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Does It Really Help to Crack Your Own Neck and Back?

1/25/2016

We have all had that feeling to want to crack our own neck or back. It is normal to feel that way and have a desire to relieve the pain associated with it. However, just because it is normal, does not mean it is a good practice. In fact, it can do damage to your spine and muscles. It may even increase the chances of a stroke at some point in your life. We urge those that do this to try to break the habit. So, what can you do instead? The best way to deal with back and neck pain is to see an upper cervical chiropractor.

To learn more about the connection between head and neck injuries and lower back pain download our complimentary e-book.

It's understandable that when a person wants relief, they want it immediately. They may want to wait to see a chiropractor until it is absolutely unbearable. However, if you can answer yes to any of the following questions, it can indicate you have a weak spine and need to be diligent about seeking upper cervical care.

Do you feel soreness or sensitivity when you press on the spot behind your ears just below the head?
Are you unable to move your head from side to side easily?
Do you have neck or shoulder pain?
Do you have back pain, particularly middle or lower back?
When you move, do you ever experience dizziness or vertigo?
Do you have decreased range of motion?
Do you have numbness or a pins-and-needles feeling in your fingers or toes?
Do you have a lot of headaches or migraines?
Does your neck click when moving from one side to the other?
Have you ever had a concussion from head trauma?
Have you been diagnosed with scoliosis?
Is one of your legs longer than the other?
Do you have oversensitive vision?

Answering yes to any of these means it is time to seek out the care of Dr. Scott Hanson of Brooks Spinal Care in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Upper cervical spinal care is so gentle and specific that the chiropractors that practice it do not even crack the spine. They use an effective, risk-free technique that focuses on realigning the vertebrae in the upper neck, allowing healing of the whole body.

To schedule a consultation with Dr. Hanson click the button below or call 866-587-7111

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Link Discovered Between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Pain and Sinus Issues

1/18/2016

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Research reveals that there is a definite connection between constant tiredness, chronic pain, and sinus problems. The study was done at Georgetown University Medical Center and involved 297 patients. Patients dealing with fatigue made Up 22% of the group, 11% were suffering from constant pain, and those that experienced both totaled 9%. What was noted was an unusual connection between patients that had chronic pain or fatigue – sinus problems. Sinus problems were many times more prevalent in patients with unexplained fatigue and pain than in the control group. So, what does this indicate?

Sinus Problems Caused by a Misalignment in the Neck

We must take a minute to recognize that, many times, sinus problems can be caused by a misalignment in the upper neck, specifically the top two bones of the vertebrae. Even a tiny misalignment of ¼ of a millimeter can cause major issues. Sometimes these misalignments are caused by a trauma that occurred to the head or neck. This breaks down tissue that connects the bones in your neck and keeps your spine in place. When this connective tissue is weak, it causes your spine to lock in a stressed position. The weight of the vertebrae then pull down on the muscles and affect the positioning of the bones. Especially susceptible are the bones in the upper neck. This affects the function of the brainstem, the flow of fluids to the brain, and oxygen flow resulting in a number of health issues, including problems with the sinuses.

To learn more about the connection between head and neck injuries and fibromyalgia download our complimentary e-book.

A Natural Solution

If the sinuses are affected by a misalignment in the neck, the study discussed earlier shows this can lead to chronic pain and fatigue. By seeking out the care of an upper cervical chiropractor, like Dr. Scott Hanson of Brooks Spinal Care in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a person can begin to get this misalignment corrected. Dr. Hanson is specially trained in detecting and correcting problems in the upper neck area. Once the body is back to fully functioning properly, it can begin to heal. This may lead to less pain and fatigue as well as fewer sinus problems.

To schedule a consultation with Dr. Hanson click the button below or call 866-587-7111

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Natural Vertigo Relief in Tulsa, OK

1/11/2016

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Many people who suffer from spells of dizziness often describe their symptoms as vertigo. What makes vertigo different from dizziness?

Vertigo is the perception of spinning when you are not moving. It can be a scary sensation, one that prevents you from completing the day's tasks or spending time with your loved ones. What causes this debilitating sensation? To answer this question, you must first understand how balance is interpreted by your brain. Your brain relies on information from three inputs (1) -

1. Your eyes
2. Your inner ears
3. Your joints

Your brain has to integrate information from all three of these inputs in order to figure out where your body is in space. When one or more of these systems is compromised, vertigo symptoms may result. Here at Brooks Spinal Care, we want you to get back to feeling like yourself again.

To learn more about the connection between head and neck injuries and vertigo download our complimentary e-book

How is my neck related to my vertigo?

Your spine is designed to protect your spinal cord. Your spinal cord carries signals to and from your brain. When the top bone in your neck (atlas) is misaligned, this can create pressure within your spinal cord at the base of your neck. This can affect joint position signals going to and from your brainstem, potentially leading to vertigo symptoms.

Dr. Brooks and Dr. Hanson have received extensive training in NUCCA. NUCCA is a chiropractic technique aimed at precisely adjusting the atlas vertebra. Through this gentle correction, the atlas is realigned. Proper atlas alignment allows for reduced spinal cord pressure, restoring normal joint position signals to and from the brain. This may reduce symptoms of vertigo.

Elster conducted an analysis of 60 patients with chronic vertigo that received specific atlas corrections. 48 out of the 60 patients received complete resolution of vertigo symptoms. All of the cases received some reduction of vertigo severity and or frequency over the course of one to six months of atlas care. (2)

If you are interested in how NUCCA may help your vertigo symptoms, give Brooks Spinal Care a call at 918-587-7111.

To schedule a consultation with Dr. Hanson click the button below or call 866-587-7111

References

1. Adams J. When that dizziness turns out to be vertigo [Internet]. Washington Post. 2015 [cited 1 December 2015]. Available from: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/when-that-dizziness-turns-out-to-be-vertigo/2015/10/05/074cc17a-66be-11e5-9223-70cb36460919_story.html

2. Elster E. Sixty Patients With Chronic Vertigo Undergoing Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care to Correct Vertebral Subluxation: A Retrospective Analysis. J Vert Sub Res [Internet]. 2006 [cited 14 December 2015];2006(Nov):1-9. Available from: https://vertebralsubluxation.sharepoint.com/Pages/2006_1174_Vertigo.aspx

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Natural Relief for Headaches in Tulsa OK

1/4/2016

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Have you ever had a headache? Do you suffer from them more than once a week? Approximately forty-six percent of people around the world have migraines or other types of headaches. If you or someone you know suffers from headaches, then you know how disabling they can be. Headaches have a profound impact on the daily routine of those that have to deal with them. It is also difficult for healthcare providers to find treatment for headaches that works on a regular and continual basis.

What are some known triggers of headaches?

Stress
Lack of sleep
Hormones
Red wine, chocolate, and other foods
TMJ (jaw) problems

The exact origin of migraines is not totally understood, but the above-mentioned triggers can cause them. Some common symptoms are the sensation of pounding or throbbing, nausea, and light sensitivity. Migraines are categorized as neurovascular in nature.

General medical treatment usually involves medication of one type or another to try to prevent headaches or stop them once they have begun. These treatments carry risky side effects and are not always successful. What else can be done?

To learn more about the connection between head and neck injuries and migraines download our complimentary e-book

The doctors at Brooks Spinal Care in Tulsa, Oklahoma use an entirely different approach. It is a special technique used in chiropractic care that corrects spinal misalignments that can be the underlying cause of headaches.

This approach is unique in the fact that an adjustment is only given when absolutely necessary. Once the doctors at Brooks Spinal Care examine you, they can determine if the nerve and blood supplies to the brain have been impaired due to a misalignment. This hinders proper function of the brainstem. It is crucial that a correction is made at the right time and at the proper place on the neck.

The doctors will use the latest technology to assess your spine and nervous system function. Once your misalignments are corrected, you will begin to see positive results and less pain. This can happen in as little as one adjustment!

To schedule a consultation with Dr. Hanson click the button below or call 866-587-7111

References:

Stovner LJ, Hagen K, Jensen R, Katsarva Z, Lipton R, Scher A, Steiner T, Zwart JA. The global burden of headache: a documentation of headache prevalence and disability worldwide. Cephalgia 2007; 27(3):193-

Elster EL. Upper cervical chiropractic care for a patient with chronic migraine headaches with an appendix summarizing an additional 100 headache cases. J Vert Sublux Res 2003;AUG(3):1-10.

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Chronic Pain Sufferers in Tulsa Oklahoma: Regain Your Life

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Link Discovered Between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Pain and Sinus Issues

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