Chiropractic Treatment Foot Pain

November 22nd, 2010

Inappropriate foot gear or inadequate support are two of the leading causes of foot pain. Foot pain can originate from points of undue pressure or irritation from footwear causing the growth of corns and calluses or aggravation of the Hallux Valgus (at the first toe), says Dr. Carey Skorski DC. Then there are shoes that fit too tightly and effectively compress the metatarsals and harm the toenails. These can be another source of foot pain. If the foot is too mobile, then lack of support may cause plantar fasciitis (very common cause of foot pain). NY foot pain can also come from ankle sprains. Ankle sprain which is very common is plantar flexion with inversion.

In the therapeutic management of foot pain, acute injury is managed accompanied by advice on how to prevent repeat injuries in the future. Along with it, foot pain treatment at Brooklyn Chiropractor should ideally include identification of the requirements of a sport or activity and a post-injury rehabilitation program for strict compliance.

The Brooklyn chiropractor will conduct an extensive history-taking and examination that includes orthopaedic and neurological testing plus radiographic images to correctly diagnose the real cause of your foot pain. Then they will develop a specific plan of management tailored to your case.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapy Brooklyn

November 16th, 2010

The condition known as rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory autoimmune disease. Its cause is still unknown. This condition is commonly associated with joint dysfunction; this is a misconception, according to Dr. Carey Skorski DC. In reality, all the connective tissues in the body, including muscles, nerves, tendons, etc., are all affected by rheumatoid arthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by joint stiffness and soreness in the hands and feet, and usually occurs in females about 40 years of age. Patients also feel fatigue and just a general unwell feeling with NY rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis starts slowly and progresses gradually.

Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis is useful for relieving pain and discomfort in the joints, and to prevent any further loss of function; patients can continue to live an active, productive life.

The chiropractor in Brooklyn will start rheumatoid arthritis treatment by administering diagnostic testing, which can include laboratory work and radiography, and obtain your health history. Then, the chiropractor will work with you to create the appropriate treatment strategy for your specific condition.

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Joint Pain Chiropractor Treatment

November 10th, 2010

Osteoartrhitis is a chronic inflammatory disease arising from a gradual loss of cartilage in the joints. Brooklyn Osteoarthritis is not an acute inflammatory condition but a chronic one. Osteoarthritis most commonly affects the knee, hip and joints of the hand. Osteoarthritis is frequently seen in about 50% of people over 55 years old. It can occur in any of the joints in the body. There are two main categories of osteoarthritis:
1. Primary osteoarthritis – can be caused by undue and repetitious strain or can be hereditary
2. Secondary osteoarthritis – almost always a consequence of trauma.

Osteoarthritis in NY is manifested by these common signs and symptoms:
1. Pain – the most likely reason why patient is seeking care
2. Stiffness – is often felt in the mornings
3. Swelling – is a sign of an inflammatory condition
4. Crepitus – is a crackling sound made by bone surfaces rubbing together and there is lessened lubrication

Osteoarthritis therapy at Brooklyn Chiropractor includes:
1. Reducing weight – helps in the treatment of osteoarthritis by decreasing the stress placed on the joints
2. Exercise – to strengthen muscles and to help stimulate cartilage growth
3. Diet – rich in Glucosamine sulfate, Chondroitin sulfate, vitamins C and D, and calcium
4. Heat – can be beneficial in minimizing the pain and stiffness of osteoarthritis

Your Chiropractor, Dr. Carey Skorski DC, has the proper skills and training to perform a complete history and examination on you, as well as orthopaedic and neurological testing and radiograms for correctly diagnosing your osteoarthritis and its extent. By doing so, he can create a plan of management and adjust it to suit your specific case and needs.

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Brooklyn Tennis Elbow Therapy

October 26th, 2010

Brooklyn tennis elbow also known as Lateral Epicondylitis is the #1 ailment of the upper body.

But it is not only tennis players who suffer from tennis elbow. Tennis elbow is caused by excessive strain in the muscles of the forearm (wrist extensor group) which is commonly seen in tennis players, carpenters, secretaries, manual laborers and many more professions. So it can be deduced that any activity requiring repetitive wrist extension can cause tennis elbow, states Dr. Carey Skorski DC. In 90% of tennis elbow conditions, pain is localized in the tendo periosteal junction where the common extensor tendon originates (outer area of the elbow). Pain radiating to the back of the forearm and wrist area may also be the experience of some patients with tennis elbow.

The problem with NY tennis elbow is that it takes a long time to heal due to the lack of a tendon sheath. The similarity of the common extensor origin to a muscle is greater than to a tendon, except for a poor blood supply which does not allow it to benefit from the nutritional fluid found in a tendon sheath.

Your Chiropractor at Brooklyn Chiropractor will perform a thorough history and examination including orthopaedic and neurological testing to determine the extent of your tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). Then a certain plan of management that is made just for your case will be developed.

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Back Ache From Depression

October 23rd, 2010

Documents show that people feeling intense back pain for an extended period can also be feeling depressed. The reverse can also occur – according to a study published by Dr. Linda Carroll at the University of Alberta in 2004, as well as Dr. Carey Skorski DC. The chance of low-back pain and neck pain can be greater if you are currently depressed. People suffering from depression are more likely to experience immobilizing low-back and neck pains than those who are not depressed – by about four times – as shown in Dr. Carroll’s studies.

A diminished formation or serotonin, or both, has been linked to the onset of depression, which affects at least 8 million in the United States, along with those in NY.

People with depression usually experience the following signs of depression: grief, unhappiness, despair, and misery. Depression can also cause a lower appetite and sex drive, as well as severe insomnia. Psychomotor agitation has also been attached to cases of depression.

Patients with mental depression in Brooklyn sometimes have bipolar disorder or manic-depressive psychosis. This is when their state alternates between mania and depression.

The doctor of chiropractic will generally administer orthopaedic and neurological exams, as well as go through your health history. The doctor of chiropractic at Brooklyn Chiropractor will then design a custom manage your plan of treatment that is tailored to your condition.

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Shin Splints Treatment Brooklyn

October 19th, 2010

Patients visiting Brooklyn Chiropractor with shin splints come with non-specific symptoms, with a feeling of pain in the back or front of the lower leg. It is not easy to specifically define shin splints. Diseases that are known to cause shin splints are tendonitis, periostitis, muscle strain and interosseous membrane strain.

Basically, shin splints in Brooklyn are divided into two main types: 1. Anterior shin splints – are so-called when the muscles at the front of the leg which are used for shock absorption, are affected. Constant and prolonged overuse of these muscles in instances such as walking or running on hard surfaces or wearing shoes that do not have shock absorbers shifts the force to the shin bone. A shin splint then develops. 2. Posterior shin splints – refer to the ailment that involves the muscles at the back of the leg. Acting as ankle stabilizers, they can be strained when the patient does excessive pronation.

The pain in shin splints is usually felt in the middle to the lower third of the shin bone. A chief differential diagnosis for shin splints is stress fracture, according to Dr. Carey Skorski DC. But shin splints are usually not seen in x-rays, as they come out as normal.

Your chiropractor, of NY, will let you undergo an examination and take your history and radiographic images, as well as orthopaedic and neurological testing. Then a particular plan of management will be made to suit your specific case.

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Bunion

October 15th, 2010

Bunions in Brooklyn, scientifically referred to as Hallus Valgus, occur when the 1st metatarsal phalangeal joint becomes deformed. This deviation causes painful feelings in the area around the toe. Most of those whom suffer from bunions are women in their middle age. Bunions are typically hereditary.

The lateral deviation of the proximal phalanx of the big toe (the first toe) cause a bunion. Dr. Carey Skorski DC states, the development of bunions can be accelerated by the following conditions: Morton’s deformity, forefoot varus, inflammatory arthritis, and wearing high heels too often. A bunion is formed when bursitis, which is caused by the deviation of the metatarsal phalangeal joint, puts pressure on the joint.

The examination will help your chiropractor at Brooklyn Chiropractor determine how severe your bunion is. The exam includes orthopaedic and neurological testing, as well as diagnostic radiography. It will be up to your doctor to deliver a custom-designed recovery protocol for you.

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Knee Pain Therapy

August 17th, 2010

Knee pain is a common presentation to a chiropractic office. Patients often seek chiropractic care as an alternative to orthopaedic consultation for knee pain. Trained and educated with the appropriate skills and knowledge, a chiropractor performs a thorough evaluation of the patient for any spinal and pelvic involvement and local knee malfunction before he treats knee pain.

The knee which is virtually unprotected from outside forces is vulnerable to all of the following which can result in knee pain:
1. Injuries caused by impact
2. Blows to the knee from outside forces
3.Dashboard injuries
4.Direct impact falls

Knee pain is a consequence of soft tissue injuries due to either overuse or disuse. Regular consultations to a chiropractor’s office include:
1.Athlete with anterior knee pain
2. Elderly person with knee pain and stiffness.
3. A young athlete experiencing pain over the tibial tuberosity.
4.Patient complains of knee instability

Most knee pain therapy involves a conservative approach. Non-surgical therapeutic methods can be adequate in lessening knee pain, among them exercises to strengthen muscles that support the knee, applying heat and cold, chiropractic adjustments and staying away from undertakings that increase knee pain.

Your Chiropractor will perform a thorough history and examination including orthopaedic, neurological testing and diagnostic radiography to determine the true cause of your knee pain. Having done all these, he will create a plan of management tailor-made specifically to your case.

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Muscle Strain Chiropractic Therapy

August 17th, 2010

A muscle strain also referred to as muscle trauma, is specifically an injury to the muscle-tendon unit. With a muscle strain, there is some degree of disruption in the muscle fibers, the muscle-tendon junction, the tendon or the bony insertion point. Mild, moderate or severe muscle strains in Brooklyn are classifications given to them based on the medical assessment. The most common mechanism to cause a muscle strain is overstretching of the involved muscle. Many people call muscle strain by another name- muscle pull.

Muscle strain is often felt as stiffness, localized pain and a bruised feeling. Very often people with a muscle strain will develop a knot in the muscle and this is known as a tender point, says Dr. Carey Skorski DC. When you press on this tender point in a strained muscle and it refers pain then it is referred to as a trigger point.

Then, when a painful nerve is stimulated and there is involuntary contraction, this is known as muscle spasm.

Your Chiropractor will perform a thorough history and examination including orthopaedic and Neurological testing to isolate the cause of your problem. Based on his findings, Brooklyn Chiropractor will develop a plan of management that will target the specific details of your case.

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Anxiety Care Brooklyn

August 13th, 2010

According to Dr. Carey Skorski DC, anxiety is a feeling of apprehension or fear.

Anxiety is a natural reaction that serves as a basic survival mechanism. Anxiety acts like a warning device that goes off when the scent of danger is in the air. It is normal to have anxiety when things get hectic or complicated but, if the anxiety becomes overwhelming, you may feel out of control. If this is the case, you should visit Brooklyn Chiropractor. When this happens and the anxiety refuses to go away, you may look for an escape andswitch to harmful habits such as overeating or alcohol and drug abuse.

If you find yourself waking up in the middle of the night and unable to sleep again, or you have this constant nervous feeling, you may be having an anxiety problem or disorder. Brooklyn chiropractic care can assist you.

Anxiety disorder is very common. In NY, about 3% of adults will have an anxiety disorder during any 12-month period. Women get anxiety disorder two times as much as men. Anxiety disorder consists of excessive nervousness and worry lasting 6 months or longer about many activities or events.

Your chiropractor is equipped with the skills to carry out a detailed history-taking and examination on you, as well as orthopaedic and neurologic testing. After which, your chiropractor will design a plan of management specifically custom-made for you. For additional info, go to our website: thebrooklynchiropractor.com.

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