The amount of people living longer lives is dramatically increasing! Over 40,000 people last year reached the age of 100 years old. In fact according to recent census projections, by 2050 over one million Americans will be making it to 100 years old! Although good genes do play a considerable role in these statistics, researchers are now starting to believe that chronic illnesses are not a consequence of aging, but often happens more likely from lifestyle choices that we can change! So, the big question: How can we live longer (and most importantly) healthier lives? This is what the chiropractors at Chiropractic Care Center & Massage Therapy are saying:
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If you’ve been injured in a car accident, it is extremely important to visit a chiropractor that is experienced in auto accident injuries such as Dr. Paul Scott, D.C.. Although you may not think you are hurt, whiplash and other injuries can happen in even the smallest of accidents. It can take days, weeks and even months for your body to acknowledge how the physical effects of an auto accident can take a toll on your body. Whiplash is one of the most common injuries auto accident victims face. If you do not visit your Camas chiropractor as soon as possible, whiplash can have an extremely negative effect on your body. Whiplash occurs when your head suddenly moves backwards, forwards, or even to the side. It can destabilize the spine and cause unbearable pain. Some other whiplash symptoms are:
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Auto accidents can be extremely stressful physically, mentally and emotionally. Especially in the Camas area because of the high population! Even if the accident was small and your vehicle only sustained minor damage, your body (most commonly the shoulders and neck) can still suffer debilitating pain. Chiropractic adjustments can be a go-to treatment for an injury sustained in an auto accident and Dr. Paul Scott, D.C. located in Camas is skilled at treating auto accident injury victims. The reason chiropractic care with Dr. Paul Scott, D.C. is a valuable option is because it is one of the only natural solutions to treat neck, back, and shoulder pain. At Chiropractic Care Center & Massage Therapy, our treatment is non-evasive which is more suitable for people who are afraid of going under the knife or getting local anesthetic injections with needles. Dr. Paul Scott, D.C. is known for experience in bone and muscle connective tissue treatments and understands that everything in the body is connected. This means Dr. Paul Scott, D.C. knows how one area may be hurting because of an injury occurring in a different area of the body. The office of Chiropractic Care Center & Massage Therapy is also financially appealing to a lot of people in the Camas area because treatment is covered by most insurance companies.
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Replace the coffee and doughnut breakfast for something healthier! Go for a walk after your meal instead of taking a nap! Nutrition and exercise are key to a healthy lifestyle and a long, happy, and joyful life! If you want more ideas to jumpstart your healthy living, keep reading!
Dr. Paul Scott, D.C. at Chiropractic Care Center & Massage Therapy urges you to stop smoking, eat a well-balanced diet, drink tons of water, and create and stick to an exercise regimen! Here are some dietary and lifestyle changes Dr. Paul Scott, D.C. recommends that will put you on the right path to a healthier life.
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When a woman becomes pregnant, there are countless changes that are happening to her body! Not only physically, but hormonally, biomechanically and with her posture too. The body changes in order to prepare to nourish and carry a child to its full term. A woman’s center of gravity shifts forward the larger the baby gets inside the belly. This causes the pelvis to tilt and the muscles in the lower back to become shorter and much more tightened in return. This can cause an unbelievable amount of pain. The hamstrings and gluteal muscles also become stretched and weakened causing the body to be very uncomfortable. The abdomen, lower back, pelvis, and cervical and lumbar regions are the main source of pain as the baby grows in the woman’s body.
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What is Colic?
Colic is defined as the despaired crying of an infant for a minimum of three hours a day, at least three days a week for at least three weeks. These babies suffering from colic are known to produce loud piercing cries, flexed legs, balled fists, and stiff abdominal tissue. Research shows it can start at three weeks old in the child and can last up to six months. According to doctors, 10-20% of babies suffer from colic.
How Does Chiropractic Care with Dr. Paul Scott, D.C. Help?
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There are hundreds, if not thousands of benefits of Chiropractic Care treatment. Chiropractic Care with Dr. Paul Scott, D.C. can help almost all areas of the body, because everything is connected. Therefore, when an area is adjusted, it can positively affect the areas around it and so on, and so forth. After many studies and research, here is the top 5 benefits we have found in patients who sought chiropractic care.
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Posture is so much more than just looking poised and more confident. Having correct posture while standing and sitting allows our bodies to function more properly. This article will discuss posture and how to improve yours starting today!
What’s so bad about poor posture? Even though poor posture can make you look less sharp than normal, it’s also terrible for your health. It causes bad circulation and can also be the source of vertebrae deterioration over time. Being active with bad posture can be horrible for your muscles and joints. It can limit your activity because muscle and joint pain paired with poor circulation leads to early exhaustion. Neutral positions relax the body, while bad positions put too much strain on the body. The result can be pain your shoulders, neck, and even headaches! Bad posture is more likely to cause herniated discs- 25% of people with back pain suffer from this excruciating ailment. The bottom line is that poor posture causes misalignments in your body, which can negatively affect your muscles, bones, and limit your range of motion.
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If you have ever suffered from a headache, you are not alone. Research shows seven out of ten people have headaches each year, and about 45 million Americans suffer from chronic headaches. Headaches can last anywhere from a few minutes, up to weeks! Here are three of the most common types of headaches:
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Chiropractic is a form of holistic health care that focuses attention on disorders and ailments of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. They also delve into the effects of these disorders on the human body’s health. Chiropractic care is well known for treating neuromusculoskeletal ailments such as back pain, neck pain, joint pain in the arms and legs, as well as headaches caused by nerve malfunction.
Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs), or often referred to as Chiropractors and Chiropractic Physicians, practice holistic medicine. Holistic medicine is the practice of healing with a hands on and (most importantly) a drug free approach. When you visit Dr. Paul Scott, D.C. of Chiropractic Care Center & Massage Therapy, you should expect an examination, diagnosis, as well as a list of treatment options.
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