El Dorado Hills and Folsom Chiropractor | Dr. Judd Lowrey | Lowrey Chiropractic | El Dorado Hills CA 95762 | (916) 941-7508
Chiropractic care offers natural relief of a variety of health issues and chronic pain. Traditionally chiropractors are known to treat headaches, neck and back problems, but chiropractic has also produced tremendous results for a variety of problems you wouldn't normally associate with the spine. Chiropractic is natural. Chiropractic is safe. And most importantly Chiropractic works!
Our chiropractic blog was especially designed for health-conscious people of all ages and all fitness levels in El Dorado Hills and Folsom. Our goal is to help you fully understand what chiropractic is, what chiropractors do and what you can expect during your chiropractic exam.
Whether you are in El Dorado Hills, Placerville, Shingle Springs, Cameron Park or Folsom searching for sports chiropractic care or chiropractic wellness, give me a call. I'd love to meet you and explain our unique approach to today's chiropractic.
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Friday, March 12th, 2010
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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Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
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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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
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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Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
Same with elite athletes, musicians put their efforts in perfecting their craft thru endless practice. These sessions entail long hours of pushing the arm and hand muscles to exhaustion. Some may dismiss this as simply fatigue and with a few hours of rest will solve the problem. However, if the pain is persistent and you experience a stabbing pain in the forearm accompanied clumsiness and numbness of hands, it is possible you have a repetitive strain injury (RSI) due to prolonged training without sufficient breaks to properly rest the muscles.
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health said that roughly 50% of the work force suffers from different forms of RSI. Musicians comprise a part of this statistic as they overuse their muscles in unidirectional movement patterns such as a guitarist. Other musicians commonly affected by such condition are flute and string players, keyboardists and fretboardists. This condition is a horror story for any musician as this may dictate the end of their professional career.
Do not let RSI stop your music from playing
Pain even in its slightest sensation is a signal that tells you that there is something wrong. Oftentimes when musicians feel arm or hand pain, they do not feel worried at all and assume that the pain will go away. Here are tips to keep RSI away from your playlist:
- Watch your playing technique. Find positions in which you are most comfortable with. Always keep a correct posture and avoid fixed and tensed positions.
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
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?
- 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.
- 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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