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Beloit Chiropractor Discusses Treating TMJ with Chiropractic

Thu, 02 May 2019 09:38:48 GMT

TMJ or temporomandibular joint disorder is a biomechanical joint dysfunction of one or both of the joints of the jaw – a condition that can be extremely painful. TMJ is located directly in front of the ears causing a patient to always notice the grinding, clicking, cracking, and popping when opening and closing the mouth – a disorder ranging from annoyance to extreme pain with limited movement or locking of the jaw.

When functioning properly, these joints act as shock absorbers for the jaw but as people age misalignments become more common, with an estimated more than 3 million plus cases per year in the United States. Continuous stress from chewing can cause soreness and pain in the joints and surrounding musculature leading to jaw pain, headaches, dizziness, and earaches. What is the cause? Perhaps grinding the teeth, jaw trauma, uneven bite, dental work, gum chewing, stress and trauma. Symptoms include pain, asymmetries while opening your mouth, locking, swelling, dislocation, capsulitis, lockjaw, myofascitis, tendonitis, synovitis, and arthritic disease.

Several TMJ Disorder treatments exist but not all chiropractors and dentists treat this disorder. The doctor must take into consideration all the tissues involved and any possible lifestyle changes.

If the jaw has experienced trauma, common in sports, it may need an adjustment but typically TMJ begins in the upper neck. Knocking the upper neck out of alignment will prevent the jaw from functioning properly. The trigeminal nerve, the nerve that innervates the jaw musculature, gets pinched and the muscles don’t work properly, which leads to tension in the jaw.

If you, or someone you know has problems with TMJ, get a chiropractic evaluation and see if the problem can be treated with an adjustment.

Beloit chiropractor Dr. Seth Pelock is certified in several techniques from Palmer College of Chiropractic. Contact us to schedule an appointment today!

Beloit Chiropractor Discusses How Chiropractic Can Help Your Pregnancy Pains

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:42:43 GMT

Pregnancy is a beautiful and rewarding time in your life and yet, the experience can be compromised and diminished by the dramatic physical changes taking place in your body. Over half of women experience’s back pains during pregnancy, which takes a mental and emotional toll along with the physical agony of pain. Being pregnant and in pain both physically and mentally is unhealthy for both mother and baby.

The developing baby causes hormonal changes in the body that effect the musculoskeletal system – changes which cause muscles, ligaments, and tendons to relax. Relaxation combined with a shift in a body’s center of gravity due to the weight of the developing child a lot of strain is placed on the spine resulting in low back and pelvic pain.

Painkillers are Problematic During Pregnancy

Expectant mothers may be advised that there is no downside to using analgesics such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and aspirin. New research studies show a clear connection between prenatal use of over-the-counter pain relievers and impaired fetal development. These drugs pose additional risks of liver and kidney damage as well as FDA strengthened warning in 2015 that all NSAIDS cause increase in heart attack and stroke risk at any dosage.

Chiropractic Care is the Natural Alternative

Doctors of chiropractic are spine specialists. Chiropractors are able to remove nervous system interference that occurs when the spinal bones misalign. Chiropractors call them vertebral subluxations and can easily detect and remove by a gentle maneuver that realigns the spine called a chiropractic adjustment. Chiropractic treats and corrects the cause of the pain making dangerous drugs unnecessary.

Back Pain Increases Each Trimester

The first trimester of pregnancy may cause muscle tension and discomfort. However, during the second and third trimesters a great amount of stress will be placed on spine as the baby grows and you gain 25 to 35 pounds. This extra weight puts pressure on the back and pelvis and can add up to agonizing back pain. The biomechanical strain placed on the tissues of the low back lead to vertebral subluxations in the thoracic (mid-back) and lumbar (low-back), along with the pelvic and sacral bones. Vertebral subluxations cause muscular imbalances and ligament tension and also put significant pressure on nerves that supply the female reproductive organs, low back, buttocks, legs, and feet.

A mother-to-be faces unique challenges during the third trimester as you and your body prepare for the miracle of childbirth:

Your baby’s head may put pressure on the sciatic nerve resulting in pain not only in the low back but also radiating down one or both legs making good posture highly difficult.
Your body has an increase in a hormone called relaxin, which loosens the ligaments of the pelvic joints but also the spine, which can result in back pain.
In preparation for breastfeeding, breasts grow heavier leading to poor posture that can result in headaches, upper back, and neck pain.

Helpful Tips to Prevent Back Pain During Pregnancy

Sleep on your side and place a pillow between your knees
Avoid high-heeled shoes which amplify the shift in your center-of-gravity
Use chairs and couches that support you back
Do low-impact exercise; swimming, walking, and yoga to maintain muscle tone
Treat yourself to consistent chiropractic care

Chiropractic Aides in Turning Breech Babies

While mothers prefer natural childbirth, cesarean section deliveries are becoming more and more common. A major reason for breech presentation, when the baby’s buttocks or feet are still facing the birth canal in the 8th month of gestation, is the musculo-skeletal constraints in the uterus. Both the mother and baby are at risk when the baby fails to assume the head-down position. A chiropractic technique called the Webster technique realigns the pelvic bones, ligaments and muscles. This allows for the baby to turn and be born as nature intended.

Chiropractic Adjustments Allows for a More Pleasant Childbirth

Vertebral and pelvic subluxations can be corrected before they have a chance to cause pain. This will help ease the painful delivery process by receiving regular chiropractic care throughout pregnancy. The journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, in 1991, published a retrospective study that found regular chiropractic adjustments reduced intense low back pain felt during labor, which allowed 170 study participants to have a more comfortable birth experience.

Beloit chiropractor Dr. Seth Pelock of Pelock Chiropractic has helped many pregnant patients get out of pain. Call (608)290-2366 to schedule a consultation at his Beloit, WI office today.

Car Accident in Beloit

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 04:22:16 GMT

Car collisions in Beloit, WI can be one of the most terrifying and confusing experiences in your life. Whether the accident is minor or severe the passengers have a high risk of injury. Commonly the first thing a person is concerned about after an automobile accident is their car damage or their insurance coverage. The rapid acceleration and abrupt stop that the body goes through during an accident often causes whiplash or spinal injuries. Seeking proper care in a timely fashion determines the long-term outcome of your care and condition. These types of injuries, if left ignored, seriously impact on the driver or passenger’s health.

Injuries After Car Accidents

Many people believe the most serious injuries sustained after a car accident are immediately present and that only high speed or hard impact collisions can cause serious injury. The result: a vast number of people with injuries fail to receive proper treatment.

Several factors play an important role in determining the injuries sustained after a car accident. Including the size of both automobiles involved, the speed at which they were traveling prior to impact, the placement of the headrest, and airbag deployment. Research has shown that a car traveling at 5 mph at the time of impact can contain the forces necessary to cause whiplash injuries. Damage to nerves, blood vessels, and musculature might not become evident for months and possibly years.

Unfortunately when these injuries become apparent months and years after an accident, insurance companies can avoid liability for reimbursement, no matter the pain level and degree of debilitation. Undergoing complete evaluation immediately following your accident by a health care professional familiar with these injuries is vital for your health. At Pelock Chiropractic we specialize as a health care provider in diagnosing and treating injuries of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems.

How Can Chiropractic Help?

Chiropractors are one of the few primary health care providers specializing in treating the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. A proper adjustment restores alignment and biomechanical movement of the spine. Whiplash injuries are capable of causing damage to ligaments, muscles, and nerves responsible for supporting your head and neck. In addition to the initial pain, whiplash injuries are commonly responsible for early degeneration of the vertebrae throughout the spine resulting in multiple problems such as headaches, severe pain and disability.

Our doctors at Pelock Chiropractic in Beloit, WI will develop an individualized treatment plan that encompasses chiropractic adjustments as well as passive and active physical therapy ensuring maximum recovery.

Contact us today at 608-290-2366 to schedule an appointment. Pelock Chiropractic is located at 2240 Prairie Avenue, Beloit, Wisconsin. We proudly serve Janesville, Clinton, South Beloit, Orfordville, and Beloit, Wisconsin. We hope to see you soon to help you begin your recovery.

Beloit Chiropractor Explains How To Get Relief From Migraines

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 04:40:10 GMT

Migraines

If you or anyone you know ever experienced a migraine in Beloit, WI, as else where, then you know real pain and discomfort. Migraines traditionally are treated with medication. These medications help to numb or dull the pain but rarely fix the underlying cause. Migraines usually present as a throbbing pain on one side of the head. This pain is most likely located in the temple of behind the eye. Women are more likely to suffer from migraines than men. Each individuals experience with migraines differs but on average episodes occur as frequently as 1 to 3 times per month.

Migraine Symptoms

Though every person that experiences migraines is unique, there are some common symptoms:

Sweating
Nausea and vomiting
Cold hands and/or feet
Sensitivity to sounds and light
Ears ringing
Blurred vision
Lightheadedness

What Causes Migraines

There is usually a trigger that sets off a domino effect in your brain. Blood vessels become dilated on one side of the brain and fill with blood. These expanded blood vessels cause the nerves that wrap around them to over-stretch and release inflammatory chemicals. The end result is a migraine.

Sufferers of migraines eventually realize some common triggers that are associated with their headaches:

Caffeine withdrawal
Headache medication containing caffeine
Alcohol, especially red wine
Grape juice
Hunger
Weather changes
Menstruation or Menopause
Emotional stress
Sleep deprivation
Physical stress (excessive exercise or heat)
Loud sounds or bright lights
Food additives (ex. MSG or nitrates)
Foods containing tyramine

Risks of Treating Migraines with Medications

Many people suffering from migraine headaches turn to medications for relief when the pain becomes severe. Even though this is common there are still significant risks with over-the-counter and prescription medications.

Acetaminophen – Tylenols active ingredient for pain is the number one cause of acute liver failure in the United States
Sumatriptan – used to treat migraine symptoms. Side effects may include various cardiac events, including a heard attack
NSAIDS – non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and have been linked to an increase risk for pancreatic cancer and breast cancer. Possible side effects of these Cox-2 inhibitors are heart attacks and kidney failure.

Chiropractic Treatment

Many people suffer headache pain on a daily basis. According to the research there is a direct connection between dysfunction of the spine and not only migraines but other types of headaches as well. The underlying cause of migraines is commonly impingement of the cervical spine nerves. This is the reason chiropractic adjustment work to treat migraine headaches. One study shows that 22% of the participants recorded a 90% decrease in migraine episodes and 50% recorded a reduction of the episodes severity.

At Pelock Chiropractic in Beloit, WI we will find the cause and help you get your life back. Call 608-290-2366 to schedule an appointment today.

Beloit Chiropractor Discuses Back Pain

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 04:28:04 GMT

Low Back Pain

Back pain is a very common complaint and it is unfortunate that thousands of people in Beloit, WI, as else where, suffer daily due to back pain. Back pain is only second to upper respiratory infections as a reason people seek help from a health-care provider and back pain accounts for more missed work than any other health condition. What’s discouraging about this is a majority of those suffering from back pain never thought of chiropractic as an option. We hope the following information from Pelock Chiropractic in Beloit, WI will help show you how and why chiropractic is a safe and proven therapy for treating low back pain.

Facts about Low Back Pain:

Emergency room doctors report that low back pain is the most common complaint every year
Low back pain is only below cancer when it comes to health care costs
Every year over 50% of all Americans experience some sort of back pain
80% of people are going to experience low back pain throughout their life
Surgeries are avoidable

Causes of Low Back Pain

Some of the common causes of low back pain are arthritis, obesity, kidney stones, and clots but the most common cause is vertebral subluxation. A subluxation is a misalignment of the spine that can lead to nerve interference and disc degeneration.

Chiropractic is a safe and proven therapy for removing subluxations and treating low back pain. Chiropractic care can reduce pain, diminish recovery time and cut back on physical therapy and medication. By removing subluxations nerve function is restored as well as proper biomechanics on the discs allowing the body to function naturally.

Being proactive with back pain can prevent it from becoming worse. By delaying treatment it is common that problems can become permanent. Similar to a tooth cavity, subluxations overtime if left untreated will cause pain to spread and compound into more problems. Your spine is there to protect your spinal cord the most important system in the entire body. Your spinal cord is the relay center from the brain to the body and vice versa. This makes treating vertebral subluxations a key component to your health.

Call Pelock Chiropractic at 608- 2 90-2366 if you have any questions.

Beloit Chiropractor Explains Sciatica and How to Get Relief

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 16:00:00 GMT

Sciatica

The sciatic nerve begins at the spinal cord and travels through the low back and sacrum (tailbone), down the back of the legs all the way to the feet. Symptoms from sciatic pain differ from patient to patient. Even though pain may be felt in the calf or foot, sciatic pain begins where the spine is out of alignment (vertebral subluxation) in the low back. The misaligned vertebra may directly interfere with the sciatic nerve, or lead to other issues such as muscle spasms and herniated discs, which lead to irritation and inflammation of the sciatic nerve.

Many patients first experience the sciatic pain by bending over to pick up something small off the ground. They say extreme pain pops up out of nowhere but really the pain is a result of a worsening issue that’s been there for years. A thorough exam can find the vertebral subluxation that’s causing your sciatica.

Chiropractic Relieves Sciatica

Bed rest won’t relieve sciatica because the misalignment in the spine (subluxation) is still there causing nerve interference. In order for true healing to begin the subluxation needs to be located and corrected. When taking pain medications it is only masking pain signals and once the drugs wear off the pain returns. Through chiropractic care the spinal dysfunction and source of the sciatic pain can be corrected.

For Beloit patients suffering from sciatica, Dr. Seth Pelock customizes care to fit each patient individually. When you come to Pelock Chiropractic we will talk about your past and current health history to allow us to give you the best care possible. Chiropractic care offers a natural, safe way to get long lasting pain relief.

Call Pelock Chiropractic today at 608 - 290-2366 to schedule an appointment and experience the difference chiropractic care can make.

Neck Pain

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 05:15:39 GMT

Neck Pain in Beloit

Neck pain can range from occasionally nagging to debilitating, but I assure you that on any level it can be helped. In Beloit, WI, as else where, neck pain is very common but unfortunately getting the correct care that fixes the problem is unlikely. For well over a century doctors of chiropractic have had great success treating patients with neck pain.

Causes of Neck Pain

Several common day-to-day activities and habits can end up leading to neck pain over time. Here are a few likely causes:

Sleeping with a pillow that doesn’t support your head and neck, or sleeping on your stomach
Looking down for long periods of time at a book, cell phone or iPad
Trauma as a result from a car accident
Injury to the soft spinal discs
Watching the television for hours with poor or incorrect neck support
Emotional stress
Sitting on the computer for hours with improper posture

Chiropractic Care for Neck Pain

Locating the cause of neck pain is critical to treating the problem. Neck pain is originates in the cervical spine and doctors of chiropractic use diagnostic testing to locate the source. The cervical spine consists of 7 vertebrae, discs, ligaments, tendons, joints and muscles. When only a single vertebra is out of alignment the entire spine is affected. This misalignment in chiropractic terms is referred to as a “vertebral subluxation.” Chiropractors are spine specialists that locate and correct subluxations to restore proper function.

Why Neck Pain Worsens

When one vertebra becomes subluxated it starts wearing away at the other parts of the spine. Cushioning each vertebra are the soft jelly-filled discs sandwiched between each of them. They act as shock absorbers for your spine and also separate the hard vertebrae from rubbing against each other. With prolonged vertebral subluxation these soft discs begin to become inflamed and break down – a common cause of neck pain. A vertebral subluxation can advance into spinal arthritis and degenerative disc disease causing chronic pain and limited range of motion.

Individualized Care for Neck Pain

Beloit chiropractor Dr. Seth Pelock is trained in a variety of techniques including traditional manual correction that causes a pop as the bones are pushed into alignment and non-force methods. Chiropractic care is specific, individualized care for each patient and your personal health needs are evaluated and addressed.

When you come to Pelock Chiropractic we will talk about your past and current health history to allow us to give you the best care possible. Chiropractic care offers a natural, safe way to get long lasting pain relief. Why mask the symptoms of pain with medication when chiropractic can correct the cause of that pain?

Suffer no more; everyone at Pelock Chiropractic in Beloit, WI is ready and excited to help you. To schedule an appointment please call us today at 608- 2 90-2366 .