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Why Are Chiropractic Treatments Scheduled So Often?

by Teri Hines, DC
May 11th, 2011

This almost makes it sound like a chiropractic adjustment sets in motion some slippery process that loosens your joints setting you up for repetitive treatments or your entire skeleton will soon fall apart. It's almost like comparing chiropractic care to removing the lug nuts on your wheels so that your tires will fly off, mandating an immediate return to the body shop. So I have pondered this notion and searched the literature for any documentation on this phenomenon.

Perhaps it is the treatment schedule of coming to the clinic for several times a week or for a period of several weeks that supports this notion of compulsory repetitive care. It would seem that one chiropractic adjustment would be able to restore a vertebra to optimal position with one tap or thrust and all would be complete. However it is the tight muscles, ligaments, and tendons that create a rigid infrastructure necessitating several adjustments to restore proper alignment. Numerous factors can affect how many adjustments are required for restoration of proper alignment such as:

  • length of current pain pattern
  • congenital or acquired structural malformation
  • occupational hazards of repetitive muscle strain
  • stress levels and lifestyle choices
  • inter-vertebral disc integrity

Actually, many patients elect to continue chiropractic care after their initial symptoms resolve, because periodic elective "maintenance care" makes them feel better. I guess the adage of “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” could be applied here also. Once a patient has had to work diligently on recovery after a painful lingering back episode, they are often motivated to maintain their good alignment. Chiropractic treatment is an integral component to many healthy people's "health maintenance" plan; similar to diet, exercise and proper sleep.

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Hines Health Patient – Lance Curtis of Bentonville

by Teri Hines, DC
April 27th, 2011

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by Teri Hines, DC
April 27th, 2011

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Traditional Manual Manipulation VS Activator Method Adjustment

by Teri Hines, DC
April 18th, 2011

As a Chiropractor in Rogers, Arkansas I am often asked what the differences are between the traditional bone popping style of chiropractic treatment (which I will refer to as Manual Manipulation) and my method of choice which is called the Activator Method. My first thought is to say that the end result is the same while the methodology or style is different. Although both methods utilize the doctor's hands for treatment of “bone out of place” there are some significant differences in delivery.

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The ultimate goal of a chiropractic adjustment is the restoration of nerve flow so the body so the body can resume it's optimal performance. It is the removal of this nerve interference by repositioning the bones referred to as a chiropractic adjustment. Most of us are familiar with the manual adjustment that produces a popping sound as the bones are realigned.

In contrast the Activator Method utilizes a hand held instrument that delivers a precise adjustment with only a light clicking sound from the instrument. Another significant difference between these two styles of treatment is the body position of the patient. In the manual manipulation the patient is repositioned frequently while the Activator Method allows the patient to remain face down and the instrument does the repositioning to change the line of drive of the adjustment. Some patients find the latter method to be preferable due to differing physical restrictions.

I was raised on manual manipulation as a child, when my family would go to our family Chiropractor for monthly preventive care. Since this was our family way I had no reason to doubt the efficacy or fear it's methodology. However, I would often have a residual headache after a neck adjustment that would leave me uncomfortable for a day or so. As I explored these concerns with our chiropractor we were able to come up with some alternative methods for my spinal alignments and I realized that we each have unique needs and need to be evaluated individually.

I do not believe that one size fits all or that we each benefit equally from the same type of chiropractic care. I made it my goal in my Chiropractic Career to research the most popular, effective, and safest methods of chiropractic care available. So while the destination is the same for all chiropractic methods the journey is as unique as the individual.

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I Love Pregnant Women (And Why They Love Me!)

by Teri Hines, DC
April 11th, 2011

Pregnancy is like training for a marathon and chiropractic care is an excellent tool to have in your training bag for your ultimate health and vitality. Few things brighten my day more than seeing an obviously pregnant woman waddle into my clinic for back care.

This is such a transitional period in a woman’s life when her center of gravity clearly alters radically. Often resulting in low back discomfort due to shifts in weight bearing that can be painful and disruptive to this special time in a woman’s life. Frequently this is the first time a woman seeks chiropractic care, often times they are referred by:

  • Other patients
  • Midwife
  • Obstetrician

It is my pleasure to reassure any expecting mother that I have the effective tools to assist in relieving her back pain and guide her towards a successful delivery. Not only does chiropractic care help ease back pain by realigning the spine and removing painful irritation to the nerves but it also prepares the pelvis for delivery by establishing it’s best position.

Pregnancy is definitely a time when it can be challenging to endure the repositioning of a traditional manual adjustment due to their current physique. That is what makes the Activator Method so ideal for this type of patient. To receive an Activator adjustment the patient lays face down, with an abdominal cushion providing a center hole for her belly bump. Since the Activator Technique only requires the patient to lay face down and not be repositioned frequently throughout the procedure, most patients find this be a comfortable arrangement.

It is my absolute joy to assist any mother during pregnancy, so she can feel her radiant best during this wonderful time of her life. Studies have shown that in addition to relieving low back pain and preparing for delivery Chiropractic care is very effective for reestablishing proper body alignment as the post pregnancy body is returning to stabilization.

If you are pregnant and experiencing low back pain (or know someone who is) call us today at (479) 636-3021 and experience relief with an Activator adjustment.

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Why Choose Chiropractic Care in Rogers, Arkansas?

by Teri Hines, DC
March 28th, 2011

Most patients present to my clinic, Hines Health Chiropractic in Rogers, Arkansas because they're in PAIN OR LIMITATION and it is getting progressively worse or no better. Typically this is interrupting body movements, work habits, leisure activities, or sleeping patterns. No one likes to be in pain, but the question often remains – How do I get out of pain as quickly as possible?

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Some common home remedies utilized are:

  • Rest and repair
  • Applications of ice or heat
  • Stretching or exercise
  • Visiting a medical doctor
  • Application of muscle ointment
  • Ace bandage or other support
  • Pain medications, anti inflammatory, muscle relaxant

All of these offer some relief in varying degrees and often times relieve the symptoms effectively or long enough for the body to repair itself. However, sometimes these methods are merely a temporary cover up to the real cause lurking beneath your symptoms. Which Chiropractor's refer to as a subluxation or bone out of place irritating your nervous system?

So what can chiropractic do for me, you might ask in your hour of desperation? The tools of the trade are my hands which I use to realign your spine and help your body remove the unrelenting pressure or irritation upon your nervous system. The pain you feel is actually your body's natural warning response to inappropriate nerve pressure.

Most people are familiar with the "bone popping style" of a chiropractic adjustment, known as manual manipulation, which does a great job of realigning the spinal column. However my technique of choice is called the Activator Method which utilizes a hand held instrument that delivers a precise thrust to a specific location to achieve relief of your nerve irritation.

A benefit of this gentle yet effective approach to a chiropractic alignment is it's high degree of specificity without the discomfort of the more traditional style of chiropractic adjustment. And if it's safety record were not enough to entice you into trying this technique then the longevity of it's holding pattern should impress you.

I would say that this technique is safe enough for a new born baby or a 105 year old lady, both of which I have seen in my practice, with successful results. Hines Health Chiropractic clinic is staffed with Activator Chiropractors and we welcome you in to give this technique a try for your spinal health needs.

Call us today at (479) 636-3021 to schedule your visit and experience the relief you deserve.

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