DON'T WAIT!! Waiting on Treatment for Lower Back Pain Leads to Increases Incidence of Chronic Lower Back Pain

Waiting on Treatment for Lower Back Pain Leads to an Increased Incidence in Chronic Lower Back Pain and Incomplete Recovery 

A 2011 study by Lena Nordeman at the Swedish University of Gothenburg found that patients who waited four weeks to get physiotherapy treatment for their lower back pain had poorer outcomes compared to  patients who were seen within 48 hours.  The study looked at 60 patients with lower back pain and patients with lower back and leg pain.  The Patients in this study had had pain for three to twelve weeks. 

In the study, patients suffering from back pain were either put on a wait list for a month, then received physiotherapy; or were treated within two days by a physiotherapist.  Six months after they were discharged from physiotherapy, the level of perceived pain was significantly higher in the group that had been on the wait list.  The complete study can be found here: http://gupea.ub.gu.se/bitstream/2077/24585/1/gupea_2077_24585_1.pdf.

Rosa Chiropractic Rockville has successfully treated patients who have had pain for decades, providing significant relief to their pains

This correlates to what happens at Rosa Chiropractic Rockville, and for pretty much all musculoskeletal complaints, not just for back pain.  When patients come in to our Rockville office, within days rather than weeks after the start of the back pain, their treatment takes less time and works much faster.   Weeks are generally better than months, and months are better than years, and years are better than decades.  Although, our Rockville office has successfully treated patients who have had pain for decades, providing significant relief to their pains.

Sometimes patients are told by their primary care provider or even their physical therapist or chiropractor to wait and see if the pain will go away with time.  If you've been waiting on pain to go away, for days or decades and have a question if we can help, please give me a call.  If I think we can, we'd be happy to see you. If I think you're time would be better spent seeing a different kind of professional first, I'll tell you that too.

For treatment options, please visit www.rosachiropracticrockville.com. 

Chiropractic Treatment Better than Drugs for Neck Pain

Consider Chiropractic Treatment before you “Pop” another Pill for Your Neck Pain

A new study funded by the National Institute of Health, has found the best way to get rid of that troublesome neck pain is not to "pop" another pain medication. The study of over 272 patients found that chiropractic treatment is the best method in relieving neck pain available. The study found that patients treated by a chiropractor alone rated the highest in pain relief after a 12 week period compared to patients treated by exercise or drugs. In fact after a 12 week period those patients who exercised or used a chiropractor were over twice as likely pain free in comparison to patients who relied on medicine.

 

The Study Shows Chiropractic Treatment is the Most Effective Remedy for Neck Pain

The results reveal the necessity of chiropractic care when it comes to neck pain– 32 percent of patients treated by a chiropractor were pain free, compared to 30 percent of those who exercised and only 13 percent of those who took medication as treatment after a 12 week period. Dr. Lee Green, professor of family medicine at the University of Michigan says, “Neck pain is a mechanical problem, and it makes sense that mechanical treatment works better than a chemical one.”

 

To learn more about chiropractic treatment for neck pain visit www.rosachiropracticrockville.com.

Tony Thompson Selects Accessible Beltway Clinics’ Dr. Rick Rosa as Team Chiropractor for Heavy Weight Title Championship Fight with Klitschko

Dr. Rick Rosa Official Chiropractor and Recovery Specialist for Professional Boxer Tony Thompson

Dr. Rick Rosa of Accessible Beltway Clinics is the official Chiropractor and Recovery Specialist for Professional Boxer Tony Thompson. Tony Thompson is expected to compete in Berne, Switzerland on July 7th for the world heavyweight championship. In the competition, Tony “The Tiger” Thompson will rematch heavyweight champion Wladmir Klitschko.

Tony Thompson Klitschko's Toughest Fight Yet

Klitschko, the current world heavyweight champion speaks of his last match with Thompson as a tough one. "Thompson is a strong and difficult opponent fighting southpaw," Klitschko said. "He has a very good technique and gave me one of the toughest challenges in my career. Through his height it is a fight at eye level and I know that he has gained a lot of confidence through his winning streak.”

Thompson is excited and eager for the upcoming competition. "I have been waiting a long time for this rematch," Thompson said. "Last time I had (a knee) injury which I suffered in training. In Berne, I will complete what I missed out on four years ago. I will knock Klitschko out and take all his belts to the U.S."

To ensure full recovery— Dr. Rosa works with Thompson, creating an individualized treatment program, utilizing RecoveryDoc’s patented Six Pillars of Recovery. “I am honored to have been selected as the team chiropractor and recovery specialist. I will work to increase Tony’s endurance and performance in preparation for to fight. I have high expectation for Tony and look forward to be traveling with the team this July.” RecoveryDoc helps athlete’s recovery faster as well as increase performance levels.

RecoveryDoc Employs Six Pillars of Recovery Program on Professional Boxer Tony Thompson

RecoveryDoc’s Six Pillars of Recovery encompasses all aspects of recovery for injuries and training. The Six Pillars include; awareness of state, rest, play, nutrition, physical and psychological – ensuring professional athletes like Thompson, recovers faster and train harder.  Under the RecoveryDoc treatment program, athletes receive a personalized, all encompassing treatment plan based on specific needs.

Dr. Rosa’s recovery approach is unique and comprehensive. He has worked with professional athletes— decreasing projected healing time by up to 50 percent.

After recovery, RecoveryDoc athletes undergo an ongoing preventative program to thwart further injuries. Dr. Rosa will make sure Thompson not only recovers, but he is able to perform better and train harder in preparation for the upcoming fight.

At 40 years of age, Thompson awaits the upcoming heavyweight championship match with confidence. “I think once we have a heavyweight champion, [US boxing fans] will be a little more kinder to the American heavyweight fighters,” Thompson says. “Also I think American TV will come back out and watch American heavyweights again. We need a figure here and I’m looking to be that figure.”

RecoveryDoc will continue to work with Thompson and the team all the way through the Berne competition— ensuring he is fit and ready to snatch the world heavyweight boxing championship from the hands of Klitschko.

To learn more about Dr. Rosa and The Patented Six Pillars of Recovery treatment program visit RecoveryDoc. 

Pilot Chiropractic Study Shows Patients with Lower Back Pain Benefited from Chiropractic Care

Harvard Research David Eisenberg Showed Patients with Lower Back Pain Benefited Greatly from Chiropractic Care

A recent pilot study by noted Harvard Researcher David Eisenberg and others has shown that patients with lower back pain who had chiropractic and massage therapy added to their treatment plan benefited more than patients who only had conventional medical treatment.  The patients also had acupuncture, physical therapy and other treatments as needed.  The article is available FREE (for now) at the following link:  http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1089/acm.2011.0408

Chiropractic Care Greatly Reduced the Lower Back Pain of Patients who Participated in the Study

Patients in the wing of the study receiving chiropractic care had significantly less pain, significantly less worry, less pain and higher functional status. The study included people who did and who did not have sciatica (lower back pain with leg pain or leg symptoms associated with back pain).  

Rosa Chiropractic Rockville uses Chiropractic Manipulations to Treat Lower Back Pain

This article ads to a growing body of research showing benefit of chiropractic and other alternative medical approaches above and beyond that afforded by conventional medicine.  At Rosa Chiropractice of Rockville, we use chiropractic along with physical therapy and brief massage therapy approaches.  Advanced techniques we utilize include high powered laser therapy, myofascial release and other soft tissue techniques, ergonomic advice, stretching and exercise instruction and kinesiotape. We often do this in collaboration with patient's primary care doctors or orthopedic surgeon, based on patient preference and medical need. 

To learn more about treatment options for lower back pain visit www.rosachiropracticrockville.com.

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Rosa Chiropractic Rockville Treats Sports Injury

Professional and Recreational Athletes Can Suffer from a Sports Injury

Both professional and recreational athletes can get injured. The professional athlete, many times participates in strenuous, high impact sports that cause damage and injury to the body.

These athletes are representative in sports teams such as the NFL, NHL and NBA.

The recreational athlete is described as anyone who enjoys leisurely runs or personal exercises. A recreational athlete may be someone who enjoys a club sport or school facilitated physical activity.

Unintended Sports Injury Can Occur Even During Simple Home Activities

Regardless of the recreational nature of the sport, unintended injuries can occur no matter how simple the physical activity undertaken is.

An important determining factor of the speed of recovery after a sports injury has already occurred is how the injury was treated while in the recovery phase.

Causes of athletic injuries vary. Many times the injury is caused because the athlete plays too hard, too fast or for too long of a time resulting in undue stress to the body. Sometimes simple recreational activities such as lifting boxes and gym workouts that place too much stress on the body can cause injuries as well. The underlying cause the body’s recreation to many of the trauma that occurs to it is often times the lack of a proper warm-up prior to engaging in strenuous physical activity.

Spinal Manipulations by a Chiropractor Can Relieve Many Sports Injury Symptoms

After a sports injury rest is often recommended. However, rest as a sole recovery method is extremely time consuming. Chiropractic care can provide meaningful results in the recovery period – saving patient time and undue stress. Spinal segments are returned to their normal mobility through chiropractic adjustments to assist supportive tissues such as muscles, tendons and ligaments that have been injured return to their normal mobility. Sports chiropractic treatment helps athletes recover. Fast.

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Back Pain Causes and Treatment

Causes of Back Pain

There are many causes of back pain. Back pain may be a result of poor posture, whiplash from an automobile accident, sports injury, a slip and fall or some other type of injury that breeds pain to this section of the body. Fortunately, chiropractic adjustments can relieve much of the trauma caused by back pain.

Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Back Pain

One of the greatest benefits of chiropractic care for back pain is the treatment is performed in a non-surgical, non- evasive manner.  There is no cutting of any sorts to body parts, and no drugs are involved in chiropractic medicine. This makes chiropractic treatment for back pain a healthy and safe alternative to traditional surgery and medications.

Tips to Prevent Back Pain

There are several tips in the prevention of back pain:

• Healthy diet and exercise
• Maintain an active lifestyle
• Avoid extended inactivity or bed rest.
• Warm up or stretch before prior to exercise
• Maintain proper posture
• Wear comfortable shoes
• Sleep on a supportive mattress
• Lift objects using your knees

To find out more about chiropractic treatment for back pain and other healthy articles visit www.abcclinics.com

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Rosa Chiropractic Rockville Treats Chronic Headaches

Chronic Headaches verses Minor Headaches

Many people suffer from headaches. Some headache sufferers have chronic headaches all of the time that greatly affect their everyday lives, while others suffer from minor headaches on an infrequent basis. Whatever the cause and frequency headaches are always an unpleasant disturbance to everyday life.

Several Lifestyle Habits Trigger Headaches

Common triggers for headaches include:

• Stress
• Certain foods like chocolate, caffeine, nitrates, cheese, nuts, win and others
• Some medications
• Changes in sleeping habits
• Hormonal changes
• Tension in the neck

Chiropractic Care in Rockville is an Effective Treatment for Headaches

Fortunately chiropractic care has been proven to be an effective remedy for many headache sufferers. Studies have shown that spinal manipulations by a chiropractor can greatly decrease the extent to which the headache causes pain to the body of the sufferer and even sometimes alleviate pain all together.

Chiropractic adjustments at our Rockville clinic can also greatly decrease the severity and frequency of headaches. Headache sufferers are therefore recommended to undergo a treatment trial period to see if the cause of their headache can be remedied with chiropractic care.