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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Chiropractic Care in Rogers Arkansas with Cold Laser Therapy

by Teri Hines, DC
April 4th, 2011

Here at Hines Health Chiropractic Clinic in Rogers, Arkansas my husband and I attend several chiropractic care seminars to stay current on the latest technique in safe, comfortable chiropractic care.

At our most recent seminar my husband had purchased yet another new gadget that I feared would end up in the chiropractic gadget bone yard. It was a hand held laser that proclaims to speed up the healing process….

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So I reviewed its merits in the brochure:

  • Reduction in tissue swelling by suppressing inflammatory enzymes
  • Reduction in pain by production of endorphins
  • Enhanced lymphatic drainage which speeds healing
  • Release tight muscles improving mobility
  • Faster bone repair by stimulating ballistic activity

I didn't really give it much thought until I saw the results of this laser in our practice. Several of the patients had presented with unrelenting pain patterns that did not seem to be responding completely with their chiropractic adjustments. We provided a package of 10 laser treatments to these patients if they wished to utilize this new therapy service at our clinic.

Our first patient to use the laser was a runner who had trained diligently for his first marathon and developed a medial knee irritation that was preventing him from training.

The next patient was an elderly female patient with osteoarthritis in the knees that was causing tissue swelling so pronounced that walking was a problem.

Then a young soccer player had a severe sprained ankle in the middle of the season and was currently using crutches.

The last patient to use the laser therapy that week was a computer analyst with carpal tunnel who had been to a M.D. and was prescribed pain relievers, muscles relaxers, and an anti inflammatory.

Although each of the above patients had vastly differing physical complaints, they all had one thing in common – none of them elected to finish their series of treatments. I questioned the patient's as to why they had elected to discontinue and the response was that since they had no more pain or swelling and asked if they could reserve their remaining sessions for a later date.

And so after seeing first-hand the results from cold laser therapy I am now happy my husband purchased this gadget at the seminar.

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

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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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