Asthma Case Study:

A 34-month-old boy with asthma and nocturnal enuresis (bed wetting) had not responded to medical care. More than 20 emergency visits to the hospital had taken place for the asthma attacks during a 12-month period. Three chiropractic adjustments were administered over an 11-day period, and the asthma symptoms and bedwetting ceased for more than eight weeks.

The asthma and bedwetting recurred following a minor fall from a step ladder, but disappeared after adjustments.

After a two-year follow up, the mother reports no recurrence of the asthma or the bedwetting.

Reference: Management of pediatric asthma and enuresis (bedwetting) with probable traumatic etiology. Bachman TR, Lantz CA proceedings of the national Conference on Chiropractic and Pediatrics (ICA),1991:14-22

The Spine and Breathing

There is an intimate connection between the spine, the nervous system and the breathing apparatus. The osteopathic writer Stoddard has observed, ”In asthma, the mechanical factor (spinal subluxation) may be so important that, until the mechanics are put right, the symptoms will persist.”

At Family Back & Neck Care Centre, we want to remind you that there is an alternative to conventional and sometimes dangerous medical bronchodilators, expectorants and corticosteroids. Those with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema or other chronic lung conditions need to ensure their lungs and bronchi are receiving uninterrupted nerve communication from their spines.

Chiropractic is the only healing art that can free people from vertebral subluxations and, in many cases, from a lifetime of taking drugs for their “incurable” conditions.

Remember, this month’s Theme of the Month is Breathing Problems. This month, all of your friends, co-workers and family members who are battling with Breathing Problems are entitled to an initial subluxation check-up. Be sure to speak to a member of our team to get your “New Patient Welcome Packet” that you can give to the friend, co-worker or family member that you have in mind.

Is the backpack the correct size for your child? The backpack should never be wider or longer than your child’s torso, and the pack should not hang more than 4 inches below the waistline. A backpack that hangs too low increases the weight on the shoulders, causing your child to lean forward when walking.

Does the backpack have two wide, padded shoulder straps? Non-padded straps are not only uncomfortable, but also they can place unnecessary pressure on the neck and shoulder muscles.

Does your child use both straps? Lugging a heavy backpack by one strap can cause a disproportionate shift of weight to one side, leading to neck and muscle spasms, low-back pain, and poor posture.

Click here to read the full article, where you’ll find more tips on how to safely carry a backpack, without putting your body at risk.

So what effect does subluxation have at this early age? 90% of babies at this stage remain asymptomatic (no signs of problems). However, even though they may not be experiencing symptoms, they are not truly healthy. Remember that the nerve system supplies and coordinates the function of the whole body and that symptoms are usually only experienced much later in life. In fact, in many cases, by the time symptoms are present, the damage may well be permanent. After the age of 13, many abnormal spinal curves are as difficult to correct as they are in adults (and very often are not associated with symptoms).

If your child was one of the lucky ones to go through birth without subluxations, then research tells us that 98% of children will have subluxations before the age of 5. In fact, most of the subluxations that we have as adults were caused before the age of 5.

Most of the subluxations that we have as adults were caused before the age of 5!

So, when should children have their spines checked for subluxation? As soon as they have a spine AND as soon as they can!

So, what are the benefits of having your children regularly checked for subluxation? First of all, it will ensure the spine and nerve system will remain healthy, keeping the child healthy. Second, it prevents their spines from degenerating prematurely. Third, it ensures a properly functioning organ system, which produces an improved immune system. This enhances the child’s resistance not only to sinus and allergy issues, but it also decreases the risk of developing cancer later in life (as shown by new research).

THE NERVE SYSTEM IS TOTALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE HEALTH OF THE WHOLE BODY!

All parts of the body have a nerve supply from the spine. Any interference to this will affect the health and vitality of the body. The sooner this interference is corrected, the better the body will be able to function.

At Family Back & Neck Care Centre, we have had the opportunity to correct many spinal subluxations in children before permanent damage has set in. We have seen abnormal spinal curves return to normal in young children and adults alike. We know it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for children to have the potential to be completely healthy for their entire lives.

If you haven’t already had your children’s spines checked for subluxation, please set up an appointment to do so this week. Ask someone on our team about our complimentary “Family Checkup” times.

Chiropractic adjustments should begin as soon as there are subluxations. Since most subluxations occur at birth or during the years when our bodies are developing and growing, we should maintain our spines from birth on a regular basis throughout our lifetime. Doing this allows a child to have an excellent potential for complete health from early on in life.

Children And Chiropractic…Get into it for life!

Remember, the theme this month features health problem is Breathing Problems. If there is someone you are still thinking about who suffers from allergies or sinus problems (or has kids suffering from them), you owe it to them to give them the opportunity to get their spines checked.

Remember, this month’s Theme of the Month is Breathing Problems. This month, all of your friends, co-workers and family members who are battling with Breathing Problems are entitled to an initial subluxation check-up. Be sure to speak to a member of our team to get your “New Patient Welcome Packet” that you can give to the friend, co-worker or family member that you have in mind.

When discussing good posture, we start with the spine, that pile of bones and discs which supports the body and protects the spinal cord. Ordinary activities such as breathing and moving affect the spine and the ribs where they attach to the spine. The spine is designed to be structurally strong yet very flexible. The spine is what gives the entire human structure support and agility. If poor posture exists due to other than laziness, the problem usually originates there.

Click here to read the full article and find out how to improve your posture.

SINUS AND RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS/SINUSITIS

Upper respiratory infections in children: ICA Review, 1990

“Patients frequently attest to the rapid improvement in upper respiratory symptoms following adjustment of vertebral subluxations…Children who are afflicted with frequent bouts of any of the upper respiratory disorders should be carefully checked for evidence of cervical subluxations.”

The atlas fixation syndrome in the baby and infant: Manual of Medicine, 1987

18-month-old boy, recurring tonsillitis, frequent enteritis, therapy resistant conjunctivitis, suffered from colds, rhinitis, ear infections and sleep disturbances. “Immediately after (spinal adjustment), the child demanded to be put to bed and, for the first time, slept peacefully to the next morning. Previously disturbed appetite normalized completely. Conjunctivitis cleared completely.” Chiropractic can often bring about amazingly successful results.

Male child – age 4 – Diagnosis: retardation, asthma, Down’s syndrome, immune dysfunction: International Chiropractic Pediatric Association Newsletter, 1996

Patient had been evaluated at several clinics with the above disorders. Patient was on 11 medications on initial visit. After four months of care, all medications were withdrawn and the above diagnoses are being changed. Patient still under chiropractic care.

Not vocalizing well, absence of T-cells, immune dysfunction, has colds all the time: International Chiropractic Pediatric Association Newsletter, 1996

Male child – age 5. Prior diagnosis: malformation of cervical spine, severe scoliosis and C1 subluxation. Not vocalizing well. Absence of T-cells, immune dysfunction, has colds all the time. Surgery had been considered to correct skull positioning.

In the first series of adjustments, we adjusted the child in a sitting position utilizing a special infant adjustment. The Atlas was adjusted. Child was re-evaluated in native country and medical staff stated that everything was now normal. Child returned to U.S for care six months later. Vocabulary was now normal. Head position – normal. No colds evident during these months. Scoliosis was greatly reduced.

Remember, this month’s Theme of the Month at Family Back & Neck Care Centre is Breathing Problems. This month, all of your friends, co-workers and family members who are battling with Breathing Problems are entitled to an initial subluxation check-up by Dr. Charles Maurer and the team. Be sure to speak to a member of our team to get your “New Patient Welcome Packet” that you can give to the friend, co-worker or family member that you have in mind.

Your Voice Can Heal

Ever listen to people’s conversations on the street or in restaurants? So much of it is about the drugs they are taking. So much of it is about diseases that don’t go away or suffering that will not end. A few words from you might change their lives.

Who Told You About Chiropractic?

What would your health be like if your spine was never adjusted? If someone never told you about chiropractic? Would you be living on drugs? Facing surgery? Fortunately, someone did tell you about chiropractic, and you were introduced to the world of natural health care and subluxation correction. In doing so, you’ve joined the many millions of people who have found relief from dis-ease and regained their health under safe, natural, drug-free chiropractic care.

Why Live On Drugs?

When chiropractic enthusiasts see others – friends, relatives, perhaps even strangers – living on pills and other medicines, they ask, “Why live on drugs? Why live in pain? Aren’t you frustrated with not getting better? Aren’t you tired of being sick and tired? Why don’t you see Dr. Charles Maurer, my chiropractor?”

Our Team’s Commitment

Our team is committed to improving the education, health and future of our community. Each month, we will feature a specific health concern and will provide an accurate and researched article for you to pass along to someone you know. These articles will address the causes of the problems and will explain the chiropractic connection and the validity and benefits of chiropractic care.

In addition, our team will make life more convenient for your friend/family member/co-worker and super easy for them to make an appointment. We are willing to contact them directly, whether via a call, email, letter or fax to provide them with any further information they may need. And, if they are sick of putting up with their health problems and are ready to make an appointment, now is the time to do it! So, they really have nothing to lose, and only the possibility of great health to gain.

Breathing Problems

Do you have friends, family members or co-workers in Springfield who suffer from breathing problems? Then tell them, “You’re not alone!” Millions of people worldwide deal with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other breathing problems on a daily basis. These conditions can drastically limit the activities in which these people can participate. The vast majority of these people turn to pills or inhalers in an effort to counteract the effects of these breathing troubles. Unfortunately, these medications don’t do anything to “resolve” the problem – they simply mask the symptoms and provide temporary relief rather than actually curing the cause of the issues. Thankfully, there are numerous patients who have had their breathing troubles minimized or even eliminated through safe, natural chiropractic care!

A Gentle, Accurate And Efficient Checkup

A thorough examination can determine if the breathing troubles your friends or family members are experiencing are a result of misalignments in their spine. The tests performed during this examination are gentle, accurate and efficient. Our highly trained and experienced team will then provide your friend with a thorough report to explain what has been found in their case. Help your friends make 2010 healthier and better than 2009. They really have nothing to lose!

Remember, this month’s Theme of the Month is Breathing Problems. This month, all of your friends, co-workers and family members who are battling with Breathing Problems are entitled to an initial subluxation check-up. Be sure to speak to a member of our team to get your “New Patient Welcome Packet” that you can give to the friend, co-worker or family member that you have in mind.

“Women who take Prozac during the second half of their pregnancy are about six times more likely to give birth to a baby with a rare, but potentially fatal, heart and lung condition.”

The FDA held a news conference on February 8, 2006 and is expecting to issue a public health advisory based on the finding. According to reports, the FDA is also considering asking the drug’s maker to add warning labels to the antidepressant’s packaging. What’s even more troubling is that a 1996 report concluded that researchers had found evidence that antidepressants could cause fetal damage – yet the drug industry pushed these pills anyway.

“In 1996 researchers had found evidence that antidepressants could cause fetal damage – yet the drug industry pushed these pills anyway.”

The antidepressants in question are called SSRIs, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. They include: citalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine and sertraline, which are sold under 19 brand names including: Celexa, Prozac, Paxil and Zoloft.

Babies born with the lung disorder Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH) often require mechanical assistance to breathe. Between 10 and 20 percent of these newborns will die soon after birth, while others will have developmental delays, hearing loss and other serious brain abnormalities.

As time goes on, it appears that the drug industry is delivering more harm than good to depression suffers and their families. It’s clear – happiness and health cannot be found in a pill, especially if you are pregnant! The answer that so many people are looking for is simple – take responsibility for your own health. Stay informed and take care of yourself through regular chiropractic care, a healthy diet, plenty of water, and regular exercise.

Ritalin In The News:

Chiropractors have long known the damaging effects that Ritalin has on children. It’s sad that it takes a mass overdosing in an Australian school to finally make parents, teachers, health professionals and politicians pay attention to what chiropractors and other “wellness” professionals have known for many years.

Here is something more to consider about the drug: A study demonstrated that children taking Ritalin are three times more likely to develop chromosomal damage that can cause cancer!

Here’s an idea for our politicians:

(1) Routinely have children’s Central Nervous Systems checked for interference – that could be the cause of their aberrant behavior.

(2) Consider that Ritalin is causing more interference to their mind and body, not reducing it!

This month, take the time to save a child. The constant drugging and chemical abuse of our kids’ little minds and bodies has got to stop – and you can help! So, please do so. If you know of a woman who is pregnant or has young children, whether a friend, family member or co-worker, be sure to share this newsletter with her. Let her know that she can come in for an initial subluxation evaluation in our office this month!

This report comes from the February 24, 2005 release of “Cancer Letters,” a journal that discusses cancer research. According to the article, a study at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston found that one of every twelve children treated for ADD/ADHD with methylphenidate, the active ingredient in Ritalin, experienced a threefold increase in levels of chromosomal abnormalities – the type associated with cancer.

Worse still, researchers discovered that chromosomal damage affected ALL of the children studied within only three months of taking the drug. While this does not mean that they will get cancer, it does expose them to an additional risk factor.

To the researchers’ knowledge, they conducted the first-ever study to examine the link between methylphenidate and its potential chromosome-damaging effects. This is startling news, considering that methylphenidate has been approved for use in humans for more than 50 years!

Children who exhibit abnormal behavior do so for a variety of reasons. We believe it is extremely unwise to medicate a child without having first done everything possible to avoid the need to medicate. Such things include: drastically changing the child’s diet, increasing the amount of regular cardiovascular and weight-bearing exercise, limiting noxious external stimuli (i.e. computer games and T.V.) Finally, the most obvious cause that could contribute to a little child’s mind and body not functioning properly is undetected and uncorrected vertebral subluxation!

This month, take the time to save a child. Pass this wellness weekly onto families who need to read it. If you haven’t done so already, have your own children checked for subluxation. Remember that our future and the future of our children is largely determined by what we do on a daily basis – Source: Planet Chiropractic “Say No To Drugs, Say Yes To Your Babies”, San Diego Union-Tribune: “Antidepressants pose risk for newborns”

Remember, this month’s Theme of the Month is Reproduction & Menstrual Issues. This month, all of your friends, co-workers and family members who are battling with Reproduction & Menstrual Issues are entitled to an initial subluxation checkup. Be sure to speak to a member of our team to get your “New Patient Welcome Packet” that you can give to the friend, co-worker or family member that you have in mind.

Your Spine, Nerves & Hormones

The female sexual organs – the ovaries, oviducts (tubes), uterus, cervix, vagina, glands and related structures – all need a healthy nerve supply from the spine to function properly. Doctors of chiropractic help see that the sexual organ/spinal column relationship is a healthy one. Let’s discuss some of the common conditions associated with the female reproductive system.

The Chiropractic Approach

Though not a treatment for gynecological troubles, the chiropractic approach has been a blessing to countless women with such problems. Chiropractors correct the vertebral subluxation complex (a dangerous condition in your spine that interferes with the nervous system and causes a state of reduced health and wholeness that can lead to disease).

Menopause

Many doctors consider menopause a disease instead of a normal physiological state. Because of this attitude, women are often subjected to drug therapies that may cause dangerous side effects. As Robert Mendelsohn, M.D. has stated:

“Since medical treatment for hot flashes (for) over five decades has proven to be more dangerous than the disease (what disease?), and since the latest non-hormonal treatments are no less frightening than their predecessors, my best advice to women with hot flashes is to stay away from the doctor. Talk to plenty of other women. Read books on the subject by women who are not doctors. If you must go to a doctor, remember that you are receiving experimental drugs whose side effects become more visible year after year.”

Spinal Care

It is no coincidence that many who suffer from menstrual cramps also suffer from neck or back pain. In one study of 122 dysmenorrhea sufferers, most had lower back problems and spinal displacements. Perhaps that is why many women who initially visited a chiropractor for neck or back problems experienced beneficial effects on menstrual cramps, pain and other gynecological problems. There are, however, many women who suffer from menstrual problems and other health conditions who will not go to the chiropractor because: “If I don’t have a backache, why go to the chiropractor?” Because of this misperception that chiropractors are “backache doctors,” many never receive the true benefits of chiropractic care.

Many organs other than the sexual ones are responsible for reproductive health. For example, chemicals produced by the ovaries and adrenal glands that are essential for reproduction are broken down by the liver. If the liver isn’t working properly, these chemicals can build up to unhealthy levels and cause fibroid tumors in the uterus (leiomyomas), which, although benign, account for at least one-third of all gynecological admissions to hospitals.

The Spine/Pelvis Relationship

For more than a hundred years, many women who have suffered from a wide variety of pelvic and gynecological conditions – from pain to PMS – have discovered the natural benefits of chiropractic care. Patients have also observed that menopausal symptoms including depression, hot flashes, back or joint pain, irritability, headaches or fatigue have been reduced from chiropractic spinal care. Dr. J. E. Browning is a doctor of chiropractic who has written extensively on the chiropractic management of patients with pelvic problems. His clinical observations have led him to state that, “Various disturbances in pelvic organ function have been successfully managed by chiropractic…symptoms (include) bladder, bowel, gynecologic, and sexual dysfunction…”

Conclusion

Many patients have found protection from unnecessary surgery, useless medication and needles suffering when they started to read drug product inserts or books on their condition, got second and third opinions and, whenever possible, explored alternatives to hysterectomy and drug therapy. Remember, a healthy spinal column is essential for the health of the female reproductive system.

Remember, this month’s Theme of the Month is Reproductive or Menstrual Issues. This month, all of your friends, co-workers and family members who are battling with Reproduction or Menstrual Issues are entitled to an Initial Subluxation Checkup at Family Back & Neck Care Centre. Be sure to speak to a member of our team to get your “New Patient Welcome Packet” that you can give to the friend, co-worker or family member that you have in mind.

Inability to conceive – Two case histories from the files of Larry L. Webster, D.C. – International Chiropractic Pediatric Association Newsletter, 1995

Female – age 32 – prior care – medical – fertility pills, shots – negative results. No periods for 12 years. After two months of chiropractic care, periods resumed. Patient complained of abdominal discomfort during cycle. It was my feeling that this would be natural occurrence following an absence of periods for 12 years. Her periods occurred on a regular cycle for four months until she conceived. She was referred back to her medical doctor for confirmation of pregnancy. Her doctor informed her it was impossible for her to be pregnant – after all, he had done everything medically possible, “and besides, there were no nerves emitting from the spine to the reproductive organs.” A few months later she delivered a healthy son. The major area of the spine adjusted in this case was the lumbar region.

Female – age 26 – had been trying to get pregnant for past few years with negative results. She had taken the medical route with fertility pills, shots, etc. Had a severe scoliosis (Cobb’s angle of 58 degrees) and, upon examination, I informed her that I felt we could not affect the Cobb’s angle and that it was possible that the severity of the curve with the subluxations present could be the reason for the lack of her body’s ability to conceive. At the end of six months of care, x-rays revealed the Cobb’s angle was reduced to 47 degrees. Approximately one month later, she became pregnant. She remained under care throughout the pregnancy and delivered a fine baby with no complications. The areas adjusted were sacrum, lumbar and cervical spine. No side posture moves were utilized in this case.

The restoration of female fertility in response to chiropractic treatment – Proceedings of The National Conference On Chiropractic and Pediatrics, 1994

This is the case history of a 36-year-old woman who had been medically tested and examined for infertility for a year. No abnormalities were found in her or her husband’s reproductive system.

When she finally sought chiropractic care, she also had pelvic pain (often interfering with sleep), low neck and upper back pain, headache of two weeks duration and tinnitis of several years duration.

Chiropractic care adjusted C1-2, T11-12, and L4-5. Care was three times a week for two weeks, twice a week for four weeks and once a week for three weeks. The pelvic, tinnitus, lower neck and upper back pain were improved. Headaches became mild and rare. Patient became pregnant shortly thereafter and had an uncomplicated delivery.

It is a common observation that birthing seems to be more comfortable for women who were under chiropractic care during pregnancy. The following studies mention how common spinal problems are during pregnancy (up to 90%). The chiropractic drugless approach is ideally suited for pregnancy care.

Follow-up of patients with low back pain during pregnancy, Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1998

“Women with severe low back pain during pregnancy have an extremely high risk for experiencing a new episode of more severe low back pain during another pregnancy and even when not pregnant.”

AMA study shows that pregnant women under chiropractic care have easier pregnancy and delivery

AMA, 1987, A member of the American Medical Association board of trustees did a clinical study which revealed that pregnant women who received chiropractic adjustments in their third trimester were able to carry to term and deliver children with more comfort.

Medical expert states that fewer painkillers are needed during delivery if patient under chiropractic care

A study was conducted in which chiropractic adjustments were incorporated during many patients’ pregnancies. It revealed that the need for painkillers during delivery was reduced by half.

Pregnancy and chiropractic care, Journal of chiropractic, 1989

“Regular adjustments can make pregnancy less stressful and delivery less uncomfortable. Chiropractic treatment can continue safely until the day of delivery.”

The effect of chiropractic treatment on pregnancy and labor: a comprehensive study

World Chiropractic congress Abstracts, 1983

One half of all women complain to their obstetricians about backaches. It can be demonstrated that chiropractic care significantly reduces the mean labor time.

Remember, this month’s Theme of the Month is Reproductive or Menstrual Issues. This month, all of your friends, co-workers and family members who are battling with Reproductive or Menstrual Issues are entitled to an initial subluxation evaluation. Be sure to speak to a member of our team to get your “New Patient Welcome Packet” that you can give to the friend, co-worker or family member that you have in mind.

Your Voice Can Heal

Ever listen to people’s conversations on the street or in restaurants? So much of it is about the drugs they are taking. So much of it is about diseases that don’t go away or suffering that will not end. A few words from you might change their lives.

Who Told You About Chiropractic?

What would your health be like if your spine was never adjusted? If someone never told you about chiropractic? Would you be living on drugs? Facing surgery? Fortunately, someone did tell you about chiropractic, and you were introduced to the world of natural health care and subluxation correction. In doing so, you’ve joined the many millions of people who have found relief from dis-ease and regained their health under safe, natural, drug-free chiropractic care.

Why Live On Drugs?

When chiropractic enthusiasts see others – friends, relatives, perhaps even strangers – living on pills and other medicines, they ask, “Why live on drugs? Why live in pain? Aren’t you frustrated with not getting better? Aren’t you tired of being sick and tired? Why don’t you see Dr. Charles Maurer, my Chiropractor?”

Our Team’s Commitment

Our team is committed to improving the education, health and future of our community. Each month, we will feature a specific health concern and will provide an accurate and researched article for you to pass along to someone you know. These articles will address the causes of the problems and will explain the chiropractic connection and the validity and benefits of chiropractic care.

In addition, our team will make life more convenient for your friend/family member/co-worker and super easy for them to make an appointment. We are willing to contact them directly, whether via a call, email, letter or fax to provide them with any further information they may need. And, if they are sick of putting up with their health problems and are ready to make an appointment, now is the time! So, they really have nothing to lose, and only the possibility of great health to gain.

This Month’s Theme

Do you have friends, family members or co-workers who suffer from reproductive or menstrual issues? Then tell them, “You’re not alone!” Millions of women suffer from reproductive or menstrual issues, including PMS, cramping, bloating, infertility and issues with menopause. Not only are these problems uncomfortable and even painful for millions of women, but they often cause these women to rely heavily on medication in an effort to resolve the symptoms. Unfortunately, the medication doesn’t “resolve” anything – it simply masks the symptoms rather than actually curing the cause of the issues. Thankfully, the vast majority of our female patients have found that these reproductive and menstrual issues can be minimized or even eliminated through safe, natural chiropractic care!

A Gentle, Accurate And Efficient Evaluation

A thorough examination can determine if the reproductive or menstrual issues your friends or family members are experiencing are a result of misalignments in their spine. The tests performed during this examination are gentle, accurate and efficient. Our highly trained and experienced team will then provide your friend with a thorough report to explain what has been found in their case. Help your friends make 2010 healthier and better than 2009. They really have nothing to lose!

Remember, this month’s Theme of the Month is Reproductive or Menstrual Issues. This month, all of your friends, co-workers and family members who are battling with Reproductive or Menstrual Issues are entitled to an Initial Subluxation Checkup. Be sure to speak to a member of our team to get your “New Patient Welcome Packet” that you can give to the friend, co-worker or family member that you have in mind.