Friday, May 3, 2013

Seasonal Allergies and Chiropractic Care at Baltimore Back and Pain Center

Are you a spring allergy sufferer? From pollen to grass to weeds, the airborne allergen levels are sky high in Maryland. That means allergy symptoms - sniffling, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes are maxxed and will be that way for a while longer. While many reach for over the counter and prescription drugs to help combat their allergy woes, there are also some great natural and Chiropractic care approaches you can try. Traditional allergy treatments only deal with the symptoms and don’t address the cause, because there really is no cure for allergies.

Some simple ways to help battle your seasonal allergies naturally include simply trying to keep allergens out. Pollen can collect in your hair, on your clothes and be tracked in to your house (by you or a pet) where it combines with household dust.

Taking an evening shower and changing your clothes can help cut down on allergens that you are breathing in. Eat bee pollen or pure, raw honey to help your immune system build natural antibodies to the pollens you are most frequently exposed to. Nasal irrigation can help wash away allergens and excess mucus.

Another way to tackle allergies is to make an appointment at Baltimore Back and Pain Center. Believe it or not, Chiropractic care can help provide allergy relief! According to Dr. Dorn, Chiropractic care can help with boosting your immune system and help to keep your body operating at peak performance. The body’s immune system helps to prevent disease and infection and deal with stress as well as tackling the invasion of foreign substances like pollution, dust, dead cells, etc. Call our Baltimore chiropractic office today to schedule an appointment 410-662-4476.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Benefits from Chiropractic Care in Baltimore at Baltimore Back and Pain Center

Dr. Michael Dorn, of Baltimore Back and Pain Center, promotes a pain-free lifestyle through a focus on the benefits of chiropractic care.

For starters some of the benefits of chiropractic care are,
  • Decreased arthritis and pain in joints that have arthritis,
  • Reduction in neck pain, headaches and migraines,
  • Reduction of pain in the back, legs, feet and knees,
  • Less stiffness in the areas that are treated,
  • Less muscle spasms throughout the region,
  • Range of motion increase,
  • Increased Energy.
Who wouldn't want to have these contributions to a more active and pain free lifestyle!?

Dr. Dorn states that "Chiropractic care is safe, natural and effective." When your body is realigned properly, it works more efficiently and reduces stress which means a healthier you!

Baltimore Back and Pain Center is just north of the city, conveniently located off of I-83, directions and office hours are posted on the Baltimore Back and Pain Center website. To schedule and appointment, please call the office at (410) 662-4476 for a free chiropractic evaluation with Dr. Dorn. Mention this article and receive a free hydro massage during your appointment.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Nervous About Your First Chiropractic Adjustment? Dr. Michael A. Dorn Jr., DC Will Put You at Ease.

Sometimes patients have fear or reservations about what their first adjustment will be like when they come to the chiropractor. They may be afraid that the pressure placed on their sore back may make it hurt worse. Some patients don’t like to hear the natural “pop” sound when a vertebrate is brought back into alignment. Other patients have arthritis or old injuries and are not sure how an adjustment could fix something that has not been right for so long.

Well, just like every patient is different and has their own unique problem and set of circumstances, there are many types of adjustments, soft tissue techniques and ways to align the vertebrate that will suit just about every type of patient and situation. Not all people can be adjusted the same way nor should they be.

If you’re the type of patient who is in severe pain or has a degenerated spine, we provide therapy at Baltimore Back and Pain Center that relaxes your muscles, decreases swelling and reduces your pain before your adjustments. A gentle, low force soothing and stretching type of adjustment would be used. Typically an instrument or special table is used so there is little force and pressure in making the adjustment.

Let's say you’re the patient who does not like to hear the “pop” sound or does not like their spine twisted. Again, an impulse instrument adjustment would be used or special parts of a table that gently drop and stretch would be used so no twisting or popping happens during the adjustment.

I recommend calling to make an appointment with us at Baltimore Back and Pain Center to discuss and concerns you may have. I will address them all personally and explain what the best approach is for your neck, back pain or any symptom you have. I take particular care in doing a thorough evaluation of everyone’s condition using orthopedic tests, x-rays (if needed) and most importantly, listen to what each patient wants and needs from their treatment.

I look forward to meeting you. Relax and make an appointment today by calling our chiropractic office in Baltimore at 410-662-4476 for your free evaluation. You won't believe how much better you can feel!

Dr. Michael Dorn, Baltimore Back and Pain Center