Dr. James Roman, Your Lawrenceville Chiropractor, Talks About Headache Relief!!

Headaches -2 reasons you need a chiropractor

From pesky, persistent aches to stabbing, searing pain, a headache can be enough to keep you from living life. Headaches can do everything from keeping you trapped inside on a sunny day to preventing you from attending the interview for that job your really need. If medication hasn’t been successful or you just want a drug-free, natural alternative for headache relief, consider chiropractic care. Here are 2 reasons why you should consider finding relief with a professional chiropractic doctor:

1. You’re sick and tired of being sick and tired.

Medical doctors often focus on chemical cures to relieve what are mechanical problems. As a result, the patient might experience temporary relief, but because the problem continues to exist, it will eventually rear its ugly head again.

Chiropractors treat the body in an entirely different way. Rather than focusing on a chemical answer, they alleviate headaches by looking at the body’s mechanics. Using their hands and, sometimes, specialized tools, a chiropractor will apply pressure to the soft tissues and joints, including the spine. The goal is to correct misalignments that are causing those headaches to flare up. It’s all natural, and it works.

2. You need to pop headache medicine like candy.

Over the counter pain meds are the most common defense against headaches, regardless of whether the source is your unreasonable boss or a history of migraines. However, the medications you take to relieve pain might actually be triggering more headaches. According to a report in the Western Journal of Medicine, some headache patients suffer from what’s known as rebound syndrome. Researchers report that low doses of OTC medications—as few as three aspirin a day—are enough to trigger headaches similar to migraines. When patients stop taking the drugs, they go through a brief withdrawal syndrome before the rebound headaches disappear for good.

Chiropractic care provides safe, drug-free relief that works for any type of headache, from whiplash-induced aches to debilitating migraines. By manipulating the spine and the surrounding tissue, your chiropractor will realign the body, eliminating the root cause of headaches as well as their symptoms.

If you suffer from headaches, you need to know that relief is available. Not only is it available, it’s a drug free, all-natural alternative to chemical treatments, like over-the-counter medicines. Start down the road to recovery by contacting a licensed chiropractor today.

If you live in Lawrenceville, GA; and you suffer with chronic headache pain, please give our office a call. Call 770-817-0833 for a FREE Headache Relief Consultation.

Yours in health,

Dr. James Roman

http://www.drjamesroman.com/

http://www.drteresajackson.com/

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Lawrenceville Chiropractor Talks About Avoiding Wrist Pain!!

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) – Can It Be Prevented?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or CTS is a very common problem affecting many workers and is one of the most costly conditions afflicting today’s workforce. It is most often caused by repetitive activity using rapid movements of the arms and hands and can lead to work loss and disability when not properly managed. CTS occurs when the median nerve that travels through the carpal tunnel (CT) located on the palm side of the wrist becomes pinched by the swelling of the 9 tendons that also travel through the CT and essentially, pinch the nerve up against the transverse carpal ligament. This results in numbness, tingling and/or pain of the index, middle and forth fingers.

Other symptoms include sleep interruptions where shaking and flicking of the fingers is required to allow for a return to sleep. This is frequently caused by sleeping with the wrist in a cocked position, increasing the pressure inside the already swollen carpal tunnel. This is why a cock-up wrist splint usually helps as it disallows the wrist from bending to the extremes and the nerve is not pressured or pinched as much. Other symptoms include weakness of the grip, making it a challenge to unscrew a jar, open a door, and even sometimes turn the key when starting a car. Driving can also be affected as the hands often fall asleep while holding onto a steering wheel.

Pain can also affect the rest of the arm and sometimes the neck area. The median nerve can also be pinched in more than one place and may include the neck, shoulder, elbow as well as the wrist making it necessary to have all the areas treated for a satisfying result.

People at greatest risk are women > men, workers who handle small tools, computer workers, fast repetitive line workers, and people older than 40 years of age. People with other health conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, Lymes disease, rubella, pregnancy, birth control pill use, diabetes mellitus and menopause are at an increased risk of developing CTS. Certain foods such as caffeine, tobacco, and/or alcohol may also contribute to CTS.

Though treatment is very important –the sooner the better- prevention is most important. In fact, some simple approaches can make a big difference! Some of these include modifying the position of a computer chair, keyboard, monitor, or mouse (work station modifications), alternate between different tasks to reduce the repetition of work, stretch your forearms and fingers before, during and after work, and treat any underlying conditions. When symptoms first occur, these recommendations, as well as wearing a night wrist cock-up splint and seeing your chiropractor, will often reverse the condition without difficulty. If you wait too long and nerve damage occurs, it becomes a more challenging process to manage CTS and at times, even surgery will not be very helpful.

Some of the non-surgical treatment approaches you might expect from your chiropractor include joint manipulation and/or mobilization applied to the neck, wrist, elbow and/or shoulder, the application of physical therapy modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stim, and/or low level laser therapy (“light” therapy), as well as the use of wrist splints.

The University of Maryland Medical Center cites two research articles on chiropractic treatment for CTS. They report good results are usually obtained and that these good results continued for at least 6 months after treatment ended. The same reference also recommends nutrition and supplements in the management of CTS. Some of these include: eliminate food allergens (often milk, cheese, eggs, ice cream, glutens/wheat-grains, soy, corn, and preservatives) and eating foods high in B-vitamins (dark leafy greens like spinach, kale, and sea vegetables), anti-oxidants (fruits – blueberries, cherries, tomatoes; vegetables – squash, bell peppers), avoiding refined foods, using olive oil and adding omega 3 fatty acids to the diet (fish oil). Other vitamins including a multivitamin, B complex, Vit. C, alpha-lipoic acid, MSM, resveratrol, Vit. D, Co-Q10, magnesium can also really help.

We realize that you have a choice in where you choose for your healthcare services. If you, a friend or family member requires care for CTS, chiropractic care is a logical first choice and we would be honored to offer our services to you.

If you suffer with chronic wrist or arm pain, give our office a call. For a FREE Consultation, call 770-817-0833 Today!!

Yours in health,

Dr. James Roman

www.drjamesroman.com

www.drteresajackson.com