Decompression
Non Surgical Spinal Decompression is a procedure to correct disc herniation or disc degeneration. Many people experience arm or leg pain due to disc problems. Spinal decompression is a painless way to restore the spine to its healthy position allowing the patient to live life to its fullest.
There are 8
Danger Signals which Indicate Something is Wrong
Persistent headaches may be a warning signal of pinched nerves at the base of the head which could
develop into a more serious condition. (1)
Nervousness,
which many suffer at one time or another, is also a warning sign. Its persistence
is a definite signal that something isn't right. Your chiropractor is trained
to track down and remove this unpleasant visitor in the shortest time possible.
Stiffness
of the neck is a sure indication that the normal flow of nerve impulses,
vital to good health, has been affected. Again, your chiropractor is trained to
make the necessary corrections and allow the flow of nerve energy to return to
normal.
 The
other warning signals — pain between the shoulders, painful
joints, pain in arms or legs, numbness in hands or feet, and backaches — are all things which Doctors of Chiropractic are especially trained to
help. (2) They are often referred to as specialists in these areas because Doctors
of Chiropractic know the spine the way concert pianists know the keyboard and
they recognize the important part it plays in health. Through the spines flexible
column of small, movable bones called vertebrae, nerves connect your brain to
every organ, tissue, and cell of your body. (3)
If you
suffer from one or more of these 8 Danger Signals, you shouldn't just ignore them.
Although you might "tough it out" and the severe pain may eventually
go away, you could be left with permanent, irreparable damage that might present
itself later as another, more serious health problem. Consult a Doctor of Chiropractic
for an examination to determine the cause. He or she will use chiropractic treatments,
when appropriate, to eliminate the cause and free you from those unwanted danger
signals.
8 Danger Signals
- Headaches
- Pain
between shoulders
- Pain in arms or legs
- Nervousness
- Pain
and stiffness in neck
- Painful joints
- Backache
- Numbness
in hands or feet
Glossary
Listed
below are six conditions along with their root definitions. These are some of
the terms used to describe the above danger signals which indicate the need for
chiropractic care.
Arthritis: arthron = joint;
itis = inflammation
Bursitis: bursa = fluid cavity;
itis = inflammation
Myalgia: mys = muscle; algos
= pain
Neuralgia: neuron = nerve; algos = pain
Neuritis:
neuron = nerve; itis = inflammation
Sciatica:
Sciatica nerve (thigh and leg) pain
Important
Insurance Information
Over 900 insurance companies pay
chiropractic claims. These include:
- Blue Cross/Blue
Shield
- Aetna
- United
Healthcare
- Medicare
- First
Health
- Cigna
- Auto
Accident
- Workers’ Compensation
- And
many others
We check with your insurance to determine your specific
coverage. Our office will handle all the paperwork necessary for processing your
claim. Payment plans are available. For more information call 410-788-2225.
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References:
1. Robert A. Leach, The Chiropractic Theories, pp. 110, Williams &
Wilkins, Baltimore, MD, C1986.
2. James M. Cox, Low Back Pain, pp. 8, Williams
& Wilkins, Baltimore, MD, C1985.
3. Grays Anatomy, p. 18, Edited by Charles
Mayo Goss, Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia, PA, C1959.
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