Suwnaee Chiropractor, Dr. James Roman, Talks About Pediatric Chiropractic Care!

Chiropractors for kids – your questions answered

When it comes to providing the best medical care for your child, you already know the importance of seeing a good pediatrician or family doctor. But did you know that an experienced Suwanee chiropractor can be an important part of your little one’s wellness?

Why might my child need a chiropractor?

Has your little ninja jumped off the couch one too many times? Does your daughter’s back feel the strain of competitive gymnastics? There are dozens of reasons a child might need chiropractic care, including fender benders, slouching over a video game console, and even the trauma of a tough labor. Sports can take their toll, too. Experts estimate that about 3.5 million children each year receive treatment for sports-related injuries.

When your child appears healthy, chiropractic care can alleviate unseen problems. For example, even if your child is properly restrained in a car seat, a minor car accident can throw your child’s neck and spine out of balance, creating pain and muscle tension.

If your child lives with back or neck pain, it’s important to seek treatment now. Studies suggest that kids with back pain are more likely to have back aches later in life. One study found that teenagers who reported lower back pain were more likely to report back pain as many as 8 years later.

What does a chiropractor do?

Although chiropractors use the latest research and technology to adjust the spine, this isn’t a fly-by-night field of medicine. The techniques go back to nearly 2700 BCE. In fact, the Greek physician Hippocrates—immortalized in the Hippocratic Oath taken by every doctor—wrote about the importance of spinal adjustments.

Your child’s chiropractor will use gentle manipulations to adjust the spine. The manipulations correct damage, restoring movement and decreasing pain. The chiropractor will make the adjustments using his or her hands or using handheld tools. These doctors can also provide exercises and stretching tips so your little one can avoid future injuries.

Will the adjustments hurt my child?

In most circumstances, children won’t feel any pain. However, for patients who have an acute injury, an adjustment might trigger the same kind of discomfort that any other movement of that area would cause.

How do I find a chiropractor?

First, look for a qualified chiropractor with experience working with children. In addition, the Doctor of Chiropractic, or DC, should be licensed with the state where they practice. And, as with any medical professional, be sure to look for a caregiver who pursues continuing education to stay up to date on the latest knowledge in their field.

Don’t let your little one live with back or neck pain for one more minute. An experienced chiropractor can help get your child back on the path to a lifestyle that allows him or her to be a kid—without pain.

Yours in health,

Dr. James Roman
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Suwanee Chiropractor Talks About Natural Headache Relief!!

Chiropractor In Suwanee GA Talks About Headache treatments – which one is right for you?

From screaming-child-induced tension headaches to blinding, blurry-eyed migraines, nearly 45 million Americans suffer chronic headaches. If you need headache-busing relief, what are your options? Here are two common ways to find relief for that pounding noggin:

Medications

There’s a smorgasbord of drug treatments that may relieve headaches. Some treat the symptoms, like pain or, in the case of migraines, nausea. Others might stop or prevent the headache. Migraine sufferers might be prescribed antidepressants to relieve pain, but these are particularly potent drugs than can trigger everything from weight gain and constipation to dizziness and drowsiness. They don’t just affect your body; they can affect your mind, too. Powerful migraine medicines have been known to cause unpleasant side effects like restlessness, agitation, and insomnia.

Chiropractic relief

You don’t have to subject yourself heavy-duty prescription meds to find relief from debilitating headaches. Chiropractic medicine, which has its roots in ancient Greece and China, is a safe and effective alternative. Part of the modern medical community since the late 1800s, Doctors of Chiropractic, or DCs, restore the body to a natural state of wellness through non-invasive, non-drug methods.

Got tension? Headaches caused by stress are the most common cause of headaches. Tense muscles can strain muscles in the neck creating aches that radiate through the head, shoulders, and upper back. A 2001 review of clinical trials suggests that chiropractic care had the same tension headache reducing power of commonly-prescribed medications.

A good chiropractor won’t simply adjust your spine and send you on your happy way. A top-notch practice will also show you simple exercises that will allow you relieve the tension between visits. So, the next time a co-worker pilfers your lunch, you’ll have the exercise tools you need to stop that headache before it starts.

Migraine sufferers will find relief in chiropractic care, too. A migraine happens when the blood vessels to the brain are restricted. The restricted blood flow causes the pounding pain as well as the visual side effects, such as blurry vision or auras. A chiropractor will make adjustments in the upper back to keep blood flowing properly. Numerous studies have shown that spinal adjustments are successful in reducing the average time of each episode as well as reducing the overall number of migraines experienced.

There is help for you headaches. Your Suwanee chiropractor will adjust your spine to relieve the cause of your symptoms as well as give you easy, at-home techniques to relieve headaches when they hit.

For a FREE CONSULTATION, Call our office at 770-817-0833 today!!

Dr. James Roman

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Suwanee Chiropractor : Natural Sciatic Pain Relief!

3 reasons you need a chiropractor for natural Sciatic Pain Relief!

Stinging and tingling and numbness, oh my! Living with sciatica can be hard. The pain can be debilitating, especially if it becomes a chronic condition. You know there are lots of options to treat your sciatic pain, but which one is right for you? Here are three reasons why you should seek relief from a Suwanee, GA chiropractor:

It’s drug-free.

Anti-inflammatory medications are a common conventional treatment for sciatic pain. While they are effective at relieving pain for some patients, they’re not always the most effective—or the safest—solution. Some doctors may even prescribe anti-depressants, which are supposed to block the pain messages sent to the brain.

In severe cases of sciatic pain, conventional doctors may recommend steroid injections. The problem with these injections is that they can spur unpleasant side effects, including infection, pain, and deterioration of the tissue around the injection site.

For drug-free relief, look for an experienced chiropractor. Applying spinal adjustments with their hands or with handheld tools, chiropractors can relieve the pressure on the sciatic nerve—without drugs and the associated side effects. In fact, studies suggest that spinal adjustments may be more effective at pain relief than medication. For example, one study of more than 3,100 sciatica sufferers who had not gotten relief from drug treatments found that 50% reported excellent pain relief when given chiropractic care.

It’s non-invasive.

For the most debilitating cases of sciatica, conventional medicine sometimes turns to the scalpel. The surgeon relieves compression on the irritated nerve by opening up bone around the nerve or, if necessary, removing a ruptured disk. Sounds good, right? Unfortunately, evidence presented in The Journal of the American Medical Association, surgery was no better than other treatments at treating sciatic pain. Like any surgery, this treatment carries risk, such as infection, and it requires a recovery time. Surgical treatments can also be costly.

Chiropractic medicine treats sciatica without needles or scalpels. Rather a chiropractic professional will use his or her hands as well as handheld tools to adjust the spine and relieve pain. There’s also no recovery time, which means you can continue to work, play, and enjoy your life while receiving treatment.

It gets to the root.

Pain medication is fine for relieving the discomfort of sciatica, but it may not do a thing to cure the cause of the problem. Instead of putting the proverbial bandage on the ache, the goal of chiropractic care is to stop sciatic pain where it starts. Your chiropractor will use spinal adjustments, tissue massage, and special stretches to relieve the pressure that triggers your pain.

If sciatica is limiting the things you love to do, it’s important to seek help now. Find a Suwanee, GA chiropractor to give you drug-free, non-invasive treatments that don’t just relieve the pain but get to the source of your problem as well. For a FREE CONSULTATION, call 770-817-0833!

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Chiropractor In Suwanee GA Talks About Pregnancy & Chiropractic Care!

Chiropractors - 5 reasons every mom-to-be needs one

The pregnant waddle—the hallmark of a woman nearing the end of pregnancy. Although this decidedly ungraceful gait is bound to produce a few chuckles—usually from those who aren’t pregnant—it’s a sure sign that a woman’s spine and pelvis are out of balance. As a result, expecting moms frequently suffer from problems like lower back pain and sciatica. But there’s more to a waddling walk than aches and pains. Here are five reasons why pregnant women should visit a Suwanee, GA chiropractor:

1. Give junior room to grow – When the spinal cord is adjusted properly, the pelvis remains in the correct position, which allows the maximum room for your little one to grow. It might also make you feel more comfy because when baby has room, you may be less likely to get an elbow jammed into your ribs on a regular basis.

2. Avoid a breech birth – Mounting evidence suggests that a specific type of manipulation can actually turn breech babies in the weeks leading up to labor. According to an article in The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 82% of breech babies turned into the correct birthing position using a chiropractic method called the Webster Technique.

3. Set the stage for a healthy delivery – The same spinal adjustments that give your baby room to grow also keep the pelvis in the proper position for a safe delivery. When the baby has space to navigate in the womb, it can rotate into the proper birthing position, potentially reducing the amount of time you spend in labor.

4. Relieve your aches – From sciatica to back aches, chiropractic medicine has long been used to alleviate everyday aches and pains. Now, an increasing number of pregnant women are turning to this alternative form of medicine to relieve discomfort. Chiropractic adjustments counteract the changes brought on by weight gain, hormone changes, and postural adaptations.

5. Reduce use of pain meds – With aches and pains just a memory, you’ll rely less on the drugs you used to take for relief. Drug-free treatments are not only better for you, they’re better for the baby nestled inside your body.

The American Pregnancy Association considers chiropractic care to be a safe treatment during pregnancy. Experienced prenatal chiropractors can make effective adjustments as well as suggest exercises and stretches that help you maintain a healthy spine between visits.

So, what about the waddle? It occurs when the pelvic joints move too much and the bottom of the spine locks into one position. An experienced chiropractor will make adjustments that return your walk to a less duck-like state. You’ll also feel more comfortable after your chiropractic adjustments, too.

Say goodbye to the waddle and embrace the other benefits of prenatal spinal care—consult a Suwanee, GA chiropractor today.

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Suwanee, GA Chiropractor Talks About How Chiropractic Treatment Can Relieve Neck Pain!

Neck Pain and Chiropractic Treatment

A 42 year old, female patient presented with neck pain that had been present for 2 months. The pain came on gradually and without a specific cause. Her vocation is answering the phone for a busy mail order shoe store. She works 40 hours a week, 5 days per week and never weekends. Pain worsens with work, especially by the end of the 8 hour shift. Other pain producers include driving more than 30 minutes, reading more than 30 minutes, and washing hair with the head back. Pain improves with resting the head on a chair or pillow, moving the head in circles, 600 mg of Ibuprofen (repeated 3x/day), and a hot shower. She describes the pain as an ache with intermittent sharp pain that is becoming more frequent, “…when I move the wrong way.” There is no shooting pain into the arms or hands.

Sound familiar? This is a “typical” neck pain patient that presents to chiropractic offices around the world. What is different is that every person is unique and each case must be individually managed. For example, some patients “hate doctors” or are extremely anxious about going to any doctor. This might stem back to a prior “bad experience” with a health care provider at a very young age or perhaps even a more recent event. None-the-less, the approach used in this type of presentation may be best if it is very methodical, reassuring, and fully explained. A “low-force” type of manipulation may be best suited for this type of person as “cracking” of the neck may be too frightening for this patient. On the other hand, a different patient may not be happy unless there is a “good crack” and will not be satisfied until a chiropractic adjustment is performed.

It is equally important in both cases that a complete explanation of, 1) What is the condition causing the symptoms? 2) What can be done to treat it (that is, “what are my treatment options”)? 3) Will the proposed treatment “fit” into my busy schedule, financial situation, and my philosophy about health care? Providing answers to these questions will usually end with the best results, as the patient will understand the issues most important to them and will have confidence that those issues are understood and appreciated by the doctor. In both cases, management may include 1) modifying the work station by switching to a head set rather than pinching a phone between the neck and shoulder; 2) evaluating the patient at their work station to check for proper posture at the desk, proper computer monitor positioning, etc. and making modifications as needed; 3) teaching the patient cervical range of motion exercises and other stretches that can be done at the work station, multiple times a day, that only take a minute or two; 4) cervical traction (if this “feels good” when tested during the exam); 5) use of a cervical or contoured pillow; 6) neck / upper body strengthening exercises; 7) the use of ice as needed; 8) an anti-inflammatory diet (for example, a gluten-free diet); 9) nutritional supplementation, as indicated. Of course, most of the time, all of these approaches do not have to be included, but are options.

Neck pain, headaches, and upper back pain are conditions are commonly treated by chiropractors. If you, a family member or a friend require care, we sincerely appreciate the trust and confidence shown by choosing our service. We are proud that chiropractic care has consistently scored the highest level of satisfaction when compared to other forms of health care provision and we look forward in serving you and your family presently and in the future. Please give our office a call at 770-817-0833 for a FREE Consultation!!

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Suwanee GA 30024 Chiropractor - Whiplash / Neck Pain!

Whiplash: Body, Mind and Spirit – What is the Connection?


The term “whiplash” refers to an injury to the neck muscles, the muscle attachments (tendons), ligaments, and sometimes the disks that lie between the vertebral bodies of the spine. In a rear-end collision, the cause of whiplash occurs from a sudden, rapid acceleration of the body and neck as the car is pushed forwards. In these first 50-75 milliseconds following impact, the head remains in the same place while the body is propelled forward. This is followed by a “crack-the-whip” movement of the head and neck when the muscles in the front of the neck stretch like rubber bands and suddenly spring the head forwards, all occurring in less than 300 msec. The force on the head and neck is further intensified if the seat back is too springy, or angled back too far. Also, if the headrest is too low, the head may ride over the top and more injury can result.

The treatment of whiplash varies from “watchful waiting” to a multidisciplinary team approach that includes neurology, physical therapy, chiropractic, psychology, and possibly surgery (rare). In a recent article published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2009, March Vol. 88, No. 3, pp 231-8), the relationship between clinical, psychological and functional health status factors was investigated in a group of patients with chronic whiplash-associated disorder (WAD). A total of 86 patients with chronic WAD participated in the study and outcomes were tracked using questionnaires that measure pain, disability and psychological issues including depression, anxiety and catastrophizing. Physical examination factors included measuring the cervical range of motion. An analysis of the degree of neck disability and the relative contribution of physical vs. psychological factors revealed catastrophizing and depression played greater roles than did cervical range of motion. This suggests psychological factors play an important role in the outcome of whiplash.

The importance of this is that more than just the physical factors like range of motion should be focused on when treating chronic whiplash patients. Answering the patient’s questions, explaining the mechanism of injury and how that relates to their specific condition, and addressing depression, anxiety, coping, and other psychological issues is very important. Discussing treatment goals with patients is also very important. For example, making light of the injury by stating something like, “…you’ll be fine after the treatments,” may harm the patient as anything short of “fine” may be interpreted as failed treatment by the patient. It is also important not to paint too dismal of a picture as that can have negative psychological effects as well, as this may suggest that they will never improve. Explaining the difference between “hurt” and “harm” is of great value to the chronic whiplash patient as they are often told, “if it hurts, don’t do it.” This sends an unfortunate message to the patient that any activity where an increase in pain occurs is “bad” when in fact, that activity may help the patient get better in the long run. This can make or break an acceptable outcome as many may feel like they shouldn’t do anything and this can lead to unemployment, boredom, and the many psychological issues previously described. The best advice is to remain active and try to ignore discomfort by staying within “reasonable activity boundaries.” Reasonable activity tolerance is learned as time passes and trying different activities for different lengths of time. This type of coaching should be at the center of chronic whiplash management rather than over focusing on physical factors such as range of motion.

If you, a loved one, or a friend is struggling with whiplash residuals from a motor vehicle collision, you can depend on receiving a multi-dimensional chiropractic assessment and therapeutic approach at this office. We sincerely appreciate your confidence in choosing our office for your health care needs!

If you suffer with chronic or acute Neck Pain, Please give our office a call at 770-817-0833 for a FREE Consultation!!

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Suwanee, GA Chiropractor - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Wrist Pain!

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) – What, Why, How?


WHAT? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or CTS, is the most common of the peripheral nerve conditions where the median nerve is compressed or pinched at the wrist. The resulting symptoms include numbness/pain in the wrist, fingers (index, third, and forth), multiple sleep interruptions due to hand/finger numbness requiring frequent shaking and flicking, difficulty in gripping or pinching such as buttoning a shirt, threading a needle, lifting a coffee cup, frequent dropping of objects, and the inability to perform work duties. Pain can even shoot up the arm towards the shoulder and into the neck. Because there are 9 tendons over which lies the median nerve that pass through the rather tight tunnel made up of the 8 carpal bones of the wrist, even a little swelling can create CTS.

WHY? There are many possible causes but in general, whether its swelling, a spur, or a metabolic condition, the common denominator is median nerve pinch in the confined space within the carpal tunnel. A common cause of swelling can occur with performing repetitive motion work such as line assembly, meat packing, carpentry, and so on, and over time, the tendons inside the tunnel inflame or swell and the median nerve is pressed into the ligament that crosses over the roof of the tunnel on the palm side of the wrist. Once the contents inside the tunnel swell, all positions of the wrist other than neutral or, holding the wrist in line with the forearm further increases the pressure inside the tunnel. That is why sleeping with the wrist cocked in any direction often wakes up CTS patients. Those most at risk are women over 50 years of age. CTS can also be associated with other health conditions including (but not limited to) Lymes Disease, inflammatory arthritis, and hormone-related conditions including pregnancy, taking birth control pills (BCPs), hypothyroidism, diabetes, and menopause. Lifestyle issues that affect CTS may include high caffeine intake, smoking, alcohol consumption, as well as obesity.

HOW? So the key question is how are we going to help those with CTS? First, we must identify all the possible reasons why CTS developed in the first place and manage those issues. Therefore, an ergonomic (work place) assessment or, discussing and possibly observing the patient at work can be very helpful. Sometimes, a few simple changes to a work station such as moving the monitor of a computer in line with the keyboard/mouse or adjusting the height of the computer can really help. Changing a tool handle type (pistol vs. straight grip), propping up a part that is frequently worked on, moving the product closer to where it is being assembled, eliminate overhead reach requirements, standing on a raised platform, and so on, may be most important in long term results. Identifying and treating any condition that may be participating in the cause like thyroid disease, diabetes, medication (like BCPs), and weight management, is very important. Wearing a night splint is also very productive. Unique to chiropractic, treatments include manipulation of the neck, shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist and fingers, soft-tissue therapy including massage, mobilizing the forearm muscles and tendons, teaching carpal stretch and other upper extremity exercises, and nutritional counseling. Strategies here can include eliminating any suspected food allergy related products including dairy, glutens (wheat, oats, barley, rye), soy, corn, transfats, preservatives and some chemical additives. Increasing B-vitamins (especially B6), by increasing dark leafy vegetables and, increasing antioxidants including fruits and veggies. An anti-inflammatory vitamin program of fish oil, Vit. D3, magnesium, CoQ10, and a multiple vit./mineral may facilitate as well. Once CTS is controlled, preventing a recurrence is important by promoting good posture, exercise, and sticking with the life style adjustments described above. If you, a friend or family member requires care for CTS, we would be honored to render our services.

If you have any health problems that concern you, Please give our office a call at 770-817-0833 for a FREE Consultation!!

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