Dr Dennis Spurgin DC
Palm Springs Chiropractor
Chiropractic — Is It Safe for Children?
Sep 27th
Chiropractic — Is It Safe for Children?
By Claudia Anrig, DC
The benefits of chiropractic care for children have become increasingly evident as the number of children receiving chiropractic care continues to rise.1 Chiropractic research has overwhelmingly shown the benefit of chiropractic care for children.2 However, there continue to be reports which question the safety of chiropractic care.3 In light of this trend of care for increased numbers of children, and those safety considerations, it has become important to evaluate the risk potential to the pediatric patient presenting for chiropractic care.
In response to these safety concerns, the research department of the ICPA More >
ORGANIC FOOD PART1
Aug 12th
Like other smart shoppers, you’ve probably asked yourself if organic food is better for your health, or if the so-called advantages are just a bunch of hype. First off, let’s examine the word organic in its applied sense. Organic farming refers to a system that relies on certain principles of animal, human, and environmental concerns. Farming organically means that chemicals are not employed in planting and harvesting food. This is part of a wider concern that seeks to lessen damage to the environment and wildlife, as well as to humans who eat the food. The worth of the global organic More >
What You Should Know If You Have Been Involved In An Auto Accident
Jun 15th
Did you know that one of the most stressful aspects of living in modern life is dealing with the problems that arise after an auto accident? Were you also aware that some auto accident injuries are hidden and are seldom detected for months or even years? As a result, two things can occur when an injury is not taken care of properly, or the accident victims settle their case with the insurance companies before getting evaluated from a Doctor trained in soft tissue injuries.
… This Could Be A Big Mistake.
Why? Because once you settle your case, you lose the right to More >
SLEEP RESTFULNESS: IDENTIFYING THE BEST MATTRESS AND PILLOW
Apr 13th
We all know the feeling. Staying up all night in bed, dreaming of the shuteye you are not getting. Figures reveal that above 40 percent of Americas grapple with falling asleep or experience some form of a sleeping affliction.
The reality is that sleep is central to our health and key to daily performance. Without a decent night of sleep to recoup the body, you’re stuck with a restless and hazy disposition tomorrow. As it goes, there are many elements that can affect whether we sleep or not: startling noises, erratic thoughts, jumpiness, and many other factors.
A lot of chiropractors have More >
DEALING WITH LOW-BACK PAIN DURING PREGNANCY
Apr 13th
You’re having a baby! Congratulations! Though you might have found out recently, or be coming close to delivery, you’re probably experiencing many physical changes and discomforts. Low-back pain is an extremely common complaint for pregnant women, at all stages of pregnancy. In fact, more than half the population of pregnant women goes through a period of low-back pain at some point. The causes are primarily hormonal changes and a shifted center of gravity.
Many women will be surprised that they feel back pain so early in their pregnancy. Progesterone, a hormone produced early in pregnancy, is responsible for much of this More >
CHIROPRACTIC TREATMENT LEG PAIN
Apr 4th
Lower leg disorders resulting in CA leg pain, range from the benign to life threatening. You can narrow down the the list of leg disorders you may be suffering from if you’ve had a history of trauma, overuse, of disuse of the legs. A signal of deep vein thrombosis, specifically in senior patients, is leg pain in Palm Springs, specifically in the calf region. Although thrombosis is quite serious, it is not always easy to discern, since it can be mistaken for trauma swelling or muscle strain.
Leg pain is common among athletes who exercises frequently. Strain in the calf muscle More >
PALM SPRINGS INFANTILE COLIC THERAPY
Apr 4th
CA infantile colic is defined as a well, thriving infant who has crying bouts that last for three hours per day at least three days per week for three weeks. Infantile colic has many theorized contributing factors, such as food allergy or intolerance, excessive gas, and abnormal peristalsis. Infantile colic starts occurring when an infant is one or two weeks old and is at its height at about six weeks. Infantile colic usually stops when the baby is about 2-3 months old. About 20-30% of infants are colic babies. Symptoms of infantile colic in Palm Springs usually emerge at the More >
CHIROPRACTOR TREATMENT KNEE INJURY
Oct 22nd
We see a lot of knee injuries in chiropractic care, or people who suffer from knee pain. The chiropractor frequently gets a lot of patients seeking alternative relief from knee pain instead of going to an orthopaedic doctor. A chiropractor, when treating a patient for knee pain, will conduct an evaluation; testing for any spinal or pelvic involvement, in addition to knee dysfunction. The knee is one body part that is basically open to attack from various factors and can suffer from the following, all causes of knee pain: 1. Injuries caused by impact 2. Exterior blows to the knee More >
CHIROPRACTIC CARE MUSCLE STRAIN
Oct 22nd
A muscle strain, which is also labeled as muscle trauma, develops as a result of a specific muscle-tendon portion. When a muscle strain is present, there is a certain extent of harm done to the muscle fibers, the muscle-tendon link, the bony insertion point or the tendon. Based on the clinical picture seen, a muscle strain in Palm Springs can be mild, moderate or severe. An overstretched muscle is the most frequent cause of muscle strain. Many people call muscle strain by another name- muscle pull. Regular symptoms of muscle strain include stiffness, pain focused on one area and a More >