Posts Tagged ‘low back pain’

Posture Month continued: Patterns

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

PATTERNS – The 3rd Posture Principle     By Kelley Patterson

Just under a year ago, I made a commitment to leave my “couch potato” lifestyle and began exercising on a more regular basis.   To age well, I knew that I needed to get moving.  “Hypokinetic Disease” is a term drafted by Drs. Kraus and Raab in their 1961 book, and it means degeneration which occurs from a sedentary lifestyle.  Hypokinetic Disease includes obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, low back pain, and Type 2 diabetes.  Peggy Kraus (Examiner.com) writes, “70% of our population have some type of hypokinetic disease… In spite of the fact that exercise reduces body weight, lowers cholesterol level, lowers blood pressure, improves sleep, improves body image, improves mood and lifts depression, reduces risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and osteoporosis (among others), and reduces the need for many common medications in addition to countless of other benefits, more than one-third of Americans do not exercise.”

May is Posture Month at Overland Chiropractic, and Patterns is the 3^rd Posture Principle.  “Patterns”simply refers to the fact that your body’s chain of motion will follow the path of least resistance.   When you are sedentary, when you have a job that requires you spend a lot of time seated, and when you do not exercise on a regular basis, your body will begin compensating for your weaker muscles.  Your brain, spinal cord and nerves will learn to use your stronger muscles more than your weaker ones, and your core and posture will become weak as your body strives to maintain upright balance.

Try this:  Take a piece of paper and fold it sharply.

Now, unfold the paper, and take out the crease.

Can’t do it?  Here’s why:  You can unfold the paper, but once creased, it is always creased.  The paper fibers are distorted in a pattern which becomes the path of least resistance.   Now, think about your body.  Contracting muscles and connecting ligaments, tendons and fascia fold and distort along the creases we create in our body as we, too, move along the path of least resistance.

Posture distortions not only cause fatigue and pain, but set the stage for posture degeneration and premature aging.  

So, what can you do?  You must create a new pattern of motion by:

1)      Restoring motion to areas of restriction; and

2)      Focusing exercise to unused muscles.

Posture and core-strengthening exercises will result in pain-free, balanced motion.  Balanced motion helps you move naturally and age well!

Overland Chiropractic is offering our patients, their families, and their friends a Free Posture Photo Analysis.  Please call our office at 913-345-9247 to take advantage of this offer for yourself and a loved one.    Why put off living better and aging well?  Let’s begin, together, today!

Tags: alleviating back pain, Alternative Medicine, arthritis, back pain, chiro, chiropractor, degeneration, Dr. Robert Patterson, Exercise, health, health care, Johnson County Chiropractic, Kansas City Chiropractic, Kansas City chiropractor, low back pain, lower back pain, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Overland Chiro, Overland Chiropractic, Overland Park chiropractic, posture degeneration, premature aging, prevention, sedentary lifestyle, wellness
Posted in Aging well, Alternative Medicine, Balance, Exercise, Fatigue, Foot and gait mechanics, Healthy Aging, Hypokinetic Disease, Mechanisms and Treatment of Low Back Pain, Medical, Motion, Posture, Stress Reduction, Uncategorized, Women's Health, Women's Health, back pain, senior health | No Comments »

Posture Month: Continued

Thursday, May 12th, 2011

BALANCE – The 2nd Posture Principle

By Kelley Patterson

Do you remember junior high gym class?  Each year we would have a unit on gymnastics.  Part of the fun was getting the chance to walk on the balance beam.  I remember there were always a few who effortlessly glided down the beam and gracefully leapt off…I was not one of those students!  My gym teacher would shake her head and tell me I didn’t have balance.

Guess what?  My gym teacher was wrong!  Every one of us has balance; if we didn’t, we would fall down!  What she really was talking about was being WELL-BALANCED. 

Posture can be defined as “how you balance your body”.  Keeping your balance is usually something you don’t have to think about, but constantly holding your body upright has real effects on your entire body.   “Good posture means strong balance and control without muscle and joint strain….The key to effectively improving posture is strengthening the core muscles which control HOW we balance,” says Dr. Steven Weiniger, founder of BodyZone.   Balance and Posture must work continuously in unison to keep us steady and upright.   This becomes more and more important as we age.    A December 2010 article on the Centers for Disease Control’s website states that each year, one in every three adults age 65 or older falls.  Falls can lead to moderate to severe injuries, such as hip fractures and head traumas.   Among people aged 65 or older, falls are the leading cause of injury death, and they are also the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma.   Falls can be prevented through regular exercise, particularly core-strengthening exercises.

Weak balance leads to back problems, joint stress, poor posture and possible falls.  Balance can be improved at any age!  A key to aging well is balance training.

Try this:  One Leg Balance

1. Stand up straight.  Lift up one leg and count to 30.
2. Stop the first time you have to put your foot down to balance….Don’t cheat!
3. Repeat for the other leg.

Can’t do it?  Here’s why:  If you can’t balance with control on each leg for 30 seconds, or if you flail your arms to keep from falling, then your balance and your core body strength is weak.

May is Posture Month at Overland Chiropractic, and Balance is the 2nd Posture Principle.  Balance training and core-strengthening lead to improved posture.  Improving your posture will improve your motion, leading to effective exercise and better health. 

Overland Chiropractic is offering our patients, their families, and their friends a Free Posture Photo Analysis.  Please call our office at 913-345-9247 to take advantage of this offer for yourself and a loved one.    Why put off living better and aging well?  Let’s begin, together, today!

Tags: back pain, balance, chiropractic, chiropractor, core exercise, core muscles, core training, Dr. Robert Patterson, falls, health, improved balance, Johnson County Chiropractic, joint strain, joints, Kansas City Chiropractic, Kansas City chiropractor, low back pain, lower back pain, Overland Chiro, Overland Chiropractic, Overland Park chiropractic, posture, Posture Month, prevention, sports injuries, weak balance, wellness
Posted in Aging well, Balance, Exercise, Healthy Aging, Motion, Motion, Posture, Stress Reduction, Uncategorized, Women's Health, back pain, senior health | No Comments »

Smoking Weakens Low Back Muscles

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

Most of us are aware of the common health risks associated with smoking, such as cancer and heart disease. Did you know that smoking may also be a factor in causing low back pain? Studies have shown that smoking causes low back muscles to become weak. A 2010 study also showed that a smoker’s low back muscles fatigue more quickly. The increased fatigue and weakness may make a smoker more prone to back injury. The good news is that, with specific exercises, a smoker’s back muscles can still be strengthened. For our patients who smoke, it is even more crucial for them to perform the exercises that we teach. Everyone should work on strengthening and posture exercises regularly to stabilize the spine, prevent injury, and improve their overall health.

Tags: alleviating back pain, back injury, back pain, Dr. Robert Patterson, health, Kansas City chiropractor, low back, low back muscles, low back pain, lower back pain, Overland Chiro, Overland Chiropractic, Overland Park chiropractic, posture, posture exercises, smoking, spine, wellness
Posted in Exercise, Mechanisms and Treatment of Low Back Pain, Medical, Posture, Uncategorized, Women's Health, Women's Health, back pain, senior health | No Comments »

Overland Park Chiropractor featured in KC Small Business

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Dr. Patterson is featured this month in the Kansas City Small Business magazine and online. His educational article advises business owners on how to promote health in the workplace and how to prevent injuries. Dr. Patterson notes that employees who work on their feet may develop health problems. While these problems may seem small, he says that “Unresolved foot problems and altered foot mechanics also may show up as knee, hip, spinal pain and circulatory problems.” Dr. Patterson includes tips that aid the employer in creating a safer environment. He notes the importance of sharing this information with employees, stating that “The benefit of increased productivity, reduction in sick days and reduction in injuries will far outweigh the cost of education.”

Taking Steps Toward Wellness

Tags: Alternative Medicine, back decompression, back pain, back pain chiropractic, back stretches, bloating, bones, build muscle, business owners, employees, employers, injuries, Kansas City chiropractor, low back pain, lower back pain, prevention, shoes, small business, stress anxiety, stress management, stress reduction, stress relief, stretching, work, work-related stress, workers, workplace
Posted in Exercise, Foot and gait mechanics, Stress Reduction, Uncategorized, back pain | No Comments »

Overland Park Chiropractor Discusses Muscle Imbalance

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

By: Dr. Patterson

Have you ever noticed that one leg stretches easier than the other or that one arm goes farther behind your back? If so, you may be experiencing muscle imbalance. Muscle imbalances can occur almost anywhere in our bodies. We can be imbalanced from side to side or from front to back.

You might ask, what is the big deal about one leg stretching more than the other? In this example, the problem lies in the increased stress that this puts on your pelvis, hips and spine. A tight hamstring creates torque in the pelvis and may lead to pain and early arthritis in your joints. Muscle imbalance impedes your performance and can eventually interfere with your daily and recreational activities. Similar problems occur in the neck and shoulders.

Muscle imbalances develop for a number of reasons. Right or left handiness cause us to use one side more than the other. Work postures or sporting activities may force us to perform one-sided activities over and over. One set of muscles will naturally become tighter than the others. Stuck or dysfunctional joints themselves also lead to imbalances and increased stress. Poor digestion and stress to our organs create muscle contraction. Left untreated, this will cause muscle imbalances such as leg length discrepancies and shoulder contractions.

Stretching some muscles and strengthening others can treat many muscle imbalances. Other times it requires manipulation of the joints or nutritional approaches to relieve muscle contraction. The keys to correction are proper evaluation as to the cause of the imbalance as well as the identification of the muscles to retrain.

Tags: acute sciatica, alleviating back pain, Alternative Medicine, american chiropractic, arthritis, auto injuries, back decompression, back pain, back pain chiropractic, back stretches, bloating, bones, build muscle, cervical decompression, cervical spinal stenosis, chiro, chiropractic, chiropractic acupuncture, chiropractic adjusting, chiropractic adjustments, chiropractic back, chiropractic decompression, chiropractic doctor, chiropractic doctors, chiropractic kansas city, chiropractic offices, chiropractic physical therapy, chiropractic practice, chiropractic rehab, chiropractic therapy, chiropractic treatments, chiropractor, chiropractor back pain, chiropractor doctor, chiropractor doctors, chiropractor kansas city, chiropractor treatment, chiropractors kansas city, chronic sciatica, constipation, cost of back pain, decompression spinal therapy, decompression table, decompression therapy, decompression treatment, diarrhea, diet, Digestion, disc decompression, disc decompression therapy, disc herniation, disk decompression, doctor of chiropractic, Dr. Robert Patterson, epidural, Ergonomics, exercise stress, exercises for sciatica, facet, find a chiropractor, find chiropractor, flexibility, flexibility exercises, food allergies, food sensitivies, gain muscle, gas, headache, health, health care, heartburn, herniated disc decompression, injections, injuries, Johnson County Chiropractic, joins, Kansas City Chiropractic, Kansas City chiropractor, low back pain, lower back pain, lumbar spinal stenosis, lumbar stenosis, muscle building, muscle imbalance, muscle mass, muscles, neck decompression, non surgical spinal decompression, nutrition, Overland Chiro, Overland Chiropractic, Overland Park chiropractic, Overland Park chiropractor, prevention, relief stress, sciatic nerve, sciatic pain, sciatica, sciatica back, sciatica back pain, sciatica causes, sciatica cure, sciatica exercise, sciatica exercises, sciatica help, sciatica leg, sciatica leg pain, sciatica nerve, sciatica nerve pain, sciatica numbness, sciatica pain, sciatica pain relief, sciatica pain treatment, sciatica problems, sciatica relief, sciatica stretches, sciatica stretching, sciatica surgery, sciatica symptoms, sciatica therapy, sciatica treatment, severe sciatica, short leg, spinal back pain, spinal canal stenosis, spinal chiropractic, spinal decompression, spinal decompression machine, spinal decompression table, spinal decompression therapy, spinal stenosis, spinal stenosis diagnosis, spinal stenosis lumbar, spinal stenosis surgery, spinal stenosis symptoms, spinal stenosis treatment, spinal surgery, spinal therapy, sports, sports chiropractic, stenosis, stenosis spinal, stenosis treatment, streching, strength training, stress, stress and, stress anxiety, stress management, stress reduction, stress relief, stress symptoms, stress test, stress wellness, stressed, stressful, stretch back, stretching, symptoms of sciatica, treating sciatica
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Cause of Headache, Diet, Nutrition and Well Being, Digestion, Emotional Balance, Enzyme Replacement Nutrition Therapy, Ergonomics, Exercise, Extremity Adjusting, Foot and gait mechanics, Injury and Treatment following motor vehicle accidents, Mechanisms and Treatment of Low Back Pain, Rehabilitation Exercises and Protocols, Stress Reduction, Uncategorized, back pain, headache treatment | No Comments »

Overland Park Chiropractor Reviews Tips to Prevent Lower Back Pain

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

By: Dr. Patterson

We are nearing the month of August, and for many of us, that means back-to-school shopping with our kids. Usually, these shopping trips include the purchase of a new backpack.

Children and adolescents often carry backpacks that are too heavy or are worn improperly. To help prevent injury, please consider the following suggestions from the ACA (American Chiropractic Association) when shopping for a backpack:

1. Make sure your child’s backpack weighs no more than 5 to 10 percent of his or her body weight. A heavier backpack will cause your child to bend forward in an attempt to support the weight on his or her back, rather than on the shoulders, by the straps.

2. The backpack should never hang more than four inches below the waistline. A backpack that hangs too low increases the weight on the shoulders, causing your child to lean forward when walking.

3. A backpack with individualized compartments helps in positioning the contents most effectively. Make sure that pointy or bulky objects are packed away from the area that will rest on your child’s back.

4. Bigger is not necessarily better. The more room there is in a backpack, the more your child will carry, and the heavier the backpack will be.

5. Urge your child to wear both shoulder straps. Lugging the backpack around by one strap can cause the disproportionate shift of weight to one side, leading to neck and muscle spasms, as well as low-back pain.

6. Wide, padded straps are very important. Non-padded straps are uncomfortable, and can dig into your child’s shoulders.

7. The shoulder straps should be adjustable so the backpack can be fitted to your child’s body. Straps that are too loose can cause the backpack to dangle uncomfortably and cause spinal misalignment and pain.

8. If the backpack is still too heavy, talk to your child’s teacher. Ask if your child could leave the heaviest books at school, and bring home only lighter hand-out materials or workbooks.

9. Although the use of rollerpacks – or backpacks on wheels – has become popular in recent years, the ACA is now recommending that they be used cautiously and on a limited basis by only those students who are not physically able to carry a backpack. Some school districts have begun banning the use of rollerpacks because they clutter hallways, resulting in dangerous trips and falls.

If your child experiences pain from his or her backpack use, please do not hesitate to call our office for an evaluation.

Tags: acute sciatica, alleviating back pain, Alternative Medicine, american chiropractic, arthritis, auto injuries, back decompression, back pain, back pain chiropractic, back to school, back to school activities, back to school fashion, back to school ideas, backpack, backpack kelty, backpacks, bloating, bones, book bag, bookbag, cervical decompression, cervical spinal stenosis, chiro, chiropractic, chiropractic acupuncture, chiropractic adjusting, chiropractic adjustments, chiropractic back, chiropractic decompression, chiropractic doctor, chiropractic doctors, chiropractic kansas city, chiropractic offices, chiropractic physical therapy, chiropractic practice, chiropractic rehab, chiropractic therapy, chiropractic treatments, chiropractor, chiropractor back pain, chiropractor doctor, chiropractor doctors, chiropractor kansas city, chiropractor treatment, chiropractors kansas city, chronic sciatica, computer backpack, computer bag, constipation, cost of back pain, dakine backpack, daypack, decompression spinal therapy, decompression table, decompression therapy, decompression treatment, diarrhea, diet, Digestion, disc decompression, disc decompression therapy, disc herniation, disk decompression, doctor of chiropractic, Dr. Robert Patterson, epidural, Ergonomics, exercises for sciatica, facet, find a chiropractor, find chiropractor, food allergies, food sensitivies, gas, headache, health, health care, healthy kids, heartburn, herniated disc decompression, injections, injuries, jansport backpack, jansport backpacks, Johnson County Chiropractic, joins, Kansas City Chiropractic, Kansas City chiropractor, kids health, kids nutrition, laptop backpack, laptop backpacks, leather backpack, low back pain, lower back pain, lumbar spinal stenosis, lumbar stenosis, neck decompression, non surgical spinal decompression, nutrition, nutrition health, Overland Chiro, Overland Chiropractic, Overland Park chiropractic, Overland Park chiropractor, prevention, rolling backpack, rolling backpacks, school, school backpack, school backpacks, school bag, school district, school kids, sciatic nerve, sciatic pain, sciatica, sciatica back, sciatica back pain, sciatica causes, sciatica cure, sciatica exercise, sciatica exercises, sciatica help, sciatica leg, sciatica leg pain, sciatica nerve, sciatica nerve pain, sciatica numbness, sciatica pain, sciatica pain relief, sciatica pain treatment, sciatica problems, sciatica relief, sciatica stretches, sciatica stretching, sciatica surgery, sciatica symptoms, sciatica therapy, sciatica treatment, severe sciatica, short leg, spinal back pain, spinal canal stenosis, spinal chiropractic, spinal decompression, spinal decompression machine, spinal decompression table, spinal decompression therapy, spinal stenosis, spinal stenosis diagnosis, spinal stenosis lumbar, spinal stenosis surgery, spinal stenosis symptoms, spinal stenosis treatment, spinal surgery, spinal therapy, sports, sports chiropractic, stenosis, stenosis spinal, stenosis treatment, stress wellness, symptoms of sciatica, treating sciatica, wheeled backpack
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Cause of Headache, Diet, Nutrition and Well Being, Digestion, Emotional Balance, Enzyme Replacement Nutrition Therapy, Ergonomics, Exercise, Extremity Adjusting, Foot and gait mechanics, Injury and Treatment following motor vehicle accidents, Mechanisms and Treatment of Low Back Pain, Rehabilitation Exercises and Protocols, Stress Reduction, Uncategorized, back pain, headache treatment | No Comments »

Antacids May Increase Your Risk of Osteoporosis

Friday, July 30th, 2010

By: Dr. Patterson

The importance of proper digestion cannot be overemphasized. Antacid medications are one of the leading over-the-counter drugs sold. In fact, in 2009, Nexium was the number two pharmaceutical drug sold in the United States.

Every day I see patients in my office who are taking these medications. Some patients have taken these medications for so long that they have become immune to the fact that they have a digestive disorder, or they feel because it may be an over-the-counter medication that there is no harm in it. I guarantee that it if you have symptoms of heartburn, indigestion, or reflux, it is not because you are suffering from a Nexium or other antacid deficiency. These medications are treating your symptoms, not the cause of your problems.

There are many potential problems with the long-term use of antacids. Today I want to focus on osteoporosis. Studies in recent years have indicated that use of these antacids, either for more than one year or in high doses, increases the risk of osteoporosis in people over 50. University of Pennsylvania researchers found a 44% increased risk of hip fracture in people taking proton pump inhibitor types of antacids. These are commonly known by names such as Nexium, Aciphex, Prevacid, Prilosec, Protonix and Zegerid.

In May 2010 , the FDA finally came out with a warning about the possible increased risk of spine, wrist and hip fractures with the use of antacid medications. They reviewed seven published studies. Six of the seven studies showed an increase risk of fracture.

As a Doctor of Chiropractic and Internal Health Specialist, these findings come as no surprise. Calcium can only be absorbed in an acidic environment. When you reduce the acidic environment of the stomach, calcium will have a more difficult time being absorbed into your system. The good news is that we can improve digestion with the use of enzyme replacement nutrition and diet modification. Specific testing can be performed to determine what your body is having trouble digesting, and we can treat the cause vs. treating the symptom.

If you would like information on how to be tested, please contact our office.

Tags: acid heartburn reflux, acid reflux, acid reflux causes, acid reflux diet, acid reflux symptoms, acute sciatica, alleviating back pain, Alternative Medicine, american chiropractic, antacids, arthritis, auto injuries, back decompression, back injuries, back pain, back pain chiropractic, bad heartburn, bloating, bones, calcium osteoporosis, cervical decompression, cervical spinal stenosis, chiro, chiropractic, chiropractic acupuncture, chiropractic adjusting, chiropractic adjustments, chiropractic back, chiropractic decompression, chiropractic doctor, chiropractic doctors, chiropractic kansas city, chiropractic offices, chiropractic physical therapy, chiropractic practice, chiropractic rehab, chiropractic therapy, chiropractic treatments, chiropractor, chiropractor back pain, chiropractor doctor, chiropractor doctors, chiropractor kansas city, chiropractor treatment, chiropractors kansas city, chronic sciatica, constipation, cost of back pain, decompression spinal therapy, decompression table, decompression therapy, decompression treatment, diarrhea, diet, Digestion, disc decompression, disc herniation, disk decompression, doctor of chiropractic, Dr. Robert Patterson, epidural injections, Ergonomics, exercises for sciatica, facet, find a chiropractor, find chiropractor, food allergies, food sensitivities, gas, gastroesophageal reflux, gaviscon, headache, health, health care, heartburn, heartburn cause, heartburn foods, heartburn gerd, heartburn idigestion, heartburn relief, heartburn symptoms, heartburn treatment, herniated disc decompression, indigestion, Johnson County Chiropractic, joints, Kansas City Chiropractic, Kansas City chiropractor, low back pain, lower back pain, lumbar spinal stenosis, lumbar stenosis, neck decompression, non surgical spinal decompression, nutrition, osteoporosis, osteoporosis bone density, osteoporosis bones, osteoporosis spine, osteoporosis treatment, Overland Chiro, Overland Chiropractic, Overland Park chiropractic, Overland Park chiropractor, prevention, reflux, reflux disease, reflux symptoms, sciatic, sciatic pain, sciatica, sciatica back, sciatica causes, sciatica cure, sciatica exercise, sciatica exercises, sciatica help, sciatica leg, sciatica leg pain, sciatica nerve, sciatica nerve pain, sciatica numbness, sciatica pain, sciatica pain relief, sciatica pain treatment, sciatica problems, sciatica relief, sciatica stretches, sciatica stretching, sciatica surgery, sciatica therapy, sciatica treatment sciatica symptoms, severe sciatica, short leg, spinal back pain, spinal canal stenosis, spinal chiropractic, spinal decompression, spinal decompression machine, spinal decompression table, spinal decompression therapy, spinal lumbar stenosis, spinal stenosis, spinal stenosis diagnosis, spinal stenosis lumbar, spinal stenosis surgery, spinal stenosis symptoms, spinal stenosis treatment, spinal surgery, spine therapy, sports chiropractic, sports injuries, stenosis, stenosis spinal, stenosis treatment, stress, symptoms of sciatica, treating sciatica, treatment for acid reflux, treatment for osteoporosis, treatment of osteoporosis, wellness
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Cause of Headache, Diet, Nutrition and Well Being, Digestion, Emotional Balance, Enzyme Replacement Nutrition Therapy, Ergonomics, Exercise, Extremity Adjusting, Foot and gait mechanics, Injury and Treatment following motor vehicle accidents, Mechanisms and Treatment of Low Back Pain, Rehabilitation Exercises and Protocols, Stress Reduction, back pain, headache treatment | No Comments »

Overland Park Chiropractor Reviews Causes of Low & Chronic Back Pain From Pregnancy

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

By: Dr. Patterson

Pregnant women commonly develop low back or pelvic pain, especially toward the end of their pregnancy. New mothers may also experience discomfort resulting from newborn care-giving that may strain their backs. Chiropractic care is often effective in helping to treat pregnant and recently-pregnant women.

During pregnancy and after delivery, a woman undergoes changes that stress her back. The most obvious change during pregnancy is the increased size and weight of her abdomen. As her baby grows, her center of gravity shifts, and her changed posture may stress her spine and pelvis. A less obvious change is her body’s release of a hormone called “relaxin.” This hormone relaxes ligaments in order for the pelvis to spread more easily during delivery. This can change the way the joints move and can lead to pain in the back, pelvis, pubic bone and hips.

Following delivery, a new mom will be doing all kinds of activities that put mechanical stress on her body. Leaning over the crib and changing table loads the spine. Lifting a baby-carrier or placing the baby in a car seat, lifting and unfolding a stroller, carrying a heavy diaper bag on one shoulder, and even nursing or bottle-feeding can cause strain and injury.

At the same time, she is adjusting to hormone changes, lack of sleep, and increased family responsibilities. These things further stress her body and make it more difficult for her to recover from her pain.

At our office, we can treat pregnant women all the way up through delivery and into the months after delivery. During pregnancy, spinal adjustments improve joint motion and help to relieve or manage pain.

Tags: 10 weeks pregnant, 11 weeks pregnant, 12 weeks pregnant, 13 weeks pregnant, 14 weeks pregnant, 17 weeks pregnant, 18 weeks pregnant, 4 weeks pregnant, 9 weeks pregnant, alleviating back pain, Alternative Medicine, arthritis, auto injuries, back injuries, back pain, back pain exercises, back pain treatment, back pains, being pregnant, bloating, bones, chiro, chiropractic, chiropractor, constipation, cost of back pain, cost of pain, cramping pregnancy, diarrhea, diet, Digestion, Dr. Robert Patterson, early pregnancy, early signs of pregnancy, epidural injections, Ergonomics, estrogen, facet, food allergies, food sensitivities, gas, get pregnant, headache, health, health care, healthy pregnancy, heartburn, hormone, hormones, im pregnant, Johnson County Chiropractic, joints, Kansas City Chiropractic, Kansas City chiropractor, low back pain, lower back pain, nutrition, Overland Chiro, Overland Chiropractic, Overland Park chiropractic, pregnancy, pregnancy back pain, pregnancy calculator, pregnancy calendar, pregnancy first trimester, pregnancy guide, pregnancy pregnant, pregnancy sign, pregnancy signs, pregnancy stages, pregnancy trimester, pregnancy weeks, pregnancy weight, pregnancy weight gain, pregnant, pregnant baby, pregnant help, pregnant month, pregnant pictures, pregnant signs, pregnant week, prevention, relaxin, right back pain, short leg, side back pain, signs of pregnancy, sports injuries, stenosis, stress, symptoms, ultrasound pregnant, week by week pregnancy, week pregnancy, weeks pregnant, wellness, when pregnant
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Cause of Headache, Diet, Nutrition and Well Being, Digestion, Emotional Balance, Enzyme Replacement Nutrition Therapy, Ergonomics, Exercise, Extremity Adjusting, Foot and gait mechanics, Injury and Treatment following motor vehicle accidents, Mechanisms and Treatment of Low Back Pain, Rehabilitation Exercises and Protocols, Stress Reduction, back pain, headache treatment | No Comments »

Overland Park Chiropractor Dr. Patterson Featured on LowerBackChronicPain.com for Relieving Missouri Woman of Severe Back Pain

Friday, July 16th, 2010

A big thank you to lowerbackchronicpain.com for featuring Overland Park Chiropractor Dr. Patterson for his treatments on Barbara Lockwood to help relieve her back pain.

Barbara Lockwood, of Marceline Mo., was bed-ridden from severe back pain for four and a half years.

She felt like she had run out of options to cure her pain. “I’ve had physical therapy, I’ve had epidurals and nothing has worked,” Lockwood said.

Watch Barbara Lockwood discuss how Dr. Patterson’s treatments helped to relieve years of discomfort.

Through an article in the Kansas City Star, Lockwood learned about Dr. Robert Patterson of Overland Chiropractic. She went in for a free consultation and he performed a cat scan. Dr. Patterson firmly believed he could help Barbara with her pain. She began going to Overland Chiropractic five days a week for treatment and he delivered just what he had promised.

Lockwood remembers beginning to feel the relief of her back pain within the first week of treatment, until it was eventually nonexistent. “It was a miracle. I feel good, I’ve got my life back and I don’t have the pain,” she said.

Tags: alleviating back pain, Alternative Medicine, arthritis, arthritis pain, arthritis pain relief, auto injuries, back exercise, back injuries, back pain, back pain relief, back pain treatment, bloating, bones, by video, cat scan, chiro, chiropractic, chiropractic adjustment, chiropractic clinic, chiropractic health, chiropractor, chronic pain, constipation, cost of back pain, cost of pain, ct scan, diarrhea, diet, Digestion, disc herniation, discomfort, Dr. Robert Patterson, epidural injections, Ergonomics, exercise programs, exercise routine, exercise training, exercise workout, facet, food allergies, gas, grip, headache, health, health care, hear video, heartburn, Johnson County Chiropractic, joint pain relief, joints, Kansas City Chiropractic, Kansas City chiropractor, Kansas City Star, listen video, low back pain, lower back pain, men wrist, mens wrist, nerve pain, nutrition, Overland Chiro, Overland Chiropractic, Overland Park chiropractic, pain management, pain relief, pain therapy, physical therapist, physical therapy, pilates exercise, prevention, short leg, sports injuries, stenosis, strap wrist, strength exercise, strength exercises, stress, super video, testimonial, testimony, to video, treatment, treatment center, treatment centers, treatments, video, video clip, watch video, watch videos, wellness, women exercise, www.youtube, youtube, youtube 1, youtube 8, youtube usa, youtube video, youtube videos, youtube views, youtube.con, youtube.net, youtube2
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Cause of Headache, Diet, Nutrition and Well Being, Digestion, Emotional Balance, Enzyme Replacement Nutrition Therapy, Ergonomics, Exercise, Extremity Adjusting, Foot and gait mechanics, Injury and Treatment following motor vehicle accidents, Mechanisms and Treatment of Low Back Pain, Rehabilitation Exercises and Protocols, Stress Reduction, Uncategorized, back pain, headache treatment | No Comments »

Woman Experiences Relief From Wrist Pain With Treatments By Overland Park Chiropractor Dr. Robert Patterson

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

Overland Park Chiropractor Dr. Robert Patterson was recently featured on carpaltunnelsyndromezone.com for his treatment of wrist pain.

Watch Sherri Rinne discuss how she was able to avoid carpal tunnel surgery by receiving chiropractic treatments from Dr. Robert Patterson of Overland Chiropractic.

“I was having some wrist problems about ten years ago and it was to the point where I couldn’t type and couldn’t even have enough strength to hold a manila file folder,” explained Sherri.

After Sherri received her initial adjustment from Dr. Patterson to treat her carpal tunnel syndrome, she was amazed that she had immediate relief. She had a grip and strength in her hand, which she had not had for a few weeks prior to the adjustment.

Sherri had no down time and was able to return to work the next day and was actually able to do her job. She continues to see Dr. Patterson for minor adjustments and he also treats her back. Dr. Patterson has also taught Sherri exercises to help strengthen her back and wrists.

“I just love Dr. Patterson! He is fabulous; he talks to me; he listens to me; his staff is amazing and I would recommend him to anyone,” said Sherri.

Tags: alleviating back pain, Alternative Medicine, arthritis, arthritis pain, arthritis pain relief, auto injuries, back exercise, back injuries, back pain, back pain relief, back pain treatment, bloating, bones, by video, carpal syndrome, carpal tunnel, carpal tunnel symptoms, carpal tunnell, carpaltunnelsyndromezone.com, chiro, chiropractic, chiropractic adjustment, chiropractic clinic, chiropractic health, chiropractor, chronic pain, constipation, cost of back pain, cost of pain, diarrhea, diet, Digestion, disc herniation, Dr. Robert Patterson, epidural injections, Ergonomics, exercise programs, exercise routine, exercise training, exercise workout, facet, food allergies, gas, grip, headache, health, health care, hear video, heartburn, Johnson County Chiropractic, joint pain relief, joints, Kansas City Chiropractic, Kansas City chiropractor, listen video, low back pain, lower back pain, men wrist, mens wrist, nerve pain, nutrition, Overland Chiro, Overland Chiropractic, Overland Park chiropractic, pain management, pain relief, pain relief arthritis, pain therapy, pilates exercise, prevention, short leg, sports injuries, stenosis, strap wrist, strength exercise, strength exercises, stress, super video, testimonial, testimony, to video, video, video clip, watch video, watch videos, wellness, women exercise, wrist, wrist brace, wrist pain, wrist splint, wrist support, ww.youtube, www.youtube, youtube, youtube 1, youtube 8, youtube usa, youtube video, youtube videos, youtube views, youtube.con, youtube.net, youtube2
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Cause of Headache, Diet, Nutrition and Well Being, Digestion, Emotional Balance, Enzyme Replacement Nutrition Therapy, Ergonomics, Exercise, Extremity Adjusting, Foot and gait mechanics, Injury and Treatment following motor vehicle accidents, Mechanisms and Treatment of Low Back Pain, Rehabilitation Exercises and Protocols, Uncategorized, back pain, headache treatment | No Comments »