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Thoughts from Dr. Paul Fisher, DC, MS: “Why Do Some Doctors Discourage Chiropractors?”
This is one of the most common questions patients ask — and one I still occasionally hear when I tell people I’m a chiropractor. The answer lies in a mix of history, perception, and evolving evidence. A Historical Bias: Wilk vs. AMA For decades, much of the skepticism...
The Benefits of Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
Back pain is one of the most common issues affecting pregnant women, with 50% to 80% of surveyed pregnant women reporting pregnancy-related back pain (according to NLM). Other targeted areas include leg cramping, hip pain, sciatica, and pelvic pain. What should all...
How to Select a Top Chiropractor in Chicago for Pain Relief
Smartscrapers reported at least 4,330 chiropractors in Chicago by the end of 2024. 58.85% of these practitioners are single-owner operations, while the rest, 41.15%, run more prominent brands. With these numbers, it's clear that finding the right chiropractor in...
Effective Diabetic Neuropathy Treatment Options
A post by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases shows that more than 30% of people who have diabetes have autonomic neuropathy. This condition occurs when the nerve cells throughout the body get damaged by high sugar levels. If left...
Neuropathy Treatment Success Stories
Overcoming Neuropathy: Real Patient Success Stories Neuropathy, specifically peripheral neuropathy, is a condition resulting from damage to the peripheral nerves, which can cause weakness, numbness, and pain, usually in the hands and feet. It can be due to various...
Is There a Link Between Degenerative Scoliosis and Peripheral Neuropathy?
At Innovative Nerve and Joint Centers we periodically invited specialists as guest writers. Dr. Chris Gubbels is Board Certified in Neuropathy and a specialist in scoliosis. Peripheral neuropathy, a debilitating condition affecting millions, often results from...
Alternatives to Gabapentin for Diabetic Neuropathy
Are you looking for Alternatives to Gabapentin for Diabetic Neuropathy? If you’ve been diagnosed with neuropathy, there’s probably a good chance you’ve been prescribed gabapentin (Neurontin). And you aren’t the only one. The use of gabapentin and pregabalin has more...
How Visiting a Chiropractic Care Center Can Help Alleviate Your Allergies
Did you know that a chiropractor can help those who suffer from allergies? Learn why you should visit a chiropractic care center for allergy relief. Over 100 million Americans experience various types of allergies annually. If you're an allergy sufferer, you're not...
Do I Need Scoliosis Surgery?
Scoliosis affects between 6 and 9 million Americans. Spinal abnormalities are no trivial matter. The abnormal curve in the spine, which we call scoliosis, most commonly affects children and adolescents, bringing pain and discomfort, as well as social anxiety. Many...
Can a Chiropractor Help Relieve Headaches?
Have you exhausted your options when it comes to relief from headaches? Discover how a chiropractor can help relieve headaches here. Researchers estimated in 2022 that 15.8% of the world's population had headaches. This percentage is out of the 7.9 billion people in...
Can You Receive Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy?
According to the CDC, more than 3.5 million American women give birth each year. In the nine months leading up to giving birth, many of these women go to great lengths to get pain relief. Going to the chiropractor is one of the pain solutions that pregnant women have...
How Much B12 Is Needed for Neuropathy?
What Is Neuropathy? Neuropathy is a disease that can come in several different forms and is often referred to as peripheral neuropathy. It involves nerve damage which can occur in different parts of the body along with the symptoms associated with it. If you're...