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July, 2016
Spinal, Cont. from page 8
Surgery is often times recommended, however a recent study found, “...no clear benefits for surgery compared to non-surgi- cal treatment, a 10-24 percent complication rate with surgery and no complications with conservative care.” (Zaina F, Tomkins- Lane C, Carragee E, et al. “Surgical Versus Non-Surgical Treatment for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis.” Cochrane Library, January 2016).
So, what are some of the options for this painful condition?
At AIH Complementary Medicine, we offer conservative care with a range of treatment options. Following a thorough exami- nation, both you and your doctor will discuss and determine which plan best suits you.
FLEXION/DISTRACTION: The narrowing of the spinal canal caus- es compression and inflammation, which leads to pain. It then follows that DECOMPRESSION is a viable step. We have 2 special tables in our office that distract (or pull apart) the lumbar area while flexing to pump the disc fluid.
REHABILITATION EXERCISES: You will be instructed on the appropriate type of exercise. For example, if you feel better leaning forward—strengthening and stretching exercise will be performed in that position. The opposite is also true. If you lean back and it feels better, we will design an exercise routine for you in that position.
NUTRITION: Food is either medicine or poison! Pain is an indica- tion of inflammation-stop eating poorly! The major inflammato-
ry foods are sugar and simple carbohydrates (pasta, bread, pota- toes, etc.) YOU KNOW!!!
SUPPLEMENTS: The bones are degenerating. Use a BONE SPE- CIFIC calcium to feed the ailing bones! Also, help the cartilage with Glucosamine sulfate.
ACUPUNCTURE: This technique has been used for millennia and has helped millions with relief of pain.
LASER THERAPY: More recently added to the arsenal of healing, this is painless, quick and can help with pain and tissue repair.
As you can see there are many treatment choices available, so please do not suffer.
We would be honored if you would let us let you help yourself!
For the month of July, if you mention this article, you can receive a 10% discount on our GLUCOSAMINE SYNERGY product from Standard Process. Not only does it contain the most effec- tive form of Glucosamine (sulfate), it also has anti-inflammatory herbs and support for bone and tissue.
Sincerely submitted, Drs Glenn and Julie Smith AIH Complementary Medicine\ 418 W Meadows Dr., Freeport, IL 815-297-0889 www.aihcompmed.com