Meetings, data processing, switchboard work, telephone customer service and a host of other office duties may seem easy but sitting all day actually is stressful on the spine, according to Dr. George I. Traitses of Scarborough/Markham, local representative of the Ontario Chiropractic Association (OCA). “This can lead to irritation of the nerves in the neck, and middle and lower back, resulting in general discomfort and stiffness,” says Dr. Traitses. Whether you choose a specialty chair – designed for keyboarding, reception, executive seating or drafting – or simply place a back (orthopedic) support form between you and your old chair – follow the few simple rules for good posture and work habits can help minimize problems.
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Back pain is the second most common neurological ailment in the United States, only headache is more common. Acute low back pain generally lasts from a few days to a few weeks. Most acute back pain is mechanical in nature. Pain from trauma may be caused by a sports injury, work around the house or in the garden, or a sudden jolt such as a car accident or other stress on spinal bones and tissues.
Symptoms may range from muscle ache to shooting or stabbing pain, limited flexibility and/or range of motion, and an inability to stand straight. Occasionally pain felt in one part of the body may “radiate” from a disorder or injury elsewhere in the body. Some acute pain syndromes can become more serious if left untreated.
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Injuries to the neck following a car accident are referred to as “whiplash.” Symptoms may include headaches, blurred vision, vomiting, dizziness, jaw pain, ear pain, stiffness in the neck, numbness or tingling into one or both arms, weakness in the hands. Symptoms may not fully appear until several weeks after the accident.
Early treatment is most important in order for proper healing to occur in the delicate structures of the neck. Spinal adjustments on a regular basis allow the soft tissue structures, such as discs, ligaments and muscles to heal up in their proper position.
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To treat a headache, we must first determine what type of headache you are experiencing. Dr. Cooper is highly trained to determine the cause and recommend the most appropriate and effective treatment. A majority of headaches are treatable through chiropractic without the side effects of drugs.
The most common cause is misalignment of the vertebrae, subluxation, in the neck causing pain in the neck, shoulders and head. Through chiropractic manipulation of the neck, Dr. Cooper can often eliminate or reduce the frequency and duration of headaches. By aligning spinal joints through chiropractic adjustments, the pathway to the nervous system is cleared, allowing for normal nerve transmission of signals.
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Pain in the knee can be caused by arthritis, a tear in a ligament or tendon, a weak thigh muscle, bursitis in the knee, a pinched nerve in the low back, a hip problem, or in rare instances, a tumor. Pain may be located above, below or even behind the knee.
Conservative treatment for a knee problem utilizing chiropractic adjustments is highly effective for correcting the proper mechanics of the vertebrae in the back as well as the knee, helping to alleviate stress and strain on the knee. Taking over the counter medications simply mask the pain without actually resolving the structural problem, joint mis-alignment. Your body is sending pain signals to your brain in order to prevent you from moving certain ways that could potentially further injure the back and/or knee.
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At the base of the palm is a narrow passage through which tendons and nerves must pass on their way to the hand and fingers. This is what we call “The Carpal Tunnel”.
If anything takes up extra room, things become too tight and the nerve in the passage becomes constricted or “pinched”. This pinching of the nerve causes numbness and tingling in the area of the hand that the nerve travels to resulting in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
By properly aligning and restoring the function of the joints of the wrist, elbow, shoulder, and neck, chiropractic treats the cause of the nerve irritation. All of the nerves that go into the shoulder, arm, forearm, hand, and fingers come from the neck. Improper misalignment of the joints in the neck will cause irritation, “pinching” to these nerves.
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I was having a difficult time sleeping and it was definitely interfering with my life. Dr. Cooper tested me and found the exact thing my body needed. I’ve been faithful at taking the supplements and I’ve slept great ever since. Thank you very much Dr. Cooper and to his very caring staff.
Love,
A.S.
Dr. Cooper has been great at locating the source of problems with my body and he has done a great job at fixing them.
I feel so much better physically. I’m not in the pain I was in and that feels good. It makes it much easier to do the things I like to do and be as active with the body as I always have been.
Thanks,
E.F.
This morning as I was getting my adjustment, I realized that the last time I came I had a huge painful not in my back/chest areas are and I could hardly move and then I got an adjustment and I never got that pain again. That was great! And now I feel great — all shaped up! And relaxed!
Thank you so much!
A.C.
Wow, what a difference Dale’s adjustments made in my life. When I was younger I had so much trouble with my right knee and hip. Every time I had an adjustment it would take so much pressure off. It was such a relief. After a few adjustments my pain was no longer there. I was so amazed.
Thank You,
K.C.
