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Neuropathic pain is a chronic pain state that can be caused by trauma to the nerve tissue. In most cases the nerve fibers are often damaged or inflamed and because of this, the nerves are sending incorrect signals to the brain’s pain centers. Neuropathic pain is initially hard to diagnose, however, treatment can be as simple as taking an Omega-3 fish oil supplement.
The body produces pro-inflammatory cytokines. Under normal function they have various roles in inflammation, fever, regulation of blood pressure, clotting, immune function, tissues growth and regulation of the sleep cycle. However, if the balance isn’t maintained due to injury or poor diet, it can cause an overwhelming inflammation response. One of the many signs of inflammation in the body is deep neuropathic pain; such as fibromyalgia, thoracic outlet syndrome, low immune function, carpal tunnel and atherosclerosis; just to state a few.
Omega 3 fatty acids have overwhelming anti-inflammatory affects. It is very crucial to proper brain and many other body functions. A recent study from The University of Toronto, Canada published a case series of patients suffering from neuropathic pain syndromes.
Five patients with different underlying diagnoses including; cervical radiculopathy (slipped disc), thoracic outlet syndrome, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, and severe burns, they were treated with high oral doses of omega 3 fatty acids from fish oil (varying from 2400-7200 mg/day of EPA and DHA).
As a result of this treatment, patients had significant reduction in pain, improved function and overall wellbeing. After 19 months of treatment, there were NO serious side effects. Omega 3 fatty acid supplementation aids in a wide variety of health conditions including: Joint inflammation, chronic spinal pain, auto-immune disease, depression; etc. It is thought that suppressing the pro-inflammatory cytokines with the anti inflammatory Omega 3’s can greatly affect the body processes in the positive and a healthy balance can be maintained with no side effects.
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By Peter W. Crownfield, Executive Editor
The long-awaited final report on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) chiropractic demonstration project, conducted from April 2005 through March 2007, is good news for chiropractic, with 87 percent of patients surveyed giving their doctor of chiropractic a score of 8 or higher when asked to rate their satisfaction with care (1-10 scale), and 56 percent rating their chiropractor a perfect 10.
Moreover, in all but one of the demonstration sites (metropolitan Chicago), health care costs did not increase significantly with the addition of chiropractic services.
The demonstration project, “Demonstration of Coverage for Chiropractic Services Under Medicare,” was mandated under section 651 of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003. The project evaluated the effects of expanding coverage of chiropractic services in four different regions of the country: Maine, New Mexico, 26 counties in northern Illinois and one county (Scott) in Iowa, and 17 counties in rural Virginia. Approximately 40 percent of eligible DCs in the four regions participated in the project at some point or another.
Key findings from the summary report, relative to patient experiences with chiropractic care and analysis of chiropractic-specific Medicare costs during the project, include the following. To review the report in its entirety, visit www.acatoday.org/pdf/demo_report.pdf.
* “Medicare beneficiaries reported good relief of symptoms and high degrees of satisfaction with the chiropractic care they received.”
* “The most frequent reasons given for seeking care from chiropractors were favorable earlier experiences (59 percent) and insufficient relief of symptoms by prior treatments of other health professionals (39 percent).”
* “Clinical problems involved the back in 78 percent, neck in 50 percent, hip in 38 percent, and shoulder in 32 percent. Pain was the most frequent symptom, followed by difficulty walking. … Sixty percent of [survey] respondents indicated that they received ‘complete’ or ‘a lot of’ relief of symptoms from their chiropractic treatments.”
* “Chiropractic care was felt to be easily accessible, and nearly 95 percent of respondents indicated that they had to wait no more than one week for appointments. Similarly high proportions reported that chiropractors listened carefully and spent sufficient time with them.”
* “Among users of expanded chiropractic services, visits increased by 60 percent overall and related Medicare expenditures increased by $34.8 million. … Essentially, all of the increased costs occurred in urban non-HPSA [Health Professional Shortage Areas] and in Illinois, and especially in Chicago and its suburbs.”
* “Illinois accounted for 80 percent of the total increase in costs and also had the highest per-person increases in costs of $485 per person compared with increases of $136 per person in Virginia and $35 per person in Maine, and decreases in the other two states.” [Per-person costs decreased by $178 in Iowa and $59 in New Mexico.]
* “The types of prior treatments received from other health care professionals differed strikingly from those received by chiropractors, including pain pills in 58 percent, pain injections in 30 percent, both pain pills and injections in 22 percent, and surgery in 12 percent. … The high reported use of pain medications and surgery in treatments received from other types of health care professionals suggests the potential for achieving cost offsets [by using chiropractic care].”
The stated purpose of the demonstration project was “for evaluating the feasibility and advisability of covering chiropractic services under the Medicare program (in addition to the coverage provided for services consisting of treatment by means of manual manipulation to the spine to correct a subluxation described in section 1861(r)(5) of the Social Security Act.” Chiropractic was defined as “care for neuromusculoskeletal conditions typical among eligible beneficiaries and diagnostic and other services that a chiropractor is legally authorized to perform by the State or jurisdiction in which such treatment is provided.” Chiropractic care needed to conform with CMS’s policy for reimbursement of chiropractic services, meaning treatment was for active conditions with reasonable expectation of improvement or resolution. Maintenance and prevention services were excluded per the CMS policy.
For additional background information on the Demonstration of Coverage for Chiropractic Services Under Medicare project, read “Details of CMS Demonstration Project Revealed” in the April 9, 2005 issue.
A pilot study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2006; 12(4): 367-71) involved 20 patients with epilepsy who had at least four complex partial seizures in the previous ninety days. Subjects were observed for three months to provide a baseline. For the next ninety days they performed yoga and meditation for 20 minutes, twice daily. After the initial three months, meditation and yoga became optional, and 16 of the 20 subjects continued the practice. Follow-up at three, six and 12 months, showed that seizure frequency had drastically been reduced. Eight of the subjects continued practicing yoga and meditation for more than six months; those patients had at least a 50% reduction in the number of seizures, with three of them being seizure-free. As always, I recommend trying the natural approaches first. Give your body a chance to heal itself naturally. The majority of the time, if given the proper tools, your body with balance itself out.
Every person on the planet has to deal with the pressure and stressors of life. It’s unavoidable! Through mental, emotional and physical stress, the body manifests that stress into muscle tension and pain. One of the best ways to naturally treat these symptoms is therapeutic massage.
Massage is an ancient form of natural healing dating back to 3000 B.C. The definition of massage is the manipulation of the soft tissues with the hands through kneading, stretching, compressing, and a variety of techniques to soothe and relax the tissue. Massage is great for many things. Not only does it relieve tension but it also aids the body flushing the fluids throughout the body; improving blood circulation, increasing your metabolism, aids digestion, reducing inflammation and swelling from an injury and promoting proper lymph movement.
Muscle tension is something most people suffer from and having tight muscles can lead to tension on the spinal bones. This can create adhesions or ‘knots’ in the muscle tissues and cause improper muscle function which can lead to other problems and pain. Massage is incredibly beneficial when coupled with chiropractic care. After adjusting the spine, massage is great for breaking up those knots retraining the muscles to relax and keep set the bones in properly so they stay in place longer, giving you a more flexible, stronger body.
So, if you need to relax, or to heal from an injury, massage is the perfect way to just feel great!
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A new study published in the American Journal of Medicine, March edition, found that men who take aspirin, acetaminophen (Tylenol), and/or NSAIDS (advil, motrin, etc.) at least twice a week increase their risk of experiencing hearing loss:
Aspirin 33%
NSAIDS 61%
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 99%
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They don’t call Glutamine the master amino acid for nothing. The fact that it stimulates growth hormone to rapidly induce muscle growth, restores muscle glycogen for faster energy replenishment, aids in recovery through heightened protein synthesis and regulates glyconeogenesis to ensure your muscles use glycogen more effectively, makes it a critical supplement to be included in every bodybuilders mass building program. It is difficult to obtain from food sources alone.
Additional benefits of glutamine include immune system enhancement, lowers systemic pH to increase training duration and intensity and an efficient digestive tract for optimal assimilation of nutrients.
I use this myself and it should be a part of every bodybuilders arsenal.
My name is Dr. Gary L. Gendron. I am the owner of the Integrated Medical Centre of Bonita Springs. I know that when you go to most companies websites they start off saying “We have been in business for over a million years”, followed by “our products or services are the best” and that their websites are designed as advertisements rather than sources of information to help you make informed decisions. I want you to know that what follows is just the opposite. My goal is to give you the tools to educate yourself about Chiropractic to the level that you want to know so that you can make educated decisions.
Questions, Concerns and Fears
I know that you may have many question, concerns and even fears regarding Chiropractic.
Your questions many include:
How long will it take to get out of pain?
Many patients get immediate pain relief, however ever case is different. It depends on how long the problem has been there, the condition of your spine or injured area, and the cause of the pain. Most patients are provided significant relief within 8-10 visits.
How much will it cost?
That depends on what is necessary. We have made the initial visit affordable. We have a wide variety of services available, including massage, acupuncture, laser therapy and physical therapy. The typical Chiropractic adjustment fee is $45.00.
It is necessary to have x-rays?
Not all patients require x-rays. It is a valuable tool to diagnose a condition or to see if you have any underlying complications. Various factors influence our decision as to whether you require x-rays, including the mechanism of your injury, whether it is chronic or acute, etc.
Your concerns may include:
Once I get adjusted will I have to go for the rest of my life?
No, many patients feel so good after their treatments that they want to keep feeling good. One of the most common statements that I here from patients is “Why did I wait so long to come in?”. How long you decide to benefit from Chiropractic care is entirely up to you.
Will my insurance pay for Chiropractic Care?
Most insurance companies do cover Chiropractic care, massage therapy, and physical therapy. Feel free to call our office in advance so we may check you policy for you and tell you exactly what is covered and what is not. If your insurance does not cover Chiropractic, we offer many affordable payment plans and discounts. Our main concern is your health.
Your fears may include:
Does it hurt to get an adjustment?
No, it does not hurt when you receive a chiropractic adjustment. You feel gentle pressure. Different Chiropractors use different amounts of force. It is helpful if you tell us ahead of time if you are at all concerned with the amount of force to be used. Most people love their Chiropractic adjustments.
Can you help me without having to have my neck twisted?
Yes, we have many techniques available that do not require any neck twisting. We provide gentle, safe and comfortable care.
What You Need To Know
In our industry there are many good people and a few bad ones. What you need to know is how to tell the good people from the bad people. For example, some Chiropractors tell you they can cure all diseases or there are ones that say you need care three times per week for one year.
What the Other Guy Isn’t Telling You
You need to be aware that some of the low cost Doctors out there move you through their office like cattle, only spending two minutes with you. Some Doctors get a bad reputation and close their doors and open under a new name. Many offer “free” services in order to get you in the door and pressure you to buy large care plans.
We Offer
Quality healthcare such as massage therapy, physical therapy, acupuncture, exercise rehabilitation, gentle Chiropractic treatments, state of the art Laser therapy, customized nutritional programs and products. Our goal is to get you out of pain quickly and at the lowest cost to you. Whether you would just prefer pain relief or you would like to strive to be in the best health you can be. We offer this at a reasonable price and proven success as we have been in business for over 23 years. For more information on the services we offer, click on the tabs to the right on the website under Health Resource Blog Network.
Dr. Gary Gendron
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Dr. Gendron and Dr. Karen Yale own and operate the Accident and Injury clinic in Bonita Springs, Fl. Our focus is helping residents in the Naples, Estero, Fort Myers, Florida. We offer many treatments such as: massage therapy, laser therapy, physical therapy, acupuncture, and traditional Chiropractic physician’s treatments, health supplements, and more.
We are licensed Chiropractic Physicians and have been practicing for over 23 years.
