Trigger Points and Massage

Posted on January 16, 2012 by drmichone Leave a comment

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Trigger Points are painful areas in a muscle that actually refer pain, meaning that the actual pain manifests not at the source of the pain, the muscle, but at a distant location. Yes it seems odd, but these trigger points and their referred pain patterns have been mapped out for dozens of muscles. Some of the most common manifestations of a trigger point are headaches, and radiating pain into the arm or leg. In fact, trigger points have actually been known to behave and replicate symptoms such as: headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome and sciatic pain.

Our chiropractor and Massage Therapy Mesa AZ can help diagnose and or treat this painful, worrisome condition. Typically deep tissue massage can really make a difference, relatively quickly. This work may take more than one visit but the results are very effective, non surgical, and do not require medications. Once the problem has been isolated and treatment has begun, the next thing to look at is what you can do to prevent the re occurrence of this issue.
The most common cause of a trigger point is repetitive stress or over use. Doing to same activities or maintaining the same position day after day or year after year, may lead to a trigger point. Activation of a trigger point may cause another trigger point to be activated. Traumas, such as a motor vehicle accident or a slip and fall may activate a trigger point. Underlying illnesses or stress may also manifest as a trigger point and referred pain.
Again an extremely effective treatment and a long lasting cure is massage therapy coupled by either stretches or behavior modification meaning, determining what activities could be causing this problem. Bottom line, at Alta Mesa Chiropractic, we’re here to help, so let us know if we can.

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Chiropractic Conditions – Benefits

Posted on November 16, 2011 by drmichone Leave a comment


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Chiropractic Conditions:

Like any doctor, especially those that specialize, there are, for the most part, 6-12 issues that seem to be the most common problems that people come into our office for. I am going to touch on those here and the benefits you can get from chiropractic.

1) Neck and lower back pain- this may be something someone has been dealing with for a long period of time or something quite sudden due to a known cause such as sleeping wrong or picking up a heavy object. You can expect your chiropractor to give you a thorough chiropractic, orthopedic, and neurologic exam. From there she will typically adjust you and do some modalities such as massage, traction, ice or heat, and therapeutic exercises.

2) Sciatic and radicular pain- sciatic pain is typically pain shooting down the back of the leg, but sciatica pain is radicular pain and it can happen in any extremity and any location. It can be in the front or lateral side of the leg or it can be in the arm. Obviously, this is a more serious condition and will require more intervention in terms of number of visits and treatment. Furthermore, you doctor may order a MRI, or NCV (nerve conduction velocity) test, or refer you to an orthopedic or neuro surgeon.

3) Headaches-Books have been written on this symptom and a careful history is needed here. Most headaches, regardless of the cause are often relived with chiropractic adjustments, massage, and behavior modification, whether it’s sleeping with a better pillow, decreasing allergies, or positioning your computer monitor correctly.

If you are a family member is experiencing any of these problems, please contact me or your local chiropractor to see if chiropractic is the right choice for you. Stay tuned for other common ailments that would benefit from chiropractic care.

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Personal Injury Patients Mesa, AZ

Posted on March 3, 2011 by drmichone Leave a comment

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Tis’ the season for car accidents. I don’t know what it is, but during the past two months I have seen a significant increase in car accident victims also known as Personal Injury patients. These patients have become a priority as they need proper treatment using chiropractic care and Massage Therapy in Mesa AZ.
When one gets into a car accident there are two glaring and immediate concerns: one’s health and “how much is this going to cost me!” Let me begin by saying that no matter how small the damage or even if you just feel “a little sore and stiff” I recommend you get a thorough examination, preferably by a chiropractor who is well trained, including in the nuances of proper bio mechanics.
Second, the cost, the first line of defense is your health insurance policy. Second,If you do not have health insurance, many car insurance policies have something called Med Pay. Med Pay stands for medical pay insurance, and it exists to cover you in your personal health concerns due to the accident.
Third, depending on who is at fault, getting a reputable attorney may be the choice for you. In this case, you would actually be treated on a lien and there would be no out of pocket cost to you.
The final concern or question one may have is should I see a Medical Doctor or a Chiropractor. Our chiropractors in Mesa qualify not only to diagnose your problem but to treat the actual structural and muscular damage due to the motor vehicle accident. Meaning, that if you need to be referred out for a consultation or medications your chiropractor will do so. But if you want to really deal with the underlying problem that arises from your accident and have fast relief-go see your chiropractor.

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Chiropractic Care in Mesa, Arizona

Posted on February 1, 2011 by drmichone Leave a comment

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The first thing on every pregnant woman’s mind is “Is chiropractic care safe for me when I am pregnant?” The answer is an emphatic “YES!” There are no known contraindications to chiropractic care in any stage of pregnancy. All chiropractors are trained to work with pregnant women but not all actually do.
Here are the benefits according to the American Pregnancy Association:
*Maintaining a healthier pregnancy
*Controlling nausea symptoms
*Reducing the time of labor and delivery
*Relieving back, neck, or joint pain
*Preventing a potential cesarean section.
Remember, chiropractic seeks to maintain the health of the spine, nerves, and discs without utilizing drugs or surgery, making it a very viable and effective treatment for pregnant women.

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