Car
accident injuries send more than 4 million people to hospital emergency
departments every year. A car accident is accompanied with a number of
issues. Besides looking for who is to be accused, the victims have to
answer the queries of the police or the insurance company. Your car may
be damaged or you may have sustained physical injuries that can occur
during the course of an accident. Common injuries during car accidents
include head, neck, or low back injuries. Among all the injuries,
whiplash is considered as the most common one. Unfortunately, many
people do not give much importance to it. James Thatcher, D.C., a
chiropractor in Colorado Springs, Colorado realizes the seriousness of
whiplash and strongly believes it requires immediate, proper attention.
Whiplash implies injury of the soft tissues which are formed of
tendons, ligaments, and muscles. You may experience pain in the neck and
problems in moving the neck and head as a result of a whiplash injury.
Dr.
Thatcher, a licensed chiropractor for over 20 years, uses physical
therapy modalities, exercise, stretches, activity of daily living or
work restrictions, manipulation or adjustments, massage therapy and dry
needle therapy. Dr. Thatcher is skilled in treating car accident
victims, relieving pain resulting from whiplash and other injuries and
providing care for pinched nerves. Chiropractic treatments are often in
coordination with local medical doctors or therapists to provide neck
pain and back pain relief.
Another serious and common injury
during a car accident is back injury and sciatica. You may hurt your
intervertebral discs, or low back discs in a car accident. In the worst
case scenario, such injuries, especially without treatment, may lead to
permanent disability.
Chiropractors in Colorado Springs, Colorado
urge their patients to be vigilant while driving. Concentrate on the
road, and do not indulge in distractions like cell phones or laptops as
they often lead to accidents.
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917 near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions, please contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
Friday, July 29, 2016
"What type of practice do you have?"
"What type of practice do you have?" "We were pleased with the care we
received, and found your office very convenient." "We may want to
refer other patients to you." "What other conditions do chiropractors
treat?"
These are questions and comments I hear often from friends and patients. Many people are not familiar with the wide variety of health concerns that chiropractic can manage. Most of my work is generated through referrals from satisfied patients, so I wanted to be sure that you know what kinds of problems we treat.
Although chiropractors are able to effectively treat many ailments, my practice emphasizes low back pain, headaches, sports injuries, auto and work accident related injuries. The following list is a sample of the more common complaints that I see in my practice.
Neck Area: Mid-Back Area: Low Back Area:
Auto accident injuries Pain between the shoulders Low Back Pain
Whiplash Pain down the arms Disc Problems
Suboccipital Headaches Hand numbness / Tingling Hip Pain
Migraine Headaches Shoulder Pain Leg Pain
Dizziness Sports Injuries Leg numbness/tingling
Carpal tunnel Arthritis
The conditions listed above are only a small sample of the problems that may be treated at this chiropractic office. If you have another, more specific condition in mind, call this office.
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917 near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, please feel free to contact us by phone at (719) 574-3700.
These are questions and comments I hear often from friends and patients. Many people are not familiar with the wide variety of health concerns that chiropractic can manage. Most of my work is generated through referrals from satisfied patients, so I wanted to be sure that you know what kinds of problems we treat.
Although chiropractors are able to effectively treat many ailments, my practice emphasizes low back pain, headaches, sports injuries, auto and work accident related injuries. The following list is a sample of the more common complaints that I see in my practice.
Neck Area: Mid-Back Area: Low Back Area:
Auto accident injuries Pain between the shoulders Low Back Pain
Whiplash Pain down the arms Disc Problems
Suboccipital Headaches Hand numbness / Tingling Hip Pain
Migraine Headaches Shoulder Pain Leg Pain
Dizziness Sports Injuries Leg numbness/tingling
Carpal tunnel Arthritis
The conditions listed above are only a small sample of the problems that may be treated at this chiropractic office. If you have another, more specific condition in mind, call this office.
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917 near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, please feel free to contact us by phone at (719) 574-3700.
Chiropractic Therapy More Effective than Physiotherapy or Drugs for Neck Pain
Neck problems account for considerable pain and stiffness that can lead
to secondary health conditions, work absenteeism and disability. A
study (randomized controlled trial) in the British Medical Journal
examined and compared the effectiveness of three treatments: manual
therapy (muscle / joint mobilization, coordination or stabilization),
physiotherapy (mainly exercise) and general practitioner care
(counseling, education and "analgesic" medication).
In comparing 183 patients with neck pain of at least 2 weeks duration, manual therapy was the most effective of the three treatments. After 7 weeks of treatment, the manual therapy group recovery rate was 68% as compared to 51% in the physiotherapy group and 36% in the general practitioner group. These differences were significant at 6 month follow-up.
Manual therapy proved significantly more cost effective than the other two interventions at one year, with total costs approximately one third the cost of physiotherapy or general practitioner care.
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive in Colorado Springs, Colorado near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, please feel free to contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
In comparing 183 patients with neck pain of at least 2 weeks duration, manual therapy was the most effective of the three treatments. After 7 weeks of treatment, the manual therapy group recovery rate was 68% as compared to 51% in the physiotherapy group and 36% in the general practitioner group. These differences were significant at 6 month follow-up.
Manual therapy proved significantly more cost effective than the other two interventions at one year, with total costs approximately one third the cost of physiotherapy or general practitioner care.
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive in Colorado Springs, Colorado near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, please feel free to contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
Does Injury to a Joint Lead to Osteoarthritis?
Annals of Internal Medicine
recently published an article documenting that adolescents and young
adults with traumatic injury are at substantial risk for developing
osteoarthritis and its sequel (pain, stiffness, soreness, lack of mobility)
in later years. For many of you, when it comes to your spine, I am
sure that you could readily identify a certain problematic area that is a
site of old injury.
Previous research suggests that trauma that compromises the joint structures contributes to the development of osteoarthritis. However, few studies have specifically examined the association between injuries in young adults and subsequent risk for this debilitating condition.
Investigators recorded prior and current injury status in 1,321 medical students with an average age of 22 years. Subsequent trauma and specific arthritis sites were assessed using annual self-administered questionnaires. After an average follow-up period of 36 years, it was determined that prior joint injury significantly increased the risk for later-life osteoarthritis at the specific injury site.
Based on the results of this study and my own experience, I must continue to emphasize the need to consistently exercise these injury sites and / or to receive manipulation or adjustments as it has been individually recommended. The goal is long term health of your joints!
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917 near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, please feel free to contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
Previous research suggests that trauma that compromises the joint structures contributes to the development of osteoarthritis. However, few studies have specifically examined the association between injuries in young adults and subsequent risk for this debilitating condition.
Investigators recorded prior and current injury status in 1,321 medical students with an average age of 22 years. Subsequent trauma and specific arthritis sites were assessed using annual self-administered questionnaires. After an average follow-up period of 36 years, it was determined that prior joint injury significantly increased the risk for later-life osteoarthritis at the specific injury site.
Based on the results of this study and my own experience, I must continue to emphasize the need to consistently exercise these injury sites and / or to receive manipulation or adjustments as it has been individually recommended. The goal is long term health of your joints!
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917 near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, please feel free to contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
How Best to Treat Neck Pain
Neck pain can arise as a chronic problem or from an injury such as a car accident. A study published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiologic Therapeutics
examined the effectiveness of manipulation by a chiropractor versus
mobilization by a therapist for neck pain and decreased range of motion.
Seventy patients with neck pain participated in this study. Some received mobilization by a therapist and others received a manipulation by a chiropractor. The investigators concluded that a single manipulation by a chiropractor was more effective in reducing neck pain and increasing range of motion than receiving mobilization by a therapist.
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917 near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, please feel free to contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
Seventy patients with neck pain participated in this study. Some received mobilization by a therapist and others received a manipulation by a chiropractor. The investigators concluded that a single manipulation by a chiropractor was more effective in reducing neck pain and increasing range of motion than receiving mobilization by a therapist.
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917 near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, please feel free to contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
We Can Help Your Back Even If There Was No "Injury"
Maybe you've taken your back for granted. That is, until your back
stops working the way it should. Many people believe that doctors or
treatment can be of little help for their back unless there has been a
notable injury event. When back symptoms arise, in the absence of an
"event" your chiropractor can often be the best doctor to see. Not only
is there often help for the back problem, but also an education of how
your back works and what you can do to prevent back problems.
Your ability to stand upright, move, bend, and twist comes from the integrated performance of your nerves, muscles, ligaments and bones. Bones and ligaments provide structural support. Muscles provide elasticity and movement. Your nerves conduct electrical current to sustain muscle tone.
Your spine's function depends on its mobility. Its every movement relies upon the coordinated action of your muscles - one group contracting powerfully while the opposing group relaxes. Muscle tone and balance are vital to your spinal health. Should one muscle group be unable to perform due to restricted joint movement, other muscle groups try to compensate. Spinal adjustments can improve your muscle balance to create a natural flow of motion.
If imbalances are left untreated, soft tissue can be stressed beyond its limits causing anything from muscle spasm, sprain, strain, and pain to disabling back problems. The goal of chiropractic, in the absence of an injury event, is to enhance the integration of your musculoskeletal system and provide preventative / supportive advice.
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, please feel free to contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
Your ability to stand upright, move, bend, and twist comes from the integrated performance of your nerves, muscles, ligaments and bones. Bones and ligaments provide structural support. Muscles provide elasticity and movement. Your nerves conduct electrical current to sustain muscle tone.
Your spine's function depends on its mobility. Its every movement relies upon the coordinated action of your muscles - one group contracting powerfully while the opposing group relaxes. Muscle tone and balance are vital to your spinal health. Should one muscle group be unable to perform due to restricted joint movement, other muscle groups try to compensate. Spinal adjustments can improve your muscle balance to create a natural flow of motion.
If imbalances are left untreated, soft tissue can be stressed beyond its limits causing anything from muscle spasm, sprain, strain, and pain to disabling back problems. The goal of chiropractic, in the absence of an injury event, is to enhance the integration of your musculoskeletal system and provide preventative / supportive advice.
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, please feel free to contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
Neck Pain Treatment
The Journal of Rheumatology
published a study entitled "Conservative Management of Mechanical Neck
Disorders: A Systematic Review." In this study, the authors reviewed
88 high quality research studies to investigate conservative
(non-surgical) treatment of musculoskeletal conditions of the neck.
The treatment types studied included manual therapies, physical medicine methods, medication and patient education. The authors evaluated these treatment methods in terms of relieved pain, improved function/disability, patient satisfaction, and global perceived effect in adults with new and old musculoskeletal neck conditions.
The study showed strong evidence of benefit for maintained pain reduction, improved function and positive global perceived effect favoring exercise plus manipulation for new and old musculoskeletal neck conditions. There was only moderate evidence of long term benefit for exercise therapy alone. Many of the other treatments studied (such as anti-inflammation medication, traction, ultrasound, acupuncture, massage) demonstrated only short term effects. Interestingly, this study noted moderate evidence of no benefit from Bo-Tox injections.
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917 near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, please feel free to contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
The treatment types studied included manual therapies, physical medicine methods, medication and patient education. The authors evaluated these treatment methods in terms of relieved pain, improved function/disability, patient satisfaction, and global perceived effect in adults with new and old musculoskeletal neck conditions.
The study showed strong evidence of benefit for maintained pain reduction, improved function and positive global perceived effect favoring exercise plus manipulation for new and old musculoskeletal neck conditions. There was only moderate evidence of long term benefit for exercise therapy alone. Many of the other treatments studied (such as anti-inflammation medication, traction, ultrasound, acupuncture, massage) demonstrated only short term effects. Interestingly, this study noted moderate evidence of no benefit from Bo-Tox injections.
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917 near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, please feel free to contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
Have A Splitting Headache? Don't Let It Get You Down
The Problem
If you have a headache, you're not alone. Nine out of ten Americans suffer from headaches. Some are occasional, some frequent, some are dull and throbbing, and some cause debilitating pain and nausea.
Headaches have many causes. About 5 percent of all headaches are warning signals caused by physical problems. About 95 percent of headaches are primary headaches, such as tension, migraine, or cluster headaches. These types of headaches are not caused by disease - the headache itself is the primary concern.
Today, Americans engage in more sedentary activities than they used to and more hours are spent in one fixed position or posture. This can increase muscle tension in the neck, upper back and scalp, causing your head to ache. With this information in mind, it is no wonder the greatest majority of primary headaches are associated with altered function of the neck.
What Can a Chiropractor Do?
Chiropractors undergo extensive training to help their patients in many ways - not just with back pain. Chiropractors are trained to determine how tension in the spine relates to other parts of the body, and they can take steps to relieve some of those problems. At our office, we offer dry needle therapy, acupuncture, spinal manipulation and exercises to loosen the neck and alleviate the stress on your system.
What the Research Says...
Plenty of research exists that demonstrates the effectiveness of chiropractic for headaches. A study in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics found that "spinal manipulation is an effective treatment for tension headaches" and those who underwent treatment experienced a "sustained therapeutic benefit" in contrast with other patients who received different forms of treatment.
How We Can Help!
For more information on how Dr. Thatcher can help you, visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment with us, please feel free to contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700. Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917.
If you have a headache, you're not alone. Nine out of ten Americans suffer from headaches. Some are occasional, some frequent, some are dull and throbbing, and some cause debilitating pain and nausea.
Headaches have many causes. About 5 percent of all headaches are warning signals caused by physical problems. About 95 percent of headaches are primary headaches, such as tension, migraine, or cluster headaches. These types of headaches are not caused by disease - the headache itself is the primary concern.
Today, Americans engage in more sedentary activities than they used to and more hours are spent in one fixed position or posture. This can increase muscle tension in the neck, upper back and scalp, causing your head to ache. With this information in mind, it is no wonder the greatest majority of primary headaches are associated with altered function of the neck.
What Can a Chiropractor Do?
Chiropractors undergo extensive training to help their patients in many ways - not just with back pain. Chiropractors are trained to determine how tension in the spine relates to other parts of the body, and they can take steps to relieve some of those problems. At our office, we offer dry needle therapy, acupuncture, spinal manipulation and exercises to loosen the neck and alleviate the stress on your system.
What the Research Says...
Plenty of research exists that demonstrates the effectiveness of chiropractic for headaches. A study in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics found that "spinal manipulation is an effective treatment for tension headaches" and those who underwent treatment experienced a "sustained therapeutic benefit" in contrast with other patients who received different forms of treatment.
How We Can Help!
For more information on how Dr. Thatcher can help you, visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment with us, please feel free to contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700. Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917.
Migraine Headaches
The exact causes of migraine headaches are unknown, although they are
related to changes in the brain as well as to genetic causes.
Scientists believed that migraines were linked to expanding and
constricting blood vessels on the brain's surface; however, it is now
believed that migraines are caused by inherited abnormalities in certain
areas of the brain. There is a migraine "pain center" or generator in
the brain. A migraine begins when hyperactive nerve cells send out
impulses to the blood vessels causing them to constrict followed by
dilation and the release of inflammatory substances that cause painful
pulsations.
Migraines can be triggered by many factors such as: musculoskeletal neck conditions / injuries, emotional stress, sensitivity to specific chemicals or preservatives in foods, caffeine, changing weather conditions, menstrual periods, skipping meals and changes in sleep patterns. Migraines have a strong hereditary tendency. Four out of five migraine sufferers have a family history. If one parent has a history of migraines, the child has a 50% chance of developing migraines and if both parents have migraines, the risk increases to 75%.
The symptoms of migraine headaches can occur in various combinations and include: a pounding or throbbing headache that often begins as a dull ache and develops into a throbbing pain. The pain is usually aggravated with physical activity. The pain can shift from one side of the head to the other, or it can affect the front of the head or feel like it's affecting the whole head. Symptoms may also include sensitivity to light, noise and odors, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, paleness, fatigue, dizziness or blurred vision.
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917 near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, please feel free to contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
Migraines can be triggered by many factors such as: musculoskeletal neck conditions / injuries, emotional stress, sensitivity to specific chemicals or preservatives in foods, caffeine, changing weather conditions, menstrual periods, skipping meals and changes in sleep patterns. Migraines have a strong hereditary tendency. Four out of five migraine sufferers have a family history. If one parent has a history of migraines, the child has a 50% chance of developing migraines and if both parents have migraines, the risk increases to 75%.
The symptoms of migraine headaches can occur in various combinations and include: a pounding or throbbing headache that often begins as a dull ache and develops into a throbbing pain. The pain is usually aggravated with physical activity. The pain can shift from one side of the head to the other, or it can affect the front of the head or feel like it's affecting the whole head. Symptoms may also include sensitivity to light, noise and odors, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, paleness, fatigue, dizziness or blurred vision.
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917 near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, please feel free to contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
Chiropractic Reduces Migraine Suffering
While migraine headaches can manifest different types of symptoms and
vary greatly in severity, the impact of any migraine headache on lost
time at work or quality of life is usually significant. My experience
has led me to the conclusion that often patients that suffer migraine
headaches find great help in coupling chiropractic and medication.
The prestigious Journal of Manipulative and Physiologic Therapeutics published a study utilizing chiropractic manipulative treatment (adjustments) for migraine headaches. The study divided participants, migraine headache sufferers that used prescription medication, into two groups. One group (the control) continued to use their medication and the second group, that also continued to use medication, also received chiropractic treatment over the course of the 2-month study.
The first part of the study compared the control group to the chiropractic treatment group over 8 weeks of treatment. The chiropractic treatment group had a reduction in the number of migraine headaches per month from 7.1 to 4.1 while the control group's migraine headaches decreased from 7.3 to 6.9.
The second part of the study examined the average amount of migraine headache medication taken per month between the control group and the chiropractic treatment group. The results were astounding. The control group's medication use dropped from 20.1 to 16.2 dosages and the chiropractic treatment group's medication use went from 21.3 to 9.8 dosages.
In summary, this study revealed that chiropractic treatment not only decreased migraine headache frequency, but also accomplished the results with less medication within the same group.
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917 near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, please feel free to contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
The prestigious Journal of Manipulative and Physiologic Therapeutics published a study utilizing chiropractic manipulative treatment (adjustments) for migraine headaches. The study divided participants, migraine headache sufferers that used prescription medication, into two groups. One group (the control) continued to use their medication and the second group, that also continued to use medication, also received chiropractic treatment over the course of the 2-month study.
The first part of the study compared the control group to the chiropractic treatment group over 8 weeks of treatment. The chiropractic treatment group had a reduction in the number of migraine headaches per month from 7.1 to 4.1 while the control group's migraine headaches decreased from 7.3 to 6.9.
The second part of the study examined the average amount of migraine headache medication taken per month between the control group and the chiropractic treatment group. The results were astounding. The control group's medication use dropped from 20.1 to 16.2 dosages and the chiropractic treatment group's medication use went from 21.3 to 9.8 dosages.
In summary, this study revealed that chiropractic treatment not only decreased migraine headache frequency, but also accomplished the results with less medication within the same group.
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917 near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, please feel free to contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
Active Military and Chiropractic Care
Dr.
James Thatcher of Colorado Springs is an expert care giver for patients
with musculoskeletal complaints (involving the muscles, bones and
joints). These also happen to be the most frequent complaints of
soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Active-duty military and
veterans greatly appreciate their access to Dr. Thatcher’s care, which
helps them reduce their pain and increase their function without drugs.
If an active-duty military member is in a car accident, the car insurance company will likely cover the medical charges. Spouses and dependent children can also receive chiropractic care through auto coverage if hurt in an accident.
If you are active-duty military personnel and are considering chiropractic care, please contact Dr. James Thatcher at 574-3700. Dr. Thatcher has had much success treating active duty personnel and their families. We would love to serve you!
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917 near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, please contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
If an active-duty military member is in a car accident, the car insurance company will likely cover the medical charges. Spouses and dependent children can also receive chiropractic care through auto coverage if hurt in an accident.
If you are active-duty military personnel and are considering chiropractic care, please contact Dr. James Thatcher at 574-3700. Dr. Thatcher has had much success treating active duty personnel and their families. We would love to serve you!
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917 near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, please contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
How Chiropractic Care Benefits You
Neck pain and back pain are often the chief complaints from patients
seeking chiropractic help. Chiropractic care is a holistic treatment
that focuses on maintaining healthy musculoskeletal and nervous system
through manual spinal manipulation. Recent studies support the thinking
that chiropractic performed spinal manipulation, along with exercise,
relieves neck pain more effectively than medication. The Journal of
Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics reported that integrating
health care with chiropractic care resulted in a 51.8% reduction in
pharmaceutical costs and a decrease in hospital admissions by 43%.
How to know when to see a chiropractor
Consider seeing a chiropractor if you experience consistent pain in your neck, joints, or back, including headaches. If intense pain occurs after an accident, doing household chores, or prolonged periods of poor posture, please see a chiropractor for an evaluation.
Back and Neck Pain
Dr. James Thatcher, licensed chiropractor in Colorado Springs, Colorado is trained to safely and effectively treating acute back and neck pain and headaches. Medical doctors may prescribe pain medicine, muscle relaxers or anti-inflammatory drugs. Orthopedic medical professionals may suggest surgery. Consider all your options before making a life altering decision such as medication and/or surgery. Both the patient and Dr. Thatcher will gather all necessary and pertinent information for any future decisions regarding your health.
Specifically, chiropractors are trained to bring the musculoskeletal structure into proper alignment by changing the position of your body as well as applying pressure to particular points along the spine. Such manipulation results in a popping noise similar to one created when you crack your knuckles. The noise is created by a change in pressure in joints as gas bubbles are released. When the chiropractor spine adjusts the spine by applying pressure, nerve energy is unblocked and allowed to flow better down your spine and throughout your entire body. Realignment of your spine can optimize overall health.
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment with our office, please contact us by phone at (719) 574-3700.
How to know when to see a chiropractor
Consider seeing a chiropractor if you experience consistent pain in your neck, joints, or back, including headaches. If intense pain occurs after an accident, doing household chores, or prolonged periods of poor posture, please see a chiropractor for an evaluation.
Back and Neck Pain
Dr. James Thatcher, licensed chiropractor in Colorado Springs, Colorado is trained to safely and effectively treating acute back and neck pain and headaches. Medical doctors may prescribe pain medicine, muscle relaxers or anti-inflammatory drugs. Orthopedic medical professionals may suggest surgery. Consider all your options before making a life altering decision such as medication and/or surgery. Both the patient and Dr. Thatcher will gather all necessary and pertinent information for any future decisions regarding your health.
Specifically, chiropractors are trained to bring the musculoskeletal structure into proper alignment by changing the position of your body as well as applying pressure to particular points along the spine. Such manipulation results in a popping noise similar to one created when you crack your knuckles. The noise is created by a change in pressure in joints as gas bubbles are released. When the chiropractor spine adjusts the spine by applying pressure, nerve energy is unblocked and allowed to flow better down your spine and throughout your entire body. Realignment of your spine can optimize overall health.
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment with our office, please contact us by phone at (719) 574-3700.
Holiday Tips for a Healthy Back and Spine
Thatcher
Chiropractic in Colorado Springs, Colorado knows that although the
holidays can be a wonderful time for many, it can also bring individual
stress. Party preparation, epic shopping trips, wrapping presents,
disrupted schedules, and emotions run high; all these factors can
contribute to spinal and back distress. If you are prone to neck and/or
back pain, here are some tips for managing spine and back problems
during the holidays.
Tips for having a healthy spine and back during the holidays:
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80917 near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, please contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
Tips for having a healthy spine and back during the holidays:
- Travel light: If you are traveling during the holiday, stress can quickly become physical. As you plan on what to take with you, remember that the heavier your suitcases and the more of them you carry, the greater the load you place on your back.
- Pack well: Once you have carefully chosen what you intend to pack, it is important toconsider the load balance. Try to put larger, heavier items on the bottom of the suitcase. Or if you are carrying a bag or backpack, place heavier items so that they are closest to your body. Lighter things should go toward the outside of the suitcase.
- Mind your body biomechanics (how your body moves): The law of physics states that the further away a load is from your core body, the harder you have to work to carry it, and the more stress it puts on your joints. Translation: Carry your suitcases, bags close to your body.
- Be prepared for en-route pain, discomfort or strain: Remember to pack your over-the-counter pain relievers when getting ready for holiday celebrations and/or dealing with more than the usual amount of stress.
- Position yourself wisely: The stress of the pressures that seem to come from the holiday season may lead to back spasms. If your back does seize, try lying on your back with your knees bent and low legs supported. You can lie on the floor, bend your knees and place your legs on the seat of a chair. If you are not able to get to the floor, lie on the bed, support your legs so your knees are at 90 degree angles.
- Stretch: Back pain is often caused by tension in the muscles around the hips and pelvis. Chronic tension and tension from physical activity may change the alignment of your spine and pelvis. Try stretching your back and hip muscles.
- Do your back exercises: Back exercises do not really take an extended length of time. You know you feel better when you do them! If you can’t squeeze in the entire routine, don’t allow that to keep you from doing something.
- Stay active: Studies suggest that fit people have less back pain. Try to do some form of physical activity every day or every other day. Take a walk with relatives or friends not only to help you minimize holiday weight gain, but may also keep your back in good shape.
- Manage your medications: Be vigilant about maintaining your current medication schedule. Ask your doctor if you need to adjust your medication to assist you in dealing with holiday stress.
- Know when you need a doctor: When in doubt about your back pain, call your doctor. If you are having problems controlling your bladder and /or your legs have been becoming weaker, you should see a doctor or go to the emergency room. If you have a fever, prompt attention is important. Pain and other nerve symptoms down a leg or arm, pain that worsens when you bend your spine, traumas to the spine and pain that lasts longer than 3 weeks are also serious.
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80917 near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, please contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
October is Chiropractic Health Month
Chiropractic
medicine is a profession focusing on disorders of the musculoskeletal
system and the nervous system, and the effect of these disorders one’s
general health. Chiropractic care is used most to address concerns
including but not limited to headaches, neck pain, back pain, joint pain
in arms or legs, and other neuromusculoskeletal complaints. Often the
pain you experience is from a car accident, athletic injury,
overexertion of muscles, repetitive work (i.e. typing), lifting,
bending, etc., or a combination thereof. Chiropractors (Doctors of
Chiropractic) practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care.
Colorado Springs, Colorado chiropractor, Dr. James Thatcher provides his
patients with a comprehensive examination, diagnosis, and treatment.
Dr. Thatcher has broad diagnostic skills and is trained to recommend
therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, acupuncture, and dry needling.
How Safe and Effective is Chiropractic Care?
There is a growing list of research studies demonstrating that chiropractic is both safe and effective. Following are excerpts and summaries from a few of the more recent studies. Evidence from these and other studies strongly supports the natural, whole-body and cost-effective approach of chiropractic care for a variety of conditions.
“Patients with chronic low-back pain treated by chiropractors showed greater improvement and satisfaction at one month than patients treated by family physicians. Satisfaction scores were higher for chiropractic patients. A higher proportion of chiropractic patients (56 percent vs. 13 percent) reported that their low-back pain was better or much better, whereas nearly one-third of medical patients reported their low-back pain was worse or much worse.”
– Nyiendo et al (2000), Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
“In a Randomized controlled trial, 183 patients with neck pain were randomly allocated to manual therapy (spinal mobilization), physiotherapy (mainly exercise) or general practitioner care (counseling, education and drugs) in a 52-week study. The clinical outcomes measures showed that manual therapy resulted in faster recovery than physiotherapy and general practitioner care. Moreover, total costs of the manual therapy-treated patients were about one-third of the costs of physiotherapy or general practitioner care.”
-- Korthals-de Bos et al (2003), British Medical Journal
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
How Safe and Effective is Chiropractic Care?
There is a growing list of research studies demonstrating that chiropractic is both safe and effective. Following are excerpts and summaries from a few of the more recent studies. Evidence from these and other studies strongly supports the natural, whole-body and cost-effective approach of chiropractic care for a variety of conditions.
“Patients with chronic low-back pain treated by chiropractors showed greater improvement and satisfaction at one month than patients treated by family physicians. Satisfaction scores were higher for chiropractic patients. A higher proportion of chiropractic patients (56 percent vs. 13 percent) reported that their low-back pain was better or much better, whereas nearly one-third of medical patients reported their low-back pain was worse or much worse.”
– Nyiendo et al (2000), Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
“In a Randomized controlled trial, 183 patients with neck pain were randomly allocated to manual therapy (spinal mobilization), physiotherapy (mainly exercise) or general practitioner care (counseling, education and drugs) in a 52-week study. The clinical outcomes measures showed that manual therapy resulted in faster recovery than physiotherapy and general practitioner care. Moreover, total costs of the manual therapy-treated patients were about one-third of the costs of physiotherapy or general practitioner care.”
-- Korthals-de Bos et al (2003), British Medical Journal
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
Medicare and Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic
care is an intervention therapy based on the interactions or workings
of the spine and nervous system. James Thatcher, D.C. in Colorado
Springs provides chiropractic services; most services are used to treat
complaints of headaches, neck pain, back pain, or pain in the joints of
the arms or legs. Frequently these types of pain are a result of a car
accident or a fall.
Dr. Thatcher practices a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care. This approach includes patient examination, diagnosis, and treatment. Chiropractors assess patients through examination, laboratory tests, x-rays, etc. Dr. Thatcher then determines whether or not chiropractic treatment is appropriate for you. He will readily refer patients to the appropriate health care provider when chiropractic care is not suitable for the patient's condition, or the condition warrants co-management in conjunction with other members of the health care team.
"Spinal manipulation" or “chiropractic adjustment” is the most common procedure performed by a chiropractor. Manipulation or adjustment of the affected areas can restore motion, alleviate pain and muscle tightness, and promote the healing of body tissue. Often times, chiropractic service may be the primary method of treatment regarding musculoskeletal issues. The chiropractor may also suggest additional medical treatments.
Are Chiropractic Services Covered?
Yes, Medicare Part B pays for a chiropractor's manual manipulation of the spine.
Do I Qualify for Chiropractic Services?
Your chiropractic treatment is covered by Medicare if:
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Dr. Thatcher practices a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care. This approach includes patient examination, diagnosis, and treatment. Chiropractors assess patients through examination, laboratory tests, x-rays, etc. Dr. Thatcher then determines whether or not chiropractic treatment is appropriate for you. He will readily refer patients to the appropriate health care provider when chiropractic care is not suitable for the patient's condition, or the condition warrants co-management in conjunction with other members of the health care team.
"Spinal manipulation" or “chiropractic adjustment” is the most common procedure performed by a chiropractor. Manipulation or adjustment of the affected areas can restore motion, alleviate pain and muscle tightness, and promote the healing of body tissue. Often times, chiropractic service may be the primary method of treatment regarding musculoskeletal issues. The chiropractor may also suggest additional medical treatments.
Are Chiropractic Services Covered?
Yes, Medicare Part B pays for a chiropractor's manual manipulation of the spine.
Do I Qualify for Chiropractic Services?
Your chiropractic treatment is covered by Medicare if:
- You have a significant health problem in the form of a neuromusculoskeletal condition that needs treatment (such as pain, inflammation, swelling, leg and foot numbness, etc.)
- Manual manipulation has been recommended for improvement of your condition
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917 near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, please contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
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How To Have a Healthy Back
To
understand the importance of taking care of your back, here is a brief
overview of the spine and spinal cord: The human spine is one of the
most important parts of your body, giving your body structure and
support. Without the spine you could not stand up or keep yourself
upright. The spine allows you to move about freely and bend with
flexibility as well as protecting your spinal cord. The collection of
nerves that connect your brain to the rest of your body is the spinal
cord which allows you to control movements. Having no spinal cord would
result in you not being able to move any part of your body and your
organs could not function properly. Let’s build upon this information
and take it one more step. Your spine is made up of 24 bones with many
ligaments and muscles connecting these bones together to form the spinal
column. The spinal column holds and protects the spinal cord. Muscles
that connect to the spine help support the upright posture of the spine
and move the spine.
With this knowledge, we can draw the following conclusions:
To keep the back healthy, you need proper alignment, proper movement and proper nutrition.
It is critical to strengthen those muscles that support the spine.
Pain is not normal.
Keeping your spine healthy is vital if you want to live an active life.
Sustaining a healthy back is your responsibility. At Thatcher Chiropractic we can provide feedback and exercises for you to do to strengthen the muscles.
James Thatcher, Doctor of Chiropractic in Colorado Springs, Colorado, believes that part of your ongoing care must include preventative measures for maintaining a healthy back. The North America Spine Society suggests the following:
1. Standing: keeping one foot forward of the other, with knees slightly bent, takes the pressure off your low back.
2. Sitting: sitting with your knees slightly higher than your hips provides good low back support.
3. Reaching: stand on a stool to reach things that are above your shoulder level.
4. Moving Heavy Items: pushing is easier on your back than pulling. Use your arms and legs to start the push. If you must lift a heavy item, get someone to help you.
5. Lifting: kneel down on one knee with the other foot flat on the floor as near as possible to the item you are lifting. Lift with your legs, not your back, keeping the object close to your body at all times.
6. Carrying: two small objects (one in either hand) may be easier to handle than one large one. If you must carry one large object, keep it close to your body.
7. Sleeping: sleeping on your back puts 55 lbs. of pressure on your back. Putting a couple of pillows under your knees cuts the pressure in half. Lying on your side with a pillow between your knees also reduces the pressure.
8. Weight Control: additional weight puts a strain on your back. Keep within 10 lbs. of your ideal weight for a healthier back.
9. Quit Smoking: smokers are more prone to back pain than nonsmokers because nicotine restricts the flow of blood to the discs that cushion your vertebrae.
10. Minor Back Pain: treat minor back pain with anti-inflammatories and gentle stretching, followed by an ice pack.
At Thatcher Chiropractic we look forward to helping you gain and maintain a healthy back!
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or if you wish to schedule an appointment, please contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
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With this knowledge, we can draw the following conclusions:
To keep the back healthy, you need proper alignment, proper movement and proper nutrition.
It is critical to strengthen those muscles that support the spine.
Pain is not normal.
Keeping your spine healthy is vital if you want to live an active life.
Sustaining a healthy back is your responsibility. At Thatcher Chiropractic we can provide feedback and exercises for you to do to strengthen the muscles.
James Thatcher, Doctor of Chiropractic in Colorado Springs, Colorado, believes that part of your ongoing care must include preventative measures for maintaining a healthy back. The North America Spine Society suggests the following:
1. Standing: keeping one foot forward of the other, with knees slightly bent, takes the pressure off your low back.
2. Sitting: sitting with your knees slightly higher than your hips provides good low back support.
3. Reaching: stand on a stool to reach things that are above your shoulder level.
4. Moving Heavy Items: pushing is easier on your back than pulling. Use your arms and legs to start the push. If you must lift a heavy item, get someone to help you.
5. Lifting: kneel down on one knee with the other foot flat on the floor as near as possible to the item you are lifting. Lift with your legs, not your back, keeping the object close to your body at all times.
6. Carrying: two small objects (one in either hand) may be easier to handle than one large one. If you must carry one large object, keep it close to your body.
7. Sleeping: sleeping on your back puts 55 lbs. of pressure on your back. Putting a couple of pillows under your knees cuts the pressure in half. Lying on your side with a pillow between your knees also reduces the pressure.
8. Weight Control: additional weight puts a strain on your back. Keep within 10 lbs. of your ideal weight for a healthier back.
9. Quit Smoking: smokers are more prone to back pain than nonsmokers because nicotine restricts the flow of blood to the discs that cushion your vertebrae.
10. Minor Back Pain: treat minor back pain with anti-inflammatories and gentle stretching, followed by an ice pack.
At Thatcher Chiropractic we look forward to helping you gain and maintain a healthy back!
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or if you wish to schedule an appointment, please contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
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Is Acupuncture For You?
Thatcher
Chiropractic offers acupuncture to their patients. Acupuncture is an
alternate medicine method which originated in ancient China that treats
patients by manipulating small, thin needles placed in their skin.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, stimulating acupuncture
points can correct imbalances in the flow of one’s energy named “qi”
(pronounced “chee”). Acupuncture restores health by removing energy
imbalances and blockages in the body.
Unlike the hollow hypodermic needles used in allopathic medicine to give injections or draw blood, acupuncture needles are thin, solid and can hardly be felt. Because acupuncture is the penetration of the skin by an acupuncture needle, strict needle safety protocols are observed and sterility of the equipment is always maintained. Thatcher Chiropractic uses only sterile, single-use, disposable needles at all times.
Most Western culture’s medical beliefs depend highly on “evidence-based” medication and intervention. Acupuncture has had a difficult time proving its validity and reliability to satisfy some skeptics. What it does have is many accounts of patients who suffered for years with chronic pain and were ultimately able to find relief.
Some of the conditions that can be treated with acupuncture at Thatcher Chiropractic:
Even the World Health Organization has stated that acupuncture can be useful in the treatment of some neurological infirmities and pain. So if you are trying to find a substitute for a safe, drug free medical therapy, acupuncture could be the answer for which you have been searching. Dr Thatcher is happy to answer your acupuncture and chiropractic questions, simply contact us to schedule and appointment.
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, please contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
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Unlike the hollow hypodermic needles used in allopathic medicine to give injections or draw blood, acupuncture needles are thin, solid and can hardly be felt. Because acupuncture is the penetration of the skin by an acupuncture needle, strict needle safety protocols are observed and sterility of the equipment is always maintained. Thatcher Chiropractic uses only sterile, single-use, disposable needles at all times.
Most Western culture’s medical beliefs depend highly on “evidence-based” medication and intervention. Acupuncture has had a difficult time proving its validity and reliability to satisfy some skeptics. What it does have is many accounts of patients who suffered for years with chronic pain and were ultimately able to find relief.
Some of the conditions that can be treated with acupuncture at Thatcher Chiropractic:
- Arthritis
- Back Pain
- Bursitis
- Degenerative Disease
- Elbow Pain
- Headaches
- Joint Conditions
- Knee Pain
- Neck Pain
- Pain
- Sciatica
- Shoulder Pain
- Sports Injuries
- Tendonitis
- Whiplash Pain
Even the World Health Organization has stated that acupuncture can be useful in the treatment of some neurological infirmities and pain. So if you are trying to find a substitute for a safe, drug free medical therapy, acupuncture could be the answer for which you have been searching. Dr Thatcher is happy to answer your acupuncture and chiropractic questions, simply contact us to schedule and appointment.
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, please contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
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But It Was Only a "Little Accident!"
The
following scenario is often familiar to Dr. James Thatcher, licensed
chiropractor in Colorado Springs, Colorado, who has dealt with car
accident situations: the victim shrugs off any suggestion that he or
she may have sustained physical injury worth receiving treatment for
because - - “it was just a little accident.” Or, even worse, a
non-health care practitioner or a health care practitioner not
experienced in this area argues “it was only a minor injury”.
The first fact to remember is it is possible to be involved in a car accident without being injured. Unfortunately, many people tend to judge the possibility or extent of physical injury on the amount of damage done to the car. This notion is entirely without scientific basis. The two most important factors that correlate with physical injury are: 1) Did the occupant see that the accident was going to occur? 2) Was the individual’s head or body trunk turned at the time of impact? You may be thinking to yourself: “What about the speed of the car, seat belts, 18-wheel truck vs. passenger car or rear impact vs. side impact? Yes, these are factors that may influence the extent of physical injury.
Imagine yourself talking to a passenger (with head briefly turned) while driving through a parking lot (about 10 mph). Unfortunately, you do not see the wall that brings your vehicle to a sudden stop. In visualizing this scenario, it is understandable how you could have been injured while traveling at a slow speed and ending up with only a “scuffed” bumper.
Many cases have been documented concerning people who present with physical problems that can be traced back to an accident suffered years earlier. Too often, these victims did not receive proper care because, in their minds, “it was just a little accident.”
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, please contact us at (719) 574-3700.
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The first fact to remember is it is possible to be involved in a car accident without being injured. Unfortunately, many people tend to judge the possibility or extent of physical injury on the amount of damage done to the car. This notion is entirely without scientific basis. The two most important factors that correlate with physical injury are: 1) Did the occupant see that the accident was going to occur? 2) Was the individual’s head or body trunk turned at the time of impact? You may be thinking to yourself: “What about the speed of the car, seat belts, 18-wheel truck vs. passenger car or rear impact vs. side impact? Yes, these are factors that may influence the extent of physical injury.
Imagine yourself talking to a passenger (with head briefly turned) while driving through a parking lot (about 10 mph). Unfortunately, you do not see the wall that brings your vehicle to a sudden stop. In visualizing this scenario, it is understandable how you could have been injured while traveling at a slow speed and ending up with only a “scuffed” bumper.
Many cases have been documented concerning people who present with physical problems that can be traced back to an accident suffered years earlier. Too often, these victims did not receive proper care because, in their minds, “it was just a little accident.”
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, please contact us at (719) 574-3700.
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Effectiveness of Spinal Manipulation
Back
pain usually happens because of injuries to the muscles in your lower
back, neck and spine, typically because of overuse or trauma. It can be
very debilitating, making it difficult to move, sleep, or relax.
Thatcher Chiropractic of Colorado Springs provides many different
services, one of them being spinal manipulation. This type of treatment
is based in traditional medicine that has been in use for thousands of
years. It is believed that even Hippocrates (the father of medicine)
used spinal manipulative techniques. Some of the many benefits of spinal
manipulation techniques are:
Temporary relief of musculoskeletal pain due to trauma caused from car accidents, falls, or sports injuries
Shortened time to recover from acute back pain
Temporary increase in passive range of motion
Natural, drug free intervention
Spinal manipulation is routinely provided by Dr. Thatcher at his office. Dr. Thatcher performs spinal adjustment techniques by using his hands or a device to apply a controlled force to a joint of the spine, moving it beyond its passive range of motion. The amount of force applied depends on the type of spinal manipulation technique used. The goal of treatment is to relieve pain and improve physical functioning. Studies suggest that spinal manipulation is as effective for the relief of back pain as other commonly used therapies – such as pain medication, physical therapy or exercises. One study found that chiropractic care involving spinal adjustment techniques is at least as effective as conventional medical care for up to 18 months. Furthermore, an extensive review published in 2010 found that spinal manipulation results in equal or better improvement in pain and function relative to other treatments.
Both the American College of Physicians and the American Pain Society recommend that health care practitioners include spinal manipulation as a treatment option for patients who do not improve with self-care options. Clinical evidence also indicates that people suffering from chronic neck pain show clinically important improvements when treated with spinal manipulation techniques or mobilization. Patients receiving manipulation were shown to have significantly better outcomes in the long term compared to those patients receiving medication (Celebrex, Vioxx or Acetominophen).
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, please contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
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Temporary relief of musculoskeletal pain due to trauma caused from car accidents, falls, or sports injuries
Shortened time to recover from acute back pain
Temporary increase in passive range of motion
Natural, drug free intervention
Spinal manipulation is routinely provided by Dr. Thatcher at his office. Dr. Thatcher performs spinal adjustment techniques by using his hands or a device to apply a controlled force to a joint of the spine, moving it beyond its passive range of motion. The amount of force applied depends on the type of spinal manipulation technique used. The goal of treatment is to relieve pain and improve physical functioning. Studies suggest that spinal manipulation is as effective for the relief of back pain as other commonly used therapies – such as pain medication, physical therapy or exercises. One study found that chiropractic care involving spinal adjustment techniques is at least as effective as conventional medical care for up to 18 months. Furthermore, an extensive review published in 2010 found that spinal manipulation results in equal or better improvement in pain and function relative to other treatments.
Both the American College of Physicians and the American Pain Society recommend that health care practitioners include spinal manipulation as a treatment option for patients who do not improve with self-care options. Clinical evidence also indicates that people suffering from chronic neck pain show clinically important improvements when treated with spinal manipulation techniques or mobilization. Patients receiving manipulation were shown to have significantly better outcomes in the long term compared to those patients receiving medication (Celebrex, Vioxx or Acetominophen).
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule an appointment, please contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
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Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Whiplash Advice and Treatment
Have
you ever suffered from whiplash? You are not alone! Of the six
million injuries per year due to motor vehicle crashes, about three
million people suffer from whiplash-type injuries. Of those,
500,000-900,000 will develop chronic pain. Dr. Dan Murphy, a
chiropractor who teaches on the subject of whiplash throughout the world
explains “We have always known that chiropractors are effective with
whiplash, but there were lots of theories as to why. Now it appears
that by the very nature of what chiropractors do, we are most
effectively treating the tissues injured during an accident.”
According to two new studies - one in the journal of Injury and another in the Journal of Orthopedic Medicine – people who failed under traditional medical management were referred to chiropractors for the treatment of chronic whiplash pain. “In both studies, the results were phenomenal, and one of the conclusions is that chiropractic is the only proven effective treatment for chronic whiplash,” says Dr. Murphy.
Research published in the Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain show that there are risk factors for acute whiplash injury and chronic pain can occur even after the most minor of accidents. “We are finding that risk factors for acute injury, such as having the head rotated, being out of position in the vehicle, lack of preparation for the crash and being struck from the rear, are present not only for initial injury, but also for chronic injury,” says Dr. Michael Freeman, a chiropractor and PhD clinical assistant professor of epidemiology at Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine.
Dr. James Thatcher, licensed chiropractor in Colorado Springs, Colorado is highly skilled in the diagnosis of whiplash as well as other auto accident injuries. Thatcher Chiropractic urges all accident victims to seek chiropractic treatment immediately. Missing the important two week window of time following injury significantly increases the likelihood of a chronic condition. Please contact us today for a free diagnostic evaluation.
Chiropractic Treatments for Auto Accident Injuries:
Neck Treatment
Lower Back Pain Treatment
Neck therapy
Herniated Disk Treatment
Headache Problems
Whiplash
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917 near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or if you wish to schedule an appointment, please contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
According to two new studies - one in the journal of Injury and another in the Journal of Orthopedic Medicine – people who failed under traditional medical management were referred to chiropractors for the treatment of chronic whiplash pain. “In both studies, the results were phenomenal, and one of the conclusions is that chiropractic is the only proven effective treatment for chronic whiplash,” says Dr. Murphy.
Research published in the Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain show that there are risk factors for acute whiplash injury and chronic pain can occur even after the most minor of accidents. “We are finding that risk factors for acute injury, such as having the head rotated, being out of position in the vehicle, lack of preparation for the crash and being struck from the rear, are present not only for initial injury, but also for chronic injury,” says Dr. Michael Freeman, a chiropractor and PhD clinical assistant professor of epidemiology at Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine.
Dr. James Thatcher, licensed chiropractor in Colorado Springs, Colorado is highly skilled in the diagnosis of whiplash as well as other auto accident injuries. Thatcher Chiropractic urges all accident victims to seek chiropractic treatment immediately. Missing the important two week window of time following injury significantly increases the likelihood of a chronic condition. Please contact us today for a free diagnostic evaluation.
Chiropractic Treatments for Auto Accident Injuries:
Neck Treatment
Lower Back Pain Treatment
Neck therapy
Herniated Disk Treatment
Headache Problems
Whiplash
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917 near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have additional questions or if you wish to schedule an appointment, please contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
Auto Accident Chiropractic Care
The National Highway Safety Traffic Administration
recently revealed that most drivers engage in activities that take
their focus from the road. These activities include: 66% fiddle with
music devices, 31% eat or drink while driving, and over 71% between the
ages of 18 and 49 admit they text or talk on the phone while they drive.
Thatcher Chiropractic of Colorado Springs, Colorado, supports the importance of non-invasive spinal adjustments and supplementary treatments for victims of car accidents. James Thatcher, D.C., expects an increase in the number of patients over the summer months due to heavier traffic and more accidents. Chiropractic treatment offers both an effective form of pain management for whiplash as well as a method to heal accidents caused by a collision impact.
With numerous families and college students on the road during the summer break, there's an annual spike in the number of traffic accidents. The summer months (June, July, August) are all high accident months. Dr. Thatcher believes that after a collision, many victims think they're merely bruised or shaken up, when in fact they've suffered injuries related to their muscles and skeleton that isn’t visible without X-rays or other specialized assessments. Conventional treatment for conditions such as whiplash, headaches, back pain, or other complaints resulting from a car accident usually involve prescription painkillers but do not address the cause of the pain.
Thatcher Chiropractic offers rehabilitation in the form of non-invasive spinal adjustments that can help relieve the pressure on pinched nerves. In addition, a rehabilitation plan can also include specific strengthening and corrective exercises that a patient can do at home, as well as supporting therapies such as heat therapy and massage.
If you are in an accident, please contact Thatcher Chiropractic, but most importantly: be safe!
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have any additional questions or if you wish to schedule an appointment, please contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
Thatcher Chiropractic of Colorado Springs, Colorado, supports the importance of non-invasive spinal adjustments and supplementary treatments for victims of car accidents. James Thatcher, D.C., expects an increase in the number of patients over the summer months due to heavier traffic and more accidents. Chiropractic treatment offers both an effective form of pain management for whiplash as well as a method to heal accidents caused by a collision impact.
With numerous families and college students on the road during the summer break, there's an annual spike in the number of traffic accidents. The summer months (June, July, August) are all high accident months. Dr. Thatcher believes that after a collision, many victims think they're merely bruised or shaken up, when in fact they've suffered injuries related to their muscles and skeleton that isn’t visible without X-rays or other specialized assessments. Conventional treatment for conditions such as whiplash, headaches, back pain, or other complaints resulting from a car accident usually involve prescription painkillers but do not address the cause of the pain.
Thatcher Chiropractic offers rehabilitation in the form of non-invasive spinal adjustments that can help relieve the pressure on pinched nerves. In addition, a rehabilitation plan can also include specific strengthening and corrective exercises that a patient can do at home, as well as supporting therapies such as heat therapy and massage.
If you are in an accident, please contact Thatcher Chiropractic, but most importantly: be safe!
Thatcher Chiropractic is located at 3535 American Drive near the intersection at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917. For more information you can visit our website at thatcherchiropractic.com. If you have any additional questions or if you wish to schedule an appointment, please contact us by phone. You can reach us at (719) 574-3700.
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