Gentle Enough But Effective!

Chiropractic treatment has been known to help babies that suffer with colic and sleeping disorders. It calms and relaxes them to be able to function better.

What does a chiropractor do for the baby:

The chiropractor will assess the baby to make sure the appropriate reflexes are present and that the milestones are being met at the appropriate age. Some education on feeding and burping positions as well as dietary advice may be given to the mother. The chiropractor will apply gentle pressure over the affected joint/area to restore normal functioning, which then allows the nervous system to function at its best, alleviating irritation and pain at that site. Since the nerves to the muscles and organs exit from the spinal cord, optimum functioning of the spinal cord then enables the baby to grow and its bodily functions to be at its best.

A study of 1250 babies examined 5 days after birth, found that 211 suffered from vomiting, hyperactivity and sleeplessness. 95% had spinal abnormalities, and all showed improvement after chiropractic treatment (even after one session).

Definition of Colic

The definition of colic is an unexplainable and uncontrollable crying in children from 0-3 months of age, for more than 3 hours a day,3 times a week and for more than 3 weeks — usually in the afternoon and evening hours.

Colic is blamed on excess gas within the intestines, dietary problems and birth trauma, however the exact cause is unknown. Treatment for colic currently mainly revolves around pharmacotherapy (buscopan, colic drops etc), changing of the baby’s formulae and positioning techniques during feeding and burping. Chiropractic treatment is increasing in popularity & is becoming the treatment of choice.

Recent studies which compare chiropractic to drug treatment show that there is a significant improvement up to 90% of all cases with chiropractic treatment.

Chiropractors have reason to believe that the birth process could be one of the causes for colic. During birth the baby’s spine and neck may get damaged whilst moving down the birth canal. During the pushing stage the baby’s spine is under pressure from the squeezing and pushing of the contractions (induced labour amplifies this and increases the pressure on the spine).

When lying on your back during labour the pelvic opening is reduced by 1.5cm which places extra stress on the baby’s spine.

In order for the baby to go through the birth canal its head and neck have to twist into different positions which can cause problems later on. Signs and symptoms of such trauma can lead to irritability in the baby and can present as:

• Colic
• Poor feeding
• Disturbed sleep patterns
• Crying, restlessness, anxiety
• Doesn’t want to lie on back
• Reflux
• Will only feed on one side
• Head favours one side
• Flat head

If you notice your baby is suffering with any of the following, why not have them checked out by a chiropractor, the treatments are gentle and effective.

Contact details:

Dr Angela Pasteilledes

96 Brand Road (inside TAP Kruger)

Tel: 031 201 1442

Cell: 083 233 1187

Email: chiropractic.angela@gmail.com

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Editors note: This is a guest post and not always the opinion or view of the blog or its owners and related parties. As a result no action can be taken against such parties. This article is to be used as a guide only and is aimed at educating the reader in the topic covered. Please consult Angela on the above details or your local medical practitioner for more concise instructions.

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Have a little help from your feet...

The feet have the most important job in the body when it comes to mechanical functioning of the body.

They are the first point of impact when standing and walking.

As humans we were suppose to learn to walk on uneven surfaces like grass and sand, however we learn to walk on hard level surfaces which impact on our foot development.

If the foot doesn’t function optimally, we then end up having problems elsewhere, like the knee, hip and lower back. They are all connected. They are a kinematic chain and when one doesn’t function the rest over compensate, resulting in pain!

Often patients will complain of knee and lower back pain resulting from a foot that is ‘stuck’ in a sense. They may not know the foot is a problem until it is assessed by someone (chiropractor, orthotist, podiatrist etc).

SO what do we do?

It can be as simple as adjusting the foot, however the foot might need some added help from an orthotic to ensure that it moves in all the right places at the different parts of the gait cycle, otherwise the same pain will keep occurring and no matter how many times you get everything adjusted as soon as you get up to walk again, you are back to square one.

So put your best foot forward and get yourself assessed.

Contact details:

Dr Angela Pasteilledes

96 Brand Road (inside TAP Kruger)

Tel: 031 201 1442

Cell: 083 233 1187

Email: chiropractic.angela@gmail.com

Facebook: I-Got-Your-Back-Chiropractor

Editors note: This is a guest post and not always the opinion or view of the blog or its owners and related parties. As a result no action can be taken against such parties. This article is to be used as a guide only and is aimed at educating the reader in the topic covered. Please consult Angela on the above details or your local medical practitioner for more concise instructions.

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Do not be a hero ... Bend with the knees

People hurt their back all the time by using their body inappropriately to do simple things.

I see it in people all the time when they bend straight forwards to lift things, as well as parents and grandparents when handling their children and grandchildren.

Can Chiropractic Bring Down Your Blood Pressure

Did you know that chiropractic manipulation can lower blood pressure?

Spinal manipulations to the upper neck and upper thoracic spine can lower blood pressure.

What’s the difference...?

Often I get asked what’s the difference between Chiropractic and other professions that deal with the skeletal system.

Well I am hoping this article will clear up some confusion and in no means take it that I am putting down any other profession just merely aiding in understanding. The aim here is to add to your knowledge and educate you

The feeling that comes from above

The Sciatic nerve comprises of the nerves called L4- S3, these nerves pass through the buttock, back of the thigh and calf as well as the foot.

Irritation to this nerve can cause shooting pain, numbness, tingling, pins and needles sensation or burning pain in the buttocks and

What’s your trigger?

When a chiropractor refers to a trigger point, what are they talking about?

A trigger point is what most people would refer to as a knot in their muscle or back.

Sticks and stones may break my bones...

Bone loss occurs in the body over time, there are multiple factors that cause the bone to demineralise. With age we lose bone density and get a more hunchback appearance, as well as increasing our risk to bone fractures.

So much of stress!

Let’s face it, today’s stresses are much more than those in the past, the rate of hypertension (high blood pressure) is on the rise and prescriptions for anti- anxiety medication are being given out without a second thought. 

We are suppose to have a certain amount of stress in our lives, known as ‘essential stress’ however when there is excessive stress

I'm A Cute!

When Doctors use terms like acute, subacute and chronic they are referring to the duration of the disorder.

Pillow talk.

Pillows are our support system for our necks for approximately 8 hours while we sleep and it is important to make sure our necks are getting the correct support.

I often get asked “what pillow should I sleep on?”, this is a difficult one because we all require different needs, soft to hard pillows, sleeping position also can depend on what pillow would suit you. Many people sleep on feather pillows that offer no support, if your pillow can shift shape and density when your head lands on it, then you are not getting any support and this will lead to muscle spasms, aches and headaches.

"I got a poking pain Doc"

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Explaining the type of pain you are experiencing to your chiropractor is very important.
Certain disorders cause certain types of pain, which can help in the diagnosis process.

What its snot!

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Sinusitis is inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, sinusitis may be caused by infection, allergies, structural abnormalities or autoimmune problems.

The paranasal sinuses consist of 4 different sinuses:

·         Frontal sinus – causes pain over forehead

·         Ethmoid sinuses (divided in to an anterior and posterior sinus) – causes pain and pressure behind the eyes.

·         Maxillary sinus – causes pain in cheek area causing toothache and headaches.

·         Sphenoid sinus – causes pain or pressure behind the eyes and pain is felt at the top of the head.

Jaw Breaker

Most people are unaware as to what a chiropractor can and can’t treat. I’ll make it quite simple; if it’s a bone or joint we can treat it...simply put... everything!

Something that affects quite a few people is TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint disorder) in layman’s terms the jaw joint.

Temporomandibular Joint disorder is inflammation of the jaw joint, which is accompanied by pain and dysfunction. It involves the muscles, nerves, ligaments, tendons,

You’re a pain in my...

I have spoken before about the many causes of muscles aches and pains, such as a vertebra out of alignment, lack of sufficient nutrients, illness, medication, arthritis, certain systemic diseases etc.

I would however like to just give a few tips on what I have found helps relieve the general aches and pains, these tips along with a chiropractic treatment can get you back to tip-top shape.

• Omega 3 is thought to have an anti-inflammatory affect and is one of the reasons why it is the choice essential fatty acid given to those suffering from arthritis.

• Vitamin B supplementation is important as it is easily depleted from our system, tablet form or injections regularly can prevent this. Vitamin B12 is highly recommended as it promotes a healthy immune system and nerve function as well as preventing nerve damage. It aids in protein production and cellular formation. A deficiency can lead to bone loss and spinal cord degeneration amongst many other disorders.

·      Vitamin C is important in wound healing. It plays the primary role in collagen formation which is essential for growth and tissue repair and also functions as an antioxidant. A lack of vitamin C may lead to muscular weakness.

·      Vitamin E prevents the breakdown of cartilage and stimulates the production of cartilage.

·      Magnesium is needed for the uptake of calcium and potassium and is involved in the contraction and relaxation of muscles, the transportation of energy, as well as protein production.

·      Calcium helps muscles and blood vessels expand and contract, aids in secreting hormones and enzymes and sending messages through the nervous system. It also determines the bone density within the body.

·      Potassium is involved in the contraction of muscles. A low amount of potassium will result in muscle spasm.

Some more tips:

• Bathing in Epsom salts helps draw out spasm and inflammation.

• Keep the muscles warm, heat packs help increase the blood supply to the area to aid in healing of the muscle.

• Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day to keep your body well hydrated.

• Always stretch before and after exercise.

• Breathe when stretching and exercising.

• Eat healthy foods.

Contact details:

Dr Angela Pasteilledes

96 Brand Road (inside TAP Kruger)

Tel: 031 201 1442

Cell: 083 233 1187

Email: chiropractic.angela@gmail.com

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