Portland Chiropractor - Dr. Dennis Nowack: March 2009

Friday, March 27, 2009

Cervicogenic Headaches

Cervicogenic headaches refer to headaches which originate from tissues and structures in the cervical spine or neck region. The headache is generally a very constant, strong, yet dull pain. The most common location of pain is around the orbital (eye) region and upper neck area but may also include other areas of the face, head and neck. The headache will typically last for one to three days and reoccur ever one to four weeks until properly treated. The headache may also be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, dizziness, ringing of the ears, and sensitivity to light and sound - similar to migraine headaches.

Cervicogenic headaches are caused by irritation or injury to the structures of the upper neck region, resulting in local neck pain as well as referred pain to the temporal and facial regions. This headache is often precipitated or aggravated by head and neck movements and by applying deep pressure to the muscles of the upper cervical area.

Chiropractic management of cervicogenic headaches is the best way to eliminate these headaches. Without addressing the problems in cervical spine the headache will continue to persist and worsen. Individuals should be warned that relying on analgesics to remedy cervicogenic headaches does nothing to correct the cause of the headache and generally worsens the headache in what's known as the "rebound effect". See "Drug-Induced Headaches" below for more information.

Monday, March 23, 2009

Chiropractic for Gouty Arthritis?

Not every new patient in our chiropractic office comes in with neck or low back pain. If you've ever experienced or known someone who has experienced gouty arthritis, you know just how painful it can be.

If you need to find a chiropractor in Portland, give us a call!

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Chiropractic for Hip Pain

Here's to share a patient testimonial from a patient that experienced great success with her hip pain!

If you suffer with hip pain and need a Portland Chiropractor, give Dr. Nowack a call!

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Chiropractic for Headaches

According to the latest research, 9% of men and 12% of women in the U.S. experience at least 1-2 headache episodes per month. And, more than 4% of the U.S. population suffers from frequent headaches, defined as headaches that occur at least 180 days a year. Needless to say, headaches have become a social and economic burden in the United States, as well as other parts of the world.

Scientists have identified over 300 causes for headaches. Various pain-sensitive structures and tissues including the skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscles, arteries, periosteal bone covering, and the upper cervical and facial nerves produce headaches when irritated or injured. Fortunately, only a handful of causes are responsible for the majority of headaches.

The most common of these headaches include:

Cervicogenic- problems within the neck
Muscle-tension- neck and upper back muscular spasms
Post-traumatic- following head/neck trauma, i.e. whiplash
Drug-induced- from analgesic overuse
Migraines
Cluster

Doctors of chiropractic successfully help thousands of individuals everyday obtain safe, effective, long-term relief from their headaches. This is because most headaches have a spinal, muscular, or habitual component which the chiropractor has been trained to identify and treat. In fact, surveys show that 10-25% of patients initiate chiropractic care for the relief of headaches.

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Obstructions To Your Health

True health means a body free from interference.

In order to be truly "well" and achieve optimal health, we must go beyond solely treating symptoms and look for the true cause of sickness and dis-ease. In our extensive research and studies, we have found that true health can only be achieved when the body is free from the obstructions or interferences to health.

Health... it's like solving a puzzle.

When the body is plagued by obstructions and interferences, it cannot function properly - health deteriorates and the body moves towards sickness and dis-ease. To deal with these obstructions, one must first know what obstructions exist, how they interact with the body to create sickness and how best to treat each specific obstruction. In a way, identifying and eliminating these obstructions is like solving a puzzle.

Obstructions of health identified.

We believe there are a total of six categories of obstruction.

These six categories are:

Structural Obstruction
Allergies and Sensitivities
Toxicity Levels
Electromagnetic Pollution
Emotional Stress
Nutritional Deficiency

Just some of the reasons patients seek out chiropractic care.

Portland Chiropractor - Dr. Dennis Nowack