The light from low level lasers can penetrate the skin and tissues between 2-5 cm and those photons are absorbed by the tissue cells to generate more energy, which is believed to help those tissues heal faster.
http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/pain-management/cold-laser-therapy-pain-management-treatment
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Friday, August 26, 2016
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Aerobic Exercise Wellness Bloodflow
Aerobic exercise increases the blood flow in the body, which helps speed up healing, but high-impact exercises may cause additional stress or trauma to the structures of the spine.
http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/exercise/low-impact-aerobic-exercise
http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/exercise/low-impact-aerobic-exercise
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Sunday, August 14, 2016
C-SPINE PAIN - Chiropractic Treatments
Chiropractic manipulation can address a number of causes of neck pain. It is not a treatment for every type of neck problem, but on the other hand is also considered a first line of treatment for many. Two typical causes of pain that originate in the neck and may be treated by manipulation include mechanical neck pain and disc problems.
http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/typical-cervical-problems-treated-chiropractic
http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/typical-cervical-problems-treated-chiropractic
Saturday, August 13, 2016
Spinal Disk Pain
When back pain is caused by a spinal disc problem, the source of the pain is either from a nerve being irritated by a protruding disc, or it is from the disc space itself.
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/my-back-pain-caused-pinched-nerve-or-degenerated-disc
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/my-back-pain-caused-pinched-nerve-or-degenerated-disc
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Thursday, August 11, 2016
What is Chronic Pain?
Chronic pain is generally defined as any pain that continues more than 3 to 6 months. Please read the below for more information.
http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/depression/4-tips-help-cope-chronic-pain-and-depression?source=3tab
http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/depression/4-tips-help-cope-chronic-pain-and-depression?source=3tab
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Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Lumbar Herniated Disk
Most cases of lumbar herniated disc symptoms resolve on their own within six weeks, so patients are often advised to start with non-surgical treatments.
http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/herniated-disc/non-surgical-treatment-lumbar-herniated-disc?source=3tab
See other Conditions on our page at Dr. Rick Jardon .com
http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/herniated-disc/non-surgical-treatment-lumbar-herniated-disc?source=3tab
See other Conditions on our page at Dr. Rick Jardon .com
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Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Low Impact vs. High Impact for Recovery
Aerobic exercise increases the blood flow in the body, which helps speed up healing, but high-impact exercises may cause additional stress or trauma to the structures of the spine.
http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/exercise/low-impact-aerobic-exercise
http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/exercise/low-impact-aerobic-exercise
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Monday, August 8, 2016
Cold Laser Therapy a.k.a. Low Level Laser Therapy
Cold Laser Therapy or Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a treatment that utilizes specific wavelengths of light to interact with tissue and is thought to help accelerate the healing process. It can be used on patients who suffer from a variety of acute and chronic conditions in order to help eliminate pain, swelling, reduce spasms and increase functionality.
http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/pain-management/cold-laser-therapy-pain-management-treatment
http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/pain-management/cold-laser-therapy-pain-management-treatment
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Sciatica Symptoms, Sleeping
Sciatica symptoms don’t take time off to accommodate your sleep schedule. The burning sensation in your calf or throbbing pain in your foot can jolt you awake at any hour—if you’re lucky enough to fall asleep.
To help you find relief—and regain control of your sleep schedule—here are 3 little-known tips for sleeping with sciatica:
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/3-little-known-tips-sleeping-sciatica?source=3tab
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To help you find relief—and regain control of your sleep schedule—here are 3 little-known tips for sleeping with sciatica:
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/3-little-known-tips-sleeping-sciatica?source=3tab
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Saturday, August 6, 2016
Fibromyalgia - Chiropractic
Fibromyalgia symptoms are quite common but non-specific. However, the constellation of symptoms can often suggest a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. Read more about it with the link below and consult your chiropractor for treatment tips:
http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/fibromyalgia/fibromyalgia-symptoms
http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/fibromyalgia/fibromyalgia-symptoms
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Friday, August 5, 2016
Tips for a Happy Healthy Spine
Whether it's a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or strained muscles, can take some time to diagnose and treat the causes of back pain. And all the while, you're trying to navigate health insurance, work and family life, and everyday stressors—all while dealing with your back pain.
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/five-ways-keep-your-spine-healthy-and-happy?source=3tab
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/five-ways-keep-your-spine-healthy-and-happy?source=3tab
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Sleeping Tips and Insomnia are highly common...
Pain doesn't end when the sun goes down. Studies show a majority of those with chronic pain have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/7-sleeping-tips-patients-chronic-pain?source=3tab
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/7-sleeping-tips-patients-chronic-pain?source=3tab
Monday, August 1, 2016
Pokemon Go is Everywhere! Neck Pain Abounds~
Pokémon Go is everywhere—this smartphone game is so popular that people are pouring out onto the streets and into their neighborhoods for hours on end while trying to "catch 'em all."
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/latest-cause-neck-pain-pokemon-go?source=3tab
http://www.spine-health.com/blog/latest-cause-neck-pain-pokemon-go?source=3tab
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