Monday, July 27, 2009

Chiropractor Macomb/Shelby/Clinton Township Offers Carpal Tunnel & Neck Pain Relief

Carpal tunnel syndrome can occur when the spine and posture is out of allignment pinching on the nerves in the neck and upper back. These pinched nerves cause the pain, numbness, neck pain, tingling, and weakness associated with carpal tunnel.
You're working at your desk, trying to ignore the ache and numbness in your hand and wrist. The you feel the sharp, piercing pain up your arm and suddenly your neck feels stiff and tight. You notice your grip weakens and you have been dropping things more frequently over the past few months. If this sounds like you, you may be suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common, progressive over-use injury of the wrist, where the bones of the wrist misalign and put pressure on the median nerve. Anti-inflammatories, exercises, resting the area, and wearing splints do not work. Your doctor may suggest surgery, in which the transverse carpal ligament is cut in order to release the pressure on the median nerve. After surgery you will have to wear a wrist splint for several weeks and the pain and numbness may take several months to subside, if at all. It is not uncommon that surgical decompression fails. One study revealed that a group of patients with chronic nerve compression at the wrist had a 93.2% failure rate after surgery and medical management. Medical doctors suggest the problem is all in your head and tell you that you may have to live with severe pain for the rest of your life.
If you are suffering with carpal tunnel syndrome or you are iving with the pain from surgical decompression failure, there is hope. Research shows the cause of carpal tunnel syndrome is not in your wrist, but it may be coming from a problem in your neck known as double crush syndrome. Studies have shown that compression of the nerve often occurs at the wrist and in the neck. Researchers found that 75% of patients studies who had carpal tunnel also had nerve root irritation or damage in the neck and upper back. As a result, proper alignment is important at the wrist, elbow, and neck to prevent compression of the nerves that cause the pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness associated with carpal tunnel syndrome.
You do not have to suffer, chiropractic care can help. Chiropractic adjustments give quick relief without drugs or surgery. Misalignments in the spine at the neck and upper back cause abnormal compression on the discs, joints, and nerves which leads to arthritis, degeneration, pain, numbness, and weakness. All of which are symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Over-use of the wrist and elbow, poor posture, and lack of spinal maintenance can begin the process of spinal misalignment and nerve compression. Jobs like waitressing, cashiers, carpenters, computer operators, painters, and assembly line workers are all candidates for nerve compression and carpal tunnel syndrome. Since most people do not know that proper spinal maintenance can prevent nerve compression and the painful symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, chiropractic care is often over looked. McNeil Chiropractic can help. Chiropractors are experts in diagnosing and correcting spinal misalignments and misalignments of joints such as wrists, elbows, shoulders, and knees. These misalignments are the cause of many spinal conditions such as neck pain, back pain, headaches/migraines, sciatica, numbness, disc bulges, carpal tunnel, and even sinus problems. A simple chiropractic examination can determine if your carpal tunnel is caused by spinal misalignments. Dr. McNeil will perform a thorough chiropractic examination for free. He will then develop a course of care plan consisting of specific postural adjustments, postural exercises, and postural tractions to correct misalignments in the neck, upper back, and wrist. With improved structure and function the painful symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome will diminish and eventually totally disappear. McNeil Chiropractic helps patients achieve relief without addictive drugs, harmful side effects, or painful, expensive surgery. One study showed that 98% of patients with double crush syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome were relieved of their symptoms with chiropractic adjustments alone. Visit our website for more information about how McNeil Chiropractic can help.
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Friday, July 17, 2009

Headache/Migraine Relief Specialist: Dr. McNeil Chiropractor in Macomb, Shelby, Clinton Township

Many U.S. studies show that 10 million Americans suffer from moderate to severe disability from pain associated with headaches. Because headaches are so common, most people think that getting a headache is just a normal part of life. Wrong!

Headaches. Everyone gets them. They can be mild, severe, annoying, or extremely debilitating and may not go away. Medications may simply dull the pain temporarily but this does not address the cause of these headaches. Also, medications can have a strong negative and lasting effect on the body when used over time. Most people suffering from headaches turn to the more natural and most often more effective approach to treating their headaches with chiropractic care. Headaches are a very common problem and a sign that somethings wrong. Chiropractic care is a proven way to obtain relief of the pain associated with headaches. There are several different types of headaches and chiropractic care not only relieves the pain but it corrects the common cause of headaches. The most common type of headache is a tension headache. Tension headaches are typically caused by physical or emotional stress in our daily lives. Stress then settles in the muscles as tension and can cause headaches. Tension headaches are usually easily treatable with chiropractic adjustments and will subside in frequency with just a few visits to the chiropractor. The second type of headache is a migraine headache. This is characterized by intense pain with sensitivity to light and sound. Migraine headaches are usually caused by impaired vascular flow and usually take more time to treat. A patient suffering from migraines should begin to experience pain relief after a few chiropractic adjustments and a full recovery after completing the prescribed care plan.
The most common cause of headaches is the malfunction and misalignment of spinal bones in the neck and upper back. When these bones lose their normal position, nerves and blood vessels to the head are affected and can result in headaches. Specific spinal and postural adjustments can help correct spinal misalignment and dysfunction created by various stresses in our lives. Many patients report headache relief from chiropractic care though it may take more than one visit to achieve pain relief and correct the underlying mechanical restrictions. Everyone is different and the length of care depends on the severity of each patients' condition. Dr. Chris McNeil of McNeil Chiropractic has had great success treating and correcting the cause of headaches and migraines. Don't suffer another day with a headache. Benefit from the drug-free results that hundreds of people have enjoyed by consulting Dr. McNeil and starting chiropractic care today. Visit our website to hear testimonials from patients who no longer suffer from headaches.
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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Macomb/Shelby/Clinton Township Chiropractor: Sports Injuries & Chiropractic

Problems can start with the spine and affect the extremities or they can begin with an extremity, such as a knee or an ankle and then create further problems in the spine. Either way, many sports related injuries involve the spine.In the past, sports injuries were limited to professional athletes, now there are more and more people (men & women) participating in regular sports and fitness activities. The majority of people are involved in such activities as golf, tennis, running, and activities such as aerobic classes or weigh t training. Unfortunately, injuries can not fully be avoided. No matter what activity a person does there is always the risk of injury. There are two major types of injuries, trauma injuries which include slip and fall accidents, or sport collisions and over-use injuries, also known as repetitive stress injury. Over-use injuries are most commonly experienced by those of us who are not professional athletes. For example, simple household chores can mimic a sport injury or over-use injury. Most people ask why do we get injured? The simple answer is that we play too hard, too long, or too fast. For example an over-use injury can occur by playing full speed before the body is fully warmed up. This is why it is very important to stretch and warm up the body before participating in any sports or fitness activities. If an injury does occur it is important to receive chiropractic care to ensure the injury heals properly and to help prevent future injuries from occurring. Many people do not understand how important it is to receive chiropractic care for a sport injury. Most people who experience an over-use injury may not believe the injury is that serious and think by resting the injury they will be healed in a couple of days. Rest is good, but alone it can take a long time for an injury to heal completely and if a person begins participating in a sport or activity too soon after an injury it will only make the injury worse or more severe. Why do you need a chiropractor for a sport injury? Chiropractic offers a balanced approach to the treatment and healing of sports injuries. Chiropractic care helps restore function to spinal joints that are fixated and not moving properly. Also, chiropractic care helps relieve pain and reduce inflammation that often occurs after an injury. By using postural adjustments to return spinal segments to there normal mobility and by using spinal rehab therapy to help supportive tissues such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments, McNeil Chiropractic can help the injured area return to normal function. Muscles, tendons, and ligaments depend upon proper joint movement for peak performance and at McNeil Chiropractic we know that sports injuries to these tissues can reduce range of motion, decrease blood supply, and takes you out of the game. Dr. McNeil can help get you back in the game sooner by using advanced chiropractic and rehab services to help normalize spinal function which speeds the healing of soft tissue and the injured area. This will help the injured area heal correctly and completely. After the injury has healed strategies for exercise and stretching will be discussed as well as the benefit of maintaining normal spinal function through regular chiropractic adjustments. Following these simple recommendations will help prevent future injuries and allow you, the athlete, to fully enjoy your chosen sport or activity. Many pro athletes utilize chiropractic care because they realize it helps maximize their athletic performance and helps prevent injuries. Whether you golf, play tennis, bicycle,or bowl, the best treatment for sports injuries is prevention! It is important for anyone involved in sports or fitness activities to utilize chiropractic care to keep their body healthy and prevent injury. Dr. McNeil specializes in sports injuries and has had great success correcting the cause of many sports injuries. Click the link to watch Dr. McNeil's video about sport injuries and how chiropractic can help.
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