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Dr. Benjamin A. Caruso

Fairport Chiropractic

1157 Fairport Rd.

Fairport, NY 14450

Chiropractic adjustment or manipulation is a manual procedure that utilizes the highly refined skills developed during the doctor of chiropractic’s intensive years of chiropractic education. The chiropractic physician typically uses his or her hands–or an instrument–to manipulate the joints of the body, particularly the spine, in order to restore or enhance joint function. This often helps resolve joint inflammation and reduces the patient’s pain. Chiropractic manipulation is a highly controlled procedure that rarely causes discomfort. The chiropractor adapts the procedure to meet the specific needs of each patient. Patients often note positive changes in their symptoms immediately following treatment.

Chiropractic is the largest, most regulated, and best recognized of the complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) professions. CAM patient surveys show that chiropractors are used more often than any other alternative provider group and patient satisfaction with chiropractic care is very high. There is steadily increasing patient use of chiropractic in the United States, which has tripled in the past two decades.

Educational requirements for doctors of chiropractic are among the most stringent of any of the health care professions. The typical applicant at a chiropractic college has already acquired nearly four years of pre-medical undergraduate college education, including courses in biology, inorganic and organic chemistry, physics, psychology and related lab work. Once accepted into an accredited chiropractic college, the requirements become even more demanding — four to five academic years of professional study are the standard. Because of the hands-on nature of chiropractic, and the intricate adjusting techniques, a significant portion of time is spent in clinical training. Doctors of chiropractic — who are licensed to practice in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and in many nations around the world — undergo a rigorous education in the healing sciences, similar to that of medical doctors. In some areas, such as anatomy, physiology, and rehabilitation, they receive more intensive education than most medical doctors or physical therapists.

Some back pain is caused by non-preventable factors (traumatic accidents, congenital defects, tumors), but the majority of low back pain is preventable. Suggestions on how you can prevent back pain include:

• Maintain a healthy diet and weight.
• Remain active.
• Avoid prolonged inactivity or bed rest.
• Warm up or stretch before exercising or other physical activities.
• Maintain proper posture.
• Wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes.
• Sleep on a mattress of medium firmness to minimize any curve in your spine.
• Lift with your legs, keep the object close to your body, and do not twist when lifting.
• Work with your doctor of chiropractic to ensure that your spine is aligned properly!

0. If your back pain is not resolving quickly, visit your doctor of chiropractic. Your pain will often result from mechanical problems that your doctor of chiropractic can address. Many chiropractic patients with relatively long-lasting or recurring back pain feel improvement shortly after starting chiropractic treatment.

   The chiropractic approach is to find the cause of the pain and treat it directly. This may involve realigning the spine or extremities by chiropractic adjustments, physiotherapy for the muscles and ligaments, rehabilitative exercises, or a combination of these. Sometimes the doctor of chiropractic will suggest exercises or activities to prevent a reoccurrence of the problem. This may provide a long term solution to the condition through prevention.

Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. These disorders include, but are not limited to: back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches. Doctors of Chiropractic (DC’s) practice a conservative approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. DC’s have broad diagnostic skills and are also trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle information!

As of now, a good majority of us have been subjected to the endless job of raking leaves. The repetitive motion and improper body mechanics that come with task need to be addressed. There is an increased risk of injury to your back and other areas of your body. Here are some tips you can follow:

1) Be sure to bend with your hips and your legs when you’re reaching down to pick up leaves and bags. DO NOT bend from your lower back when doing this.

2) Make sure to stay properly hydrated. A lot of times we feel that when it is cold we are not sweating or burning energy as much. Drinking water will help you function better and stay energized while you work.

3) When actually raking, make sure to pivot your feet with you as you move or turn. Planting your feet and just moving the rake with your upper body and arms while your feet stay still can lead to a lot of problems.

4) Don’t forget to take a break! Take on those leaves in little stages. Breaking up the yard work will keep you fresh and lower your chance of injury.

The next Back and Neck Care Class is approaching. Be sure to fit some time into your schedule and stop by. There is no charge and all guests are welcome.

Date of Next Class: Wednesday November 18th at 6:15 pm–Right here in the office!

We look forward to seeing you!

Dr. Benjamin A. Caruso
Fairport Chiropractic
1157 Fairport Rd
Fairport, NY 14450

Evidence suggests that chiropractic care, including spinal manipulation, improves migraine and cervicogenic headaches. The type, frequency, dosage, and duration of treatment(s) should be based on guideline recommendations, clinical experience, and findings.