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Spinal Disc Problems Chiropractor Solution Carrollton Dallas Plano
Many patients suffer from back pain which is often referred to by many names, one of which is a “pinched nerve.” By definition a chiropractor may describe this condition as a pinched nerve. This ailment is not a result of pain directly in the disc but rather a nerve in the spine is being pinched. The pain is the sign of pressure or damage to the nerve roots that affects other parts of the body. Sciatica is one of the symptoms that results from leg pain and stems from a pinched nerve into the lower spine. Patients that suffer from sciatica may experience numbness or weakness in the leg and lower back. Individuals can also experience a tingling sensation which may cause an area to feel dead but may also extend other areas of the body.
Another general type of a spinal disc problem is referred to as symptomatic degenerated disc . This is usually pain associated in the lower back and it may have concurrent leg pain. Though the term sounds ominous, the condition is not progressive nor is it really a disease. This condition is considered normal with age.
If you are experiencing lower back pain but have not been diagnosed by a chiropractor with what could be causing it or how you can be effectively treated, call our office today to schedule an appointment.
Stress & Back Pain Chiropractor
The normal reaction to stress conjures negativity in our minds. But not all stress is bad for you. Sometimes we need a bit of stress when faced with a difficult situation. It allows our bodies to deal with the moment and even prevail.
However, when some people are dealing with an abnormal amount of stress, they may have associated back pain and experience limited activities and normal, daily functions. Often, back pain causes patients to purposefully limit their physical activity which leads to muscle weakening. As a result, more pain is incurred.
Aside from back pain, other symptoms that may result from too much stress are a stiff neck, tense shoulders, upset stomach (including nausea and diarrhea) and headaches. If the stress is prolonged over a period of time, an overload can negatively affect the immune system, reproductive organs (as well as other primary organs), heart and skin. The emotional toil of heavy stress can create emotions of crankiness and frustration.
If you find yourself with minor back pain that is stress related, we suggest regular exercise to strengthen your back but also reduce the unwanted stress causing associated back pain.
However, if you feel you need to be checked by a chiropractor, please contact us to schedule an appointment. We can give you a full evaluation and provide you with our assessment.
Chiropractic Wellness Center – Plano / Dallas
Dr. Jade Malay has been helping patients alleviate their low back pain at her chiropractic wellness center located in Plano, Texas since 1992. Her qualifications include a Doctorate of Chiropractic degree from Parker College of Chiropractic.
Dr. Malay says that, “When a patient comes to our office complaining of low back pain, it is a challenge to determine exactly where the pain originates. We begin our evaluation by reviewing their overall health history and then initiate our exam to determine how the pain is generated. Damaged or injured tissues may be a root cause but this does not give us a full picture of the potential issues. We will identify if there is a severe condition: neurological, infection, a fracture or even cancer. Nerve root compression is a very common complaint caused by herniated disks causing pinched nerve roots. In some cases, depending on the symptoms, we would refer you to a specialist.”
Often low back pain is a result of too much lifting or twisting causing the tearing or stretching of the facet joint. The effect can be mild to severe low back pain emitting from the back, down the buttocks and down into the thigh. Mistakenly patients may believe they are experiencing sciatica pain. However, we will be able to identify the true root of the problem and provide you with the best care for your low back pain.
Please share this if you feel it is beneficial for you or someone you care about. Contact our chiropractic wellness center today for an evaluation and to begin your recovery from low back pain.
A Balanced Diet & Exercise Program Lead to Healthy Lifestyle
Click image above to hear Connie's testimony about her weight loss.
Connie, a 58 year old woman, was scared to start a new diet but she was also afraid not to take the first steps to make a change in her life. After two months, Connie has lost 29 lbs., feels fantastic and is sleeping better. It took her 4-5 days to get off the caffeine but otherwise, it was not as hard as she thought it would be.
Her future consists of completing her weight loss regime, attaining her desired weight and then go into maintenance.
As she does with all patients, Dr. Malay will continue to work with Connie and assure a balanced diet and an exercise program are suitable for her body. If you want to reduce weight, help your diabetes status and obtain an overall healthy lifestyle, call today to schedule your appointment.
Complications With Diabetes – Plano
Every year diabetics are prescribed drugs to help them with their symptoms of elevated blood sugar. Currently, almost 26 million Americans are diagnosed and deal with the complications of diabetes of which the vast majority are type 2 diabetics.
Type 2 diabetes is caused by a resistance to insulin as well as a damaged leptin signaling. Over the past several decades, lifestyle changes in the types of foods American are consuming – high carbohydrates – have played a key factor to the decline of good health.
Surges in insulin occurs when there is high blood glucose levels thus causing insulin-resistance. A proper diet plan with supplements can help prevent those surges and restore proper leptin signaling.
Some simple but not easy lifestyle changes you can do to begin to reverse your complications of type 2 diabetes:
1) Exercise
This has many benefits but for diabetics, this is a must. The exercises you choose must be high-intensity and build muscle. Begin slowly and work your way up to at least 30 minutes daily.
2) Diet
Limit sugar, trans fats and grains. Talk to Dr. Malay to understand the importance of this step. She will discuss what works for your body and lifestyle.
3) Rest
Quality sleep is an important factor in assuring physical and mental health.
Neck Pain Treatment
Due to its position on the body and range of motion, the neck is vulnerable to injury. Neck pain may also be a result of an inflammatory disease.
By definition neck pain may be located anywhere from the bottom of the neck to the top of the shoulders and spread from the upper arms or back. Neck pain sufferers may find limitations of movement in their head and neck. Trigger points, known as the posterior cervical muscles, are the muscles on either side of the spine. Long periods of desk work and high levels of stress can strain these muscles. Over time, these neck muscles can progress into what is known as myofascial trigger points which can cause severe pain.
Unfortunately, neck pain from desk work and stress are very common issues due to the computer work that many people must perform for their jobs. Neck pain treatment should start with a full evaluation with the goal of decreasing or eliminating neck pain altogether. Neck pain treatment will vary from physical therapy to appropriate exercises. Determining factors of neck pain treatment will vary according to your age, medical history, overall health and the extent of your pain.
Other causes of neck pain which may require treatment include:
• congenital abnormalities of the vertebrae or bones
• cervical disk degeneration
• herniated cervical disk
• arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis)
• damage to the muscles, tendons, ligaments
Other neck pain treatment may include:
• medication that reduces the inflammation
• medication to help control or alleviate the pain
• relaxation/ rest
• physical therapy
• neck brace
• immobilization
• specific exercise
• surgery (for severe cases)
Back Hurts!
Your back hurts – plain and simple. Back pain, also known as dorsalgia, often begins from the nerves, bones, joints and muscles in the spine. The pain can be distributed throughout the back area – neck, upper back, lower back or even the tailbone. The pain can be chronic or come on suddenly, be constant or irregular, reside in one place or spread to other areas of the spine. The severity of the back pain can be dull, sharp, burning or piercing. Accompanying symptoms include weakness, tingling or numbness.
Don’t ignore the symptoms. If you are experiencing any type of back pain that is your body’s way of telling you something is wrong and some type of limit has been exceeded.
Since there is risk with surgery, alternative methods should be considered that do not include medications. Chiropractic adjustments can help improve the spinal functions by restoring how the spine operates. This can help soft tissues to heal and alleviate nerve pain. Chiropractic services work holistically allowing the body to self-heal. Millions of commands flowing from the brain down the spinal cord and then to every tissue and organ will corroborate a properly working body. Carefully orchestrated spinal adjustments are designed to enhance or improve the communications between the brain and the rest of the body.
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