Patient Education

Pro- Care “Condition of the Month” Sciatica   Sciatica is defined as pain that radiates from the lower back into the buttocks and down the back of one or both legs, caused by the irritation of the sciatic nerves, the largest nerves of the body.  It usually begins as an acute pain in the lower…

Do you suffer from Migraine Headaches? Do you know of someone who you care about suffering from this condition?   Common migraine is a disorder involving recurrent headaches, which may be accompanied by symptoms other than headache but which rarely include a preliminary warning (called an aura).  Migraine headaches affect about 6 out of 100 people. …

MRIs (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), like x-rays, take pictures of the structures and tissues within our bodies. X-rays are well suited to image the dense structures of the body like bones and cartilage; whereas, MRIs are much better suited to image the less dense tissues in our bodies, such as discs, muscles and nerves. Since disc…

You Typically have 7 Options For Your Back or Neck Pain… Medication – Whether you take medication orally, by an injection or topically, (application directly to the skin) it all works the same way. Medication may temporarily ease pain and inflammation in the tissues surrounding the discs, but because discs don’t get an independent blood…

Spinal Decompression MRI Results MRIs (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), like x-rays, take pictures of the structures and tissues within our bodies. X-rays are well suited to image the dense structures of the body like bones and cartilage; whereas, MRIs are much better suited to image the less dense tissues in our bodies, such as discs, muscles…

Are You a Spinal Decompression Candidate? Treatable Conditions – Including, but not limited to.. If you suffer from one of the following conditions, there is a very good chance that spinal decompression will be an effective treatment avenue. Herniated or Bulging Disc(s) Degenerative Disc Disease Facet Syndrome Sciatica Post-surgical Patients Spinal Stenosis However, there are…

Is Chiropractic Safe? – Yes! Years of training and the experience of giving thousands of adjustments make chiropractic safe. How do you define safe? Even with clear warnings in the media and sun screening products, 6,000 people will die this year from skin cancer. Chiropractic care is much safer than getting a so-called “healthy” tan….

Chiropractic Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) What Type of Education Do Chiropractic Doctors Get? Today’s Doctor of Chiropractic is well educated. The science of chiropractic requires a special emphasis on anatomy, physiology, pathology, neurology, biomechanics, X-ray, spinal adjusting techniques, and related subjects. This demanding curriculum prepares chiropractic doctors to locate the Vertebral Subluxation Complex and help…

3 Phases of Spinal Decompression Treatment Comprehensive Therapy for Long-Term Relief Treatment Stabilization of Structure Support of Muscular System Phase 1: The Treatment Begins Spinal Decompression Therapy is performed on a specially designed table in either a face up or face down position. Your condition and comfort are used in deciding which position will be…

Spinal Decompression Therapy Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Can Spinal Decompression Therapy Help My Pain? Though each patient is different and no doctor can guarantee success, the clinical results of this type of therapy have been effective in 86% of patients treated. The common problems of many back conditions are damaged discs and poor spinal muscle…