McLeod Chiropractic Center Newsletter The purpose of this newsletter is to provide information to help you live a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life.
	McLeod Chiropractic Center PO Box 447 1107 West Broadway-Suite Three Rivers MI 49093 Phone: 269-273-6712 Facsimile: 269-273-3436 Dr. Gary R. McLeod email - website This monthly e-mail newsletter will provide tips about DREAM-Diet, Rest, Exercise, Adjustment and Mental Attitude so you can make informed and healthy choices. There will also be articles intended to stretch you beyond your comfort zone of thought. Enjoy!		Announcement		Other articles in this months newsletter: Sports and Chiropractic: A Winning Combination! Dr. Brian Kerner [ read article ] Why Should Your Children See a Chiropractor? Daniel Gonzales, D.C [ read article ] Headaches: Study Shows Chiropractic Effective Dr. John Zimmerman [ read article ] Chiropractic Service For Whiplash - An Alternative alxthomas1 [ read article ]
			"Kid's Day" is Tuesday, August 12, and the Kid's Day fee is only $2.00. This is for children who are already established as patients and includes ages from birth through high school graduation. Be sure to call and schedule an appointment for your children to help them stay healthy. "Kid's Days" happen on the second Tuesday of each month and we have been doing them since 1982.
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			Chiropractic Service For Whiplash - An Alternative alxthomas1 Whiplash is an injury to the cervical spine, which is caused by a jerking motion of the head and neck. When the head is thrown backward or forward, whiplash can occur. You can get whiplash in many other ways besides just car accidents. Playing sports, horseplay, awkward falls or even a sudden sneeze can result in whiplash. Whiplash can certainly be painful, and many times people will choose to enlist a chiropractor service for help and pain relief. A chiropractor can put the spine back in alignment so that the rest of the body can heal. Common Symptoms of Whiplash If you have had problems after an accident such as headaches, head and neck pain, stiff neck or muscle spasms, you could have whiplash. You will be able to recognize these signs quite easily and you will find in a case of whiplash, you have restricted head motion. You will not be able to turn your head all the way in the directions you want, so this is one reason you should seek a chiropractor service for whiplash. You can also have equilibrium problems and a loss of hearing and you may experience ringing in the ears which are all signs of whiplash. If you are feeling lightheaded and excessively tired or even find yourself blacking out, it is a for sure sign you have most likely hurt your neck. If you are experiencing any nerve pain or nerve inflammation in the area of your neck you should get checked as well. Cold hands and feet are often a symptom, so is numbness in the arms, hands, shoulders, feet or legs. Periods of unexplained depression and anxiety could be a factor as well as irritability. You will find it hard to concentrate and may have a poor memory, another sign of whiplash is the pain between the shoulders; there may be low back pain, tremors, and rapid heartbeat. If you have these problems, you need to contact a chiropractor service for whiplash. The chiropractor will work with you in a variety of ways, and they will align the spine to help with the restricted head motion. This can help you to get your balance back and hopefully the hearing will get better with less ringing in the ears. With the alignment, it should cure some of the eyestrain and you will not want to sleep the pain away. The numbness should go away, the pain should ease and nerve inflammation should get better. It would be completely understandable why you can get depressed, as the pain can take its toll. When you see a chiropractor service for whiplash, they could tell you some good herbal remedies that will help. A chiropractor service for whiplash may also wish to incorporate yoga for stretching when they feel the time is right.
			About our Practice
			We offer chiropractic care for the entire family, from infants to seniors. We specialize in Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique to correct spinal subluxations for the restoration AND maintenance of health. By incorporating the use of x-rays and high-tech computerized spinal analysis, we are able to deliver a very effective level of care. Our office is open five days a week (9-noon, 2:30-6 on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and 2:30-6 on Tuesday and Thursday.)