Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic and progressive movement disorder in which the symptoms continually worsen over time.
PD involves the malfunction and death of neurons, specifically in an area of the brain called the substantia nigra. As PD progresses, dopamine—the chemical that controls muscle movement and coordination—decreases leaving a person unable to control their movements as they normally would.
Millions of women (and their partners) have a sense of dread when their time of month nears.
You may notice bloating, fatigue, mood swings, and cramps! What many women don’t know is that these accompanying PMS symptoms are actually pathological and do not have to be a reality each month.
Acupuncture and chiropractic care are in a position to deliver amazing health benefits to your body. Have you ever wondered what would happen when these two get combined with each other? A variety of studies have been conducted in the past to figure out how chiropractic care and acupuncture complement each other. Here is a list of some of the amazing health benefits that you will be able to enjoy, when both these treatment options get combined with each other.
Vertigo is a health disorder caused by administration of chemotherapy medications. Vertigo makes the cancer patient who had undergone chemotherapy process feel dizzy and loses balance. It is that awkward feeling that makes the patient feel he or she is moving while he/she is at the same position. Chiropractic care can help the patient feel better and overcome some symptoms of Vertigo.
It is not uncommon in the course of a day at our clinic to hear the question, “What is the difference between physical therapy and chiropractic?” In large part, the difference is threefold: philosophy of practice, work environment and third-party reimbursement, commonly known as health insurance. While the history that spawned each profession is quite diverse, the two professions have been on converging paths ever since their individual genesis. I will attempt to bring clarity to the before-stated question. With it, there is sure to be controversy from each side.