Tag: chiropractic

For more than 100 years and counting, chiropractic care has been widely accepted as a non-invasive approach to the treatment of chronic spinal pain. In fact, more than 15 million people in the United States turn to a chiropractor each year for relief from chronic spinal pain. But what really makes chiropractic care so special, leading so many people to seek it out?

At Advanced Spinal Care, we want our patients to be aware of all the ways chiropractic care can help them live pain-free. If you’re struggling with chronic pain of the spine, neck or head -- or even in another area of the body -- here are some excellent reasons to consider scheduling an appointment with our chiropractic team today:

Natural, Non-Invasive Recovery

One of the most attractive things about chiropractic care to many patients is the fact that it is a completely non-invasive solution to a wide range of health concerns. Traditional orthopedists may immediately recommend surgery for a number of common ailments that can be non-invasively treated by a chiropractor, including:

• Rotator cuff tendonitis
• Knee bursitis
• Cervical herniated discs

The recovery period from any of these surgeries can end up being extremely painful and time-consuming. Chiropractic care will never involve incisions or other invasive procedures, eliminating pain and time lost from work and other activities as you find relief from chronic pain.

One Solution for the Entire Body

Many patients end up seeing a multitude of specialists to relieve pain across the body, causing them to spend larger amounts of money and time than may have been necessary. On the other hand, chiropractic care can serve as a one-stop source of relief. 

While chiropractic care is focused primarily on manipulating your neck and spine, the conditions that can be improved by chiropractic attention can be found all over your body. From relieving pain from plantar fasciitis in your feet to sciatica in your hips and migraine headaches above the neck, the effects of professional chiropractic care are profound and widely varying.

Improvements in Overall Wellness

While the most common reasons patients seek a chiropractor may originate with chronic pain, many people experience a wide range of additional benefits as part of their chiropractic care, such as:

• Improved sleeping habits
• Improved balance and coordination
• More regular digestive functions
• Lower blood pressure

Some patients even report a healthier immune system and an overall increase in energy after receiving consistent chiropractic care for their pain symptoms.

If you’ve been living with chronic pain but fear being recommended for an invasive surgery to correct the problem, don’t wait any longer to find relief. A chiropractor may be able to transform your life with a non-invasive, restorative approach to care.

If you’re experiencing lower back pain or other chronic pain symptoms, don’t be afraid to take the first step toward living pain free. Request an appointment with Advanced Spinal Care today for a consultation at our office in Coshocton, Ohio.

The year 2020 has just begun, and you may be hearing a great deal of discussion about “yearly health goals.” We tend to think of these goals as rigorous lifestyle changes meant to improve your energy level or appearance: exercise more frequently, eat less junk food, lose more weight. But if you’re someone who suffers from chronic pain, these health goals may seem frustratingly out of your reach.

At Advanced Spinal Care, we believe that living pain-free is a New Year’s resolution - and we’re here to help. As spinal care specialists, we offer a number of specialized therapies designed to reduce and relieve the pain associated with various spinal conditions. Check out these four non-invasive services that can help you with your pain symptoms in 2020:

1. Chiropractic Care

As the central highway of your nervous system, your spine affects more parts of your body than you may realize. Chiropractic care focuses on the structure of your body as a whole, and chiropractors are trained to manipulate the vertebra in the spinal column to alleviate pressure on your nerves. This way, we can target an area of pain and provide relief without the need for surgery. Annually, more than 20 million Americans receive chiropractic services for herniated discs, sciatica, bursitis, headaches, plantar fasciitis, whiplash treatment, and more.

2. Medical Massage Therapy

Studies suggest that 90% of disease and illness is stress-related, or exacerbated by stress. If this describes your struggle with chronic pain, medical massage may be the right solution. Medical massage seems to be especially effective in relieving stress, discomfort and pain associated with these conditions:

• Arthritis
• Asthma, including in children
• Burn injuries
• Premenstrual syndrome
• High blood pressure (hypertension)

The difference between medical massage and the type of massage you might get at a spa is night and day: under the direction of a supervising physician, our medical massage therapists will evaluate your body and your circumstances, then work with you to develop a medically-targeted plan that’s right for you. 

3. Physical Therapy

If your 2020 pain relief goals stem from an injury you sustained in 2019, our physical therapy service is the perfect choice for you. Physical therapy is all about restoration - our team of physical therapists will focus on improving muscle flexibility and strength, joint function, and spatial awareness. Through a series of personalized, condition-specific exercises, we’ll work with you to reduce pain and correct imbalances in your body. Remember, even minor pain can occur due to an injury (such as a sprain or pull), and just a few physical therapy sessions can make all the difference in your quality of life.

4. Spinal Decompression Therapy

If your chronic pain and discomfort is so severe that you’ve been considering spinal surgery, it may be time to try decompression back therapy. Spinal decompression is a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment that involves gently stretching the spine under close supervision. Spinal decompression is medically proven to alleviate the symptoms of:

• Herniated/Bulging Discs
• Degenerative Discs
• Chronic Neck/Back Pain
• Sciatica
• Radiculopathy
• Arthritis or Facet Syndrome
• Spinal Stenosis

Spinal decompression can also help pre and post-surgical patients prepare for surgery and relieve symptoms of pain afterward. While spinal decompression therapy is a highly-effective option for immediate relief, it may not be effective in eliminating the underlying condition. It’s important to discuss the best way to move forward with your spine physician and therapist.

Chronic pain is not a life prescription, and 2020 can be the year you find relief. The non-surgical therapy options available at Advanced Spinal Care are designed to help relieve your symptoms and cater to your individual needs as a patient. Have further questions about our therapies? Request an appointment with us today for a consultation at one of our offices. We serve patients out of Cambridge and Coshocton, Ohio.

With the new year upon us, gyms everywhere are now flooded with people eager to shed winter weight gain and embark on their healthy New Year resolutions. Many of these people go through their weight loss journey solo, without any medical or fitness professional to steer them in the right direction. That’s part of the reason why so many quickly give up on losing weight. 

The Medical Weight Loss Program at Advanced Spinal Care and Rehabilitation is a physician-supported, highly effective program designed to help you not only lose weight, but keep it off for good. By joining our weight loss program and following these useful tips for keeping yourself on track, you are highly likely to succeed in reaching your New Year weight loss goals. 

1. Get Acquainted With Our Accelerated Weight Loss Program

Our special program has a multi-pronged approach to promote accelerated weight loss. Our physicians will create a plan that’s comprised of:

• Physical activities (including a local gym referral)
• FDA-approved appetite suppressants to curb cravings
• Customized diet plan 
• Nutrition and fitness counseling
• Hormone therapy to reduce caloric intake, protect muscles, and reset metabolism 
• Fat burning injections with B-complex, vitamins, and amino acids to boost metabolism
• Testosterone therapy to increase low testosterone levels (if needed)

2. Gather Accountability Buddies

When friends and loved ones know about your plan to reach a goal, they can help in two ways: offering support and holding you accountable. Tell as many of your friends, family members, and coworkers about your fitness goals to put a bit more pressure on yourself to succeed. Ask a few of them to periodically check in with you to ask how you’re doing. A little bit of moral support goes a long way!

3. Reward Yourself When You Reach A Goal

Every time you reach a short-term goal, whether it’s completing that daunting cardio workout or meeting your calorie limit for the day, reward yourself! Not with food, of course. There are plenty of fun ways to treat yourself, such as setting aside time to watch your favorite TV show, or taking a long, hot bath. Rewarding yourself with non-food items encourages you to keep going, and also reinforces the idea that rewards don’t always have to come in the form of food. 

4. Make A List of What You’re Giving Up

Sometimes it’s easier to make a list of things you don’t want to do. Once you figure out what bad habits or foods are standing between you and your weight loss goal, it’s time to commit to giving them up. Whether it’s too many sugary beverages or too much time spent in front of the TV, compile a list of all the things you want to cut out or cut back on. Put the list in a place that you will see every day so you have a daily reminder of your goals. 

Losing weight doesn’t have to be a daunting task. When you join our Medical Weight Loss program, our physicians will help bring you towards your weight loss goals in a safe, medically-assisted environment. Want to know if you are a good candidate for our weight loss program? Request an appointment with us today for a consultation at one of our offices. We serve patients out of Cambridge and Coshocton, Ohio.