Got back pain? And if so, have you been told that your back pain is being caused by an annular tear to the spinal discs? You’re not alone – studies have shown that the prevalence of disk bulges in the general population is over 70%, even in those who are totally symptom-free! Let’s...
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The Case For Chiropractic! If you’ve recently visited a medical doctor for low back pain, research says you definitely want to consider seeing a chiropractor as well. A recent study released by Spine Journal found that over 73% of people who added chiropractic care to their standard...
Diclofenac vs. Chiropractic Care For Low Back Pain Researchers from Spine Journal recently concluded a ground-breaking study that showed astounding results when comparing chiropractic adjustments against Diclofenac, one of the most popular and commonly-prescribed anti-inflammatory medications...
The Case For Chiropractic As research supporting the clinical effectiveness of chiropractic continues to grow, the greater community of health care providers is increasingly seeing chiropractic care as a a cost-effective alternative to traditional medical care for back pain and neck pain. In...
Four Reasons To Use Chiropractic FIRST! At Ascent Chiropractic, we’re constantly reminding our Brookfield-area patients that the order of priority for treating back and neck problems should be chiropractic first, drugs second, and surgery only as a last resort. Chiropractic is one of the...
Backpack Misuse in Children Can Lead to Chronic Back Pain With the new school year starting last week for Brookfield students, it’s a good time to talk about backpacks and the disturbing back pain trend that’s emerging among U.S. kids. There’s been a marked increase in the...
“My foot is killing me!” “Can you heal my aching heel?” It’s a question I hear at least weekly from new patients coming into my office looking for relief from the pain in their feet. Many of those dealing with plantar fasciitis begin every morning with wincing and...
Chiropractic Is Your First Line Of Defense Against Back Pain. Harvard Medical School’s (yes, that Harvard) new spinal care guidelines reinforce the importance of chiropractic care as the first line of treatment for low back pain. They’re just the latest to join a long line of...
Live Smarter – Get Adjusted! Every day over a million Americans get adjusted, and chiropractors consistently have the highest rated patient satisfaction out of all healthcare professionals, so it’s no surprise that the number of those benefitting from chiropractic care continues to rise...
Fighting The War On The Opioid Epidemic. Opioid prescriptions have nearly quadrupled over the past 20 years, despite the fact that the amount of pain Americans report hasn’t changed. Unsurprisingly, the number of prescription opioid overdose deaths have increased similarly – opioid use...
Face it: you’re probably a little hard on your body. At least you are if you’re like most of the patients we see at Ascent Sports & Wellness Chiropractic. You’re hiking in the summers, skiing in the winters, riding your bike to work, and running all year to keep in shape for your seasonal...
Youth Sports: The Chiropractic Connection. We love our kids and always encourage them to be their very best. Well, if your children get adjusted, science now says your kids are getting physically stronger. And when it comes to kids and sports, stronger usually means better… Participation...
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The Physiology of Chiropractic Care The study of the relationship between sensorimotor integration and chiropractic adjustments is helping chiropractors to explain the exact mechanisms that make chiropractic adjustments effect such positive changes in their patients. What Is Sensorimotor...
Dealing With Migraine or Tension Headaches? After back and neck pain, headaches are one of the most common reasons that patients seek out chiropractic care. It’s no surprise, as 90% of Americans suffer from tension headaches or migraine headaches at some point in their lives.
Maximizing The Results of Your Treatment Every patient who walks into our office looking for a chiropractor has their own idea of what they hope to achieve with chiropractic care. Some want a quick fix, others are seeking rehabilitation and management of a longer-term problem. Many patients we...
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Chiropractic: Not Just For Injury Rehabilitation! It’s no secret that chiropractic treatment has been shown to be effective at relieving back pain, neck pain and other musculoskeletal disorders, but many Brookfield athletes don’t realize that proactive visits to a sports...
Chiropractic Improves Structural Posture and Enhances Life It’s often said that first impressions are the most important. Whether it’s in your personal or business life, your posture can speak volumes before you even utter a word. The improved posture that comes with regular...
Research Shows Chiropractic Care Saves Healthcare Costs In the medical world, chiropractic and other forms of nontraditional treatment are often under fire. When the massive costs associated with the healthcare system are considered, it’s no surprise that many are looking for answers and ways...
One of the most common joint disorders and the leading cause of disability in adults is osteoarthritis, a disease that affects an estimated 27 million Americans. Previous studies have found that weight loss can decrease the frequency of knee dysfunction and disability in individuals with...
What Should You Do Before & After Visiting Your Chiropractor? In doctor’s offices across the United States, back pain is the second-most common complaint brought in by patients. The causes of back pain are numerous and vary depending on age, lifestyle, and genetic makeup. Similarly, the...
Everyone wants the greatest return on the time spent exercising, and it’s natural to believe that exercising faster and longer with lead to bigger, faster results. However, doing so without preparing adequately can easily lead to injury. The time spent recovery, possibly even in...
The Science Behind Soft Tissue Release Techniques The use of targeted massage treatment can significantly improve many soft tissue and nerve damage injuries. Whether you are a long-distance runner, or sit at a desk all day, soft tissue release therapy can help alleviate pain in problem areas....
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What Is Myofascial Pain? Myofascial tissue is the layer of tissue that surrounds and separates the layers of muscle in your body. Pain in these layers of tissue is caused by concentrated areas of hypersensitivity (trigger points) that can develop as a result of trauma, poor posture, overuse,...
Back pain is second only to upper-respiratory infections as most common medical reason for visits to the doctor’s office. In fact, at some point 4 out of every 5 Americans will suffer from low back pain!
What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is a neurovascular condition in which the thoracic outlet, the space between the collar bone and rib cage through which blood vessels and nerves pass through, becomes compressed. This often results in symptoms including pain in the neck...
A Turning Point in the Treatment of Low Back Pain For decades following the inception of the chiropractic profession in 1895, Doctors of Chiropractic and Medical Doctors were often at odds with each other. It culminated in a ruling by a federal judge that the American Medical Association had...
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Chiropractic Helps Prevent Disability In Older Adults Healthcare seems to be something that American seniors are more engaged in today than ever before. Much of it has to do with changes to the Affordable Care Act, as many are re-evaluating how they go about managing their health. With such a...
Brookfield Chiropractor For Car Accidents Car accidents are one of those things that everyone thinks will never happen to them until it does. Nearly 18,000 auto accidents happen every day in the US and like many patients who come to us seeking a chiropractor after a auto accident will tell you,...
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The Link Between Your Spine & Digestive Disorders Everyone at one time or another has experienced the discomfort of bloating, gas, irritable bowel, constipation, diarrhea and other digestive disorders, and over $80 billion is spent every year on controlling these symptoms. In some...
What Do We Mean By Dizziness? At Ascent Chiropractic, “dizziness” is a common complaint listed on new patients’ intake forms. It’s a catch-all term that can describe a number of symptoms which may be present in any combination in a patient complaining of dizziness. There...