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Posted by John Buffington on July 11, 2019
Chiro-Medical Group is please to introduce our newest team member: Vicki Garfola, DC.
Dr. Vicki Garfola was born and raised in Michigan, where she attended Michigan State University. She was first introduced to chiropractic care when she was pregnant with her first child and experienced immobilizing low back pain. After experiencing firsthand the benefits of chiropractic she became committed to becoming a Chiropractor so that she too could have a positive effect on another person’s health.
Posted by John Buffington on June 25, 2019
Do you have shoulder pain? Tendinitis, rotator cuff, labral tear?
If so, it's time to consider Regenerative Medicine: Platelet-rich Plasma therapy, Prolotherapy and Stem Cell therapy.
Join David Suarez, MD for a COMPLIMENTARY lecture about these cutting-edge, non-surgical therapies.
Food and beverage will be available.
July 11, 2019 - 12:00 pm
Four Embarcadero Center - Conference Center - Promenade Level
Posted by John Buffington on June 19, 2019
We're always pleased to see positive media reporting about the benefits of conservative medical treatments such as chiropractic, physical therapy and massage therapy. The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress continues to support our industry's professionals across the United States, by advocating the value of a drug-free, non-surgical approach to pain.
Posted by John Buffington on June 11, 2019
Most of the herniated disc patients with whom we consult are searching for a non-surgical solution. Some have been told they need back surgery. Some have been told, "You just need to learn to live with the pain."
A typical herniated disc pain patient has been suffering for years. They have tried every back or neck pain treatment under the sun. Acupuncture, physical therapy, pain medications, muscle relaxers, cortisone injections, inversion tables, chiropractic care, massage, you name it, they have tried it. Nothing seems to work and they are very skeptical, to say the least.
Posted by John Buffington on May 23, 2019
Sciatica, which is pain in the hips or legs due to irritation of the sciatic nerve (the largest nerve in the body), can be very painful. It can become chronic and debilitating.
The most common cause of sciatica is a herniated or bulging disc in the low back (lumbar spine). Sciatica has a history of being difficult to treat and surgery is often the unfortunate outcome of a herniated disc diagnoses. But it doesn't have to be that way.
Posted by John Buffington on May 16, 2019
Battling the Opioid Crisis
This week, CBS 21 News in Pennsylvania aired a segment, "An Opioid Exit Strategy: How Chiropractors May Hold the Key," which showcases the need for safe, effective, drug-free care - including chiropractic - to be utilized to manage pain prior to prescription opioids.
Posted by John Buffington on May 15, 2019
Over 80% of the population will experience low back pain at some point in their life. Many will go on to develop chronic low back pain, which is low back pain that persists for over 90 days.
Sciatica, which is pain down the leg or both legs, is also fairly common and can result from the same underlying cause of low back pain. Some patients have sciatica only, low back pain only, or both.
Here is a list of the most common causes of low back pain:
Posted by John Buffington on May 10, 2019
Curious about foam rolling? We hope you'll enjoy this excellent article from the March 2019 edition of Men's Health.
"While few scientific studies currently exist, many physiotherapists tout the benefits of stretching sore muscles with targeted foam roller exercises after a tough workout in a bid to speed up recovery. Many trainers also believe that specific foam roller exercises before working out can help improve performance in the gym by increasing elasticity and range of motion in muscles.
Posted by John Buffington on April 22, 2019
It turns out we may not know all we need to know about healthy sleeping habits.
Please read the enclosed article carefully. You'll be surprised to learn how many hours of sleep is optimal each night, how important "deep" sleep is for our sleep cycle and how counter-productive snoozing really is.
Have you ever wondered whether or not snoring is harmful or whether or not napping helps insomnia? If so, take a few minutes and read this interesting article.
Sweet dreams!
Posted by Lisa Quinn on April 18, 2019
Neck pain can arise from a number of different issues in the neck or shoulder region. Quite often, pain is generated from the small joints in the back of the vertebra, called facets. Pain can also arise from disc-related conditions where the liquid-like center part of the disc works its way out through cracks and tears in the thicker outer part of the disc. Pressure on nerves produce numbness and/or weakness in the arm. It is possible to “sprain” the neck in car accidents, sports injuries, or from slips and falls.
