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December 13, 2020

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4 Ways Bad Posture Affects Your Daily Life

Know about the bad postures affects your daily life, Did you know that a slight slouch in your posture can lead to severe back pain that can last for years?

No, that’s not an exaggeration. We all know that a proper posture is important. But, do we really know – how important?

Here’s an interesting fact. A bad posture can cause severe physical problems all across the body. That’s common knowledge. But, what most people do not know is that a bad posture can have a significant negative impact on a person’s mental health. Yet, a large number of people are either completely ignorant about its importance or choose to ignore it willingly, at their own peril. Here are some ways in which a bad posture can disrupt your daily life.

Chronic Back and Neck Pain

Harboring a bad posture for years can lead to serious consequences. It can cause major injuries to the vertebrae and its discs in the neck and the lower back region. Once the damage is done, these areas develop chronic pain, even if the injuries are treated. It often takes years of regular chiropractic treatment to get rid of the pain caused by a bad posture. Therefore, it is a far superior option to correct your posture today, rather than suffer the pain later. If you need the assistance of a chiropractor Miami is a proud home to many renowned chiropractors.

Digestive System Disorders

A slouched position causes your internal organs, especially your digestive organs, to compress. This slows down the digestion process, including the absorption of nutrients by the body. The physical manifestation of internal compression and stress on the internal organs is a more pronounced pot belly or paunch. In the longer run, serious digestive system disorders begin to surface after years of sitting in a bad posture.

Depression

Depression is one of the most debilitating states a person can go through, and bad postures has been linked to depression. When you are walking around in a slouched posture, you feel a sense of decreased energy and depression. Thankfully, these effects are only temporary and correcting the posture reverses them almost immediately. Your brain will find it hard to go back into depression, when your body is geared into a different and better mode.

Affects Your Career and Personal Life

Researchers at Harvard have recently discovered that posture and self-confidence are strongly correlated with each other. According to them, people with good postures had up to 20% higher testosterone levels, and 25% lower cortisol (stress hormone) levels than people with bad postures. The interconnected nature of this phenomenon leads to a vicious cycle. People with low self-confidence have a slouched posture. In turn, their slouched posture exudes a sense of high stress and low self-confidence, which has a direct impact on how they are perceived by others in professional as well as personal life.

June 4, 2020

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Danger on the road – Top causes of car accidents

For many, summer brings the advent of fun in the sun, a respite from work, and a time for adventure with friends and family. But adventure means travel, and travel means, more than likely, more time in your family vehicle. Perhaps surprising, driving from point A to point B is inarguably the most dangerous thing you do each day – despite significant improvements in car safety, the National Safety Council reported that 2015 saw the largest rise in motor vehicle deaths in the last fifty years, the state of Florida ranking third in national mortality. At PROS Miami, we’re here to address your rehabilitative needs after your accident. Our greatest wish? Protect yourself and your loved ones when you’re behind the wheel, and prevent those accidents before they happen! Stay safe on the road, and familiarize yourself today with these three top causes of car accidents.

Distracted / Reckless Driving

Tell the truth – do you text while driving? Though many of us are guilty of this seemingly innocent offense, the true burden of that text is far greater than you may realize. Shockingly, The National Safety Council reports that texting while driving leads to a staggering 1.6 million crashes each year. An unknown phenomenon a scant 15 years ago, texting while driving accounts for 1 out of every 4 crashes in the United States. More sobering? Florida ranks number 3 in the nation for the most fatalities due to reckless or distracted driving. Pro tip? Experts recommend putting your phone or purse in the backseat while driving, so you’re not tempted to take your eyes off the road. That tweet, Facebook post, or “LOL” isn’t worth a life – it can wait.

Drunken Driving

Through national education measures and stringent legal consequences have increased public awareness of the dangers of driving under the influence, drunken driving still causes a significant number of fatal car crashes each year, most notably in rural areas that lack reliable public transportation. In South Florida, where Uber, Lyft and the like are prolific, there’s simply no excuse. Enjoy your night (or day) out in the knowledge that your ride home will be without incident!

Weather

In South Florida, we’re no stranger to inclimate weather. Unfortunately many can be lulled into a false sense of complacency when behind the wheel, underestimating the profound power of Mother Nature. Nationwide, rain-slicked roads lead the way in fatal car crashes, surpassing both fog and snow as instigators of accidents. When rain mixes with the fine coat of oil on the roadway, the risk of hydroplaning skyrockets, putting drivers at increased risk of a crash.

Time behind the wheel can be exhilarating, and even luxurious! But it also poses serious risks. Know your (and your vehicle’s) limits, and prevent tragedy before it has a chance to occur. In the unfortunate event, however, that you or a loved one becomes the victim of a car accidents, our team of specialists is standing by, ready and waiting to guide you back to health!

May 6, 2020

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Can you Say “Ouch?” Chiropractic Care and the Alleviation of Chronic Pain

According to the Institute of Medicine, more than 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain.

Are you one of them?

At a cost of around $600 billion a year in both lost productivity and medical treatments, unresolved pain has become an epidemic, spurring a rapid growth in quick-fix and often unreliable pain treatment centers around the country.

In fact, a study by the Institute of Medicine concluded that chronic pain is not optimally managed in the U.S.! Rather, its treatment will require a broad overhaul of how both the public and policy makers view the condition.

“We see that for many patients chronic pain becomes a disease in its own right,” Institute of Medicine committee chair Phillip Pizzo, MD, of Stanford University School of Medicine, has remarked. “We need to address this in a more comprehensive and interdisciplinary way and include prevention as a very important goal.”

But what’s the solution? The truth is that the modern way of life is, for most of us, simply not conducive to optimal physical, emotional, and spiritual health. And it’s our bodies that pay the price! Add in a traumatic injury and, without intervention, acute pain may become chronic.

An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure!

Chiropractic care is the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on the general health of an individual. The techniques utilized involve manual therapy, which includes the manipulation or adjustment of the spine, joints, and soft tissues. Chiropractic care overlaps with other manual-therapy professions, including massage therapy, osteopathy, and physical therapy.

Its benefits include:

Relief of Low Back Pain and Neck Pain

In a study published in the British Medical Journal in 2003, 183 patients with neck pain were randomly allocated to various treatment modalities during a 52-week study.

The results showed that chiropractic adjustments resulted in faster recovery than physiotherapy and general practitioner care combined! Moreover, total costs of the chiropractic-treated patients were about one-third of the costs associated with other treatments.

Correction of Frozen Shoulder

Recently, a clinical trial showed the significant improvement patients suffering from frozen shoulder experienced after chiropractic care: of the 50 patients, 16 resolved completely; 25 showed 75 – 90% improvement; eight showed 50 – 75% improvement.

Improvement of Athletic Performance

It’s no accident that over half of all NFL teams have a chiropractor on staff, with Michael Phelps, Joe Montana, and Jerry Rice all touting its benefits.

A New You – Just a Phone Call Away!

Our highly trained professionals are committed to restoring your health, wealth, and vitality after injury. Chiropractic care is just one of the comprehensive services we offer our clients in their individually tailored treatment plan. Ready to stop the cycle of pain and regain your zest for life? We’re ready when you are!

April 20, 2020

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A Powerful Current: Hit “Reset” with EMS!

As popular legend would tell, in 1759 a burgeoning scientist and politician by the name of one Benjamin Franklin experienced, while flying a kite during a thunderstorm, an electrifying jolt that would revolutionize the world. Though the advent of electricity is undoubtedly a tad more complex than a man flying his kite, the popular anecdote serves to illuminate (pun intended) the profound implications of one of modern history’s most impactful discoveries: electricity. Whether flipping on a light switch, revving up your car, or charging your brand new hoverboard, the industrial world is energized by the indelible effects of this incomparable resource. And now, the same current that courses through a generator to restore power to your home during an outage may also restore, renew, and “restart” the energy flow in your body!

What is EMS?

Though modern medicine has long utilized electricity to assist in medical interventions, only recently has the utilization of the natural electrical current running through the body become the intervention in and of itself. Electrical muscle stimulation (or EMS) is the instigation of muscle contractions via the imposition of an electrical current. By placing adhesive pads on the skin which are connected to electrodes, PROS Miami specialists are able to deliver an electrical current to the body that mimics the action potential of the central nervous system, causing the muscles to expand and contract on demand. This may sound complex, but anyone who’s ever had an overworked calf, a twitching eye, or an unpleasant back spasm knows too well the sensation of muscle contraction! In this case, however, the electrical current that is used to stimulate contraction is precisely placed, used to ultimately *release* the muscle rather than contract it indefinitely, effectively training and reeducating the muscle fibers!

Who’s it For?

In 2010, an elite world congress of researchers on the subject of EMS concluded that EMS “does promote neural and muscular adaptations that are complementary to the well-known effects of voluntary resistance training”, making it an effective tool for both athletes and those in physical rehabilitation alike. In fact, some celebrities have recently become proponents of the practice, using EMS in place of and in conjunction with regular workouts, touting the strengthening and toning benefits of the practice!

In the psychotherapeutic world, the literally revitalizing effects of a precisely delivered electrical shock have been upheld for centuries – up until very recently, electroshock therapy was commonly utilized in extreme cases of depression and mental illness, with notable effect in certain cases. As modern medicine and rehabilitative care advances, however, ever more precise measures of intervention continue to be developed. Though research on the topic of EMS continues to unfold, whether for strength training, rehabilitation, or neuromuscular reeducation, the revitalizing effects of electrical muscle stimulation may be a powerful antidote to many an ailment!

March 8, 2020

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Torn ACL – What you Need to Know

If you’re an athlete or sports fan – be it of football, basketball, baseball, or tennis – chances are you’ve heard the word “ACL” tossed around a time or two, and with good reason. According to the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine, about 150,000 ACL injuries occur each year, accounting for more than $500,000,000 in annual U.S. healthcare costs. With acronyms abounding, medical jargon can be difficult to keep straight! So what is the ACL, exactly, and what should you do in the case of injury?

What is the ACL?

ACL stands for the anterior cruciate ligament, one of the major and primary ligaments in the knee. Under stress (particularly during athletic activity or trauma), the ACL is particularly susceptible to tearing. Any abrupt stop, twist, or impact puts pressure on this delicate ligament, and can lead to injury. For this reason, ACL injuries most commonly occur in sports that require sudden stops, such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, gymnastics, and tennis. Alternately, the ACL may also be injured during a traumatic event, such as a car accident. Chances are, if you’ve experienced this too-common injury, you know it – the tearing of the ligament often results in a tell-tale “pop”, with an immediate pain that makes it difficult to impossible to bear weight.

Other symptoms may include:

– Severe pain and inability to continue activity

– Swelling that begins within a few hours

– Loss of range of motion

Treatment for injury

Ligaments are bands of tissue that connect one bone to the next. As such, injuries to the ligament usually involve a partial or complete tear. Depending upon the severity of your injury, you may require surgery, and will certainly need rehabilitative care to strengthen the damaged ligament. The good news? With proper attention, athletes and weekend warriors alike can generally expect a full recovery and a return to their sport of choice within 8-12 months!

For athletes (and athletic individuals), a torn ligament can feel like a frightening diagnosis. Remember – quick and appropriate treatment by trained professionals makes the difference in your prognosis. After accident or injury, let PROS Miami be your first call – we’ve been down this road before!

February 4, 2020

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Yoga and Injury Recovery

The arrival of a new year is a time of hope, of promise, and for many – of resolutions. Hindsight is twenty twenty, as the saying goes, and on January 1st many awoke determined to turn over a new leaf. Injury recovery, this will mean a renewed dedication to a healthy diet and often, the pledge to get more exercise!

But what if you’ve recently suffered an injury? If injured in a car accident or other traumatic event, your options for exercise may be limited.

What is Yoga (And is it For Me)?

Practiced by everyone from gurus to celebrities to soccer moms, yoga is more than just a trend. In a study entitled “Yoga in America” published by Yoga Journal, 36.7 million Americans were reported to practice yoga in 2016 alone – a huge increase from the 20 million who hit the mats in 2012!

The Magic of the Breath

Think yoga is only for the young, nimble, and thin? Think again! A 5,000 year-old body of knowledge, yoga is more than just “happy baby”, “downward dog”, and other contortions. An ancient Hindu practice, “yoga” is derived from the Sanskrit word “yuj”, which means “to unite or integrate.” The theory behind yoga posits that the unification of the mind and body, through the practice of physical exercises and stretches, will lead to greater health, happiness, and meaning. A variety of postures – synced with the breath – support this union.

When under stress, the body releases excess amounts of cortisol (the “stress hormone”), ensuring a perpetual “fight or flight” response. The problem? That fight may never come! Over time, excess cortisol may lead to a host of modern ailments, including high blood pressure, obesity, and chronic fatigue. By focusing on conscious control of the breath, yoga encourages a profound relaxation through the body, paving the way for the rejuvenation most of us sorely need!

Benefits

Because yoga works with the mind and body, its benefits are two-fold! On edge? Yoga may be particularly beneficial for those suffering from the stress (and even PTSD) associated with a traumatic accident. And, if you’re recovering from a car accident or other injury, the strengthening and lengthening effects of yoga will only further support a speedy recovery. Its benefits may include:

– Reduced stress
– Lower blood pressure
– Decrease in anxiety
– Increase in general wellbeing
– Increase in flexibility
– Decrease in injury recovery time
– Increase in range of motion
– Increase in circulation

So whether you’re a dedicated yogi, or have just mastered your first sun salutation, there’s a place for you on the mat! If you’ve been injured in a car accident, yoga might be right up your alley. Reach out to PROS Miami today, and we’ll be happy to recommend one of many excellent yoga instructors as part of your individualized injury rehabilitation plan. We’ll begin the journey towards health together – one breath at a time.

October 22, 2019

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4 Chiropractic Benefits Backed by Science

Chiropractic treatments provide tangible benefits to their patients. Doctors of chiropractic are experts of the human nervous system. They understand the anatomy, physiology, and neurology of the human body and devise treatment plans that provide relief to the patients. Chiropractic medicine has helped millions of patients worldwide. The extensive research into the field has shown how potent it is in delivering results. Here are the 4 Chiropractic benefits backed by science.

Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain is one of the main reasons people see doctors of chiropractic. With more research in the field, it is becoming clearer that chiropractic medicine does have a significant impact on the treatment of pain in the lower back. Chiropractors can use a variety of techniques to address the pain. This includes spinal manipulations, using a hand-held activator or a moving table.

Every major organization including the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and the American College of Physicians recommend that the initial treatment for back pain should include non-drug therapies. Chiropractic medicine provides just that.

Neck Pain

According to a recent study by Gallup, 28% of the respondents would prefer to see a chiropractor about their neck pain. And the scientific data supports this belief. A research study found out that participants of the study who had both acute and subacute pain found relief from chiropractic spinal manipulations in short and long-term. In fact, they were more effective than medication. Neck pain is one of the most commonly occurring problem among Americans. The fact that their chiropractor can help without any sort of pain medication is indeed exciting.

Headaches

Spinal manipulation therapy is known to be useful for chronic headaches. The AHRQ review of non-invasive treatment for chronic pain has found evidence that chiropractic therapy does lead to slight to moderate improvement in chronic headaches. Chronic headaches can limit the ability of a person to perform at work and function properly. With a non-invasive treatment like this, patients can find relief without creating a dependence on medication.

Sciatica

In a 2014 study, people suffering from leg pain emanating from their lower back showed better results with spinal manipulation, exercise, and personal instruction. They showed reduction in pain over the short-term. So, chiropractic medicine can be used to manage sciatica pain for patients too. It has been done and proven.

There’s More.

Chiropractic therapy is ordered by physicians to complement treatment plans regularly. It is obvious that chiropractic medicine delivers results. The people who have been treating their patients and the patients have seen the results for themselves. As more research is funded in the field, new findings will be revealed. Chiropractic medicine is a potent way to manage pain and stay healthy without the side effects.

September 13, 2019

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How Chiropractic Treatment Affects Nervous System

The human nervous system comprises of the spinal cord, the spinal nerves, and the brain. This is the command central that controls the body and monitors all its functions. An accident, bad postures, lack of care may lead to many problems of the nervous systems. It is easy to pop a pill or take a steroid injection when faced with neural pain. However, it is better to opt for a non-invasive and safe treatment module – chiropractic treatment.

Chiropractic treatments improve the functioning of the nervous system and therefore, the whole body. They do not require any kind of medicines or surgeries. Unlike medicines, it is not accompanied by long-term problems either. There are many ways in which chiropractic treatment works on the problems of the nervous system.

Realigning the Spine

When the spine in not properly aligned it can lead to a whole slew of problems. Patients will experience chronic pain, mobility issues, and many other health conditions. Chiropractic adjustments to the spine help in opening up the neural pathways. In such a case, there is no obstruction to the flow of information. Patients usually start observing an improvement right after their first adjustment. The time it takes to completely heal depends on the severity of the condition and the physical makeup of the patient.

Restoring Nerve Function

It is common for nerves in the body to get pinched. Irrespective of where the source is, the pain can radiate to different parts of the body. The nerves from the spinal cord move throughout the body, so it can cause pain anywhere in the body. Apart from the pain, a pinched nerve can also lead to tingling which makes it difficult to rest, numbness that can cause problems with movement, and so on.

Using tractions and light adjustments, chiropractors can slowly release the pinch. The treatment plan helps the patients relief from pain and can even restore mobility.

Relieving Nerve Inflammation

It is not just the pinched nerves that can cause pain and discomfort to the patient. Inflammation or irritated nerves can also lead to a lot of problems. Chiropractic treatments are helpful in providing a non-invasive and completely safe alternative to patients suffering from these problems. Re-aligning the spine and adjusting the area that is suffering inflammation can relieve the discomfort. Patient will immediately feel a change in their posture and the way they walk. It will also help them regain their mental balance that was disturbed due to the inflammation.

Keeping it Balanced

Nervous system is the command central of the body. Anyone suffering from an issue related to the neural pathways is going to face problems with their balance, shooting pains, and so on. Chiropractic treatments can help by providing a non-invasive alternative that is quick to show results.

July 10, 2019

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What Do Chiropractors Treat Besides Back Pain?

Chiropractic treatment has become synonymous with spinal manipulations for relieving back pain. While it is true that the treatment is highly effective in treating back pain, it is one of the many applications of an extensive scientific field. Experienced doctors of Chiropractic medicine, like those at Pros Miami, can help resolve a lot of common and long-term problems. Here are the different conditions that chiropractors can help provide relief from.

Headaches

Sitting and sleeping in wrong postures, the stresses of everyday life, and tired muscles can lead to cervicogenic or tension headaches. Such headaches are frequent and can be quite severe. They can lead to problems at work and at home. Perpetual headaches can drastically bring down the patient’s quality of life. Their adjustment helps in relieving the tension in the muscles and the irritation in the joints. Chiropractors can pinpoint the root cause of the headaches, and provide treatment accordingly.

Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)

Millions of people suffer from TMJ, and it can be caused by a variety of different reasons. These include misaligned or injured teeth or jaw, teeth grinding, anxiety, musculoskeletal inflammation, and a few more. Surgery can help alleviate the excruciating pain caused by this condition. But, chiropractic medicine provides a non-invasive solution from the TMJ trouble. An expert chiropractor will be able to help with the pain in the jaw by carefully manipulating the joints and the muscles.

Sciatica

Patients of Sciatica feel a radiating pain originating in their lower back and moving all the way to both their legs. The unbearable pain is caused by nerve compression. Chiropractors can definitely help the patients with this condition. They use a mix of cold therapy, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, and spinal manipulation to reduce the pressure on the nerve. As the pressure releases, patients start experiencing the difference in the intensity of the Sciatica pain.

Post-Accident Recovery

Whiplash from accidents causes muscular pain that can range from mild to severe. The primary reason behind the pain is the micro-tears in the muscles due to whiplash. Chiropractors can actually help patients in reducing pain. They conduct ultrasounds and X-rays to isolate areas they need to target. They use flexion-distraction, manual therapy, and specialized instruments to work on the muscles. Besides, chiropractors can also help in strengthening the body and buffering it from re-injury in the future.

Find a Specialist

The human body stands on the musculoskeletal system. Chiropractors help in reinforcing this very structure through adjustments, manipulations, and other targeted techniques. At Pros Miami, patients can get specialized care and the long-term relief they need by some of the best chiropractors in the industry.

June 28, 2019

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Can Chiropractors Relieve Pain From Injuries or Accidents?

A sudden injury jolts the body. Whether a person falls from a height, gets into a car crash, or suffer any other accident, it all happens in a matter of seconds. Their body is not prepared for it. At the moment of the accident, the person often suffers injuries that are visible to the eye. However, there are internal injuries that are not instantly visible, but can be equally damaging, if not more. Such injuries are only visible to a trained eye and can be tended to by a professional like a chiropractor. Here is how chiropractors relieve pain from injuries.

Manage Pain

When the body is suddenly jerked, or a part is whipped beyond its normal mobility range, it produces micro tears in the ligaments. Such micro tears are not visible immediately. They do swell later. This can lead to pain in the neck, lower back, shoulders, arms, and other areas. Soft tissue injuries like this can last week or even months. In fact, without proper care, they can become a concern for life. Chiropractors can help patients find relief from such pain much faster.

Chiropractors can do targeted adjustments and muscle stimulations to realign the body, take the pressure off the muscles, and help the body heal. Patients experience a reduction in pain in the initial sessions. With regular sessions, it completely disappears.

Regain Motion

It is not just the pain that troubles the victim of an accident. Their injuries may also restrict the movement of certain joints. Patients may experience blurred vision, dizziness, stiffness in the neck, and other similar symptoms. These can hamper an active lifestyle and acutely limit the daily life of the patient.

Chiropractors can provide relief by using exercises and spinal manipulations to reclaim a full range of motion. In the process, they help the patient restore their lifestyle.

Continued Support

After an accident, muscles can weaken and make the patients more prone to injuries in the future. Patients, who do not take immediate action after an accident, are at a higher risk. So, whether the patients have a new or an old injury, a chiropractor can help. Depending on the age of the injury and the damage it causes, chiropractors can design a treatment plan. This can include rehabilitative exercises that will increase the flexibility of the joints and also make the muscles stronger.

Chiropractors Have the Solution

Expert chiropractors can provide immediate and long-term relief to the patients injured by accidents. Get relieve pain from injuries, At Pros Miami, patients can consult highly experienced professionals in the field to get rid of the pain in their muscles and joints after an accident.