Posts Tagged ‘Chiropractor’

Treating Sciatica with Whole Body Vibration

March 11th, 2010

The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body. It runs from your spinal cord to your buttock and hip area and down the back of each leg.  This nerve controls many of the muscles in your lower legs and provides feeling to your thighs, legs and feet.  The term “sciatica” refers to pain that radiates along the path of this nerve, from your back down your buttock and leg.

Sciatica isn’t a disorder. Instead, sciatica is a symptom of another problem involving the nerve.  Sciatica frequently occurs when a nerve root is compressed in your lower spine, often as a result of a herniated disk in your lower back. Disks are pads of cartilage that separate the vertebrae in your spine. They keep your spine flexible and act as shock absorbers to cushion the vertebrae when you move.  Depending on the cause, the pain of acute sciatica can be very uncomfortable.  

Whole Body Vibration has proven to » Read more: Treating Sciatica with Whole Body Vibration

Using Whole Body Vibration with Traction

March 9th, 2010

Whole Body Vibration can help make the entire traction process more physically tolerable and enhance patient’s remodeling during postural/structural corrective traction.  This happens as a result of WBV’s ability to relax musculoligamentous structures and enhance flexibility.

This can allow the patient to perform traction with higher loads for longer periods of time.  The physical effects of prolonged vibration may be » Read more: Using Whole Body Vibration with Traction

Where to find Whole Body Vibration

January 22nd, 2010

Vibration platforms are a new type of fitness equipment being promoted for many effortless benefits, encompassing muscle strengthening to cosmetic effects, in a short amount of time. Beyond its trendy aspects, positive effects have been observed on strength, body balance and bone mineral density.  

There are many different types of settings that you can find » Read more: Where to find Whole Body Vibration

Pilot Study Suggests WBV Improves Walking Function In Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury

December 2nd, 2009

When the central nervous system is injured for whatever reason, this may lead to a variety of different impairments on our body’s functionial ability such as walking function. Vibration has been shown to improve our ability to walk correctly and free of problems. Therefore, a study was conducted by the Universtiy of Miami’s “Miami Project to Cure Paralysis”  to determine whether repeated use of Whole Body Vibration is in fact correlated with improving » Read more: Pilot Study Suggests WBV Improves Walking Function In Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury

More Indispensable Steps Toward Sound Immune Health

November 23rd, 2009

Minimize sugar, caffeine, preservatives & food additives – All of these decrease the effectiveness of your immune system. Did you know that 1 teaspoon of sugar can shut your immune system down for 8 hours?! It is especially important to cut these out when symptoms are beginning to surface.

Take high quality supplements - Take the time to buy directly from a health care provider or health store, as many “drugstore” vitamin brands are » Read more: More Indispensable Steps Toward Sound Immune Health

Insights & Pointers on Common Exercise Mistakes and Injuries

November 12th, 2009

Pauline Nordin of FighterDiet.com posted an interview she had with Venice Chiropractor Dr. Carmine Gangemi. A Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a certified Personal Trainer, and has a BS in Exercise Science/Adult Fitness, Dr. Carmine understands the benefit Whole Body Vibration offers for stretching and flexibility. Read on to gain some valuable knowledge about great ways to stay fit.

1. As many people wear out their joints in the gym using poor form while exercising, what is one of the most common overuse injuries resulting from poor technique?

First off, the right technique in any type of movement is as important as the right form is in weight training. This applies to everyday non-training motions our body performs, such as walking. As far as answering exactly what type of injury is common in conscious workout routines, especially in cardio exercises, are » Read more: Insights & Pointers on Common Exercise Mistakes and Injuries