Medical, Inc. - Exposing the Modern Medical Monopoly

Just have read in Dynamic Chiropractic, that an interesting documentary will be released in March of 2012 called Medical, Inc., which aims at opening more eyes to the benefits of chiropractic and other forms of natural health care.

The movie reveals the unseen tactics of these "influencers" of modern medicine, in an investigation that leads to the highest levels of the American Medical Association (AMA) and reveals an alarming portrait of deception and criminality. It begs some of the questions:

- Is much of what we "know" about modern medicine just slick marketing from companies that profit when we're in pain (or by putting us in pain)?

- Why aren't we being told about the successes of natural therapies?

- Why do so many people think chiropractors are "quacks", nutritional supplements a waste of money and acupuncture a fringe therapy?

All very interesting questions for us to ponder and make an opinion on don't you think?

Put Good Chiropractic On Top

If you've searched on Google recently, you will notice the "+1" icon, which is a mechanism to influence is highly complicated ranking algorithm. If you believe in chiropractic, go to Google and type in "chiropractic" in the search term. Then quickly browse through the first 10-20 pages of the results, most of which will have the "+1" icon right after the web page title. When you see a site or an organization that supports chiropractic, click on the "+1" to recommend it and increase the GOOD chiropractic websites and move the ones with bad information to the bottom of the list.

www.backtoaction.com

The Dollars and Sense of Chiropractic Care

Forwarding along a great article on the economic impact of spinal surgical procedures and how chiropractic can help reduce the cost to insurance companies and allows people to continue working and make a wage.

In the article, the numbers provided are staggering...chiropractic saves Federal and Private Insurers $15,897,840,000 and Adds $692,160,000 in wages to Americans.

Just another reason that chiropractic should be an integral part of your wellness routine!

http://www.uschirodirectory.com/index.php/chiropractic-research/item/298-chiropractic-saves-federal-and-private-insurers-15897840000-and-adds-692160000-in-wagesto-americans

New Research - Non surgical options for sciatica and lumbar disc injuries

Sciatic (leg pain) and Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery vs. Chiropractic Care

Based upon outcome studies, surgical candidates now have a non-surgical option of effective treatment. This article explains disc herniation, disc bulges and sciatica as well as successful treatment options.

http://www.uschirodirectory.com/index.php/patient-information/item/281-sciatica-leg-pain-a-lumbar-disc-herniation-surgery-vs-chiropractic-care-

Bone Density Screening $15 2/14-2/18

Back To Action Chiropractic is proud to offer a clinic special of bone density assessment for only $15! We use the GE Achilles Express which produces a report that is a comparison of a patient's bone quality, regardless of age, to that of an average healthy young adult (20 to 45 years old) of the same sex.

In the United States 27 million Americans have low bone density and 1.5 million people experience osteoporotic fractures.

Clinical features of Osteoporosis include: No early warning, gradual height loss, dorsal kyphosis with a dowager's hump, back pain, pulmonary dysfunction and low bone density.

Population at risk for Osteoporosis include:

- Small thin frame

- Female

- Asian and Caucasian ancestry

- Early Menopause

- Family history of osteoporosis

- Excessive alcohol and/or caffeine intake, smoking

- Sedentary lifestyle

One of the steps of prevention of osteoporosis is periodic screening, like the one taking place at Back To Action Chiropractic.

Dizziness In Older Adults and Chiropractic Care

Recent randomized clinical trials have certified that a chiropractic spinal adjustment has significant positive results with dizziness in older adults. In fact, 83% of dizziness sufferers showed improvement or eradication of under chiropractic care. This has far reaching implications' in the lives of many.

To learn more, click on the link below :

http://uschirodirectory.com/index.php/patient-information/item/273-dizziness-in-older-adults-and-chiropractic-care

Slipped disc, bulging disc, or disc herniation...know the difference?

Clinical outcome studies of patients with disc herniations in their low back and pain in their back or legs under chiropractic care got better 90% of the time. Chiropractic is a long-term solution and the first place a patient should seek care for low back or leg pain.

Here is a great article that concludes that chiropractic is a great drug-free approach for herniated discs and low back and leg pain.

http://www.uschirodirectory.com/index.php/low-back-problems/item/270-lumbar-radiculopathy-back-and-leg-pain-as-a-result-of-disc-herniation-and-the-long-term-effect-of-chiropractic-care-

New Study Reveals Chiropractic Best Option For Low Back Pain

The following article is wonderful in illustrating how chiropractic is the most effective means of treating low back pain. Not only does it help people with either acute or low back pain, it does so at a reduced cost compared to medical care and patients express greater satisfaction with their chiropractic experience.

Read for yourself at:

http://bighealthreport.com/66/chiropractic-care-to-treat-back-pain/

Don't let your 2010 health benefits expire without being used

Are Your Insurance Benefits About To Expire This Year?

Now that the end of 2010 is approaching quickly, I wanted to take this opportunity to remind you that you may have left over insurance benefits for Chiropractic and massage care.

If you used your insurance this year and you have satisfied your deductible - now's the time to get great care and have it covered by your insurance. Usually most plans will renew in January, and your deductible will start all over again.

If you are having issues with neck pain, low back ache or even shoulder and wrist issues, give us a call and we'll check your insurance to see if you can take advantage of your coverage for the remainder of the year.

Early Intervention with Chiropractic in Cases of Severe Low Back Pain

Over the course of our life, we will all, at some point experience low back pain. The American Chiropractic Association has reported that 31 million experience low back pain at any given time.

The following study reveals that waiting for the pain to go away or not seeking care from the appropriate provider may increase the risk of the condition becoming chronic in nature or in some cases disabling.

Chiropractic doctors are trained to determine the cause of the injury to your low back, and have the experience to formulate an accurate and effective diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan.

http://uschirodirectory.com/index.php/low-back-problems/item/264-acute-severe-low-back-pain-early-intervention-and-chiropractic-

Low Back Pain, Arthritis and Chiropractic

Our friends at the US Chiropractic Directory have come out with a great research article noting how low back pain and arthritis have a direct link.

http://uschirodirectory.com/index.php/low-back-problems/item/259-low-back-pain-arthritis-a-chiropractic-a-clinical-correlation

In 2010, it was reported that 31 million Americans experience low back pain. More than 20 million Americans experience arthritis or degenerative joint disease, which has been shown to have a direct correlation called the subluxation degeneration.

For example, when a vertebral subluxation takes place (is stuck or out of position) there is a negative neurological effect. The body automatically tries to stabilize the spine and mobilizes calcium to use as cement or glue to prevent further malpositions.

Muscle Spasm and the Chiropractic Adjustment

Most of our patients at Back To Action encounter some form of muscle tightness or spasm when dealing with pain. Outcome studies in healthcare are critical. People want answers on the success rate of cancer treatment and open heart surgeries and so do people and patients of chiropractic care.

New research provided by the US Chiropractic Directory gives insight into the effectiveness of the chiropractic adjustment to reduce the spasm of muscles surrounding the spine.

http://uschirodirectory.com/index.php/patient-information/item/258-decreased-muscle-spasms-and-chiropractic-care

Movement, Balance and the Effect of Chiropractic Care

This research and correlation is a breakthrough in understanding and explaining to the general population how chiropractic works and the VERY FAR REACHING implications of the chiropractic adjustment regarding motor and sensory integration. This article gives you the answer to the “why” and gives you the information to open the door to helping many who previously didn’t know that chiropractic had the answers.

This article can specifically target the benefit of chiropractic patients who are elderly, suffer from cerebral palsy or even the athlete.

http://uschirodirectory.com/index.php/patient-information/item/250-balance-and-movement-and-the-effect-of-chiropractic-care-utilization-with-the-elderly-cerebral-palsy-the-athlete-and-the-general-population

Did You Know?...

Dr. Dan Murphy, a renowned international lecturer, is an expert on pain, proprioceptive neurology, injury repair and nutrition combined.

Several clinical studies he points out are influential in the actual impacts of nutritional choices and it effects chiropractic clinical management of trauma, pain, degeneration and mobility.

Here are a few of the studies he highlights:

1. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for rheumatoid and/or osteoarthritis conservatively causes 16,500 Americans to bleed to death each year, making that the 15th most common cause of death in the US. (New England Journal of Medicine, 1999)

2. Glutamate and aspartame can cause chronic pain sensitization, and removing from the diet for 4 consecutive months can eliminate all chronic pain symptoms. (Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 2002)

3. Supplementing with vitamin D3 has the potential to reduce cancer deaths in America by 75% (Ann of Epidemiology, 2009)

4. Potentially, the largest exposure of Americans to the neurotoxin mercury is through the consumption of products containing High Fructose Corn Syrup. (Environmental Health, 2009)

Forward Head Posture - The new technology crisis

With the advancement of technologies like text messaging, video gaming and surfing the internet, increase in use can have dramatic health consequences. One of these consequences can be forward head carriage.

Forward head carriage is the direct result of having your head down for prolonged periods of time while texting, using apps on your Iphone, playing video games on a Nintendo DS or even using an e-reader such as the Amazon Kindle. This postural stress can then produce neck pain, headaches, shoulder pain, and/or numbness and tingling in to the arms/hands. It can even predispose an individual to develop arthritis earlier than they should.

As outlined in the article "Your Body Is Sending You A Message", 6 consequences of forward head posture were revealed.

1. Long-term forward neck posture leads to "long-term muscle strain, disc herniations and pinched nerves".

2. There is a strong association between an increased forward head posture and decreased respiratory muscle strength with can lead to respiratory dysfunction.

3. For every inch of forward head posture, it can increase the weight of the head on the spine by an additional 10 pounds.

4. Loss of the cervical curve stretches the spinal cord 5-7cm and causes disease.

5. 90% of the stimulation and nutrition to the brain is generated by the movement of the spine. 90% of the energy output of the brain is used in relating the physical body to gravity. With forward head posture, your brain will rob energy from your thinking, metabolism, and immune function to deal with abnormal gravity/posture relationships and processing.

6. Forward Head Posture can add up to 30 pounds of abnormal leverage on the cervical spine with can then pull the entire spine out of alignment. This in turn can lead to a reduction of vital capacity of the lungs which can lead to heart and blood vascular disease. The entire gastrointestinal system is effected. The body's pain controlling chemicals (endorphins) can make otherwise non-painful sensations experienced as pain.

Chiropractors are the most well equipped health care providers to either help prevent or diminish the effects of forward head posture. Schedule an appointment today!

Chronic neck pain: Chiropractic vs. Massage

The following is a link to a research article which discusses chronic neck pain and the efficacy of chiropractic in caring for chronic pain.

The statistics are impressive and shows scientifically what we as chiropractors have known for years!

http://uschirodirectory.com/index.php/neck-problems/item/240-chronic-neck-pain-and-chiropractic-with-a-comparative-study-with-massage-therapy

Chiropractic Adjustments and Blood Sugar

As chiropractors, on a daily basis, we try and perform the finest adjustments possible to help our patients. Over the years, however, the adjustments don't seem to "hold" as well as they used to. The main culprit has been found to be the patient's lifestyle and diet where there are blood sugar handling problems.

A link to the article will be included in this post, but to simplify things, a few bullet points will be discussed here.

Normal blood sugar is controlled by the two hormones insulin and glucagon. Insulin is the escort service of blood sugar throughout the body. Glucagon is released as the blood sugar levels fall. Glucagon releases blood sugar from the liver and and muscle cells to keep blood sugar stable. When more food is digested and blood sugar is absorbed from the gut, insulin production is stimulated again and glucagon is suppressed.

The normal blood sugar cycle continues to degenerate over time due to many different lifestyle and nutritional factors in today's society. Eating processed and refined foods can break down the blood sugar handling mechanism. Lack of exercise helps regulate insulin levels. Chronic stress and sex hormone imbalances can cause problems with blood sugar handling as well.

So, the take home is try and eat more whole foods and a balanced diet. Exercise more regularly. Thirty minutes of exercise three days per week has been proven to resensitize insulin receptors to burn more calories. Find more effective ways to manage life's stress.

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Joint pain and chiropractic...a cheaper and more non-invasive approach

"What should I do if I suffer with joint pain?"

Answer: Did you know that one-third of Americans suffer with joint pain? I recently learned that the leading cause of disability in the U.S. is arthritis and arthritis related joint pain. We expect to see this problem get worse. Currently arthritis pain affects over 70 million Americans! What is interesting about joint pain is that very few people realize that chiropractic is an effective treatment for easing / helping / aiding the pain of joint pain. Most understand why chiropractic is effective treating back pain. But few understand it can be used for treating joint pain.

George Bivins, a father of an M.D. in Jacksonville, and a D.C. in Thomasville, was recently diagnosed by an M.D. as having an arthritic knee. He sent George to an orthopedic surgeon who recommended knee replacement. With a heavy heart he went to his son, a chiropractor. What were the results? Within three months, George was walking without a cane. He had no arthritis. He had misaligned hips. Today, George has no knee pain.

Hey, sometimes surgery is needed, no doubt. But we have a belief that before you engage in an invasive, potentially unsafe procedure like surgery… you should first exhaust all the NON-invasive options first. And based on our experiences working with patients who come to me with “arthritis”, we have found that the problem can often be corrected without surgery. Without expensive medications. The natural way. Again, not always, but in many instances. Note: Chiropractic treatment is about 90% less expensive than surgery.

As you can see, with joint pain affecting 70 million American’s, this is a big problem. If you or someone you love has experienced joint pain for more than 48 hours, you should schedule an appointment immediately by calling (425) 670-2600 or online here. And if you’re reading this and have been suffering with arthritis or join pain, it’s possible that chiropractic could successfully address some of your problems. That’s great news, for over 70 million Americans!

Zipfizz is the June product of the Month

Back to Action Chiropractic likes to promote one of it's products each month and offer a discount to patients. For the month of June, Back To Action is offering a free bottle of water with the purchase of 2 Zipfizz!

Zipfizz is a healthy energy mix, with only 10 calories, no sugar, and 2 net carbs! It contains 25 nutrients that give an energy boost usually in about 15 minutes.

If you haven't tried Zipfizz, give it a try. You'll be glad you did!

accident chiropractor Lynnwood Washington

l disc and facet joints as a result of an accident chiropractor Lynnwood Washington causes a non-voluntary contraction of the spinal segmental movers at the level of injury and for several segments above and below the injury which accelerates disc and facet joint degeneration or arthritis.

The best management of spinal joint trauma requires passive efforts, such as chiropractic spinal adjustments.