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The more you understand your body and how it functions, the better equipped you'll be at taking care of yourself to achieve optimal health. Our team of chiropractic professionals empower patients to take charge of your own health and future, educating you about your condition to decrease your need for future care. We've included the Patient Education section on our website to provide you with valuable, practical wellness information which you can incorporate into your lifestyle to improve the quality of your life. We hope you will turn to these pages whenever you have a question about health related issues and urge you to contact our practice at any time to make an appointment with one of our
We believe that patients should be aware of scientific studies performed which reveal the benefits of the health care you choose. Below are numerous studies performed mostly by the medical community on the value of chiropractic care.
Chiropractic Studies
The RAND reports marked the first time that representatives of the medical community went on record stating that spinal manipulation is an appropriate treatment for certain low-back pain conditions.
Oregon Study
California Study
The Silverman Report
Cassidy Report
Chicago Orthopedic Study
Utah Study
Independent Research Study:
Dr. Leonard G. Shifrin, Chancellor Professor of Economics, William and Mary, Clinic Professor of Preventive Medicine at the Medical College of Virginia
Untold musculoskeletal injuries occur every day when people lift heavy or even slightly heavy objects without following techniques.
Even a so-called simple task of lifting a box from the ground to place on a higher level such as a shelf or table can cause muscle and back strain.
Remember this simple rule when lifting: Never bend from your waist when standing upright to pick up something. Keep your back straight and crouch first by bending at the knees or hips, depending on where the item is that you are lifting. This allows your arms and shoulder muscles, not your back, to do the brunt of the work.
Back injuries from improper lifting techniques generally lead to three kinds of injuries to the muscles, vertebral discs, and joints. Here is a brief synopsis of those types of injuries:
Here are some simple lifting techniques to help you avoid these kinds of injuries: