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For many of those suffering from arthritis—a common joint disorder prevalent among (but certainly not limited to) older adults—uncomfortable and in some cases debilitating symptoms can wreak havoc in their daily lives.
In many cases, arthritis sufferers turn to over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription painkillers to manage their conditions, despite research indicating that such medications can be dangerous for long-term use. Even common OTC pain relievers like Acetaminophen and even Aspirin, Ibuprofen and Naproxen can cause side effects ranging from mild to severe with long-term use.

Thankfully, many alternative (and natural) treatments exist to ease the pain of arthritis sufferers today, allowing for a full and active—and importantly, drug free—lifestyle.

First, some background. Arthritis comes in many forms, including the two most common: Osteoarthritis (dry and degrade joint cartilage) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (an auto-immune disease that creates similar issues, but with more intense pain). In addition to their effects on joints, these varying forms of arthritis also share another unfortunate factor: They cannot be cured.
That being said, much can be done to manage the symptoms of arthritis, and ensure the condition does not worsen, each helping to either directly lessen discomfort or strengthen overall health and subsequent ability to cope with arthritis.
Among the most effective, are:

1. 1.) Chiropractic Care
2. 2.) Nutrition
3. 3.) Exercise
4. 4.) Ergonomics

A number of clinical trials have indicated a great therapeutic power of Chiropractic Care, as one example. One study randomly assigned 250 osteoarthritis patients to receive moist heat therapy, either by itself or in combination with 20 sessions of chiropractic care. Not surprisingly, those who received chiropractic care experienced faster and more pronounced pain relief and notably improved range of motion and ease in daily life.
To read more about this study, as well as the benefits of nutrition, exercise and ergonomics as an alternative to pain medication, please click the email button below and the staff at Triangle Chiropractic will happily reply with the full article and further information.
Yours in health,
Dr. Mary Beth Eastwood

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According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, approximately 34.1 million Americans have been diagnosed with asthma by a health professional during their lifetime. Given those staggering statistics, nearly everyone knows someone with Asthma, yet few understand the underlying causes that contribute to it. Recent research, however, has theorized that asthma often is associated with the presence of a spinal condition known as vertebral subluxation, a malady characterized by areas of the spine where movement is restricted or vertebrae are slightly out of alignment. Chiropractors such as myself have correct such vertebral subluxations and work to restore proper motion and alignment to the spine by utilizing gentle adjustments. According to the aforementioned research, many professionals now suspect that chiropractic adjustments have the potential to create biochemical changes in the body that alleviate asthma symptoms and prevent or reduce the frequency of future attacks. One recent study evaluated 26 youngsters with asthma between the ages of 6 and 17 years of age. Participants in the study received more than 20 chiropractic visits over a 3-month period, while a control group received placebo treatments. Not surprisingly, the group that received chiropractic care reported:

1. 1. A 20 percent reduction in use of their bronchodilator.
2. 2. A 10-28 percent increase in their quality of life.
3. 3. A 39 percent reduction in the severity of asthma symptoms.The results shown in this study also held true throughout a one-year follow up period. Additionally, as a result of this study and others, the medical community has discovered a number of interesting facts about asthma in general:

a. Children whose mothers took Tylenol during pregnancy have a 30% heightened risk of asthma and a 50 percent higher risk of wheezing.
b. In a study of 40,000 women, pregnant women who take antibiotics increase the risk of their children having asthma by 43 percent.

To read more about these and other studies related to asthma and chiropractic treatments, as well as additional Asthma-Fighting Facts, please click the email button below and the staff at Triangle Chiropractic will happily reply with the full article and further information.

Yours in health,
Dr. Mary Beth Eastwood

We look forward to assisting you! Call us today at 512-371-1305.Considering our country’s on-the-go, car-reliant culture, it’s no surprise that traffic accidents are among the most common causes of the spinal injuries that I see in my practice every day. What may be more surprising, however, is the severity and nature of some of the very serious complications related with such accidents. Even a fender bender that doesn’t set off a vehicles airbags have the potential to cause enduring and considerable damage to the human body’s sensitive spine. Here are 7 things every driver should consider after having such an accident, regardless of the severity:

1.) Even if you received a medical examination and we’re cleared to leave the scene, you may have spinal injuries including whiplash that require attention.

2.) Spinal injuries from auto accidents don’t always appear immediately. Always visit your chiropractor as quickly as possible after any traffic accident to ensure you don’t have unnoticed complications.

3.) In more severe accidents, extreme cases of whiplash can cause herniated discs between vertebrae and damage sensitive nerves.

4.) In the case that you’ve been in an accident serious enough to necessitate a trip to the emergency room, you may have been given painkillers that numb the pain. It’s important to note that such medicines do nothing to address the underlying cause of the pain: Spinal trauma.

5.) When considering when to see your chiropractor after an accident, the rule of thumb is simple: Sooner is better. Among many other reasons, it is essential to identify injuries before settling with an insurance company.

6.) Minor accidents can cause major injuries: Most cases of whiplash occur at vehicle speeds below 14 mph.

7.) More than a pain in the neck: Beyond mere neck pain and stiffness, spinal injury due to auto accidents also cause a number of other painful symptoms, including chronic headaches, fatigue, dizziness and numbness.

To read more about these and other considerations related to auto accidents and chiropractic treatments, please click the email button below and the staff at Triangle Chiropractic will happily reply with the full article and further information.

Yours in health,
Dr. Mary Beth Eastwood

We look forward to assisting you! Call us today at 512-371-1305.In my Austin-based practice, Triangle Chiropractic, we are dedicated to keeping abreast of the most current chiropractic research available in an effort to provide our patients with the best possible treatment as quickly as possible. We believe the doctor-patient relationship is a partnership. When fully informed, patients are better able to make choices that propel them toward optimal health. In an effort to pass that information along, we wanted to provide a synopsis of some of the most important chiropractic-related developments from the last year. For a more complete explanation of each of the chiropractic research headlines below, please click the email icon below, and the staff at Triangle Chiropractic will follow up with our complete article, including the medical journals and others sources from which we gathered this information.

1. Chiropractic Care May Alleviate Asthma.
2. Chiropractic May Benefit Kids with ADHD.
3. Chiropractic Adjustments May Relieve Meniere’s Disease.
4. Chiropractic Care Costs Less Than Medical Treatment.
5. Chiropractic Costs 60% Less Than Medical Care.

6.) Chiropractic Students Know Research is Vital. To read more about these and other recent chiropractic-related research developments, please click the email button below and the staff at Triangle Chiropractic will happily reply with the full article and further information.

Yours in health,
Dr. Mary Beth Eastwood

Read Highlights of 2010 Chiropractic Research, Part 1 by Dr. Mary Beth Eastwood, one of the top Chiropractors in Austin, TX, to learn more about Triangle Chiropractic and our Chiropractic office, conveniently located at The Triangle in Austin, TX.

We look forward to assisting you! Call us today at 512-371-1305.In my Austin-based practice, Triangle Chiropractic, we are dedicated to keeping abreast of the most current chiropractic research available in an effort to provide our patients with the best possible treatment as quickly as possible. We believe the doctor-patient relationship is a partnership. When fully informed, patients are better able to make choices that propel them toward optimal health.In an effort to pass that information along, we wanted to provide a synopsis of some of the most important chiropractic-related developments from the last year. For a more complete explanation of each of the chiropractic research headlines below, please click the email icon below, and the staff at Triangle Chiropractic will follow up with our complete article, including the medical journals and others sources from which we gathered this information.

1. Chiropractic as Effective as Surgery for Sciatica, Without the Hazards.
2. Chiropractic Care Speeds Healing of Shoulder Injuries.
3. Spinal Manipulative Therapy (SMT) is More Effective Than Other Interventions for Acute Low-Back Pain (LBP).
4. Popping Sound in Adjustments Not Necessary.
5. Adjustments Increase Range of Motion.
6. Elite BMX Athletes Seek Chiropractic Care.
7. Activity Better Than Bed Rest for Low-Back Pain (LBP).

To read more about these and other recent chiropractic-related research developments, please click the email button below and the staff at Triangle Chiropractic will happily reply with the full article and further information.

Yours in health,
Dr. Mary Beth Eastwood