You may wonder if your chiropractor really needs to do X-rays before treating you. The answer is that it depends on the patient and what is bothering them. Some adjustments are simple and straightforward, no X-ray is needed. Others can be more complicated. With experience comes knowledge. Dr. Kaster and his associates have treated enough [...]
Whether you have an autoimmune disease or are immunocompromised you likely find yourself more susceptible to not feeling well. It can be frustrating, time-consuming, and life-draining. Defining the Conditions Immunocompromised - When a person is considered immunocompromised, their immune system's defenses are not able to effectively fight off infections and diseases. This condition can be [...]
Help stop a cold in its tracks by boosting your immune system. The Action Plan Chiropractic Adjustments – If you feel under the weather chiropractic adjustments can get your nervous system working at a higher capacity and actually speed up the body’s healing ability. Oscillococcinum – This is a homeopathic medicine for flu-like symptoms (body aches, headache, fever, chills, and [...]
Due to the tremendous force of impact in many car accidents, the ligaments that hold the head and neck strongly in place can tear or stretch. This can lead to acute on-set pain as well as long-term chronic pain conditions. Ligaments are bands of tissue that keep the spine, head, and neck stable as well [...]
When we are younger our spine is fully cushioned and supported by padded disks that are located in between the vertebra in the spine. They act as shock absorbers allowing you to comfortably twist, bend, and move. After age 40 most people will begin to experience some level of spinal degeneration and loss of fullness [...]
What you should know before injecting Cortisone injections are touted as the end all be all for pain relief, but what’s the truth? If your doctor is recommending injection therapy, it’s important to get the facts. While these injections do help many, they do not work for all and even worse, they make actually do [...]
Many conditions that are commonly associated with arthritis can benefit from regular Chiropractic care. This type of treatment aims to reduce pain and stiffness and avoid the harmful side effects of medications. How Chiropractic Can Help The condition known as arthritis affects the joints in the hands, knees, hips, and spine. One of the most [...]
The inflammation of the sacs known as the bursae is a common condition (bursitis) that can cause pain and swelling. It can affect various joints such as the shoulders, elbows, hips, and neck. Pain levels can make it hard to keep up with your daily activities. The inflammation can be caused by repetitive movements or [...]
If your health is suffering and you cannot figure out why you may have been exposed to toxins. While our bodies are designed to be self-cleaning, they were never designed to deal with the onslaught of today’s bombardment of chemicals from every direction. Neurotoxicity occurs when exposure to toxic substances (natural or man-made) alters the normal [...]
Much research suggests that those who receive chiropractic adjustments and care may be less likely to use opioid painkillers. While painkilling pharmaceutical drugs certainly serve a purpose, they are a band aid that covers pain never really fixing the root of the problem. They are also known to have a multitude of potential side effects [...]
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