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Dealing with Carpal Tunnel through Chiropractic Treatments and Good Nutrition
Posted by: | CommentsWe’re kicking off a series on knowledge worker issues. We’ll cover carpal tunnel, stiff necks, low back pain, and any others than come to mind. You can add a comment below or send us a comment online to make a suggestion.
If you have carpal tunnel, hopefully you’ve visited your doctor or chiropractor to help alleviate the pain. Common treatments for carpal tunnel include manipulation of the wrist, elbow, and upper spine.
According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, two studies involving chiropractic treatment for carpal tunnel have produced positive results*.
In the first study, 25 individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome reported significant improvements after receiving chiropractic treatment. They measured better in the areas of strength, range of motion, and pain. Most of these improvements were maintained for at least 6 months.
A second study looked at 91 people with carpal tunnel syndrome and compared the effects of chiropractic care versus conservative medical care (wrist supports and ibuprofen). Both groups experienced significant improvement in nerve function, finger sensation, and comfort.
If you haven’t sought medical treatment for your carpal tunnel syndrome, now is as good a time as ever. But did you know there are steps you can take to be an active part of your treatment, too? Taking care of yourself involves pinpointing the problem then making a conscience decision to do your part to help the healing. In this case, eating the right kinds of foods to help reduce symptoms—and avoiding those known to cause flair-ups—is a great start.
That means saying bye-bye (or at least lowering your intake) to…
- red meats
- white foods (white bread, pasta, and sugar)
- trans fatty acids
- coffee and other stimulants, alcohol, and tobacco
And hello to…
- foods high in B-vitamins and iron (whole grains, dark leafy greens such as spinach and kale)
- antioxidant-rich foods (blueberries, cherries, tomatoes, squash, and bell peppers)
- more lean meats and cold water fish
- olive oil and other healthy oils
*source: http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/carpal-tunnel-000031.htm
ShareNovember 15th Patient Appreciation Day
Posted by: | CommentsFor those who have been around for a while, you know Lowe Chiropractic likes to reward current patients with semi annual patient appreciation days. Well, it’s that time again.
When: Monday November 15th
How long: All day from 9AM til 6PM.
What: Free Food and Drinks, Prizes, Massages, the usual fun and community
For those who are not customers, look what you’re missing. In all seriousness, we have a community of patients that know each others names, and enjoy getting healthy together. We’d love for you to be one of them. If you’re experiencing neck pain, low back pain, whiplash symptoms, or the myriad of other issues caused by improper spine alignment or trauma, please schedule an appointment today. Become part of our community and get healthy in the process.
ShareLowe Chiropractic is walking for the Arthritis Foundation so come join us
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Lowe Chiropractic and Wellness is participating in Let’s Move Together from the Arthritis Foundation and we’d love your support.
Grab a pen and paper. Here are the details.
When:
Saturday September 18th, 2010 at 9:30 AM
Where:
Louisville Slugger Field
How to get involved:
Wear your Lowe Chiropractic & Wellness T-shirt (Don’t have one? Then come into the office and and pick one up along with a pledge sheet) and meet us at Slugger Field. It’s that easy.
If you can’t make it, you can still support us by making a donation and spreading the word. Tell friends on Facebook, and Twitter or email them the link to this blog post. Donations can be made in the office via check or cash. We have a box on the front desk dedicated for the Arthritis Walk.
If you have questions, give us a call at 245-7334.
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