Flexion Distraction Relief for Low Back Pain
Traction, in a variety of forms, has been used for centuries to relieve radiculopathy, sciatica, and pain. One form of traction, originally called McManis Technique by the Osteopathic profession, …
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Understanding the Use of Electric Muscle Stimulation and Ultrasound
Understanding the Use of Electric Muscle Stimulation Electric muscle stimulation requires a minimum amount of therapeutic current and is highly safe and effective. This procedure triggers the release of …
Vertigo
What is vertigo? Vertigo is defined as the sensation of the room spinning while you are stationary. Common symptoms include unsteadiness with standing or walking, falling, nausea, and vomiting. …
Winter Safety Tips
Winter recreational activities and chores can pose problems for the outdoor enthusiast whose body is not in condition. Winter sports like skating, skiing, and sledding can cause painful muscle …
Chiropractic Does Not Increase Risk of Stroke
In February 2008, the prestigious journal Spine reported that patients are not more likely to suffer a stroke following chiropractic manipulation than they would after visiting their family doctor. Therefore, there is no excess …
What Makes Renze Chiropractic Unique?
Renze Chiropractic Clinic, P.C., has been providing chiropractic care to Ankeny and the surrounding communities since June 2002. Since opening, we have acquired nearly 7,000 patients and continue to …
Snap, Crackle, Pop: Synovial Fluid!
You may be wondering what really causes the popping sound you might hear when receiving a chiropractic adjustment. Actually, it’s similar to what happens when opening a carbonated beverage …
Auto Accidents and Whiplash Injury
The term “whiplash” was created in 1928 to define a neck injury caused by the sudden movement of the head backward, forward, or sideways resulting in damage to the …
Are the Foods You’re Eating Making You Sick?
Have you ever noticed symptoms such as joint or muscle pain, fatigue, headaches or lack of energy that you cannot correlate to anything in your normal daily living? About …
SpineMED Decompression
What is SpineMED® Decompression? SpineMED® Decompression is a remarkable non-surgical, drug-free procedure for the treatment of back and neck pain caused by injured or degenerated spinal discs. It works by targeting …