Chiropracter In Portland, Maine | Dr. Lou Jacobs, Chiropractor
Things You Must Know About Google Searching For A Chiropracter. (Part 1) If you are searching for a chiropracter, you will have much better luck searching for a chiropractor. You see, chiropractor is spelled with an “or” not “er”. Searching on google with the wrong spelling will likely get you some results but your search will be much better if the spelling is right. ...
read moreWhat does a pediatric chiropractor in Portland, Maine do?
When To Call A Pediatric Chiropractor. Pediatric chiropractic treatment has been around for a long time. Chiropractors have been evaluating and gently adjusting children since the turn of the 20th century. It wasn’t until the formation of the ICPA however that the profession had an organization representing the welfare of mothers and children. “The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA, Inc) is the profession’s oldest, largest and most sought out chiropractic pediatric association. The ICPA was founded by Larry Webster, D.C. in 1986. His vision and passion in working with children had a major impact in redirecting the profession to care for more children.” The key to finding a great and highly qualified pediatric chiropractor is to look for one trained by the ICPA. A fully trained ICPA doctor and local chiropractor is going to be most qualified to work with you and your children. A pediatric chiropractor evaluates your child as gently as a medical pediatrician but without the needles. A thorough evaluation of a child’s nervous system, spinal and pelvic alignment, reflexes, muscle tone, head shape, sensory processing and a host of other, primarily nerve based, tests will be done if indicated. The exam is gentle, involves no...
read moreWhy Do People Seek Chiropractic Treatment? | Portland, Maine
When Is Chiropractic Treatment Recommended? Chiropractic has been around since 1895. With advancements in research and the ability to zero in on objective markers of function of the nervous system and spine, stronger recommendations may be made for chiropractic care. There are typically two reasons that people seek chiropractic treatment. The first reason is for pain and it’s impact on things that are important, like family, work and the like. Big stuff. These people typically have pain in the neck, shoulders, head, pelvis, hips, legs, sciatica or are looking for a back pain chiropractor. Sometimes there have been injuries that are obvious, other times the problem seeming arose out of nowhere. Either way, it’s gotten to a point where it is worrisome or disruptive and it needs to go away without the use of drugs or surgery. Recent reports on over the counter pain killers like ibuprofin have shown that there is an increased chance of stroke or heart attack in those who use NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs) on a regular basis. Reports have also shown that women using NSAIDS for pain, whether it’s headaches or low back pain, may have anywhere from 25%-75% reduction in...
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Back Pain Chiropractor You want to find the best back pain chiropractor. It has been said that chiropractic is an art, science and philosophy. If you want a back pain chiropractor that is top shelf, you are going to want to find someone who is strong in the art, science and philosophy of chiropractic. The science of chiropractic involves the function of the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, nerves) the skeletal system and muscular system. How well or how poorly these systems work together and their effect on your body chemistry and physiology is what a great chiropractor will be concerned with. If optimal function is achieved in these systems, back pain should cease. The philosophy of chiropractic involves the idea that your body has within it the capacity to heal itself unless interference in your nerve system reduces the capacity of your brain to communicate healing and control to an injured, dysfunctional or damaged area. If you cut your finger, your body heals it, not the band-aid. The idea that your body can transform your lunch into energy, new skin and blood to heal the area that you cut is amazing! That power, uninterrupted is a...
read moreHow To Choose Chiropractic Care in Portland, Maine
How to choose Chiropractic Care in Portland, Maine Choosing Chiropractic Care in Portland, Maine can be a confusing task. Why? Because there are so many chiropractic doctors to choose from. This information should help you make an informed choice. When searching for any type of healthcare provider finding a comfortable rapport and “good fit” is what we are all looking for. Having confidence in the doctor and staff, having a nice exchange of personal energy, and knowing that they will be most likely to get you the results you need are all critical factors. Nobody wants to see a doctor that they don’t “Jive with”. Reviews and results. Reviews and results speak volumes for a doctor’s office. With google reviews, Yelp and a handful of other sites that have credible reviews and critics, these sites are generally pretty reliable ways to help you find the chiropractor you are looking for. Chiropractic care is very “hands on” and you want to find someone who others also feel comfortable with. Technology and Diagnostics. Technology and in house diagnostics are important tools to objectively monitor progress for all chiropractic patients. Surface EMG (sEMG) which measures muscle tone,...
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