Monday, November 18, 2013

Chiropractic Care - Condition Treatment Information

Headache

What is it:

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Chiropractor treating headache
One out of every eight Americans suffer from severe, recurring headaches or migraines, and are seeking effective headache relief. Headaches and migraines can be caused by a number of factors, including:
  • Spine problems in the neck; this is a very common cause of headaches and migraines.
  • Foods high in caffeine, salt, sugar and protein. Red meat, dairy products and alcohol can also be a cause
  • Environmental stimuli, like noises, lights and stress
  • Behavior like insomnia, excessive exercise and blood sugar changes

Where it occurs:

Headaches can cause pain in the head and neck.

Types of Headaches and Migraines:

  • There are more than 300 types of headaches and migraines, with many different symptoms. The most common types of headaches are:
  • Cervicogenic headaches – from joints and tissues in the neck
  • Tension headaches – related to muscles in the neck
  • Migraine headaches
  • Cluster headaches

Common headache symptoms include:

  • Neck stiffness and soreness
  • Dull throbbing in the head or neck
  • Sharp pain in the head
  • Vision change
  • Nausea

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Headaches and migraines are often a common symptom after a head injury, concussion or whiplash injury. They can also be a symptom of a more serious physical condition, which is why it is important to be evaluated by a healthcare professional if you have headaches that are severe in nature, or headaches that last more than 2 days.

What are my treatment options?

There are several treatment options that can offer headache relief, including chiropractic care, physical rehabilitation, and MCU therapy.
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Dr. Brent Wells, an Anchorage Chiropractor, opened Better Health Pain and Wellness Centers in 1998 with the intent of providing patients a full range of effective, conservative treatments from an experienced, friendly staff in a comfortable, compassionate environment. Combining several different disciplines to address health issues, Better Health Pain and Wellness Centers is the first multidisciplinary clinic of its kind in Anchorage, Alaska offering comprehensive, non-surgical chiropractic care, physical therapy, occupational therapy and massage therapy all in one place. Multidisciplinary Advantage- As patients may be seeing two or even three different treatment providers in one visit, and chiropractor, a physical therapist and sometimes even a massage therapist, results are multiplied versus seeing only one type of provider.

725 Northway Dr
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
United States of America
Office Phone: (907) 346-5255
Office Email: pain-free@bhpw.com

8840 Old Seward Hwy Suite E
Anchorage, Alaska 99515
United States of America
Office Phone: (907) 346-5255
Office Email: pain-free@bhpw.com

2201 Dunn St Suite 2
Juneau, Alaska 99801
United States of America
Office Phone: (907) 796-3333
Office Email: pain-free@bhpw.com


Friday, November 15, 2013

Better Health Pain & Wellness Centers Testimonial

"When I first came here it was soon after a car accident. I was suffering from whiplash. If it wasn’t for Better Health, I would never have been able to continue working. Everyone has been wonderful and the treatment is exceptional."


- Rosalyn Hert

This message brought to you by:



Dr. Brent Wells, an Anchorage Chiropractor, opened Better Health Pain and Wellness Centers in 1998 with the intent of providing patients a full range of effective, conservative treatments from an experienced, friendly staff in a comfortable, compassionate environment. Combining several different disciplines to address health issues, Better Health Pain and Wellness Centers is the first multidisciplinary clinic of its kind in Anchorage, Alaska offering comprehensive, non-surgical chiropractic care, physical therapy, occupational therapy and massage therapy all in one place. Multidisciplinary Advantage- As patients may be seeing two or even three different treatment providers in one visit, and chiropractor, a physical therapist and sometimes even a massage therapist, results are multiplied versus seeing only one type of provider.

725 Northway Dr
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
United States of America
Office Phone: (907) 346-5255
Office Email: pain-free@bhpw.com

8840 Old Seward Hwy Suite E
Anchorage, Alaska 99515
United States of America
Office Phone: (907) 346-5255
Office Email: pain-free@bhpw.com

2201 Dunn St Suite 2
Juneau, Alaska 99801
United States of America
Office Phone: (907) 796-3333
Office Email: pain-free@bhpw.com



Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Featured Quote - November 13th, 2013

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“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive."

- Dalai Lama

This message brought to you by:



Dr. Brent Wells, an Anchorage Chiropractor, opened Better Health Pain and Wellness Centers in 1998 with the intent of providing patients a full range of effective, conservative treatments from an experienced, friendly staff in a comfortable, compassionate environment. Combining several different disciplines to address health issues, Better Health Pain and Wellness Centers is the first multidisciplinary clinic of its kind in Anchorage, Alaska offering comprehensive, non-surgical chiropractic care, physical therapy, occupational therapy and massage therapy all in one place. Multidisciplinary Advantage- As patients may be seeing two or even three different treatment providers in one visit, and chiropractor, a physical therapist and sometimes even a massage therapist, results are multiplied versus seeing only one type of provider.

725 Northway Dr
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
United States of America
Office Phone: (907) 346-5255
Office Email: pain-free@bhpw.com

8840 Old Seward Hwy Suite E
Anchorage, Alaska 99515
United States of America
Office Phone: (907) 346-5255
Office Email: pain-free@bhpw.com

2201 Dunn St Suite 2
Juneau, Alaska 99801
United States of America
Office Phone: (907) 796-3333
Office Email: pain-free@bhpw.com
 


Monday, November 11, 2013

Featured Emotional Health Treatment - November 11th, 2013

Best Ways to Get Outside as a Family

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Sometimes it can become difficult to find interesting or fun things to do as a family. With the increased desire for children to play video games or use social networking sites, it has become harder and harder to do things as a family. Do not give up hope, because you can still find a wide variety of things that you and your family can do together outdoors.

Walking and biking are great family activities!


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You can begin taking walks or nature hikes as a family. Pick one weekend a month and drive out to a nature reserve. Walking the trails and observing the animals can be a lot of fun, as well as informative. You can also opt for family bike rides using the same types of trails and nature reserves. If any of your children are involved with after school sports, you can enjoy them together as a family. Attending the child’s games or practicing with the child on the weekends as a family, will ensure that everyone gets out of the house and starts exercising while also having fun.

Get social


You can also host a couple of cookouts or barbeques. Inviting your family and friends to attend will help give your children and spouse a wider variety of people to socialize with, as well as different ideas of things to do. When the cookout is finished and everyone is leaving, you and your family can huddle around the smoldering coals and roast a couple of marshmallows and laugh about the days events.

This message brought to you by:



Dr. Brent Wells, an Anchorage Chiropractor, opened Better Health Pain and Wellness Centers in 1998 with the intent of providing patients a full range of effective, conservative treatments from an experienced, friendly staff in a comfortable, compassionate environment. Combining several different disciplines to address health issues, Better Health Pain and Wellness Centers is the first multidisciplinary clinic of its kind in Anchorage, Alaska offering comprehensive, non-surgical chiropractic care, physical therapy, occupational therapy and massage therapy all in one place. Multidisciplinary Advantage- As patients may be seeing two or even three different treatment providers in one visit, and chiropractor, a physical therapist and sometimes even a massage therapist, results are multiplied versus seeing only one type of provider.

725 Northway Dr
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
United States of America
Office Phone: (907) 346-5255
Office Email: pain-free@bhpw.com

8840 Old Seward Hwy Suite E
Anchorage, Alaska 99515
United States of America
Office Phone: (907) 346-5255
Office Email: pain-free@bhpw.com

2201 Dunn St Suite 2
Juneau, Alaska 99801
United States of America
Office Phone: (907) 796-3333
Office Email: pain-free@bhpw.com



Thursday, November 7, 2013

Featured Recipe - November 7th, 2013

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Roasted Chicken
Ingredients:

  1. 2 cooked chicken breasts (cubed)
  2. 1 (14 3/4 oz) can creamed corn
  3. 2 (14 1/2 oz) cans chicken broth
  4. 2 (15 oz) cans black beans
  5. 1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes with mild green chilies

Directions:
  1. Put chicken, corn, chicken broth, black beans, and diced tomatoes in large sauce pan
  2. Simmer on medium heat until chicken is is heated.
  3. Serve with tortillas on the side.