braves at Turner Field to come up-and-in on the Phillies organization.
That's a pretty neat trick for a guy who's on the disabled list.
It's no secret that inconsistent pitching has been the Phillies' biggest bugaboo all season and remains their most pressing concern down the stretch. Or that getting Hamels - who was 14-5 with a 3.50 earned run average before being sidelined by a strained elbow 3 weeks ago - back into the rotation for several more starts would be like adding a jet-propulsion pack to their chances of making the playoffs.
So a conversation with reporters that started with an inquiry about when he'll try to throw again - probably Friday - quickly evolved into the 23-year-old lefthander saying he thinks his elbow aches are an outgrowth of his back problems, for which he sees a chiropractor.
And he was just getting warmed up.
"Sometimes it's tough to get [appointments] when we're traveling," he said. "That's why it would be a big help if the team would get a chiropractor. That's up to them. I'd like to go at least twice a week. That's what I try to do when I'm at home. When I'm at spring training, I go twice a week and I get a massage before I get adjusted."
So was he suggesting that if the Phillies employed somebody to work on his back regularly, he wouldn't be on the disabled list with elbow problems?
"I don't think so. I really don't," he replied. "To be a top player you have to use the best of everything."
Zing . . .
"There's a lot of guys that are very interested. It's just up to the team to make the effort," he added helpfully.
There will be some who will applaud all this as a sign of coming-of-age leadership.
There will be others who will see this as just another example of a pampered modern athlete who will next expect the club to provide manicures and pedicures on demand, along with green tea and finger sandwiches presented on a silver platter.
If nothing else, it helped shift the focus from the three-game losing streak that the Phillies dragged with them into the ballpark last night.
This is a touchy area. Some teams openly frown on chiropractors. Some players who see them have to do it on the down low.
The Phillies have never tried to discourage Hamels from seeking treatment on his own. "Cole is free to use it. We do not provide it and it is not commonly provided throughout the industry. Maybe two or three teams do," said assistant general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.
While conceding that he doesn't have a medical degree, Amaro indicated that he doesn't really believe there's a link between the back and his elbow. "I would be surprised if the tendon problem he is having in his elbow is either best served or reduced with the use of chiropractic medicine," he said.
Hamels, however, is convinced. And as long as he thinks it will help him, well, success in this game is largely mental, after all.
"A lot of it is keeping your elbow in place," he said. "When you're using it and using it, it can slowly slip and you develop some fluid and inflammation in there. When you're keeping it in place, then when it is getting that wear and tear it's actually in the right area.
"You definitely need a guy you can trust."
That's why he would like to have a team chiropractor who makes all the trips.
In fairness, the Phillies are working with a nutritionist this year and regularly make a massage therapist available at home. Compared to the rest of baseball, they are not behind the curve here. "It took the team a while, but it's hard to complain when we've had a lot of good things here," Hamels said.
Amaro diplomatically didn't rule out the possibility that the team will strongly consider the suggestion of one of the best young pitchers in baseball and a player that much of the franchise's near future appears to hinge on.
"We've discussed it. Probably at some point we'll evaluate it," he said.
Meanwhile, the question of whether Hamels will be available again this season also remains up in the air.
"There's a chance he might not be," admitted manager Charlie Manuel. "It depends on how he feels when he tries to throw. He's a guy that, when he pitched, you expect to win the game. So if you go back and count at the end of the year and he's missed six, eight starts, those are games you think you would have won."
Hamels said there's only so much he can do. "I don't want to get that label of being injury-prone, but I can live with that," he said. "I'd definitely like to be back to finish the season.
"I think we just keep bumping it back until I feel good. The goal is to get healthy before the end of the season. Whether it's three starts, two starts or one start. That all depends on our chances for the playoffs."
The fewer starts Hamels is able to make, of course, the less the Phillies' chances for the playoffs seem to be.
Thursday, August 2, 2007
The E-newsletter for Parents to Make Informed Health Care Choices
Unassisted Birth on the Rise:More and more mothers are choosing to have their babies at home without assistance. This practice is increasing in both the US an UK. Read more about it here: http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=155541274&u=1513905
To read more about natural, home birthing visit: http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=155541274&u=1513906
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Success Story.
The video on this link is inspirational and motivating for mothers who are attempting a VBAC. Sent over by the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN), this clip give mothers hope and courage to take charge of their lives and their births. View the clip here: http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=155541274&u=1513908
To read more about C-sections and VBACS visit: http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=155541274&u=1513909
HPV Vaccine Update: Serious Side Effects
The BMJ has questions over the HPV Vaccine where out of 1,637 reported adverse reactions, 3 were deaths! Read the article here: http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=155541274&u=1513910
Of course the National Vaccine Information Center has the latest updates on GARDASIL and all other vaccines. Visit their web-site here: http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=155541274&u=1513911 and while you are there, sign up for their free e-newsletter.
Baby Bottle Update:
In reference to the recent concern over plastic baby bottles and the health dangers of bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical in many plastics, one bottle company proudly announces BPA-free baby bottle products.Read more about it here: http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=155541274&u=1513912
Food Coloring Warnings:Parents are being advised not to give their children food containing certain additives until the results of a new study are published. Read more here: http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=155541274&u=1513913
How Does Your Sunscreen Rank? Before summer's out check out this website to learn more about sunscreen, how it works and what's safe and effective. They even have a comprehensive listing of sunscreens and the health and sun hazard ranking for each kind: http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=155541274&u=1513914
To read more about natural, home birthing visit: http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=155541274&u=1513906
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Success Story.
The video on this link is inspirational and motivating for mothers who are attempting a VBAC. Sent over by the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN), this clip give mothers hope and courage to take charge of their lives and their births. View the clip here: http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=155541274&u=1513908
To read more about C-sections and VBACS visit: http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=155541274&u=1513909
HPV Vaccine Update: Serious Side Effects
The BMJ has questions over the HPV Vaccine where out of 1,637 reported adverse reactions, 3 were deaths! Read the article here: http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=155541274&u=1513910
Of course the National Vaccine Information Center has the latest updates on GARDASIL and all other vaccines. Visit their web-site here: http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=155541274&u=1513911 and while you are there, sign up for their free e-newsletter.
Baby Bottle Update:
In reference to the recent concern over plastic baby bottles and the health dangers of bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical in many plastics, one bottle company proudly announces BPA-free baby bottle products.Read more about it here: http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=155541274&u=1513912
Food Coloring Warnings:Parents are being advised not to give their children food containing certain additives until the results of a new study are published. Read more here: http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=155541274&u=1513913
How Does Your Sunscreen Rank? Before summer's out check out this website to learn more about sunscreen, how it works and what's safe and effective. They even have a comprehensive listing of sunscreens and the health and sun hazard ranking for each kind: http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=155541274&u=1513914
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
The latest on Chiropractic During Pregnancy...
Chiropractic and Pregnancy
Two news stories chronicled chiropractic helping pregnant women during their times of physical change. One of the stories appeared on the website of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on July 2, 2007 and followed a second time mother who was suffering from lower back pain caused by her pregnancy. The second story was from the May 22, 2007 Asheville Citizen-Times and reported on a four time mother who had been under chiropractic care regularly to help prevent problems and make the experience healthier.
The St. Louis story followed the plight of Tykita Bethley who was suffering from what she referred to as usual aches and pains during her first pregnancy four years ago. She stated, "My back hurt, and then once I had my daughter, it hurt even more, especially on the right side." Then during her second pregnancy she added, "My back hurt like crazy then, too, but I had accepted my back pain for the longest time."
Tykita went to the Pregnancy Clinic at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, a facility that is set up to help study the effect of chiropractic care and exercise on pregnant women. She started care at week 27 and continued throughout the remainder of her pregnancy. She received stretching exercises and chiropractic adjustments. The result was that she became nearly pain free. I can`t tell you," Tykita stated, "I feel so much better.
In the second story out of Asheville, NC, Wendi Lonabaugh is an ongoing chiropractic patient who was under care to prevent the problems she had with previous pregnancies. She noted that chiropractic made a difference and unlike her previous pregnancies, she did not have any sciatic pain this time, she commented, "It makes sense when you think about it.
The Asheville Citizen-Times also reported that according to the N.C. Chiropractic Association, more than 25 million people visited chiropractors last year. They noted that the number of people receiving chiropractic services has doubled in the past 20 years, and they estimate that the number will double again by 2010.
The article also reported on cyclist Patricia Pinner, who uses chiropractic to help improve her performance. The article reports that Pinner estimates that 90 percent of the women on the Asheville Women’s Cycling team see a chiropractor. “The whole keeping your spine in alignment is necessary for total health,” she said. “When you are trying to compete, total health needs to be as good as it can be.”
Two news stories chronicled chiropractic helping pregnant women during their times of physical change. One of the stories appeared on the website of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on July 2, 2007 and followed a second time mother who was suffering from lower back pain caused by her pregnancy. The second story was from the May 22, 2007 Asheville Citizen-Times and reported on a four time mother who had been under chiropractic care regularly to help prevent problems and make the experience healthier.
The St. Louis story followed the plight of Tykita Bethley who was suffering from what she referred to as usual aches and pains during her first pregnancy four years ago. She stated, "My back hurt, and then once I had my daughter, it hurt even more, especially on the right side." Then during her second pregnancy she added, "My back hurt like crazy then, too, but I had accepted my back pain for the longest time."
Tykita went to the Pregnancy Clinic at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, a facility that is set up to help study the effect of chiropractic care and exercise on pregnant women. She started care at week 27 and continued throughout the remainder of her pregnancy. She received stretching exercises and chiropractic adjustments. The result was that she became nearly pain free. I can`t tell you," Tykita stated, "I feel so much better.
In the second story out of Asheville, NC, Wendi Lonabaugh is an ongoing chiropractic patient who was under care to prevent the problems she had with previous pregnancies. She noted that chiropractic made a difference and unlike her previous pregnancies, she did not have any sciatic pain this time, she commented, "It makes sense when you think about it.
The Asheville Citizen-Times also reported that according to the N.C. Chiropractic Association, more than 25 million people visited chiropractors last year. They noted that the number of people receiving chiropractic services has doubled in the past 20 years, and they estimate that the number will double again by 2010.
The article also reported on cyclist Patricia Pinner, who uses chiropractic to help improve her performance. The article reports that Pinner estimates that 90 percent of the women on the Asheville Women’s Cycling team see a chiropractor. “The whole keeping your spine in alignment is necessary for total health,” she said. “When you are trying to compete, total health needs to be as good as it can be.”
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