Arthritis is found in millions of Americans every year. Arthritis comes in many forms, although, there are a few repeat offenders that most people are aware of. Rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, or fibromyalgia are the most common forms of arthritis. Symptoms of Arthritis may include, swelling, pain, stiffness, decreased range of motion, chronic pain, difficulty walking or climbing, degenerating joints, and even digestive problems in some cases. People commonly first start noticing symptoms of Arthritis in their hands. An active individual like a runner for example would be more prone to … [Read more...]
Health and Wellness Event Seminar
At this free event seminar Dr. Ray of Chiropractic Plus in Thornton, Colorado discusses overall health and wellness and how optimal health is achieved. Everyone is on their own health journey and we each require something different to reach optimal health. Although this may be true, Corrective Chiropractic Care is needed to maximize the effects of everything else we are doing to stay healthy. Dr. Ray focuses on the 5 essentials to good health and although we each need to focus on all 5 essentials to reach optimal health, some of us may need to put more energy into one of those essentials over … [Read more...]
7 Simple, Natural Ways to Beating Pain
In this article we will be beating pain the natural way. Do you know those people who always hurt? What about those who hurt on a regular basis? How many of them use ibuprofen/aspirin as if they are skittles? Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), available both over-the-counter version and more powerful prescription variant. Ibuprofen is commonly used for a number of chronic painful conditions such as arthritis, menstrual symptoms, headaches, and various inflammatory conditions. The problem is NSAIDs are also linked to hypertension, anaemia, DNA damage, … [Read more...]
Concussion Movie and Reality
The Concussion movie starring Will Smith and Alec Baldwin is raising awareness and important concerns for many victims of this misunderstood condition. If you are, or know an athlete or accident victim who has experienced a brain injury through concussion, then you know the impact it can have on health and quality of life. Headaches, neck pain, memory loss and depression are just a few of the many symptoms that can occur and the severity can range from mild to severe. Chiropractic care should be an important part of the care that you receive as quickly as possible after a concussion injury … [Read more...]
Scoliosis suffering helped by Chiropractic Plus
Scoliosis patient suffering for 18 years helped by Chiropractic Plus and Dr. Ray: My name is Krista Robrecht and I have suffered from thoracolumbar scoliosis for over 18 years. I was first diagnosed at age 13 by a medical provider who told me that there was nothing that could be done to help my curvature and pain except to wear a brace for 16 hours per day which I wore for 2 years with little or no change. I tried pain and muscle relaxers in addition to Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Acetaminophen and more. The problem affected my ability to move around and when it is at its worst is when I sit which … [Read more...]