Pain Relief with Chiropractic Care

When you're in pain, nothing else seems to matter except finding a way to make the pain stop, even if just a little bit. The big problem is that Big Pharma (pharmaceutical companies) has used doctors and the media to push pain-relief meds as the only solution to pain! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cite that over 259 million prescriptions for pain are written yearly.

Baltimore chiropractor Dr. Michael A. Dorn, Jr. says, "While relieving pain is important, drugs rarely get to the root of the problem." And if you don't get to the cause of the problem, it means that the pain will return, and you'll need to keep taking medication to try to reduce the pain. And the cycle repeats over and over and over.

If you're in constant pain, get a thorough evaluation to determine the source, and then ask about non-drug and/or non-surgical alternatives like chiropractic care. Don't just turn to the medicine cabinet or a doctor's prescription suggestion and think that you have solved the problem.

Schedule an appointment in our Baltimore Chiropractic Office as soon as possible. Dr. Dorn will properly diagnose the source of your pain, rule out more serious medical conditions, prescribe an effective non-surgical treatment plan that will work to alleviate your pain. We offer convenient appointment times and are located off of I-83 in Hampden, MD - call the office today at 410-662-4476 for your free evaluation.

Surviving the Upcoming Holiday Shopping Season

The Halloween decorations barely left the store shelves before Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations popped up, and in many stores all three holidays were being represented. The end of the year suddenly becomes stressful as we try to juggle shopping, family, work and fun.

Dr. Michael A. Dorn, Jr., DC and his staff at Baltimore Back and Pain Center wants you to relax and enjoy the holidays, so consider some of the following tips to help keep your shopping adventures healthy.

• Stretch before and after a long day of shopping. When you are stressed your muscles are actually less flexible than usual.
• Wear comfortable shoes with plenty of cushioning in the soles to help absorb the impact of walking.
• Stay hydrated! And we're not talking about holiday lattes (caffeine and alcohol are dehydrators). Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day.
• If you are shopping all day, take frequent breaks. Try to eat light foods and avoid heavy burgers and fries for your meals.
• Take heavy packages to your car. Don't carry more than is necessary at one time.

If you experience pain or discomfort as a result of your holiday shopping, schedule an appointment in our Baltimore Chiropractic Office as soon as possible. Dr. Dorn can help alleviate your pain naturally, so you can enjoy the holiday season with your family and friends.