Chiropractic Care for Arm and Wrist Pain:
Have you ever slept on your arm and had it fall asleep? Imagine if it just felt like that all the time.
A few months ago I had a young lady come to my San Diego Chiropractic office with these complaints. In addition to numbness and tingling, she had neck pain, shoulder pain, arm pain, wrist pain and hand pain. She also complained of weakness in her left hand, which was resulting in clumsiness and was affecting her work as an executive secretary.
These complaints are seen with regular frequency in my office. The process is a familiar one and common with many musculoskeletal conditions that involve the nervous system. Usually, postural stresses such as leaning over a desk or computer will eventually irritate a specific joint in the spine. The irritation of the joint causes inflammation of the muscles and ligaments that surround that joint. This inflammation will cause compression of the local nerves resulting in pain and muscle spasm. If the nerve compression persists, numbness, tingling and weakness of the related muscles will follow.
This patient was displaying signs and symptoms of long-term nerve root compression that involved her left arm and hand.
We treated her with chiropractic manipulations that were delivered with the specific goal of eliminating the nerve root compression. She was also treated with ice packs, hot packs, electrical muscle stimulation and ultrasound in order to address the soft tissue inflammation. In addition to in office care she was given a set of stretches and exercises for at home therapy and advised to use ice packs daily for twenty minutes per session.
It took approximately eight weeks of active care, which is three treatment visits per week, to relieve 90% of her pain and 90% of her left arm weakness. The rest of her symptoms will resolve with at home therapy and chiropractic care delivered on an as needed basis for flair-ups that will occur in the future.
This is just one example of the many different types of cases that resolve with chiropractic care in my office.
Writers Bio
Dr. Steven R. Jones is a licensed Chiropractor in the state of California. He received his doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Jones has treated his patients for over 15 years at his own San Diego Chiropractic practice.
Dr. Jones is accepting new patients and would be happy to consult with you regarding your chiropractic needs.
Call Steve Jones at
(619) 280 0554
San Diego Chiropractic
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Better Health Steve Jones
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Why You Need a Cleansing Diet.
Why You Need a Cleansing Diet.
In my San Diego Chiropractic Center we treat people as a whole. In general, chiropractors are concerned about the typical neck pain and low back pain complaints that our patients have, however, dietary concerns are addressed as well. The value of a properly spine can’t be ignored but if you have a poor diet consisting of high calorie, difficult to digest junk food you are not being as respectful to your body as you could be.
Cleansing diets can help you turn your health around. A cleansing diet should be used any time your digestion is sluggish or if you feel heavy, congested or lethargic. There are a variety of other symptoms for which a cleansing diet may be appropriate include headaches, fatigue, bad breath or if you experience other digestive discomforts like gas, bloating and constipation.
The first step with any type of cleansing diet is to cut out the junk food. Junk food includes: food additives, snacks, desserts, canned foods, processed foods and salty foods. The basic idea is to eat fresh foods that are freshly prepared and to keep meals very simple. Also, try to decrease the size and frequency of meals, and be sure to eat slowly and chew your food thoroughly.
The next step is to distinguish between the heavy and light food groups. Carbohydrates, proteins and fats are considered heavy food groups while fruits, vegetables and herbs are considered light food groups. The light food groups are the foods that we use for cleansing. In a balanced diet, heavy food group meals are evenly counterbalanced with portions from the light food groups. For the purposes of a cleansing diet, the heavy foods portions are reduced while we increase the portions from the light food groups.
Next, simple carbohydrates like sugars and refined flours should be eliminated completely. Complex carbohydrates like whole grains can also be eliminated or sharply reduced for up to a week.
The next step is to eliminate animal-based proteins. Animal-based proteins include pork, red meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy. These proteins are dense and highly nourishing foods and are unsuitable for a cleanse. These foods come from animals that are high on the food chain and are likely to carry environmental toxins.
During this cleanse, we can eat plant-sourced protein in small quantities. The best choice for plant based proteins is simple well-cooked whole grain and bean combinations. In general the smaller the bean, the easier it is to digest. The mung bean is well-known for its cleansing and protective qualities. Brown rice and lentils are another good complete protein combination. Nuts and seeds also provide protein but are higher in fat and best eaten fresh in very small quantities or avoided altogether.
Organic fruits are perhaps the best cleansers and are best if eaten alone.
Your cleansing diet can be supported by gentle stretching, aerobic exercise, deep breathing, chiropractic care and massage. Remember to leave ample time between meals and limit your eating times so that no food is eaten between 7 p.m. and 9 a.m. A short cleanse can be accomplished in three days.
Writers Bio
Dr. Steven R. Jones is a licensed Chiropractor in the state of California. He received his doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Jones has treated his patients for over 15 years at his own San Diego Chiropractic practice.
Dr. Jones is accepting new patients and would be happy to consult with you regarding your chiropractic needs.
Call Steve Jones at
(619) 280 0554
San Diego Chiropractic
Ergonomic Office Equipment Website to learn more about or Buy Ergo Nav, the Ergonomic Mouse Pad
or Visit Ergonomic Blog, "Ergonomically Yours" And read the latest News in the Ergonomic World.
Better Health Steve Jones
In my San Diego Chiropractic Center we treat people as a whole. In general, chiropractors are concerned about the typical neck pain and low back pain complaints that our patients have, however, dietary concerns are addressed as well. The value of a properly spine can’t be ignored but if you have a poor diet consisting of high calorie, difficult to digest junk food you are not being as respectful to your body as you could be.
Cleansing diets can help you turn your health around. A cleansing diet should be used any time your digestion is sluggish or if you feel heavy, congested or lethargic. There are a variety of other symptoms for which a cleansing diet may be appropriate include headaches, fatigue, bad breath or if you experience other digestive discomforts like gas, bloating and constipation.
The first step with any type of cleansing diet is to cut out the junk food. Junk food includes: food additives, snacks, desserts, canned foods, processed foods and salty foods. The basic idea is to eat fresh foods that are freshly prepared and to keep meals very simple. Also, try to decrease the size and frequency of meals, and be sure to eat slowly and chew your food thoroughly.
The next step is to distinguish between the heavy and light food groups. Carbohydrates, proteins and fats are considered heavy food groups while fruits, vegetables and herbs are considered light food groups. The light food groups are the foods that we use for cleansing. In a balanced diet, heavy food group meals are evenly counterbalanced with portions from the light food groups. For the purposes of a cleansing diet, the heavy foods portions are reduced while we increase the portions from the light food groups.
Next, simple carbohydrates like sugars and refined flours should be eliminated completely. Complex carbohydrates like whole grains can also be eliminated or sharply reduced for up to a week.
The next step is to eliminate animal-based proteins. Animal-based proteins include pork, red meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy. These proteins are dense and highly nourishing foods and are unsuitable for a cleanse. These foods come from animals that are high on the food chain and are likely to carry environmental toxins.
During this cleanse, we can eat plant-sourced protein in small quantities. The best choice for plant based proteins is simple well-cooked whole grain and bean combinations. In general the smaller the bean, the easier it is to digest. The mung bean is well-known for its cleansing and protective qualities. Brown rice and lentils are another good complete protein combination. Nuts and seeds also provide protein but are higher in fat and best eaten fresh in very small quantities or avoided altogether.
Organic fruits are perhaps the best cleansers and are best if eaten alone.
Your cleansing diet can be supported by gentle stretching, aerobic exercise, deep breathing, chiropractic care and massage. Remember to leave ample time between meals and limit your eating times so that no food is eaten between 7 p.m. and 9 a.m. A short cleanse can be accomplished in three days.
Writers Bio
Dr. Steven R. Jones is a licensed Chiropractor in the state of California. He received his doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Jones has treated his patients for over 15 years at his own San Diego Chiropractic practice.
Dr. Jones is accepting new patients and would be happy to consult with you regarding your chiropractic needs.
Call Steve Jones at
(619) 280 0554
San Diego Chiropractic
Ergonomic Office Equipment Website to learn more about or Buy Ergo Nav, the Ergonomic Mouse Pad
or Visit Ergonomic Blog, "Ergonomically Yours" And read the latest News in the Ergonomic World.
Better Health Steve Jones
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