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What happens if you leave a herniated disc untreated for a long time?

Posted on November 6, 2021November 2, 2021 by RolandParsons
What happens if you leave a herniated disc untreated for a long time?

Whenever you discover that you are suffering from any condition or disease, it’s always essential for you to seek the proper medical or chiropractic attention. However, this is not what most people do. Instead, they wait, hoping that the problem they’re having will go away on its own. For instance, many people live with a herniated disc hoping and expecting that the pain will go away one day. Others are trying to treat the pain using home remedies only to get temporary relief, but the pain starts again after some time. When you are experiencing a herniated disc, you should always seek attention immediately.

 

Consequences of failing to treat a herniated disc for a long time

In case you have been suffering from a herniated disc for a long time without seeking medical attention, you will experience some signs trying to warn you that you’ve been waiting for a long time. These signs can cause problems to your body, and at times they may affect your lifestyle. This is why it’s always advisable to treat your herniated disc immediately when you realise that you are experiencing this condition. The following are some of the symptoms that you will show due to failing to treat a herniated disc in time.

  • Chronic pain

Chronic pain is among the main long-term effects of a herniated disc left untreated for a long time. Herniated discs usually rub against your spinal nerves, causing irritation and some shooting pains. People having herniated discs usually feel chronic pain around the neck, arms and shoulders. It becomes impossible for you to handle your daily activities and continue with your normal lifestyle when this happens. Whenever you have been experiencing chronic pain, it always means that you have been living with a herniated disc for a very long time.

  • Nerve damage

This is a severe condition that is always caused by an untreated herniated disc. The spine is responsible for housing the nervous system responsible for communicating with the whole body using the complex connected nerves. When the spine or its tissues suffers any damages, the nervous system will also feel the impact. The herniated disc puts significant pressure on the nerve leading to significant damage, mainly because it cuts off the impulses of the nerves.

  • An increased amount of pain

At times a herniated disc can cause an injury, and this injury may be considered a hidden one since it takes some time for the body to begin experiencing the pain. For instance, if you are involved in an accident, you may experience a sore back, but it would take several days for the pain to go away. However, if the pain increases gradually, especially in any specific part of your spine, you will need medical attention. When you fail to treat a herniated disc for a long time, the pain gradually increases when you make many movements since the disc cannot absorb the shock caused or protect the tissues.

  • Soft tissue damage

Whenever you have herniated discs, you are injured since the discs are some of these soft tissues. If you do not treat this issue, you’ll be causing permanent damage to the soft tissues. Unless you are treated, the injury becomes severe and hinders you from functioning properly.

 

 

There are many ways on how to fix a herniated disc. Therefore, when you realise that you are experiencing this problem, you should get treated immediately. If you leave the herniated discs untreated for a long time, you will experience the above problems, which will worsen even with time.

 

 

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Why go see a chiropractor and not a doctor?

Posted on September 7, 2021September 1, 2021 by RolandParsons
Why go see a chiropractor and not a doctor?

Chances are many people consult a doctor when they experience neck or back pain for the first time. People suffering from chronic neck or back pain also prefer seeing a doctor.

Thinking about seeing a chiropractor to treat pain issues seems to be the last thing many people do. Yet, why go see a chiropractor and not a doctor for all your body aches and injuries?

Learning more about what chiropractors do can help you decide if they are what you need.

 

Why go see a chiropractor?

 

Chiropractors do not claim to be medical doctors. However, their education, training, experience, and license allow them to treat and bones and muscles with painful conditions.

The treatment provided by chiropractors is focused on how your overall health is affected by your joints, bones, and muscles. Since they are not medical doctors, they cannot perform surgery nor prescribe medications.

What chiropractors can do best is to use their hands to apply controlled force on bones, joints, and muscles to relieve pain and restore mobility.

They require a physical exam at your first visit

On the first visit, a chiropractor will do a physical exam after he/she has asked about your problem. An X-ray or laboratory test may be ordered or recommend a medical doctor if chiropractic treatment is not for you.

The chiropractor may do spinal manipulation therapy on your first visit if there’s a need for it. The chiropractic treatments you need are determined by your condition. Ask your chiropractor if you need a follow-up visit.

They are covered by many private insurance companies

Checking with your insurance company is best before you set an appointment with a chiropractor. Check if a chiropractor visit is covered and how many visits are allowed as well. Chiropractic care is also covered by some Medicaid plans, worker’s compensation, and Medicare.

You can ask a chiropractor about his/her charges per visit if you don’t have any insurance coverage. Ask also for additional charges for future treatment services.

They have extensive training, experience, and education

The “DC” right after a chiropractor’s name signifies that he/she is a doctor of chiropractic. Just like doctors, chiropractors have to study premedical subjects in a college or university. They have to attend 4 to 5 years of chiropractic studies from an accredited school and pass a national exam for them to become licensed to practice in their chosen state.

The extensive education of chiropractors includes the study of bone disorders, manipulations, nutrition, x-rays, anatomy, exercise therapy, and nervous system disorders.

They are licensed to treat joints, muscles, and tendons

People having problems with joints, tendons (muscle attachments), and muscles are best treated by chiropractors. A wide variety of joint and muscle disorders are treated by chiropractors other than common neck or back pain.

Referred pain or pain caused by another area of the body is also a condition treated by chiropractors. People suffering from leg or arm joint problems, neck pain, whiplash injuries, back pain, and headaches gain respite and relief from chiropractic treatment.

Chiropractors have become a crucial part of the health system today. Chiropractic treatment has become one of the effective and natural alternatives in resolving all sorts of body aches and pain. The non-invasive chiropractic treatment is seen as a better solution than medication and surgery. Feel at home in our chiropractic clinic. Visit us today!

 

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The benefits of a skin needling session

Posted on July 6, 2021March 14, 2022 by RolandParsons
The benefits of a skin needling session

If you are looking for an effective skin treatment which can help restore the glow on your face then skin needling is one option that you need to consider. A number of beauty Gurus swear by it. It continues to gain a great deal of popularity amongst beauty influencers and all those associated with the fashion and beauty industry.

Is skin needling safe to use?

There are many professionals Skin Clinics in Brisbane which offers this leading procedures. It is usually performed by highly trained skin therapist. It makes use of micro needles which are placed on a medical grade roller or a pen. This roller is moved over the skin to create tiny evenly spaced whose on to the skin.

This tiny little needles simply puncture the first layer of skin causing minimal damage to the dermis. It creates microscopic and generally painless injury. These minor injuries trigger a wound healing response in your skin. It enhances the production of collagen and elastin. Both of these are responsible for the glowing look on your skin. However with age the skin loses its elasticity due to a lack of collagen production. Microneedling can enhance the production of collagen and help restore the youthful Glow to your face.

One of the main reasons why skin needling is so popular is that it is a one stop anti ageing treatment. It immediately stimulates the production of collagen which results in a healthy and youthful looking skin. If you are suffering from acne or fine lines then it can be a great option for you. However it can also help with other skin problems like pigmentation, scaring and enlarged pores.

You may need to get quite a few sessions of skin needling treatment. On average it is recommended that each treatment should be spaced four to six weeks apart. Depending on the skin condition people might require at least 4 to 6 sittings. Since everyone skin is different it is best left to get advice from your skin specialist. They would be able to recommend the number of treatments which are required for your specific condition.

Skin needling is usually performed in two ways. It can be done with the help of derma rolling which makes use of a Derma Roller or microneedling which comprises of a wireless pen. Your skin specialist would be able to determine which of these therapies is better for your skin. It should be kept in mind that Derma Roller is not suitable for all kind of skin type. You need to have a consultation prior to the treatment to determine whether your skin would respond well to it.

Two weeks prior to the treatment it is best to avoid all kinds of Laser hair removal or waxing. You are also advised not to make use of depilatory creams or IPL treatments. The same goes for any sort of chemical peels or Cosmetic injectable. Since clients with medium to dark skin tones have a skin which is prone to hyper pigmentation it is best to prepare the skin with the melanin inhibitor suggested by your dermatologist.

 

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Best Practices For Keeping Healthy And Clean Teeth

Posted on November 22, 2020 by RolandParsons
Best Practices For Keeping Healthy And Clean Teeth

 

Accomplishing clean and healthy teeth takes a long period of care. Regardless of whether you’ve been informed that you have decent teeth, it’s critical to make the precautions each day to deal with them and avoid complications. This includes getting the correct oral care items, and being careful about your day to day habits.

Brush your teeth before going to bed

You can ask anyone in the world, and they would tell you to brush your teeth before going to bed. This is the biggest reason behind healthy and clean teeth. Going to bed without brushing your teeth leaves gersma and plaque in your teeth all night.

These germs and plaque accumulate overnight and can harm your teeth badly. They can also compromise your shiny teeth. According to every canberra dentist in the world, brushing twice a day is the reason behind healthy teeth. Make it a habit to brush your hitting the bed so your teeth can be rid of all the germs and plaque.

 Brush your teeth properly

Most often people don’t consider brushing their teeth as important as other health care routines. People mostly rush through their brushing which leads to accumulation of germs and plaque. Be mindful of brushing your teeth properly so that all the germs can be removed.

It’s always good practice to brush slowly in circular motions so that plaque can be completely removed. When one rushes through their brushing the plaque gets ignored and gets hardened each day which leads to calculus buildup and gingivitis.

Fluoride toothpaste

When you’re purchasing a toothpaste there are many things you should be mindful of other than flavours and whether it’s a whitening toothpaste or not. One of the most important things you should consider while purchasing a toothpaste is to make sure it contains fluoride. 

 

Many people might have concerns over how fluoride has other impacts on your health but it’s been established that fluoride is extremely healthy for your teeth. This is so because fluoride is the main defense against tooth decay. Fluoride can fight against the germs that cause decay and it acts as a protective barrier against various germs. 

Floss your teeth regularly 

Most people might not know but flossing is as important as brushing. People who brush regularly twice a day don’t floss their teeth. As important as brushing your teeth is, flossing is equally important. Flossing is done to get rid of the little pieces of food and crumbs that are left in your teeth.

Apart from this, flossing also helps in stimulating one’s gums, reducing chances of plaque, and helping in reducing inflammation in gums. 

Consider using a mouthwash

Advertisements may present mouthwash as a secondary source of oral care but in reality it has many benefits. It reduces the acidic feeling in your mouth, cleans the areas of your mouth where your brush can’t reach, and remineralizes your teeth.

 

But remember to use a good quality mouthwash so that you can feel refreshed and your teeth remain healthy and clean.

 

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Say goodbye to cellulite

Posted on September 14, 2020 by RolandParsons

Say goodbye to cellulite

We don’t have to wait for May and the costume fitting is just around the corner. We can start fighting cellulite as early as September. The best help comes from water. ” The activities in the pool are the most suitable due to the massaging and lymphatic drainage effect of the water on the body surface  – suggests the personal trainer –  In particular on the thighs, buttocks and hips which are the points where cellulite accumulates most. then it is useful to follow hydrobike or water aerobics courses “. Those who do not want to give up even out-of-water activities can still follow a circuit in the weight room: ” In this case, we alternate with the aerobic stations more specific stations for toning up the areas concerned”.

For women who have recently given birth
After giving birth, it takes about 9 or 12 months to lose the weight gained during pregnancy. Let’s not be fooled by celebrities who get back in shape in a few weeks, these are exceptional cases of women who already start training a few days after giving birth followed by a personal trainer. Surely, however, after pregnancy it can be useful to carry out a physical activity that strengthens the parts of our body that have been most severely tested. ” It is advisable to do some toning exercises, especially for the abdominal wall which has been particularly stressed by pregnancy. And then a fitness course (without overdoing it) for an activity that slowly puts the whole body back in motion”. Also follow a Pilates course may be particularly useful: ” The Pilates is a great solution for women who have just given birth. It improves breathing  and is also very useful to reinforce the abdominal wall.

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How to choose the sport that suits us with the advice of the personal trainer

Posted on September 14, 2020 by RolandParsons

It is one of the most classic good intentions to return from vacation (perhaps second in popularity only to the diet). And it is certainly also one of the healthiest, by now we all know it, exercising is essential both for the body and for the mood. But not all sports are the same. For this reason, before embarking on a new discipline it is important to have clear what the objectives and the starting situation are. There are those who want to lose weight, those who eliminate cellulite, those who do not have time to train: the personal trainer Francesca Fanolla has identified for Fanpage.it the most suitable sport for five different objectives and cases.

1. For those who want to lose weight
The most popular target: weight loss. And in this case, in addition to having to follow a controlled diet, the best solution is within the four walls of the gym: ” For those who want to lose a few extra pounds and have never played sports, the advice is to join the gym and ask your instructor to fill out a form with an ad hoc program. Usually a weight loss program consists of a circuit where aerobic stations alternate , such as treadmill, exercise bike, elliptical, with strength training stations, with classic toning exercises with machinery or with dumbbells and barbells. In fact, exercises with weights have a strong impact on the metabolic level, especially if alternated with aerobic exercises.

“Only exercising with machines and in the weight room, can try to combine some fitness activities such as  zumba or  total body. ” Zumba is a lot of fun, there is music and it is useful for coordination and for particularly lazy people. But be careful: if it is not next to the circuit in the gym it is unlikely that you will lose weight “. Finally, for those fascinated by spinning or by striding or even from a simple run in the park (all sports that can help to achieve the main objective) the advice is to go easy: ” All of these activities provide an intense work of the cardiovascular system. For this it is important to be careful, especially if we have never played sports. We start with a light run, while for spinning and striding we start with beginner classes. “

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