Dr. Judd Lowrey's Sports and Wellness Chiropractic Blog

Finding a new chiropractor or getting chiropractic care for the first time can be a little scary at first.   Lowrey Chiropractic is located in El Dorado HIlls on the border line of Folsom.  Most new patients that call in or visit for the first time are looking for answers to 3 common questions:  (1)  Would you be the right chiropractor for me (2) How long am I going to need chiropractic treatment and (3) how much is chiropractic care going to cost.

Chiropractic Education

Many people like to choose their chiropractor based on the school they graduated from to receive their Doctors of Chiropractic.   To attend a chiropractic college one must have a completed a minimum of 2 years of undergraduate study at a university.  Chiropractic college is 4 years and in the 4th year students must intern for 1000 hours.  Palmer College of Chiropractic is one of the most prestigious chiropractic colleges in the world.

Specialized Therapies, Treatments and Services

You may want too understand all the health and wellness services the chiropractor offers.  Some chiropractors only provide chiropractic adjustments for spinal health.  Depending on your injury or goals you may also want to find a chiropractor that specializes in treatments and therapies that are going to help accelerate your goals.  For example at Lowrey Chiropractic we are certified in additional disciplines like the latest technology in soft tissue treatments such as ART (Active Release Technique & Graston).  We also provide additional services including massage, nutrition and exercise.  This allows the patient to receive a well rounded and holistic approach to treating an injury and maintain their overall wellness.

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Millions of Americans suffer from the discomfort of chronic neck pain.  This condition is defined as a lingering pressure or tension for a period of at least three months in neck area.  Specialists such as El Dorado Hills and Folsom Chiropractor Dr. Judd Lowery treat numerous patients that  are seeking relief from  this ailment.  The more sedentary we become being stuck in front of a computer for prolonged periods of time chronic neck pain becomes more prevalent.

What causes chronic neck pain?

Chronic neck pain generally occurs when there is pressure overload on the muscles around the neck area. The pain is characterized by muscle spasms which are amplified by poor posture.  This is especially true with people working in the office and sitting in front of the computer or being hunched over while performing a task for hours at a time.

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Active Release Technique is very popular amongst athletes including triathletes, long distance runners and cyclists as well as patients with chronic pain because the results are fast and effective. Active Release Technique is a system capable of performing soft tissue massage at a much higher level of precision and depth than a conventional massage in breaking down scar tissue.
Lowrey Chiropractic is one the only offices in the El Dorado Hills and Folsom, CA area to provide the best in chiropractic wellness with the latest advancements in soft tissue treatments like ART and Graston.   In our experience combining ART with chiropractic care has shown to speed up recovery and get safe results fast.

What is Active Release Technique?

ART is some times referred to as a deep tissue massage system that is distinct from other techniques, methods and treatments in the chiropractic field.  There are over 500 specific movements in the system to treat specific problems that are affecting the patient.

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We all know injuries commonly occur in sports.  According to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, majority of sports-related injuries occur during practice.  There are several factors why such injuries take place but keep  in mind that many of  these injuries are preventable.

What are the factors leading to the occurrence of sports injuries?

1. Acknowledging your current state of well-being is the first step to any safe sporting activity.    For many of us we need to acknowledge we can no longer move as agile as we once did when we were ten years younger.   If you have been previously injured,  also consider that your joints or muscles may not fully function as they did prior to the injury.    Always make sure that you know what your body can do at that point in time.   Properly stretching and warming up the muscles before you take part in a sports activity  is essential.  One of the most common factors in sports related injury is pushing your body bey0nd it’s current limit.
2. Improper equipment may also lead to unexpected sporting trauma.   Make sure your gear is suitable for you and in perfect shape.  Do not train with a pair of worn out running shoes or a tennis racquet with improper grip size.  Doing so would mean risking your safety.  This is also true if you are playing on a hazardous surface such as a slippery tennis court or any uneven pavement.
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