Canyon Country Chiropractor

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New Life Chiropractic and Wellness

Monday-Wednesday:
9:00 am – 7:00 pm

Friday:
9:00 am – 7:00 pm

Saturday:
9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Canyon Country Back Pain Chiropractor

Back pain: Chiropractic care is the safest, most effective method of treating back pain, both acute and chronic. Most back pain is due to compressive forces on the spine and surrounding structures. These compressive forces include gravity, excessive body weight, prolonged periods of sitting/standing, poor sleep patterns, physical loads (purses, backpacks, tool belts, i.e.), and arthritic change due to the aging process. Chiropractic techniques are used to counteract compressive forces on the spine by creating joint space and eliminating pressure on nervous and soft tissue structures thereby increasing range of motion patterns and decreasing pain levels.

Canyon Country Neck Pain Chiropractor

Neck pain: Chiropractic care has been proven safe and effective in the treatment and prevention of neck pain. Chiropractic aids in the elimination of muscle spasms that create spinal restrictions due to postural faults, poor sleep patterns, arthritic change, chronic injuries, and muscular strains. Chiropractic alleviates neck pain with gentle yet effective physical, hands-on medicine which allows for a re-alignment of the vertebrae as well as a decrease in muscle spasticity. Increased oxygen to the brain helps to remediate headaches due in origin from referred cervical pain/dysfunction.

Canyon Country Sciatica Chiropractor

Sciatica: Sciatica is a term used to describe pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. Chiropractic care can assist in alleviating this pain through the use of manual adjustments designed to created space in the lumbar vertebrae allowing for proper nerve flow.

Canyon Country Headaches/Migraines Chiropractor

Headaches/Migraines: Chiropractic care can decrease pain associated with headaches. Manual adjustments create space in the vertebral column allowing for increased oxygen and blood flow to the head and neck. Headaches caused by muscular pain originating in the cervical spine can be eliminated by addressing the muscular tension of the shoulder stabilizers and deep neck flexors that attach to the cervical spine and create restriction of head movement. Postural and sleep training help to maintain proper cervical function and prevent the occurrence of headaches.

Canyon Country Pregnancy/Prenatal Care Chiropractor

Pregnancy/Prenatal Care: Being regularly adjusted during pregnancy is vital for the proper alignment of the spine as it supports a growing fetus. Chiropractic during pregnancy can maintain correct birth position of the baby as it allows for space in the birth canal. Regular adjustments prepare the body for a healthy and efficient birthing process.

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What is Nutritional Counseling? Nutritional counseling is a type of assessment or counseling in which you work with a professional to analyze various health needs in regard to diet and exercise. Nutritional counseling can help you set achievable goals and identify dietary and lifestyle changes as needed. These changes assist in providing personalized information to improve your overall health as well as various ways to maintain your goals long-term. Who Can Benefit from a Consult? The main goal of nutritional counseling is to help people create and maintain dietary changes. Some other benefits of receiving nutritional counseling include a complete diet overhaul, management of a medical condition or eating disorder, adjustment of  your food choices, help to control emotional eating, or healthy recipe inspiration. Nutritional counseling is designed to help create a plan that works for you. Therefore, it is often recommended to get blood work done first in order to determine if you have any specific conditions that need to be addressed with nutrition, such as high cholesterol, blood pressure, or blood sugar. What Can Nutrition Counseling Treat? While many patients head into a nutrition consultation to learn more about how their food choice can affect their health, others do so at their doctor’s suggestion. Some of the conditions that can benefit specifically from dietary interventions are: High cholesterol High blood pressure Heart disease Allergies Diabetes and pre-diabetic conditions Obesity or overweight Irritable bowel syndrome Pregnancy Celiac disease Eating disorders Why Is Nutrition Important? Nutrition is a very important part of a maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Without proper nutrition, you will not have enough energy to make it... read more

Chiropractic Adjustments

Chiropractic Adjustments Do you struggle with pain? Back and neck pain, the most common complaints in patients seeking chiropractic help, can chip away at every part of your life. Spinal manipulation or adjustment is a holistic therapy that focuses on maintaining a healthy body and overall wellness by properly aligning the spine. Basically, it helps replace your body into a position where it’s allowed to heal, which can also free up your immune system to focus on keeping you healthy, think clearly, move effortlessly, and perform better. This treatment also works with old or new trauma while increasing range of motion and reducing nerve irritability, thus improving function. While many people find spinal manipulation to be scary, it is actually quite safe. In fact, the World Health Organization states, “when employed skillfully and appropriately, chiropractic care is safe and effective for the prevention and management of a number of health problems.” However, there may be some slight side effects, such as discomfort, headache, and fatigue, which go away around 24 to 48 hours. While there are many reasons to visit a chiropractor, the top reasons to be adjusted include: Back and neck pain (especially lower back pain) Headaches Ear infections Arthritis or joint pain Asthma Scoliosis Blood pressure Organ function Surgery prevention Healthy pregnancy       One of the best things about chiropractic adjustment is that it’s a drug-free and surgery-free way of healing naturally, but here are the other top benefits associated with chiropractic adjustments: Faster pain relief Because chiropractors can quickly identify the mechanical issues that cause your pain, they can also provide nearly immediate relief... read more

Chiropractic Benefits During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is an important time in a woman’s life.  It is an important time because a woman must take extra care in a variety of ways to ensure a healthy prenatal experience. One of the most intense elements during gestation, especially as the pregnancy progresses, is increased stress on the spine and joints.   The protrusion and added weight to the structure can cause this stress.  The added weight will pull the spine and joints out of alignment and can also result in pelvic misalignment.   Increased weight bearing upon the spine, joints, and pelvis can lead to pain and discomfort. Fortunately, chiropractic care can help to realign the posture of a pregnant woman and relieve some pain and discomfort as well as result in a healthier delivery.   The effects on posture as a result of being pregnant can lead to complications. According to American Pregnancy, “This can affect the mother’s ability to have a natural, non-invasive birth.  Breech and posterior positions can interfere with the natural ease of labor and lead to interventions such as C-sections”.  Such effects are because the spine serves as the information highway of the body.  Pregnancy compromises this message highway, often causing nervous system miscommunication.  Keeping the spine aligned through chiropractic care can lead to a healthier delivery through better communication between the reproductive and nervous systems, due to an aligned spine.   “New Life Chiropractic and Wellness”, a Santa Clarita chiropractor, can help to ensure that the body stays in alignment through the pregnancy.  A trained professional will assess the patient’s current posture, make recommendations for postural re-alignment, and make suggestions on how... read more

Santa Clarita Chiropractic – Back Pain

Santa Clarita Chiropractic care is the safest, most effective method of treating back pain, both acute and chronic. Most back pain is due to compressive forces on the spine and surrounding structures. These compressive forces include gravity, excessive body weight, prolonged periods of sitting/standing, poor sleep patterns, physical loads (purses, backpacks, tool belts, i.e.), and arthritic change due to the aging process. Chiropractic techniques are used to counteract compressive forces on the spine by creating joint space and eliminating pressure on nervous and soft tissue structures thereby increasing range of motion patterns and decreasing pain levels. Dr. Vaccaro is dedicated to helping you reach a state of wellness and well-being through chiropractic, massage, and nutritional techniques. Discover the difference for yourself. We proudly serve the Santa Clarita Valley including Canyon Country, Valencia, Saugus, Newhall, Castaic, Acton, Agua Dulce, Palmdale and surrounding areas. Our goal at New Life Chiropractic and Wellness is to treat each patient with personalized care. We spend quality time with each patient to create a thorough, complete, unrushed experience, allowing the patient the opportunity to relax and decompress. Once the nervous system is addressed, the body can begin to heal. We at New Life take all lifestyle factors into consideration as we assist each patient in management of their health and wellness. Make an appointment today at 661-298-2700.... read more

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Treatment

To all my female patients (or to my male patients who have a female in your life that is affected by PCOS), please read this post! Chances are that you suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome or that you know someone who does. The good news is that there is hope for remdedy of your frustrating symptoms. Keep reading! PCOS is a common endocrine system disorder affecting 3 million women of reproductive age every year in the United States. PCOS is hallmarked by the following symptoms: infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods, excess hair growth, acne, obesity, and infertility. The following recent study from Alexandria University in Egypt was conducted to show how diet can greatly improve the symptoms of PCOS. They put 100 overweight women with PCOS on a diet similar to the Mediterranean Diet for 12 weeks. It was a “low glycemic load, anti-inflammatory diet based on combinations of nutrients (a combo diet) encouraging the consumption of legumes, fish, and low-fat dairy products in a Mediterranean context; with a composition of 25% proteins, 25% fat, and 50% carbohydrates. Diets were designed as reduced-energy, low-fat, low-saturated fat, and moderate-to-high fiber diets. The glycemic load was reduced by lowering sugar content in favor of more complex carbohydrates.” The women were told to exercise and had a caloric intake 500 calories below their estimated calorie maintenance level (expending more calories than they were taking in). Red meat was limited to once every 2 weeks, and chicken no more than once a week. Fish was to be consumed twice weekly or more. Total fat intake was limited. Use of spices was encouraged and... read more

What Type of Education and Training Do Chiropractors Have?

Chiropractic adjustment or manipulation is a manual procedure that utilizes the highly refined skills developed during the intensive years of chiropractic education. The chiropractor typically uses his/her hands to manipulate the joints of the body, particularly the spine, in order to reduce pain, and restore or enhance joint function. Chiropractic manipulation is a highly controlled procedure that rarely causes discomfort. The chiropractor adapts the procedure to meet the specific needs of each patient. Patients often note positive changes in their symptoms immediately following... read more

Is Chiropractic Treatment Safe?

Chiropractic is widely recognized as one of the safest drug-free, non-invasive therapies available for the treatment of neuromusculoskeletal complaints. Although chiropractic has an excellent safety record, no health treatment is completely free of potential adverse effects. The risks associated with chiropractic, however, are very small. Many patients feel immediate relief following chiropractic treatment, but some may experience mild soreness or aching, just as they do after some forms of exercise. Current literature shows that minor discomfort or soreness following spinal manipulation typically fades within 24 hours. Neck pain and some types of headaches are treated through precise cervical manipulation. Cervical manipulation, often called a neck adjustment, works to improve joint mobility in the neck, restoring range of motion and reducing muscle spasm, which helps relieve pressure and tension. Neck manipulation is a remarkably safe procedure. While some reports have associated upper high-velocity neck manipulation with a certain kind of stroke, or vertebral artery dissection, there is not yet a clear understanding of the connection. The occurrence appears to be very rare—1 in 5.85 million manipulations— based on the clinical reports and scientific studies to date. If you are visiting your doctor of chiropractic with upper-neck pain or headache, be very specific about your symptoms. This will help your doctor of chiropractic offer the safest and most effective treatment, even if it involves referral to another health care provider. It is important for patients to understand the risks associated with some of the most common treatments for musculoskeletal pain — prescription and over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) — as these treatments may carry risks significantly greater than those of chiropractic... read more