Foot Orthotics and Chiropractic care in Temple Hills, MD

For decades, Foot Levelers has enthusiastically

supported and promoted chiropractic research.

Twenty-two years ago in our Success Express

magazine, we announced the commitment of a

quarter of a million dollars to fund the Greenawalt

Chair for Research at Northwestern College of

Chiropractic (now Northwestern Health Sciences

University).1 By that time Foot Levelers was

already an established financial backer of the

Foundation for Chiropractic Education and

Research (FCER), and we encouraged the readers

of our magazine—as well as other chiropractic

suppliers—to join us in giving to the profession’s

“primary source of financial support for chiropractic

research and postdoctoral research training of

doctors of chiropractic.”2-4

In the late 1990s, Foot Levelers teamed up with

New York Chiropractic College to establish “the

nation’s first gait research center in a chiropractic

setting” at NYCC’s Seneca Falls campus.5

Heeding Dr. Reed Phillips’ call to “be supportive

of chiropractic research in any way possible,”6

the partnership between Foot Levelers and NYCC

“sparked research that may reveal how the body’s

gait can disrupt chiropractic adjustments, which

could lead to the identification of ways an

adjustment can best be preserved, such as

through the use of orthotics.”7

This research booklet

is proof that “Foot Levelers’ products are a

beneficial adjunct to chiropractic care.”8 Here is

peer-reviewed research by some of the finest

academicians in the chiropractic profession,

including work done at NYCC’s Biomechanics/

Gait Research Laboratory in Seneca Falls.

The future of chiropractic research is limited only

by the support it receives from those who form

the chiropractic community of professionals,

staff, and suppliers. Foot Levelers pledges to

continue sponsoring and promoting chiropractic

research, and to share the benefits of that

research with our Partners In Progress.

References

1. [No author]. Chair for research announced. Success Express 1985; 9(2):59.

2. Rossman E. FCER’s role in chiropractic research. Success Express 1985;

9(3):57-61.

3. [No author]. Are your suppliers supporting chiropractic research? Success

Express 1985; 9(4):55-59.

4. [No author]. Chiropractic research…key to the future. Success Express

1988;12(1):45-47.

5. [No author]. NYCC and Foot Levelers team up to establish gait research

program. Success Express 1998; 18(3):28.

6. Phillips RB. A lesson in history: the need for research. Success Express

1988; 12(1):25-29.

7. [No author]. Foot Levelers gait research program is helping advance field

of chiropractic. Success Express 2000; 20(2):11.

8. [No author]. ACC conference highlights orthotics research. Success

Express 2004; 24(3):5.

Aekta Erry, D.C.

Chiroprator, Temple Hills, MD

Chiropractic for Headaches in Temple Hills, MD

Chiropractic Manipulation: A New Study Regarding Headaches

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Written by Vegas_Chiropractor on Dec-27-09 10:08pm

From: DrMichaelReissBlog.com

Headaches are a common complaint in patients presenting for professional care, including chiropractic management. Patients with headaches seek chiropractic care because they find manipulation or adjustments applied to the cervical spine and upper back region are highly effective in reducing the intensity, frequency and duration of the headache pain. This is because the cervical spine / neck, is often the origin of the headache as the three nerves in the upper neck (C1, 2 and 3) pass through the thick, overly taught neck muscles in route to the scalp / head. When the muscles of the neck are in spasm, the nerves get “pinched” or squeezed by the overly tight muscles resulting in headache pain. Each nerve runs to a different part of the head and therefore, pain may be described as “…radiating over the top of head (sometimes into the forehead and eyes),” or, into the head and over the ear, sometimes reaching the temple. Also, an area located in the back and side of the head is the area where the C1 nerve innervates, so pain may also be reported in that location. When more than one of the C1-3 nerves is pinched, the whole side to the top of the head may be involved.

In the October 2009 issue of The Spine Journal, Western States Chiropractic College, Center for Outcomes Studies, reported benefits are obtained with the utilization of spinal manipulation in the treatment of chronic cervicogenic headaches. The word “chronic” means at least 3 months of headache pain has been present. This new study compared 2 different doses of therapy using several outcome measures including the pain grade, the number of headaches in the last 4 weeks and the amount of medication utilized. Data was collected every 4 weeks for a 24 week period and patients were treated 1-2 times/week and separated into either an 8 or a 16 treatment session with half the group receiving either spinal manipulative therapy or a minimal light massage (LM) control group.

The results of the study revealed the spinal manipulation group obtained better results than the control group at all time intervals. There was a small benefit in the group that received the greater number of treatments with the mean number of cervicogenic headaches reduced by 50% in both pain intensity and headache frequency.

The importance of this study is significant as there are many side effects to medications frequently utilized in the treatment of headaches. Many patients prefer not taking medications for this reason and spinal manipulation therapy (SMT) offers a perfect remedy for these patients. Couple SMT with dietary management, lifestyle modifications, stress management, and a natural, vitamin/herbal anti-inflammatory (such as ginger, turmeric, boswellia) when needed, a natural, holistic approach to the management of chronic headaches is accomplished.

We are proud that chiropractic care has consistently scored the highest level of satisfaction when compared to other forms of health care provision and look forward in serving you and your family presently and in the future.

Aekta Erry, D.C.

Chiropractor, Temple Hills, MD

Letter to the Editor from an Interactive Newspaper Group

Published Saturday, November 28, 2009
Back surgery isn't only answer
Thank you for the articles on Shasta County's high rate of hysterectomies and spinal surgeries. These articles are a reminder of the importance of being an informed consumer when considering what form of treatment works best for you. And while for some surgery may be the best answer, oftentimes alternative forms of treatment, such as chiropractic care, are the better option in terms of cost and results.
Spinal surgery is expensive, risky and often ineffective. As referenced in the article, patients who turn to spinal surgery to alleviate chronic back pain often see no difference after the surgery. Alternatively, studies conducted by independent researchers and published in respected medical journals affirm what users and practitioners of chiropractic care have long known - that chiropractic care is often the most effective and least expensive treatment for back and neck problems.
In 2004, an informal survey of chiropractic patients in California's workers' compensation system found that one-third of those who responded said that chiropractic treatments enabled them to avoid surgery recommended by a medical doctor at a savings of more than $80,000 per surgery including drugs and rehabilitation.
While surgery may sometimes be needed to alleviate chronic back pain, too often it is the "go to" treatment option. The result is these patients spend thousands of dollars on a treatment that doesn't always provide relief to their pain. It is critical that anyone with back pain research the different treatment options themselves to determine if surgery is a necessity, or if a more cost-effective, less-intrusive treatment such as chiropractic care might be the answer.
Dave Paris, D.C.
Redding


Dr. Aekta Erry

Chiropractor
Temple Hills, MD

Spinal Decompression Therapy

Spinal Decompression Therapy is a safe, effective, revolutional non-surgical treatment for a variety of low back and neck conditions. This therapy's primary benefit works by restoring proper function to an injured disc. It is done by producing a controlled, mechanical traction on the spine using our Triton DTS Decompression Table. During the pull phase, injured discs are gently stretched apart, producing a suction force inside the disc. This draws disc bulges and herniations back into the center of the disc along with oxygen, water, nutrients, and other healing substances. The end result is a strong, healthy, properly functioning disc in a high percentage of patients.
Comfort is Our Top Priority
We want patient visits to be enjoyable and successful! Treatments are short in duration and administered while the patient is fully clothed. Most patients undergoing this treatment report improvements and a reduction in their pain after only a few sessions. DTS Therapy gently stretches the spine, relieving pressure from the discs, joints and muscular tissues.
Patient comfort and safety are of primary importance during DTS Spinal Decompression Therapy. There are several positioning options, so you will be able to rehabilitate the discs and spine while remaining comfortable. During DTS Therapy, you'll experience several cycles of stretch and relaxation, which gently graduate to a peak over a period of several minutes.
Therapy sessions typically last less than 20 minutes and most patients feel pain relief with as few as 6-10 treatments. It is important to remember, however, that pain reduction does not necessarily mean that your discs and spine are healed, so it is critical that patients stick with the treatment protocol prescribed by their practitioners in order to achieve the full value of DTS Therapy.
DTS Spinal Decompression Therapy is a pain-free alternative that has shown a very high rate of success at reducing or even eliminating back and neck pain.. Our office is dedicated to offering the latest, state-of-the-art therapies for lower back pain, sciatica pain relief, pinched nerve, neck pain relief, and bulging or degenerative disc diseases. We believe DTS Spinal Decompression Therapy is one of the most advanced, non-surgical and pain-free alternative.
Spinal Decompression Therapy is an Effective Treatment for:
Herniated Disc
Degenerative Disc
Facet Syndrome
Sciatica
Post-Surgical Patients
Spinal Stenosis
For more information, please visit www.dtstherapy.com or consult with one of our health care professionals!


Dr. Aekta Erry

Chiropractor in Temple Hill, MD

Graston Technigue in Temple Hills, Oxon Hill, Marlyand

Graston Technique® is an interdisciplinary treatment used in my Temple Hills, MD office. Myself as well as nearly 5000 clinicians—including athletic trainers, chiropractors, hand therapists, occupational and physical therapists. This technique is utilized at some 550 out-patient facilities and industrial on-sites, by more than 90 professional and amateur sports organizations, and is part of the curriculum at 21 respected colleges and universities.

The Graston Technique utilizes six stainless steel instruments to assist in therapy. The curvilinear edge of the patented instruments combines with their concave/convex shape to mold the instruments to various contours of the body. This design allows for ease of treatment, minimal stress to the clinician's hand, and maximum tissue penetration.

These instruments, much like a tuning fork, resonate in the clinician's hands allowing them to isolate adhesions and restrictions, and treat them very precisely. Since the metal surface of the instruments does not compress, deeper restrictions can be accessed and treated. Just as a stethoscope amplifies what the human ear can hear, these instruments significantly increase what the human hands can feel.

How it works:

•Separates and breaks down collagen cross-links, and splays and stretches connective tissue and muscle fibers.

•Increases skin temperature while facilitating reflex changes in the chronic muscle holding pattern.

•Alters spinal reflux activity (facilitated segment).

•Increases the rate and amount of blood flow to and from the area.

•Increases cellular activity in the region, including fibroblasts and mast cells.

•Increases histamine response secondary to mast cell activity.


The Graston Technique Instruments, while enhancing the clinician's ability to detect fascial adhesions and restrictions, have been clinically proven to achieve quicker and better outcomes in treating both acute and chronic conditions, including:

Cervical (Neck) Sprain/Strain Lumbar (Low Back) Sprain/Strain

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Plantar Fasciitis

Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow)

Rotator Cuff Tendinitis Patellofemoral (Knee) Disorders

Achilles Tendinitis Fibromyalgia

Scar Tissue Trigger Finger

Shin Splints Hip Disorders

Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) Ankle Sprain

IT Band Syndrome Among Many Other Conditions




Temple Hills, Oxon Hill, Clinton

Elevated Plasma Homocysteine Linked to Advanced Arterial Stiffness

Elevated Plasma Homocysteine Linked to Advanced Arterial Stiffness

Keywords:ARTERIAL STIFFNESS, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, ATHEROSCLEROSIS, INFLAMMATION - Homocysteine

Reference:“Associations of plasma homocysteine level with brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity, LDL atherogenicity, and inflammation profile in healthy men,” Yun J, Kim JY, et al, Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis, 2009 Oct 22; [Epub ahead of print]. (Address: National Research Laboratory of Clinical Nutrigenetics/Nutrigenomics, Dept. of Food and Nutrition, College of Human Ecology, Yonsei Univ., Seoul, Republic of Korea).

Summary:In a cross-sectional study involving 612 healthy men between the ages of 31 and 79 years, higher total homocysteine (tHcy) concentration was found to be associated with increased arterial stiffness (assessed via brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity), increased inflammation (assessed via interleukin-1beta, TNF-alpha), increased oxidized LDL, decreased folate and decreased vitamin B12. In a subgroup of subjects with elevated tHcy, tHcy was also positively associated with blood pressure and negatively associated with LDL particle size. The authors conclude, “This study shows an association between high levels of plasma tHcy and more advanced arterial stiffness, smaller LDL particle size, and higher levels of oxLDL and cytokines in men with hyperhomocysteinemia. Enhanced arterial stiffness in hyperhomocysteinemia might be attributed, in part, to Hcy-related LDL atherogenicity.”
 
Dr. Rick Rosa
Temple Hills, MD

WEBMD advocates Chiropractic care

This slideshow explains facts and myths about low back pain, as well as lifelong preventative guides to living healthier and painfree through chiropractic care.


Dr. Aekta Erry
Chiropractor in Temple Hills, MD.