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Sacramento Chiropractor Suggests Another Good Reason to Lose That Belly Fat
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Let’s face it, there’s just nothing good to say about belly fat. In fact, when you look at all the studies that have come out recently about the adverse effects of excess weight around the midsection, even Santa Clause doesn’t look all that jolly anymore. As a Sacramento chiropractor, I’ve explained to my overweight patients who are experiencing low back pain that too much weight in the middle is likely the culprit. The spine wasn’t designed to haul around excess weight on a regular basis. As an individual puts on extra fat in the belly, the spine starts to distort and compress, which creates pain and discomfort. Belly fat can also cause the pelvis to tilt forward and pinch the sciatic nerve. But, if low back pain and sciatica aren’t enough to get you to change your eating and exercise habits, how about this: A new preliminary study suggests that excess fat in the abdomen during middle age can actually boost the risk of dementia later in life!
It is estimated 24.3 million people worldwide suffer from dementia. In the new study, researchers at Boston University School of Medicine examined the medical records of 733 people with an average age of 60 years. (Note: Nearly 70 percent were women.) The study found that increasing levels of body-mass index in middle-aged individuals corresponded with lower brain volumes when they are older, i.e., lost mental capacity, especially when the excess fat was in the middle.
So, there you have it. You have one more good reason to get rid of those extra pounds, especially around your midsection. Lose the weight, lose your back pain, and avoid losing your mind!
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Posted by: | CommentsQuestion: Will You Have to See Your Sacramento Chiropractor “Forever”?
Posted by: | CommentsAs a Sacramento Chiropractor, one of the most common questions I hear asked by those considering chiropractic care is: “If I start going to a chiropractor, will I have to always go?” I often wonder why this particular question doesn’t come up for someone who goes to a general medical practitioner. Think about it: How strange would it be if someone asked, “If I go to Dr. Smith for a general checkup and he gives me a prescription for a temporary condition I might have, will I have to see him ‘forever’?” The answer is “Of course not.” You don’t have to see Dr. Smith again, but you probably will for your yearly or bi-annual checkup and, naturally, in between if you’re not feeling well.
The same is true when you go to see a chiropractor. Most of the time, individuals go to see a chiropractor because they’re in pain (not feeling well). After the chiropractor has treated them and gotten them out of pain (a ‘prescription,’ so to speak, for a temporary condition), the chiropractor will probably suggest maintenance care (a general checkup even when you’re feeling okay). The only difference is that a chiropractor will likely suggest that you come in monthly. Why? Because chiropractors are all about preventative care whenever possible. Maintenance care is like a “tune up” that not only helps your body to maintain the “crisis” treatment you received when you were in pain and keeps you healthier and stronger so that you can avoid future injuries, but during your maintenance visit your chiropractor can make sure that you don’t have a “temporary condition” that needs to be corrected before it becomes “crisis” treatment.
Cumulative effects of awkward sitting posture, bad work habits, incorrect lifting, lack of regular exercise, and other unhealthy lifestyle-related influences can produce pain, often excruciating pain, in your back, neck, shoulders, hips, knees, etc. Getting “checked out” and “readjusted” on a regular basis keeps small conditions from becoming big problems.
So, to the question “If I start doing to a chiropractor, will I need to go “forever”? The answer is “No, but you may want to, for your health’s sake!”
When It Comes to Reducing Arthritis Pain, There Are Natural Alternatives That Can Help
Posted by: | CommentsAs a chiropractor, I know from experience that chiropractic treatment can help to reduce the pain experienced by many arthritis sufferers. Getting the musculoskeletal system in good alignment and helping to increase mobility in arthritic joints can do wonders to decrease an arthritis sufferer’s current pain and also to help to slow the degenerative changes that may add to future arthritic problems. In addition to chiropractic treatment, there are other alternative, drug free approaches that can help to reduce inflammation, neutralize free radicals, and sustain bone mass. Below is an article I just read on Current Arthritis News and Research that I found extremely useful. I think that you will too. Read on…
Many arthritis sufferers have tried unusual and rather nasty ‘cures’ for their disease like enduring bee-stings or covering themselves in cow-manure. The benefits must have been rather less spectacular than the cures or else everyone else would have done the same.
One arthritis cure suggests that half a glass of raw potato juice followed by chewing two or three juniper berries will do the trick! While this may be so, many doctors and scientists researching arthritis have studied the benefits of taking nutritional substances like vitamins. In fact, studies have shown that people with arthritis are mostly deficient in the B group of vitamins, though whether this is due to the disease or to the fact that taking aspirin depletes the body’s stores of this vitamin is not clear.
Vitamin C, E and beta-carotenes are powerful antioxidants that help to neutralize free radicals. These oxygen-reactive free radical molecules are thought to contribute significantly to disease and tissue damage. It has been found that cells from damaged knee cartilage can release great amounts of free radicals. In fact, studies have shown that those who have a high Vitamin C intake have a two-thirds reduction in the risk of further damage to their knees. Well-known scientist Dr. Linus Pauling recommends 18 grams of V-C per day as an arthritis preventative measure.
Osteoarthritis can cause thinning of the bones, and so can prednisone, often given to treat it. It makes sense then to increase the amount of Vitamin D and calcium, both of which are bone-builders. As far back as 1974, British scientists found that lack of vitamin D contributed to bone fractures in the elderly with arthritis. Lack of sunlight and an unhealthy diet both contributed to the lack. The recommended daily dose of Vitamin D is 400 IU or 600 IU if for those over the age of 60. A daily dose of 1200 IU is the limit as this vitamin is toxic if too much is taken.
Vitamin E is also an antioxidant; working in a similar way to vitamin C. Studies in Germany have proven that it can help to reduce pain. Good sources of this vitamin can be found in wheat germ, sunflower seed, corn oil, legumes and whole grains.
While some people swear by the arthritis cure that their copper bracelet brought, there is no scientific link to copper as being an aid to arthritis. In fact the opposite is true. Those with RA often have higher levels of copper in their blood. Too much copper can make you sick.
Selenium deficiency can cause a particular type of arthritis called Kashin-Bek disease, but it is more common where the soil is deficient in selenium, though sufferers of RA have less in their blood than others. Fish, organ meats, whole grains, nuts and beans will provide selenium.
Zinc may help reduce pain, stiffness and swelling. Some trials showed this was true, though others gave conflicting results. Oysters, cheese and tofu are all good sources of zinc.
Even We “Non-Olympians” Can Push the Boundaries of Our Human Potential
Posted by: | CommentsAs a chiropractor I am always interested in new ways to get my patients to move their bodies more. When we’re run, dance, play a sport, and exercise in our life, we will stay active for many years than those who choose to be sedentary observers. As they say, “Life is not a spectator sport.” So, it would seem that if anyone could inspire physical action and mental focus, it is an Olympic athlete. I just read some excellent tips provided on the Medical News Today website that I think you will find interesting as well, “Six Things We Can Learn From Olympians.” You can learn about those six things on the link provided, but here’s a “teaser” that, hopefully, will get you interested enough to make the “click.” It’s well worth the read.
Olympic athletes inspire us with their fierce discipline and natural talent as they smash records, going higher, further and faster. Their can-do spirit encourages us all to take on new challenges. Whether your goal is to complete your first marathon, improve your golf game or compete in a triathlon competition, there are lessons to be learned from the best of the best.
“The Olympics symbolize the chance for all of us to push the boundaries of human potential,” said Chris Sebelski, assistant professor of physical therapy at Saint Louis University. “As I tell my students, if you want to compete at a high level, mimic the strategies of those at the top.” Read on…
Your Sacramento Chiropractor, Dr. Yong Kim, wants you to know that there are several chiropractic treatment plans that are highly effectual when attending to your musculoskeletal system, from working with very specific crises to responding to your general health goals. After thoroughly examining you, as your Chiropractor in Sacramento, Dr. Kim will discuss with you which strategy would likely be the most beneficial for you personally. He will give you a variety of treatment options from which you can select in accordance with your most recent health problems as well as your long term health goals.
It may be practical for you to have some information, beforehand, about the assorted chiropractic treatment plans Dr. Kim may possibly recommend.
- Relief Care is a type of chiropractic approach suggested to people who are in the throes of almost any type of pain or discomfort, no matter the root of the problem. The purpose of this course of action is to supply quick pain relief. The length of the treatment time period is likely to fluctuate as the treatment depends exclusively on the magnitude of the injury or dysfunction sustained by the individual and how quickly it can be corrected.
- Corrective Care is often a “more advanced” form of chiropractic treatment. It is for those that have experienced spinal problems over an extended time period, i.e., for those who have a chronic problem that has developed into a more complex condition owing to delaying proper care. Remedial treatment invariably stretches over a longer time frame. How long treatment is needed is determined by the severity of the progressive condition and how fast the person responds to the therapy.
- Maintenance Care, as the name implies, is intended to maintain or support any type of care previously given to a patient. Many times, chiropractic treatment is extended solely after the initial treatments have been shown to be efficacious. The intention of this kind of chiropractic care is to eliminate the potential of the initial condition coming back and to prevent degenerative changes in the future.
- wellness Care is available to those that are not having acute discomfort, but want to increase their overall health. Routine chiropractic treatment boosts the circulation of blood and oxygen in the body, increases muscle flexibility, helps avert work and play injuries, and adds to an individual’s total sense of well-being.
Whether you are presently experiencing pain or you would like to increase your overall health, chiropractic care can help. Call Dr. Kim, your Sacramento Chiropractor, today!
Why Select Chiropractic Care? Your Sacramento Chiropractor Has the Answer!
Posted by: | CommentsDid you know that chiropractic treatment has been increasing in popularity for a long time and that it’s continuing to grow each year as the favored healthcare option for many folks? As your Sacramento chiropractor, I can tell you with confidence that individuals are choosing chiropractic treatment due to the many health benefits that such care offers. No alternative medical approach is less invasive to the body and, at the same time, is able to stimulate the body’s organic facility to heal itself as opposed to masking symptoms with medications.
Let’s face it, where there is a musculoskeletal system, like in the human body, there’s the chance of musculoskeletal dysfunction such as lumbar pain and neck pain, pain in the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee joints, and ankle and foot pain. No one is immune from misalignment of the spine and joint swelling, despite the fact that numerous troubles are often the result of sports injuries, accidents, and the aging process. Regardless of the source, just about any type of movement on a traumatized area of the body can not simply result in further pain or suffering, but incapacity. And, not surprisingly, a number of musculoskeletal difficulties, if left untreated, can lead to irreversible disability.
It has been declared of chiropractic care that its “positive factors exceed” eliminating just one particular condition. What does that mean? It means tha someone who comes in to see a chiropractor for lower back pain, for example, not only gains from pain reduction, but also improved circulation, a lowering or elimination of lactic acid, smoother travel of oxygen and nutrients within the body, much more flexibility, less general pain and tenderness, better recovery time, a more comfortable feeling, and the reduction of future injuries! Is it any wonder why chiropractic care has become the treatment of choice for more and more people?
In addition to providing experienced musculoskeletal care, chiropractors also promote education and support as it pertains to enhancing your general health and wellness. Chiropractors understand that in order for individuals to get healthy and remain that way, it is important to select a simple health-oriented approach to life such as consuming plenty of water to keep the body hydrated, following a nutritious diet plan, and establishing a daily stretching and exercise routine.
Chiropractic care doesn’t quite work “miracles, ” however it comes very close in many areas that could possibly surprise you. For example, chiropractic care has helped women that are pregnant deliver more easily. It can increase developmental abilities of babies, like increased motor skills, and it can commonly avert scoliosis. Chiropractic adjustments for kids have helped relieve asthma discomforts, ear infections, and bed-wetting. In addition to the health benefits stated just now, regular chiropractic management can help adults to feel more vital and dynamic, which in turn heightens productivity and life enjoyment. And, certainly, for maturing baby boomers and the senior population, not only can chiropractic care aide in reducing age-related complications and keep a person more productive in later years, it can help reduce the balance problems that all too commonly lead to critical injury from falls.
If you are already visiting a chiropractor, that’s great! You have no doubt already experienced most health benefits stated earlier. If so, why not tell an associate, a friend, or a family member about chiropractic? Don’t let someone you care about fall victim to the type of misinformation relating to chiropractic care that can keep them from living their daily life more actively. Tell someone in pain about Dr. Yong Kim, your chiropractor in Sacramento. He can help!
What is vertigo? Vertigo is a term for the dizzy disturbance that a person feels within a fixed environment. The perception is that the surroundings are tilting or spinning. Vertigo can be sudden and short-lived or chronic. In both cases, the exact cause of vertigo should be uncovered and the necessary treatment undertaken.
There are many causes for the symptoms of Vertigo. An inner ear condition, known as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, can occasionally occur as the aftermath of a head injury or severe cold. In addition this kind of vertigo can be the result of the aging process. The cause, however, frequently is unknown. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo may seem like an exceptionally long term, but it describes perfectly this non-progressive condition that is produced by, as its name implies, a quick change in head position. The symptoms are normally unexpected and unpredictable.
To get an idea of what brings about the frequently disabling symptoms of this type of vertigo, it is beneficial to note the function of the inner ear. The brain senses movement and maintains balance through the medium of the fluid contained in the inner ear. The inner ear also contains small calcium carbonate crystals, known as otoconia. These crystals will float in the inner ear fluid if dislodged. As the crystals strike against the sensitive nerve endings in the inner ear, they cause the symptoms of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo or BPPV.
The good news is that chiropractors using a technique known as the Epley maneuver, can get rid of the symptoms of BPPV quickly and effectively. Using this technique, your Sacramento chiropractor slowly turns the head of a BPPV sufferer into several different positions, allowing gravity to move the calcium carbonate crystals away from the nerve endings and into an area of the inner ear where they won’t generate further dizziness.
Your Sacramento chiropractor has assisted hundreds of patients for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo using the Epley Maneuver technique. Often, with just one treatment the majority of patients no longer suffer from dizziness. Call your chiropractor today!
Sacramento Chiropractor: Are Extra Pounds Putting Your Joints on Overload?
Posted by: | CommentsIt is no secret that carrying around excess body weight, especially as we age, can cause a number of health problems from cardiovascular diseases and diabetes to back and joint pain. Extra body weight puts undue stress on organs, like the heart, and on joints in the low back, hips, and knees. Over half (62%) of American adults are overweight or obese, according to recent studies. That is a very significant number and a big problem (no joke).
Excessive weight, in the form of body fat, is hard on the structure of the human body. It was not designed for the added. Only an additional 20 or 30 pounds can put the musculoskeletal system literally on overload. Weight in the belly, for instance, requires that the body compensate (counterbalance the weight) by tilting the pelvis forward. This creates compression in the joints of the low back. Joint compression constricts nerve activity and produces painful inflammation. Weight-bearing stresses can cause a pinched sciatic nerve or create misalignments of the spinal column that impinge nerves. This is the reason that most overweight individuals suffer from low back pain. Misaligned vertebra can not only create new arthritic changes in the spine, but can continue to irritate the degenerative changes that have already taken place over time.
How can chiropractic help? Though a healthy body weight is absolutely indispensible for the ideal performance of the musculoskeletal system, chiropractic treatment relieves nerve restrictions in the spine and helps to restore motion back into the joints of the musculoskeletal system, like in the low back, hips, and knees. And, exercise and physical activity is a lot easier when the spine is in alignment and the joints have healthy motion. Exercise will not only help in weight reduction, but it can actually delay degenerative changes as we age.
It is always best to discuss diet and exercise with a healthcare professional, like your chiropractor. Chiropractors not only help individuals get pain relief from back challenges and joint inflammation due to arthritis, but in addition they offer expert advice on the type of lifestyle changes that can aid an individual in staying healthier and more active through the years. Arthritis and immobility as we get older do not have to be inevitable. The human body was designed for a lifetime of pain-free movement.
So, if you’ve been throwing your weight around and all you’ve been getting in return is back and joint pain, your chiropractor can help relieve your suffering. Make an appointment today!
Your Sacramento Chiropractor: Growing Older Doesn't Have to Hurt
Posted by: | CommentsIf you’re over 40 you know that as we age our body responds differently than it did when we were younger. It just doesn’t seem fair that as our mind appears to improve and become more “inventive,” our body seems to become less “cooperative.” We’re stiff when we get out of bed; certain activities during the day make us sore at night; and, if we’re not cautious, even a movement as simple as turning too hastily or bending over to pick up a dropped pencil, can send our back or some other muscle group into spasm. Fortunately, there is natural treatment accessible that can not only slow down the aging process of the body, but help us to avoid some of those problems altogether.
For instance, arthritis. Most of us would agree that, with the exception of pharmaceuticals, conventional medicine does little to take care of this age-related condition. What is the basis for such a limited approach? The answer is that most medical professionals focus only on the symptoms of arthritis. The chiropractic method is to uncover the root of the affliction and get rid of the pain at its source. For over a hundred years, chiropractors, like your Sacramento Chiropractor, have been helping individuals suffering from back pain and other problems caused by arthritic changes in the musculoskeletal system.
Arthritic changes occur as your body ages because, over time, degeneration of certain joints takes place as the result of repetitive stresses, as well as years of poor gait, improper posture, and lack of beneficial movement. Chiropractic treatment brings back motion into your joints and relieves pain, and it corrects any vertebral misalignment that may be causing irritation and restriction. In addition, did you know that misaligned vertebra, along with causing arthritic changes in the spine and escalating pain, can also weaker your resistance and immunity? It’s true, and this may be one of the reasons why it may seem to you that as you get older you experience more health issues and that it frequently takes longer for you to feel better again. According to studies done on older individuals, those who received regular chiropractic care stayed healthier. To put it another way, as you get older, chiropractic treatment is good for what ails you!
When it comes to the health of the musculoskeletal system, chiropractors are highly proficient whether it’s the small, growing frame of an infant or the full-grown body of a mature adult. Your chiropractor is well aware of the body’s aging process and has special observational and diagnostic skills that aid in detecting spinal misalignments and joint problems. In fact, a chiropractic examination can often reveal some age-related conditions before they’ve had a chance to create noticeable pain. Furthermore, your Sacramento Chiropractor can evaluate your posture and check your gait to identify inappropriate patterns that might create further arthritic changes.
So, if feeling your age has become a painful experience, call your Sacramento Chiropractor today!
