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Chiropractic | Jul 26, 2016

Improve Your Golf Game With Regular Chiropractic Adjustments

Two of the many purposes of Chiropractic Adjustments are to help enhance your flexibility and posture. If you and your friends or family enjoy spending the day at one of Atlanta’s beautiful golf courses, consider visiting one of the Chiropractors at AICA Atlanta for regular adjustments.

Inflammation | Jul 25, 2016

Reduce Inflammation For Optimal Health

Inflammation is defined throughout the Atlanta Chiropractic community as a localized reaction to infection, irritation, or injury that leads to: Warmth Swelling Redness Pain Inflammation can be internal or external and is recognized as the body’s way of preventing sudden injury or infections from worsening.

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Jul 21, 2016

Treating “Text Neck” With Chiropractic Care

In today’s world, just about every person either has a cell phone, tablet device, or gaming system; if not all of three. These devices have become ingrained in our daily routines because of our social and professional obligations, as well as for personal convenience. Because of this, maintaining appropriate posture…

General | Jul 20, 2016

Understanding Sciatica and How To Treat It

If you experience some burning sensation, back pain, or numbness in your legs, you may be suffering from Sciatica. If you happen to live near College Park, consider scheduling an appointment with one of our AICA Chiropractors within the week. Choosing to seek Chiropractic treatment to address the symptoms of…

Chiropractic | Jul 19, 2016

Get The Facts On Juvenile Arthritis For Children Near Altanta

July serves as National Juvenile Arthritis Awareness month, and the Chiropractors at AICA Atlanta would like to shed some light on this condition, as it affects the children around our great community. Although not as common as with adults, children are also susceptible to arthritis, which is caused by inflammation…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Jul 18, 2016

How Atlanta’s Chiropractic Patients Can Benefit From Trigger Point Therapy

Atlanta Trigger Point Therapy serves as an excellent alternative solution for those who suffer from chronic pain derived from subluxations and muscle damage. What Are Trigger Points? For those who are not familiar with the term, trigger points are particular spots within your muscle fibers that have become damaged or overstrained and…

Chiropractic | Jul 14, 2016

What Is Spinal Stenosis?

Most of our patients first approach our AICA Atlanta Chiropractors knowing that they are suffering from back pain, but not understanding the root causes. Understanding Spinal Stenosis In the world of Chiropractic medicine, the term “stenosis” refers to the abnormal narrowing of a particular channel within your body. When this word is attached…

Lower Back Pain | Jul 13, 2016

Try These 5 Overlooked Methods For Treating Lower Back Pain

For most Atlanta's lower back pain patients, a single treatment solution does not exist. Often, our Chiropractors will utilize a series of techniques that all focus on providing immediate lower back pain relief, while also addressing the cause of their condition.

Chronic Pain | Jul 12, 2016

Two Ways To Treat Chronic Back Pain and Depression

Depression plays a meaningful role in chronic back pain - taking a few preventative steps can help patients significantly by giving them more control over their condition. For some people, the depression and stress resulting from chronic pain can become all-consuming, and have the potential to prolong and significantly worsen the pain. Increased…

Chronic Pain | Jul 11, 2016

5 Tips For A Better Night’s Rest When Living With Chronic Back Pain

Chronic back pain doesn't stop when the sun goes down. Studies show a majority of those experiencing chronic pain have trouble falling or staying asleep. Unfortunately, inadequate sleep can make pain worse—so pain and insomnia can set in motion a vicious cycle that makes it harder to find pain relief or a…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Jul 1, 2016

Why You Need to See a Chiropractor After a Car Accident in Atlanta

Accidents are a fact of life in Atlanta. There are a lot of ways since it’s one of the biggest urban centers in the nation. Not everyone follows the rules and even when they do, people make mistakes. And those mistakes may result in you needing to see a chiropractor.…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Jun 24, 2016

Don’t Wake Up Sore and Stiff Anymore!

After a long summer day in Atlanta, the last thing on your mind as you crawl into bed for a goodnight’s sleep is the position your head, neck, and back take when lying down. However, for those who find themselves waking up sore on a regular basis, you might want…

Chiropractic | Jun 23, 2016

How Chiropractic Treatment Can Help Patients With Crohn’s Disease

Named after the doctor who identified the disease, Dr. Burrill B. Crohn, Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel condition affecting the gastrointestinal tract. While comparable to ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease is not the same illness. An estimated 700,000 Americans suffer from Crohn’s disease; it affects men and women of…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Jun 22, 2016

Don’t Become A Statistic When It Comes To Neck Pain In Atlanta

One of the most prevalent conditions chiropractors encounter and treat is neck pain. According to a National Institute of Health Statistics (NIHS) national survey, neck pain is the second most common type of pain in the United States (following back pain and on par with headaches and migraines). An estimated…

General | Jun 21, 2016

Protect Your Children From Back Pain Caused By School Backpacks

Chiropractors, pediatricians and orthopedic surgeons alike agree that backpacks are a problem for a child’s spine. While a backpack alone may not cause major problems, overloading and improper carrying of a backpack can lead to headaches, neck, shoulder, and lower back pain. According to an article published in Spine, “Of…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Jun 20, 2016

Treatment For Whiplash Patients In Atlanta

Whiplash is a non-medical term used to describe a condition that occurs when the head and neck move quickly forward and then backward or, sideways. This sudden movement results in the normal range of motion being surpassed and causes injury to the soft tissues (discs, ligaments, and muscles) of the…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Jun 17, 2016

Treat Tension Headaches With Chiropractic Care

Most people characterize a tension headache as a feeling of a dull ache behind the eyes or narrow band around the head. A frequent cause of tension headaches is subluxations in the neck and upper back, which are, in most cases, improved with chiropractic adjustments. Headaches affect most people at…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Jun 16, 2016

Chiropractic For Treating Patients Suffering With Chronic Headaches

Although migraines affect a considerable number of people, the causes are not entirely understood. Changes in chemical balances within the body and changes in the function of the nervous systems or blood in particular areas of the brain have been linked to the cause of migraine attacks. So, it is…

Chiropractic | Jun 14, 2016

Keep Chiropractic Care In Mind This Summer

Yay for summertime! Increased outdoor activities, working around the home, and expanding our variety of exercises are all part of the enjoyment and fun we look forward to. Along with all these inspiring summer activities comes the extra strain and pressure on your back and body. Bummer! We all love…

Chiropractic | Jun 13, 2016

Tips From Our Chiropractors To Help With Your Summer Gardening

Most of us who enjoy outside work in the garden or on the lawn are right at the stage of moving from spring to fall with a lot of cleanup activities. If that describes you too, a few chiropractic tips may be helpful to avoid sore knees, shoulders, and back…