18 The Queens Courier • HEAlth • may 1, 2014 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com Is Chiropractic Treatment Safe? It is not shocking news that many people in America live with minor to intolerable neck and low back pain. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorder and Stroke, Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on low back pain, the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work. It is not good news if we have to stop working or take a long rest to recover due to pain. Neck or low back pain is sometimes caused by acute muscle stiffness or strain, and a tendon sprain. For example, if you sleep with a bad posture or with an uncomfortable pillow, you may experience mild to moderate muscular stiffness in next morning. Also, if you are overtraining, or continue repetitive actions during work, you may hurt your muscular tissues or tendon. The problems explained above can be treated with stretching, ice pack, massage, and gentle manipulation. However, if your pain is caused by a certain type of disease or disorder, it should be diagnosed and treated very carefully. For example, a low back pain might be caused by many different types of disease or disorder, such as diabetes, kidney problem, abdominal aneurysm, ovary problem, infection, or tumors. Also, the neck and low back pain is related with musculoskeletal and neurological problems such as trauma, fracture, disc herniation, stroke, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, degeneration, loss of curve of a neck spine region, or increased curve of mid back spine region, stenosis, or arthritis. As a chiropractor, I would like to work with all other health care providers to diagnose and treat my patients for the maximal result. This is very important. If my patient is diagnosed by an abdominal aortic aneurysm or showing its symptoms, such a palpitation on abdominal area, an extreme fatigue, and a low back pain, I probably should not manipulate his or her mid back or low back because it can possibly cause the rupture of an aortic aneurysm, depending on its progress. Similarly, if EVERYONE SUFFERS FROM PAIN regardless of sex, age, ethnicity or occupation. Instead of relying on only pain medication, consider high quality chiropractic care as a primary choice. • Auto accident • Workers compensation • Personal injury • Disc herniation • Neck/Back pain • Headache Chiropractic treatment is very safe and effective for any kind of musculoskeletal problem. CALL FOR A BETTER TOMORROW!! 718-224-8382 Dr. Richard Chang Kim D.C. (Board certifi ed Chiropractor of NY) 23-91 Bell Blvd., Suite 103 • Bayside, NY 11360 (Same suite with Bayside Dental and Acupuncture at Medical Arts Center) Offi ce Hours: M-Th 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Fri 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sat CLOSED, Sun (By Appointment Only) patients complain of severe neck stiffness with headache and dizziness, and if certain neurological and orthopedic tests confirm this, then there is a possibility of stroke. At this time, I would rather send them to their primary doctors to rule out aneurysm and stroke than treating the patients. This is why not only chiropractors, but also all other types of providers, should work with the patients’ primary doctor to minimize a malpractice and maximize the safety of treatment. If the patient is considered 100 % suitable for chiropractic care and medically cleared, a chiropractic care is not only safe, but it is also the best choice to treat many musculoskeletal problems. Spinal adjustment, which is described as a cracking job by the majority of the public, is a very safe technique that correct the segmental dysfunction of spinal area. It also allows a better range of motion or flexibility when the adjustment is performed by board certified chiropractors. To be a licensed chiropractor, chiropractic students must complete 3-4 years of undergraduate courses, and another 4 years of condensed courses in chiropractic school. During chiropractic academic years, students must complete and pass courses like anatomy, physiology, pathology, biochemistry, microbiology, radiology, physiotherapy, chiropractic techniques, diagnosis and examination, and nutrition. Before and after graduation, chiropractic students take four different types of national board examinations to be qualified to apply for the state license. This is why you can trust your chiropractor when it comes to a musculoskeletal problem because chiropractors are specialized and educated to treat such problems. If you suffer from neck and low back pain, please consider chiropractic care as a next step. I would provide a complete chiropractic care including spinal adjustment, physiotherapy modalities, soft tissue massage, and flexion-distraction table treatment. Dr. Richard Chang Kim D.C. • Richard Kim Chiropractic P.C. 23-91 Bell Blvd suite 103 • Bayside, NY 11360 • 718-224-8382 ADVERTORIAL Protect your independence and your control! Long term care insurance helps cover cost of professional care so you don’t have to rely on family members. Susan Malise, CLTC, LTCP Long Term Care Insurance Agent Top Women in Business Honoree Queens - 2013 381 Campus Road Franklin Square, NY 11010 516-481-0365 [email protected] www.Genworth.com/susanmalise ASK Susan for the solution TODAY
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