San Leandro Chiropractor

Why Choose Chiropractic Care Over Other Medical Cares Offered?

May 30, 2014 by drburt

Let’s be frank. An average cost for just visiting your nearest medical office ranges from 50$ to 350$. Moreover, this does not include the extra fees and expenses you have to take care for over-the-counter medicines. Even if you may have an insurance to carry up the cost, you have to expect for co-pay which can add up some holes in your pocket. This is not to frustrate you from seeing your doctor. No and not at all! This is just to present you the panoramic point of view of how costly medical care can get when you (most of the time) end up buying the prescription with dangerous side effects. You have to understand that your body pain (or even headache) is not safely eased by pain medication without hitting the underlying injury. When the drug taken wears off, ache and discomfort come back and worse, you become dependent on it. And, you can well testify that you may have felt this once. However, for a lot of individuals, this is a normal scenario, whereby the insurance company continues to pay for the consultation and medication while low amount of toxins stay on to deposit in your body.

Look at healthcare in a different angle

Take it this way. You are in a similar situation but instead of calling your family doctor, you resolve to go visit with a chiropractor. An ordinary chiropractic visit would cost you just around 30 to 60 US dollars. There are others who cater a free initial consultation and cut-rate examination. The main goal of a chiropractor is to treat the main problem so that it won’t come back again. However, if you are searching for a quick-relief then you would definitely be frustrated because chiropractors do not use of medications so pain relief is not instantaneous. They only use natural techniques and strokes to relieve and treat the main problem. They do not offer drugs or artificial medications. Quite simply, compared to medical doctors, going to your nearest chiropractor is a lot cheaper.

Chiropractic care offers you the opportunity to save from medical costs and dangerous side effects of medical prescriptions

Due to the increasing concerns on the very high cost of medical care as well as its danger for making use of artificial drugs, a recent research has been conducted and it has found chiropractic care’s cost-effectiveness over other natural alternatives. It was found out from a 2012 review that a spinal manipulation therapy was far more practical for neck and joint pain when compared to a physiotherapy or practitioner care. Way back in 2007, a research was conducted on the care costs of patients who had experienced chiropractic care over a medical care. It was discovered that approximately 70,000 members with a spanning period of 7 years on hospital admission had spent approximately 60% of decrease while the cost of days spent were decreased by around 59%. The outpatient surgeries as well as follow up treatments were decreased by around 62%. The outcome and comparisons were taken in the same geography, health maintenance and time frame.

Are you seeing the big picture?

It is not hard to understand that chiropractic is way more affordable than the usual medical care we receive from the usual medical doctors. However, this is not to frustrate you from seeing your doctor, especially when your condition is way beyond an alternative medicine can handle. So, if you haven’t visited a chiropractor for your back pain then begin to search for one. The next time you feel uneasiness, headache or muscle pain, get help from a professional chiropractor and see what can be done to effectively treat the underlying problem.

Author’s bio:

The author is a member of Advanced Chiropractic Huntington Beach and is happy to provide you information about the best chiropractic care for your particular condition.

Car Accident Injury & Chiropractic Rehabilitation in San Leandro

May 13, 2014 by drburt

Car Accident Injury & Chiropractic Rehabilitation in San Leandro

This patient was referred to my clinic by one of the personal injury attorneys that I have been working with. When I spoke to a patient on a phone I did not expect that this is going to be a case when I would need to treat a spine with a compression fracture, protruded disc , subluxated rib and sever neck and back pain. This particular patient was very lucky to be alive after I saw the pictures on a phone and whatever was left over from her car after it was crashed by an AC Transit Bus. Ambulance was called and patient was taken to a nearby Hospital for observation and diagnostic studies. X-Ray did not reveal any life threatening fracture to a cervical and lumbar spine.

Examination:

During examination patient had severe amount of pain and did not know what to expect from a chiropractic care as she has never been to a chiropractor before. Every single orthopedic test was positive during an examination. Any way patient moved would cause pain and discomfort. She was not able to go to sleep without taking heavy dose of pain medications and muscle relaxants. Lack of sleep adds extra stress to an already injured body, which creates a wishes cycle in a recovery process after such a serious car accident. Posture revealed uneven pelvis base, which is an indication of sacroiliac joint misalignment, lumbar spine was painful upon digital palpation. Sever pain at T12 vertebral level (later MRI revealed Compression Fracture at that vertebral Level) with radiating pain along intercostal nerve on a right side which did not allow patient to freely inhale and exhale. Severe neck pain with minimal range of motion and muscle spasm.

Treatment:

The rehabilitation process began right after examination has been concluded. The frequency of visits was set at 3 times a week for 4 weeks. Each visit would include Electric Stimulation from Interferential Machines, Moist Heat at 140F from automated Electric Blanket both for 15 minutes. After this passive therapy this patient would get full spine chiropractic adjustment as well as rib adjustment in order to eliminate intercostal referral pain. Next stop would be a deep tissue massage from my in house Certified Massage Therapist. This frequency was kept for 4 weeks.

After two and a half weeks of care I have ordered MRI study of the lumbar spine due to persistent pain and minimal improvement. This study has revealed that this patient had severe disc protrusion both anterior and posterior and L5 vertebral level. This is most likely the cause of the persistent pain and discomfort in a lumbar spine. We have scheduled this patient with an Orthopedic surgeon for evaluation and possible treatment. MRI has also revealed a compression fracture at T12 vertebral level. The anterior portion of the body has been compressed under tremendous amount of force during the collision of the car and a bus. Rib and neck pain have improved since the beginning of the treatment.

Result:

At this point we are approaching a third and a final month of a rehabilitation process. Patient comes in once a week. Her rib pain, mid back and neck pain have improved quite a bit. However, she still feels pain and discomfort in a lumbar spine. Orthopedic surgeon did not offer anything exciting regarding treatment and management of the lumbar spine – it was the usual taking drugs or performing a surgery which can bring only 50% of success. I have discussed with patient specific lumbar exercises and stretching program in order to manage lumbar spine pain level and discomfort. Overall this lucky patient is very happy with an outcome of a rehabilitation process at our San Leandro Chiropractic Clinic.

The True Cost of a Healthy Diet and Weight Loss

March 14, 2014 by drburt

The diet and weight loss industry makes an estimated $20 billion a year in the US alone and although obesity is a rising problem across the globe and weight loss is encouraged, some of these weight loss trends can be harmful to your wallet. Society equates being overweight with being worthless, and with the latest obesity statistics being paraded across our television screens, laptops and newspapers, it’s no wonder that millions of people worldwide are turning to fads and drastic new methods of weight loss.

Among the frontrunners for some of the most costly diet fads around today are the South Beach and the Dukan diet. The South Beach diet involves exclusively eating foods with a low Glycemic Index (GI). Low-GI foods affect your blood sugar levels less than high-GI foods, thus keeping you fuller for longer and deterring overeating and snacking – two considerable causes of weight gain. In this diet, portion size doesn’t matter, however each meal on average will set you back $4.59, or $3340 a year. Similarly, the Dukan diet can cost you around $4.34 a meal, which adds up to $3,159 – not including subscription fees. This controversial, low carbohydrate diet consists of four phases; the first is strictly protein consumption and is designed to go on for no longer than seven days. The following phases then start to include carbs into the diet, starting with non-starchy vegetables and later starchy foods, like grain bread.

Both of these diets involve large amounts of protein, such as lean meat, and this tends to be quite expensive. Unlike carbs, which you can often buy in bulk for low prices, two quality chicken breasts can cost over £5 in the UK ($8.34). If you’re eating this twice a day or more, this mounts up and can cost at least £70 ($117) per week just in chicken.

At the other end of the scale, some of the cheaper diet options include the Alkaline and Vegetarian diets. Being Vegetarian is usually viewed as a matter of ethics; giving up meat and fish (unless Pescatarian) signals a protest against the inhumane methods used to slaughter animals. However, increasing numbers of dieters are turning to a vegetarian regime to lose weight. The lack of fatty meats and increased consumption of vegetables results in a naturally lower calorie diet with a lower cost, with an average vegetarian meal costing just £1.40 ($2.34). The lesser-known Alkaline diet aims to cut out foods which produce excessive amounts of acid in the body; coffee, red meat, dairy and alcohol all contribute to the production of acid in the stomach, which can then be turned into fat. This diet only costs £1.75 ($2.92) on average per meal, however, the diet itself is mostly pointless and an example of one of the many fads designed to hook dieters in through medical jargon and reasoning. The body should regulate its acid levels itself as part of a regular, balanced diet.

The cheaper diets tend to involve foods which you can bulk buy. Vegetables, for example, don’t need to be expensive. Frozen veg tends to be of an adequate quality, can be extremely cheap and results in less waste as they won’t rot while they’re frozen. Wholegrain pasta, eggs and rice are also reasonably priced and can be bought in mass.

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Vegetarian and 5 Reasons to Stay Healthy

February 20, 2014 by drburt

Vegetarian and 5 Reasons to Stay Healthy

Not just good for the environment, going green is also great for your body. Cutting down on consumption of meat brings a whole lot of advantages and health benefits to your entire body. According to popular nutritionists and food researchers, an average American who alters his/her current diet from meat-based high cholesterol meals to a vegetarian diet will not only lose weight rapidly—if he or she is obese–but will also witness great improvements in blood sugar levels, cholesterol profiles, while cutting down the risk of heart disease and looking healthy and fit.

Here are five important reasons to go vegetarian today and do your body a whole lot good.

1. You could lose weight easily.

According to a comprehensive six-year study published by the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics last year, it was seen that individuals who refrained from eating meat had a far lower BMI than regular meat eaters. Furthermore, the report also revealed that vegetarians are far less obese than omnivores (10% versus 35%). In addition, a new report published by The Obesity Society in 2013 revealed that individuals who were extremely overweight or obese lost more weight while following a vegetarian diet, than those who consumed meat– in spite of both groups taking in the same amount of calories.

2. You could improve your heart health.

Consuming meals containing high amounts of saturated fats, primarily from meat and dairy-based foods, not only spikes the level of cholesterol in your blood but also increases your risk of cardiovascular disorder due to the high cholesterol levels. Getting rid of meat altogether in a diet can greatly cut down the amount of saturated fat, in turn reducing your risk of heart disease.

3. You could bring down high blood pressure levels considerably.

According to reports published in The Public Health Nutrition, it has been seen that vegans have far lesser incidence of hypertension than omnivores. Food nutritionists point out to the beneficial substances found in high intakes of fruits and vegetables in a vegetarian diet that cuts down the risk of hypertension.

4. You could cut down the risk of diabetes.

A study conducted by The American Diabetes Association revealed that individuals who follow a vegetarian diet had a far lesser chance of developing metabolic syndrome, which is a group of risk factors associated with heart disease, paralysis and type II diabetes. Participants enrolled in the study were refrained from eating poultry products and meat-based meals, and it was seen that they had much lower blood sugar levels, triglycerides and blood pressure levels, at the end of the study, as compared to those who regularly consumed a meat-based diet during the time.

5. You could experience increased levels of energy.

Eating legumes and greens, such as spinach, beans and kale and similar such vegetables can have a great impact on the body by making one feel more energised over a period of time. According to research, legumes and greens contain increased levels of dietary nitrates that provide a huge impetus to the body in the form of vascular benefits, reducing blood pressure and even enhancing the performance of exercise in healthy individuals. Foods rich in dietary nitrates not only help in opening up blood vessels but also permit more oxygen inside the body thus providing the ability of becoming more energised.

Carol is a health and fitness expert, having written hundreds of articles helping people improve their standard of living. She is associated with Nutra Pure HCG that promotes HCG diet drops as a way to lose weight in a healthy way.