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Back Pain Steals Hours of Comfort and Years of Life

Approximately 700 million people around the world suffer from back pain. Researchers estimate that nearly 75-85% of the population will suffer from some form of back pain in their lifetime. Recent research revealed a significant concern for anyone suffering with low back pain. Researchers warn that those experiencing low back pain have a 13% increased risk of early death. One of the most important preventative health care measures awaits through the pursuit of eliminating the source of low back pain montgomery county paback pain before problems become more serious.

Low back pain historically plagues individuals with the nagging inconvenience of discomfort without much prognosis for resolution other than pills or minimally successful surgery. New studies reveal that pain represents a much greater issue. One study found an amplified risk of early death in those experiencing pain verses those without spinal problems. “This is a significant finding as many people think that back pain is not life-threatening,” Paulo Ferreira, an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney and contributor to the new research, said.

The pool of people affected by these findings continues to grow. Statistics show that roughly five out of every six people will suffer from back pain at some point in their life. A connection to early death means that the prevention and treatment of lower back pain becomes an issue much greater than daily discomfort. Ridding back pain not only resolves the issue of daily aches but also produces the opportunity for greater longevity.

Chiropractors help men, women, and children of all ages reduce and eliminate back pain. Mounting research confirms that the benefits of chiropractic adjustments extend far beyond pain relief. The link between the presence of low back pain and increased risk of early death exists in the science of subluxations. Subluxations identify as interferences in the communication between the brain and the body. They interfere with the nervous system and the vital autonomic functions of the body. Undetected and uncorrected subluxations negatively impact the control panel of all functions in the body.

Chiropractors pursue the detection and correction of subluxation in men, women, children, and infants. Chiropractic care not only addresses back pain but also targets improved performance and function of the nervous system. The goal of chiropractic adjustments involves the optimal function of the body and the avoidance of needless pain, suffering and surgery.

The best time for everyone to get their first adjustment happens just after birth when the nervous system needs to overcome the early interferences that occur from the birthing process. The next best time to get that first adjustment occurs whenever a person decides they want a lifetime of improved health that cannot be found in bottles of pills and daily therapy for pain and discomfort. Millions of people need spinal care in order to steer their path towards better health care. Quality of life depend on it.

Colic? Find Out How Chiropractic Can Help Your Child

It’s every parent’s nightmare – your beautiful newborn is in obvious distress and you can’t figure out how to console your little monkey. The suffocating array of parental advice may be leaving you confused. So what do you do when your baby has colic?

What is Colic?

When a baby cries inconsolably for more than three hours per day, more than three days per week, for longer than three weeks this is known as ‘infantile colic’. Aside from being stressful, tiring, even heart-breaking for parents, infant colic can cause both physical and psychological symptoms in parents and can lead to marital tension, social disruption and child abuse. The causes of infantile colic are still unknown and traditional medical intervention is often ineffective. The traditional medical management for colic involves prescribing drugs such as simethicone drops or proton pump inhibitors. However, systematic reviews have consistently shown that these interventions are no more effective than placebo.

Why try Chiropractic?

As many as 40% of all babies suffer from colic. A study conducted in the UK looked at the effectiveness of chiropractic care in affected children. The researchers observed 104 babies who were randomized into three groups. The first group of babies were given chiropractic care and their parents knew they were seeing a chiropractor. The second group also received chiropractic care, but their parents didn’t know whether their baby was receiving the care, or the control intervention. And the third group didn’t get checked by the chiropractor; instead they received the control intervention. These parents also didn’t know whether their baby was receiving care or the control. Parents were asked to complete a 10-day ‘crying diary’. The findings from this study suggest that even without chiropractic care, crying time reduced. However, babies under chiropractic care cried up to 3 hours less (~50% improvement) compared to those who did not receive care. Interestingly, the parent’s awareness of whether their baby was receiving chiropractic care, or the control did not matter. This confirms previous studies that have also shown chiropractic care in babies with colic responding well to chiropractic care. It suggests that the child’s improvement is probably due to chiropractic; and not parent bias or parent placebo effect. Further, this study found that excessively crying babies were (at least!) 5 times less likely to cry if they received care, compared to not receiving care. It’s very likely that chiropractic care really does help at least some babies who are suffering from colic. Remember that the chiropractor isn’t directly trying to treat the colic. Instead they’re trying to improve spinal function with the aim of improving your child’s brain’s ability to process what’s going on in their body, and for some kids, this seems to result in less crying time! This must be a good thing for the whole family! No serious effects were noted, so you can trust that your baby is in safe hands and gets the best possible start in life. When modern chiropractic care is appropriately applied, it is very safe for all members of our society, irrespective of their age.