Getting Back to the Basics with Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic care can provide a safe, cheaper alternative to surgery. Because of the high cost of medications and medical treatments, getting rid of that pain in your neck can really turn out to be quite a pain in the neck. But visiting a chiropractor can be a much safer alternative that, most likely, will be a fraction of the cost of surgery.

Dr. Michael A. Dorn, Jr. has been a chiropractor for 17 years and has his own Baltimore practice, Baltimore Back and Pain Center. "We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment for your pain in a supportive and nurturing environment," Dr. Dorn said. "We treat those that have been in auto accidents and have suffered work-related injuries, slip and falls, as well as sports injuries." He continued, "We also treat women who are pregnant, as well as children."

A visit to the chiropractor's office can vary from person to person, depending on the type of injury being treated. "We promise to speak candidly with you about possible treatments as well as any risks and associated costs of treatment, and how treatment can address your individual needs as a patient," Dr. Dorn said.

When you visit Baltimore Back and Pain Center, Dr. Dorn will properly diagnose the source of your pain, rule out more serious medical conditions, and prescribe an effective, non-surgical treatment plan that will work to alleviate your pain. The office offers convenient appointment times and is conveniently located off of I-83 in Hampden, MD. Call the office today at 410-662-4476 for your free chiropractic evaluation, which includes a complimentary 30 minute hydromassage.

Are You Suffering from "Text Neck?"

A lot of people; both kids and adults, are spending their Christmas break hunched over their shiny, new electronic devices. From smart phones to Kindles to video games, electronics were big gifts once again this year. But as technology continues to evolve and increase in popularity, so has a physical ailment now being referred to as "text neck."

While it's not really a new complaint, it is starting to affect younger and younger people. While a common complaint for those who at a computer, or read, for a long period of time , you now see people walking around or sitting down bent over. They're leaning forward and the farther they lean forward the worse it is on the neck.

For every inch your head moves forwards, it gains 10 pounds in weight, as far as the muscles in your upper back and neck are concerned. This is because they have to work that much harder to keep the head (chin) from dropping onto your chest. A head in forward posture can add up to thirty pounds of abnormal leverage on the cervical spine. This can pull the entire spine out of alignment. When you bend over for long periods of time, you can lose the natural curve in your neck. Symptoms of text neck can be just a pain in the neck, but it can also include head aches, pain that runs down the arm, pain in the upper back and pain in the sides of the neck.

Dr. Michael A. Dorn, Jr., DC says "stretching frequently can be helpful, as well as taking frequent breaks from your electronics." While the perfect solution would be to give up these devices altogether, it is unrealistic that people will just stop using their smart phone or laptop. Just remember that constant, daily use may not be a good thing, especially for those who are "wired in" on more than one device. "Just remind yourself to take a break now and again," Dr. Dorn says.

If you are experiencing pain for more than three days, and you think that you might be suffering from text neck, give our office a call at Baltimore Back and Pain Center. 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 chiropractic evaluation. You can also request an appointment online.

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.