The L2 Vertebrae

Misalignment of the L2 Vertebrae can affect the following structures, organs or functions:

• Appendix
• Abdomen
• Upper Leg

Symptoms or conditions associated with the effected areas are:

• Cramps
• Difficult breathing
• Minor varicose veins
  

Scoliosis

Definition

 A lateral curvature of the spine.  Scoliosis affects boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 18.  It is more common with girls.  There are several causes of scoliosis, the two most common are congenital and habitual.  Congenital scoliosis occurs when someone is born with a lateral curvature of the spine.  Habitual causes are environmental or situation, depending on the habit of the individual.  Carry backpacks improperly can contribute to a spinal distortion.  Poor sitting habits and practicing poor posture can also affect spinal development in children.  Signs of scoliosis are a high hip (uneven hips), a high shoulder, the head being off center, head tilt, back and leg pain.

Symptoms:

Treatment

Chiropractic care works on correcting scoliosis and relieving symptoms and complications associated with scoliosis.  To see if chiropractic may be able to help you, call 320-585-7246 today for a complimentary consultation!

Stress & Your Health

The most common symptoms naturally include headache, backache and fatigue, as well as cardiovascular disorders (high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, etc.) digestive problems (ulcers, colitis, etc.) and sleeping difficulties.

Definition

Traffic Jams. Paying Bills. Deadlines. Pesky neighbors. These unpleasant or challenging situations create stress in our lives. So why is it some people deal with these stress situations better than others? The answer is complex and includes many factors from genetics to weather conditions, but an interesting study in The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics indicates that there is a relationship between chiropractic and the effect it can have on dealing with stress situations in your life.

This study revealed that nearly one in three patients viewed their lives as moderately to severely stressful, and more than 50% felt that stress had a moderate to severe impact on their health problems. Additionally, 71% of the patients indicated that it would be helpful if their chiropractor offered advice to help them cope with these stressful situations.

Communicating with your chiropractor about dealing with stress is the starting point, and you might be surprised to find that your chiropractor is full of sound advice on ways to effectively deal with stress in your life. Most people know that improving nerve and spinal function has a dramatic impact on improving emotional, mental and physical function. Getting the most out of your chiropractic care may include talking to your chiropractor about effective strategies to deal with the stress in your life, so be sure to inform your chiropractor about your personal situation so your Doctor of Chiropractic can help you improve your health and wellness at maximum levels.

Source: JMPT, July/August 1999 (originally published in the PCD Chiropractic Newsletter)

 Treatment

 Chiropractic involves touch; this factor alone sets the stage for release of muscular tension.  Your chiropractor administers one or a series of manipulations "adjustments" to the spine and surrounding musculature.  The adjustments may help the fatigue or stress by removing nerve irritation, releasing muscular tension and improving blood circulation.  To see if chiropractic may be able to help you, call 320-585-7246 today for a consultation.

NOVEMBER – DECEMBER 2011

Stevens County

Relay for Life

Referral Drive

Refer your family, friends and co-workers to Accelerated Chiropractic!

For a $39 Donation to the Stevens County Relay for Life, the new patients you refer will receive a Consult, Examination and X-Ray (if needed)

(a $220 Value ~ for a $39 Donation!!)

The person who refers the most new patients in November and December 2011 gets to help SHAVE DR. HAMLING'S HEAD!

Let's see Dr. Hamling BALD! Make sure to let your referral know to tell us you referred them!