Both chiropractors and physicians carry the title of “Doctor,” but there are some differences to keep in mind when you are choosing the best type of professional to treat you. A medical doctor (MD) diagnoses and treats injuries and diseases of the whole body, while a chiropractic doctor (DC) focuses on the musculoskeletal system. While… Continue Reading What Makes A Chiropractor Different From Other Doctors?
Fibromyalgia, now recognized as a central nervous system disorder that leads to widespread body pain, affects more than 5 million Americans over the age of 18. While 80-90% of those who suffer are women, men and children can be diagnosed with the disease as well. There are countless treatments, including massage therapy that… Continue Reading How Does Massage Help The Chronic Pain Of Fibromyalgia?
Allergies are immune system reactions to foreign substances in food, the air, pollen, or pet dander that show up as inflammations in your sinuses, airwaves, skin, and digestive system. What triggers allergies is an individual thing rather than a universal response that most people have, but having allergies can make life miserable for you if… Continue Reading What Are Allergies?
For anyone who has ever suffered from the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep at night, you know that the mental and physical effects can be very disruptive to your daily life. You may swing between exhausted and jittery during the day; feel emotional, anxious or like your brain is under an endless… Continue Reading Can’t Sleep? Insomnia Treatments You Can Try Tonight
Cuts and puncture wounds are an occupational hazard for children and are even hard to avoid among adults. With a minimum of care, most cuts and scrapes heal after a few days, but anytime you tear or puncture the skin, you should be on the lookout for signs that you need further medical attention This… Continue Reading Treating Cuts and Puncture Wounds
At Raintree Medical & Chiropractic Center, our primary care providers offer health care solutions for the entire family, including women’s health care issues. For routine care, acute care for a specific condition, prenatal care, or contraception, our health care professionals have the expertise and resources needed to keep you healthy and well throughout every phase… Continue Reading Raintree Medical & Chiropractic Center Offers Comprehensive Women’s Health Care
When you have foot pain, you may resort to over-the-counter insoles, custom prosthetics, heel pads, and a variety of other solutions that do not really address the problem. You may assume your problem is the result of wearing high heels or other shoes that don’t fit, of standing or walking on your feet too long,… Continue Reading Your Chiropractor Can Help Foot Pain & Improve Foot Misalignments
Can Children Be Treated By Chiropractors? Over the last 20 years, chiropractic treatment has been emerging as a way to treat children with conditions ranging from back and neck pain, to asthma, nursing difficulties, colic, bedwetting, and chronic ear infections. Considered a wellness tool, chiropractic techniques are recognized by both the American Academy of Pediatrics… Continue Reading Learn About Safe And Effective Chiropractic Treatment For Children
COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a disease that affects over 329,000,000 people worldwide or about 5% of the population. As of 2013, it resulted in more than 2.9 million deaths and the numbers are expected to increase, especially in the developing world. The disease can be compounded by emphysema, which causes the destruction… Continue Reading Management Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations & Acute Bronchitis
The Different Phases Constituting Spinal Degeneration Degeneration Phase 1 The first stage of spinal degeneration is when there is a minor loss of normal spine balance and spinal curvature. The surrounding features of the spine such as nerves, discs and joints begin to age quicker and are continually more stressed. This stage of the degeneration… Continue Reading Spinal Degeneration