Chiropractic Care - Condition Treatment Information

Headache

What is it:

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

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

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This message brought to you by:

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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
 

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Best Ways to Get Outside as a Family

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Walking and biking are great family activities!

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:

Better Health Pain & Wellness Centers

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

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

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.

Get over your pain and get on with life

Painlessness Achieved

Pain sucks. Whether it is caused by an accident at work, a past sports injury still lingering, or is caused by recent surgeries or treatments, pain can really put a damper on your day. So what can we do to alleviate the pain? There are plenty of ways to cope with and treat pain. As always, make sure to consult your physician before starting any medical or supplemental regime and always follow all printed instructions on the labels of medications and supplements you may take.

Natural Remedies

"Nearly 40 percent of arthritis patients reduced their pain by half after using a topical capsaicin cream for a month, and 60 percent of neuropathy patients achieved the same after 2 months, according to a University of Oxford study." - 8 natural pain relievers. According to this article, Capsaicin, Zyflamend, and Arnica will all three help joints stay soft, supple, and lubricated and helps to ward off the pain caused by arthritis and aging. Natural remedies are usually pretty safe to start with and have been thought to help a certain percentage of people feel less pain in their lives. Be wary, however, of bold claims made by supplemental companies; they also have a responsibility to answer to their stock holders and the supplemental industry is loosely regulated by the FDA so there can be a lot of inaccurate information floating around. Always refer all questions about supplements to your physician.

Prescription Strength Medication

Prescription pain medication is prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain. While highly effective, most pain treatment medication carries the risk of dependency with extended and/or abuse of the medication. Never deviate from the specific instructions given to you by your physician and pharmacist as to how this type of pain medication is to be taken. Remember, prescriptions are only for you and should never be given to somebody who has not been prescribed to use it. Prescription medication should always be used under supervision of a physician so that maximum benefit can be gained by its use.

In Office Pain Treatments

Sometimes your physician may recommend that you get in-office treatment for your pain. These treatments could include chiropractic treatment, interventional pain treatment, and holistic medicine. Not all in-office procedures is better than another and only with the proper diagnosis of your pain will determine what kind of treatment is necessary. Chiropractic care involves musculoskeletal readjustments and massage therapy. This can remediate slipped vertebra discs, pinched nerves, Sciatica, and more. Interventional pain treatment involves using injections, or "blocks," to help dull and numb the pain at the nerves that are involved. This treatment is an alternative to chiropractic care when mobility and older age cause discomfort in a chiropractic setting. Holistic medicine includes ancient eastern medicine with modern techniques. Acupuncture is a great example of holistic medicine and has been effective in helping thousands of people live a pain free life.

There are many options available when you are faced with chronic pain. Only your physician can help you determine what course of action to take when dealing with pain. Be safe, be smart, be pain free.

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