Alpharetta-Cumming Chiropractor Offers No Waiting, No Hassles and Same-Day Relief.
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Dr. Kurt Meininger, Forsyth County, Alpharetta-Cumming Chiropractor Offers No Waiting, No Hassles, Same-Day Relief For Back and Neck Pain Sufferers:
Your life is busy... you're in a hurry... waiting in line... waiting for calls... always waiting. But when it comes to getting pain relief... waiting is just out of the question.
South Forsyth Chiropractic, located between Alpharetta and Cumming understands. We've delivered effective back and neck pain treatment to trusted clients since 1992. Our office provides immediate walk-in service, with most patients in and out within just 30 minutes or less.
In fact, you do not even need an appointment... just walk in during open hours (Mon., Wed. & Fri.: 10:00am - 1:00pm and 4:00pm - 7:00pm)... and you'll be seen quickly!
We work with each client individually to address your specific complaints, offering advanced non-surgical pain-relieving therapies. Patients frequently realize immediate alleviation of symptoms, whether facing a simple sprain/strain or a chronic disc problem.
Our safe, therapeutic services include modern chiropractic care (manual manipulation or low-force instrumentation), back and neck traction, electrical muscle stimulation, core-strengthening exercises, deep tissue fascia-muscle stretching, low-level (cold) laser therapy, pressure point therapy and nutritional/diet counseling. We work hard to make each visit a wonderful experience. Your satisfaction is our top priority.
Routine appointments are available via convenient phone scheduling... but are not necessary. Get the urgent pain relief you want when you need it the most. Visit South Forsyth Chiropractic; 5670 Atlanta Highway; Ste. C-1; Alpharetta, GA 30004 today.
Dr. Meininger’s treatment has been successful with chronic back and neck pain, degenerative or herniated discs, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, pinched nerves, headaches, sciatica, Fibromyalgia, whiplash and all sorts of sports-related injuries.
For complete details call Dr. Meininger's office at 770-777-0900.
NSAIDs Side Effects: What Every South Forsyth County - Alpharetta-Cumming Back Pain Sufferer Must Know
Posted by Dr. Kurt Meininger at 11:03 AM
South Forsyth County – Alpharetta-Cumming Chiropractor And Non-Drug Back Pain Doctor Reports:
Do You Suffer From Migraines or Tension Headaches? Alpharetta-Cumming Doctor Gives Treatment Options, Approaches And Self-management Techniques
Posted by Dr. Kurt Meininger at 11:43 AM
South Forsyth County – Alpharetta-Cumming Chiropractor And Headache Doctor Reports:
One of the reported causes of both migraine and tension headache is cervical muscle tension and spinal joint abnormalities in the neck. When considering treatment for headaches, whether it’s a tension-type or migraine, there are many choices available. The question is which of the many options offer the best benefit?
One study compared the effectiveness of physical therapy (PT) to that of relaxation and thermal biofeedback (RTB). Both groups were treated using one of these approaches, and if at least a 50% improvement was not achieved, the other form of treatment was then utilized. Results were calculated at 3, 6, and 12 month timeframes. The PT group of 30 females used standard physical therapy approaches that included:
- Posture correction for alignment of head and spine
- Cervical range of motion for neck and shoulders
- Isometric strengthening of the neck
- Flare-up management techniques
- Active self mobilization of the spine
- Whole body stretching
The goal was to target muscular abnormalities and those in this group were to perform the above twice per day for 30 min. The RTB group were instructed in relaxation and thermal biofeedback (RTB) treatment that focused on muscle relaxation, breathing exercises, and the use of a thermal feedback device that determines when the subject’s temperature changes telling them if they are successfully relaxing. The participants were to practice at home and utilized audiotapes for relaxation and monitor success with the portable biofeedback unit.
Using the PT approaches, only 13% reported a successful outcome compared to 51% in the RTB group.
In the follow-up of 3, 6 and 12 months, both groups reported continued benefit. When the subjects reported less than 50% benefit with either method, they were given the other treatment option, and the PT approach achieved a 47% success rate and the RTB 50%. These findings suggest that treatments that focus on muscle tension reduction (such as the RTB group) might result in a better outcome compared to only addressing posture, range of motion and flexibility. However, as illustrated in the follow-up group, PT did have a positive beneficial effect. An important point – the subjects in the RTB group demonstrated the ability to reduce migraine pain and the associated disability by using a self-applied form of care. When teaching the patient to self-manage their condition by instruction and training, the greater the likelihood is for a successful outcome.
Chiropractic focuses on many self-management training procedures including (but not limited to) the training of the use of ice vs. heat, application of pressure point therapy, strengthening and stretching exercises, proper methods of bending and lifting, as well as ergonomics and posture. The use and instruction of relaxation is also a commonly recommended form of care, which this study found to be most beneficial.
To schedule a complimentary consultation and learn how our comprehensive headache and Migraine treatment may be of benefit to you or a loved one, just call our office at 770-777-0900 and visit our website at http://www.painreliefcare.com
Our standard business hours are: Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM and Tuesday and Thursday between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Tension-Stress Headaches And Migraine Non-Drug Solutions. Forsyth County - Alpharetta-Cumming Chiropractor Reveals Treatment Options.
Posted by Dr. Kurt Meininger at 12:43 PM
South Forsyth County – Alpharetta-Cumming Chiropractor And Headache Doctor Comments:
Adults may experience many different kinds of headaches. A primary headache is a headache that is not a part of another disease process. Secondary headaches can come from a poor eyeglass prescription, diabetes, the flu, or even a brain tumor. The most common primary headaches are tension-type, migraine, and cervico-genic (from the neck).
Tension type headaches feel like a tight band around your head. Stress seems to aggravate them and women tend to get this type of headache more frequently. Females are also more affected by migraine headaches.
There are two types of migraine: classical and common. The classical migraine headache may start with nausea or sickness in the stomach and proceed to an intense throbbing pain on one side of the head. The common migraine lacks this nausea and is more common than the classical type.
In cervico-genic headache, neck function is prominently disturbed. In addition to neck pain, there are usually tight neck and shoulder muscles, and a limited range of motion.
Recent research has shown that the three above described headaches can also overlap with one another. In chiropractic, we look to the spine as an often-overlooked factor in headache treatment. By objectively analyzing spine function, the doctor will identify the joints that are restricted in their range of motion or show abnormal posture and alignment. Many patients on x-ray, or through external postural analysis from the side, can show forward head posture. This is where the neck seems to arise from the front of the chest rather than back over your shoulders. The head is very heavy and with this poor posture, the muscles at the back of the neck must contract to restrain this heavy load.
There isn't one particular bone that is treated for these different types of headaches, the premise being that the headache is a symptom of another problem in the spine.
Chiropractic care has an excellent safety profile and several studies have shown that patents with headaches positively respond to chiropractic care without the side effects often seen with drug treatments. Chiropractic care is one of the most researched non-drug options available for patients. Unfortunately, many patients choose over-the-counter and prescription medications and don't consider more natural approaches that may get at the cause of the condition rather than just its effects.
If you'd like to discuss our non-invasive pain relief care approach to headaches, please call our office at 770-777-0900 to schedule a complimentary consultation and visit our website at http://www.painreliefcare.com
Our standard business hours are: Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM and Tuesday and Thursday between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
3 SIMPLE Health Tips So Easy You Won’t Even Realize You’re Doing Them!
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Sleeping Problems And Stress… How To Get A Peaceful Night’s Sleep
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There are many people who frequently suffer from headaches, even on a daily basis. Many feel this is "normal." In fact, when they come in for treatment, they may not even bring it up and only after asking if they have headaches, do they then discuss it, acting as if everyone has headaches. Others are completely debilitated and can’t go to work, drive a car, or even leave the house due to the intense pain and pressure, as if their head might explode.
When patients come to my office, I’ve found it is very important to take a very thorough health and family history.
I find patients frequently tell me important clues to the cause of their headaches. For example, if one of my patients indicates that she has had headaches, as long as she could remember and the family history includes her mother having headaches that were debilitating and an MRI revealed that part of her brain stem extended down into the upper part of the neck, this would prompt an MRI of the patient which could reveal a similar finding. Another example is a patient with headaches that occur only at the time of one week prior to menstruation. This may lead to the trial of several nutritional vitamin / herbal approaches aimed at reducing fluid retention or build up that frequently occurs pre-menses. Other causes have included traumas from car accidents, slips and falls, sports injuries, and other activity related causes.
In general, the cause of headaches are usually multi-factorial and therefore, the most effective treatment is a multi-dimensional approach in which chiropractic treatment methods are, in most cases, the most important contribution to the successful management of headaches.
It’s everywhere. It seems like there is no escaping it. Every news broadcast. Every radio station. Even people in the streets. Of course, we are talking about all the doom and gloom from the recession.
It is well-known that stress is very harmful to your health. It not only zaps your body and mind of precious energy – it can suppress your immune system and lead to countless bigger problems down the road.
That’s why it’s important to have a plan… so to speak… to help you get through all the stress and strain created by this recession. So, here are 6 tips to help you minimize all the doom and gloom and escape this recession with minimal stress and strain:
1: Stop watching the news and listening to all the political talk!!! The first and quickest way back to sanity is to stop constantly watching the “sour grapes” news. And, stop reading about all the misery too. It’s not that you shouldn’t be informed. In fact, it is very important that you are. But, keeping informed and being consumed with this mess is very different. Truth be told: There is nothing you can do about it anyway. The best thing to do is move forward with your life and do the best you can for you and your family. So… cut down on all the hot air and misery and start focusing on something you can control…. YOU!
2: Get your finances in order! Cut your spending. Ask yourself, do I really need that right now? Prioritize all your monthly expenses and think twice about wasting money right now.
3: Try to cut your bills! Are you paying too much for your cell phone service? If you have had the same plan for 2 years, you most likely are. Look at all your bills and see what can be slashed.
4: Bring down debt! Once again, make sure you are paying the lowest rates possible on your credit cards. And, if possible, pay them off completely. And even more important – don’t create MORE debt somewhere else!!!
5: Check your mortgage rate! If you have good credit, there is a good chance you can get a lower rate than you have right now. You never know until you try – and this could save you a bundle – not only now, but over the course of your loan.
6: Keep your head up and have some fun! I know this may seem hard to do right now, but it’s probably the most important. The best way to eliminate stress is to LAUGH. Laughing causes your body to produce many healthy chemicals. And best of all – laughing is contagious. If you don’t believe me, simply watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HhCqRjjFGI. Check it out. And, if you are having a hard time mustering up a laugh… this will do the trick. Here’s another one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXgdSOxaCGI. Now, go make someone else laugh! Like we already said – laughter is contagious. And it is easy to make someone else laugh. Basically, all you have to do is be happy and laugh, and it spreads like wildfire!!!!
For more information about stress relief and pain relief, please call our office at 770-777-0900 or go to http://www.painreliefcare.com.
Our standard business hours are: Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM and Tuesday and Thursday between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
If You Exercise More And Eat Better - You Might Live Longer!
Posted by Dr. Kurt Meininger at 4:36 PM
The chromosomes of people who exercise more and eat better do not degrade as quickly as people who do not. This suggests a healthy lifestyle may not only lengthen life by helping to stave off disease, but also by slowing the process of aging itself. The effects of aging have been linked to a shortening of chromosome components known as telomeres, which protect the ends of chromosomes and keep the DNA in the middle from being damaged. Over time, telomeres shorten and both cells and DNA become more vulnerable to various forms of damage. This may be one of the primary mechanisms connected to age-related decline. Shorter telomeres have been correlated with an increased risk of both cancer and cardiovascular disease.
It has been found that the telomeres of smokers, the obese and those with sedentary lifestyles tend to be shorter than average. This spurred an investigation if an improvement in lifestyle could be directly connected to telomere protection? Lifestyle changes included a moderate aerobic exercise routine, classes in stress management and relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, a diet high in fruits and vegetables, and supplements of vitamins and fish oil. After lifestyle changes, telomerase activity increases by an average of 29 percent. The level of telomerase increase is also correlated with a decrease in levels of LDL ("bad") cholesterol and the frequency of intrusive thoughts (a marker of stress).
For more information about exercise, diet and pain relief, call our office at 770-777-0900 or go to http://www.painreliefcare.com/.
Our standard business hours are: Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM and Tuesday and Thursday between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Every day, we wake up hoping for a better day. We hope today will bring us one step closer to our goals, dreams and desires than we were yesterday. And, even though we wake most days with the best of intentions…
Do these dreams ever really come true?
In hard economic times, like we are facing today, these dreams seem to fade for too many people. They let pessimism and negativity fill their thoughts. And, since we can only think about one thing at a time – this can be very dangerous.
Self-help writer, Napoleon Hill said we become our dominant thoughts. And, we must control what goes into our brain and what we think about. We must guard it wisely. Nothing could be more important today.
With all the bad news surrounding us, you have to make it your conscious choice not to become a harbinger of doom, too. Instead, know that you can and will be happy. And, you can and will do whatever it takes to be positive.
This is vitally important because success not only starts with your thoughts – so does your health. You cannot possibly be 100% healthy and strong from the neck down if you are miserable from the neck up.
Plain and simple: stress can make you unhappy and sick. It causes bad chemical reactions in your body that can show up as many conditions. One is back pain. Another is fatigue. Check out this study I came across - go to http://www.psychcentral.com/news/2008/01/18/stress-triggers-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/1804.html
If you are feeling more fatigued or experiencing more back pain recently, you are not alone. And there is a good chance we can help.
One of the best things you can do right now is give us a call and schedule an appointment that will not only help your back physically, it will be a nice, relaxing getaway from all the stress and strain you are experiencing.
It’s amazing what a little “TLC” can do for the way you feel – and how successful you are. You can’t control all the crazy things that are happening in the world right now… but you can control your reaction to it and if you stress over it or take action in some other way.
If you are feeling stressed out, tired or have back pain, give us a call at 770-777-0900 and we will schedule you for our next available appointment. For more information visit our website at http://www.painreliefcare.com.
Our standard business hours are: Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM and Tuesday and Thursday between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Four Important Reasons Why You Should Write In Your Blog Every Day!
Posted by Dr. Kurt Meininger at 4:37 PM
We’ve all heard it. “Some day, I’m going to write a book or create a blog.” Most people say they would love to have their own book or blog. They have plenty of stories from their vast life experiences. Or, maybe you are the creative type that can create spell-binding fiction? But then again… maybe not! Chances are, you have some great ideas, thoughts or stories to put down…but an entire book is not in the plans. That’s why it’s great to have a blog!
The good news is: getting in the routine of writing just a little bit every day has many great benefits. And you don’t have to be a professional writer to attain them. Here’s a list of several great benefits you can reap by writing just a little bit every day:
1. The best way to learn new things! If you think back to when you were in school, you may remember some teachers advising you to re-write your notes everyday from class. Many teachers advise this, but few explain why you should do it. Well, here’s why: The physical act of writing something down dramatically helps you remember that information. The theory is that it engages more of your senses than just reading. Some actually say that the act of writing something down helps the information go directly into the subconscious brain and become “accepted.” If you want to learn the lyrics to a song – write them down several times. If you want to memorize your friend’s phone number (an extinct skill with the evolution of cell phones!!!), write it down a few times. And if you want to learn to become a good writer, copy free-hand some of the works of the great authors. No matter what topic you write about, you will learn all kinds of new and interesting things simply by the act of writing.
2. The Great Stress Reliever! Many have called writing the “great escape.” And one must agree. No matter how hectic or crazy your day is, when you sit down to write… everything else disappears. It’s just you, the pen, paper and your imagination. This is one of the best stress relievers you can think of. Writing can have many of the benefits of stress reduction seen in meditation that clears the mind. And meditating before writing is the best of both worlds!!! Make no doubt about it: stress kills. And, any way you can reduce it should be pursued. Finding a quiet spot and writing for 20-30 minutes a day could have a great impact on your mental and overall well-being.
3. Increases your communication skills! Whatever you do not use, deteriorates and whatever you practice, gets better. This includes you communication skills. Writing is one of the best ways to communicate better. Not only in terms of written communication – but in all aspects of communication. Ever sit down to write a simple letter or email and “freeze up?” This is often called writer’s block. The more you write, the less this will happen to you. And the more you write, the more you will say with fewer words and in a shorter time.
4. Make some extra money! This is not for certain, but who knows. If you write for 20-30 minutes everyday, in a year you will have an amazing amount of information in your blog. And you might be surprised to discover that knowledge that is common to YOU… is not common to OTHERS and some will pay for it. More than one writer has gotten their start this way. So, start writing and you never know what will happen!
For more information on Dr. Kurt Meininger call 770-777-0900 or visit our website at http://www.painreliefcare.com