Santa Clarita Chiropractic – Back Pain

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....
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Treatment

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...

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...