"To Be Or Not To Be"...

Lets get ready for a good start in 2014!

"To Be Or Not To Be"...

It's not "because of" your Mom, Dad, Husband, Wife, Kids, Job being too busy, or any other excuse, rationalization or justification you give for not living a health lifestyle. It's only about your choice! Choose a better lifestyle that includes healthy nutrition, daily exercise, mindfulness, and, don't look past including Chiropractic. Start Today for a Healthier Tomorrow....Aspire to Evolve your Health...Elan Vitale!

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Proper Cervical Curve is a Must for Good Health

Proper Cervical Curve is a Must for Good Health

In my nearly 9 years as a Doctor of Chiropractic, I would have to say that over 90% of the patients that I have come into contact with have suffered from a loss of normal cervical curve.  Many of these patients didn't even seek my services for neck pain or anything that they associated with a neck issue. One of the toughest jobs I believe we have to getting patients to understand that all the systems of our body are connected to one another.  It is hard to get some people to understand that their shoulder pain or pain between the shoulder blades and especially low back pain can all be caused by loss of cervical curve and forward head carriage...and vice versa.  Some get it while many don't. I have had numerous...Read More

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Stop Mindless Eating

Eating out of boredom is never a good idea.

Stop Mindless Eating

If you think you're hungry, you may actually be thirsty. Have a big glass of water, try one of these alternatives for 10 minutes, then reevaluate to see if you're truly hungry.

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Strengthen your brain before and after concussion

Strengthen your brain before and after concussion

Post concussion has traditionally been a frustrating time for any athlete. Basically a recommendation of rest and no brain stimulation (video games, reading, TV, etc. . . ) until the athlete is cleared. And even then, step two is light aerobic exercise such as walking or stationary cycling, no resistance training or weight lifting.(1) For any competitive athlete, sitting around is paramount to torture. And often this can last up to 3 weeks post injury. Well, here’s some research from the Journal of Neurotrauma(2) that you can do to help strengthen your brain and speed your return to sport. It’s really quite simple. Supplement with omega 3, or as the researchers call it docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Typical recommendations...Read More

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Chiropractic Care Makes It Better

​Add life to years and years to life with chiropractic!

Chiropractic Care Makes It Better

Add life to years and years to life with chiropractic!

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Taste The Rainbow

Be sure to eat your greens, and oranges, and reds, and purples, and whites. Include a wide variety of vegetables in your diet.

Taste The Rainbow

Be sure to eat your greens, and oranges, and reds, and purples, and whites. Include a wide variety of vegetables in your diet.

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Laptop Ergonomics

Lets work on that Posture this morning...

Laptop Ergonomics

If you're looking at this from your laptop, you need to watch this video!

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Eat What's Good For You

You are what you eat - so don't eat junk!

Eat What's Good For You

You are what you eat - so don't eat junk!

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Please Don't Try This At Home

We're going to file this post under "future patient." ​

Please Don't Try This At Home

We're going to file this post under "future patient."

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Take That Extra Step

Each day, take an extra, little step towards wellness.

Take That Extra Step

Each day, take an extra, little step towards wellness.

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Keep It Connected

Healthy Foundation, Healthy You!

Keep It Connected

The spine and the nervous system connect it all. Keep the connection strong with chiropractic.

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Patients who had spinal fusion surgery were less likely to return to work and needed more opiates, study says

Patients who had spinal fusion surgery were less likely to return to work and needed more opiates, study says

 

Three Level Fusion
 

Recently a report published by NBC News highlighted the issue of failed back surgery. Experts estimate that nearly 600,000 Americans opt for back operations each year. For many of these Americans their back surgeries have a negative outcome. A recent study in the j0urnal “Spine” shows that in many cases surgery can backfire, leaving patients in more pain. These researchers reviewed the records from 1,450 patients in the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation database who had diagnoses of disc degeneration, disc herniation or tingling and weakness of the arms or legs. Half of the patients had surgery to fuse two or more vertebrae in hopes of curing low back pain. The other half had no surgery even though they had similar conditions. The researchers found that two years after treatment only 26% of those who had surgery returned to work. Two years after treatment 67% of those who did not have surgery had returned to work. The researchers noted that there was a 41% increase in painkiller use, especially opiates, with those who had surgery.The lead author of the this study reported that the studies on fusion surgeries show the procedures don’t alleviate pain from degenerative discs very effectively.

We have seen many patients who have had spinal fusions, in the past, either continue to have back pain immediately afterwards or they develop new back pain years later. Some of these patients did not try chiropractic before their surgeries.  We see patients with complicated conditions and routinely consult with specialists in the field of pain management and spine surgery.  We have found that the majority of patients we have sent to these specialists have not needed surgery and recover from their symptoms with continued care in our office. The take away message from this study is to exhaust all options before back surgery.

At Fifth Avenue Chiropractic we offer a wide variety of treatment and therapy options based on your specific needs using some of the most sophisticated diagnostic and treatment procedures in spine care today. 

If you know someone considering back surgery who has not tried chiropractic, share this post with them.

Are YOU or your KID Training for next years Football Season?

Are You or your KID Training for next years Football Season? One thing you should consider before playing football;

Football Injuries and Cervical Spinal Curves

 With Super Bowl 47 coming up, most football fans around the United States are looking forward to rooting for their favorite team, watching quirky commercials, or enjoying a guilt-free day of snacking and drinking.

Football players on the other hand (whether professional, college, or high school) are more concerned about performing at their peak, and avoiding injury on the field.

A recent study has shown a dramatic and eye-opening correlation between an athlete’s neck curve (cervical curve), and the extent of injury sustained during head-first or direct impact blows to the front-top of the skull.

In other words, athletes with straight or reversed cervical curves are prone to complex injuries to the cervical tissue and nerve roots, while those who maintain a normal cervical curve have a lot less chance of long-term and complex injuries.

Screening for neck curve abnormalities should be part of every athlete’s routine before, during, and after football season. Ensuring a correct cervical curve not only protects athletes from complex injuries, but ensures optimal health and wellness for the rest of us.
(picture demonstrates before treatment (no curve) and after treament (curve)

To find out if you are a candidate for care, contact Fifth Avenue Chiropractic & Chambersburg BStrong4Life at 717-263-6101

This information was brought to you by Ideal Spine Health & Research Center in Eagle Idaho is the largest chiropractic corrective care facility in the United States, specializing in helping athletes (and patients) regain proper spinal alignment and curvature – ensuring optimal health on or off the field.

 http://www.idealspinehealth.com/football-injuries-and-cervical-spinal-curves/