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Could you imagine going through life every day with near-debilitating, chronic back pain? Back pain is one of the most common ailments in America - it's estimated that 8% of all adults, or 16 million people, suffer from chronic back pain in the U.S. every year. If you've never experienced a back injury or pain, be thankful. Chronic back pain affects every aspect of a person's life, from participating in sports to limitations with everyday activities, like cooking dinner. In fact, many people with chronic back pain can't even make a reliable living and put food on the table. Almost 83 million workdays are lost every year due to choric back pain.
The inability to work and provide isn't just a physical issue - it can become an emotional one too. Many people suffering from chronic back pain also suffer from depression and anxiety. Unfortunately, in the past, chronic back pain sufferers wanting to avoid addictive medications and invasive surgeries had few viable relief options. However, if you're suffering from a chronic back issue like sciatica, a pinched nerve, or a bulging disc, pain relief may be closer than you think.
Modern chiropractic care and, more specifically, a spinal decompression chiropractor in North Charleston, SC, may be the long-term solution you need for chronic back pain.
A common misconception is that chiropractors only adjust your back and neck when, in fact, they treat the whole body with all-natural treatments. Here at Elite Healthcare, our doctors focus on your overall health, not just pain. We want to find and address the underlying causes of your symptoms. If you're unfamiliar with an integrative approach to medicine, this strategy may seem new. Our chiropractic care is less about putting a band-aid on the problem and more about finding a natural, long-term solution to your pain.
Fortunately, our experienced chiropractors provide the best in natural pain relief. Prescription and over-the-counter pain medications mask the symptoms you're experiencing versus getting to the cause of your pain. Pain is often the result of your spine being out of alignment, which leads to nerve issues. Once your spine is back in alignment, the nerves function correctly again.
Because our chiropractic center offers a combination of different therapies and non-surgical treatments, we provide a comprehensive approach to healing. Depending on the extent of your back problems, spinal decompression therapy may be the answer to your chronic pain problems.
Initially developed in 1985 by Dr. Allan Dyer, spinal decompression has been used by chiropractors for years. Unfortunately, spinal decompression is often passed over as a viable treatment, despite its numerous benefits.
In the past, patients suffering from chronic back pain issues like herniated discs were usually prescribed powerful medications. They were instructed to refrain from physical activities, referred to a physical therapist, and sent on their way. While physical therapy has an important role in back pain recovery, some back conditions need a more comprehensive treatment approach. For those patients, surgery seemed like the only option.
Today, patients with chronic back pain have many more options to consider. One of the most effective treatments for serious back pain is spinal decompression. This proven therapy, provided by Elite Healthcare, has been shown to significantly reduce pain and help patients live a normal, even active lifestyle once again.
Spinal decompression, also called Lumbar Cervical Decompression Therapy (LCD Therapy), is a very effective non-surgical solution to chronic back pain problems. If you're like most patients, your back pain is caused by disc issues related to your spine. This type of therapy uses computer technology and a spinal decompression machine in cityname, state, to stretch your spinal column slowly and gently, relieving abnormal pressure on the discs in your back, which sit in between your vertebrae.
This precise stretching action causes negative pressure to form inside the discs in your back, making them retract. With time, this negative pressure causes a reverse vacuum of sorts that actually draws your protruding discs into place. When pressure is removed from the disc segments in your spine, you experience much-needed pain relief.
The primary purpose of spinal decompression therapy is to provide you with immediate pain relief while creating a healthy environment to heal your spinal disc condition. Some of the most common conditions that spinal decompression therapy treats include:
This happens when spinal discs in your back are pushed outside of the spinal canal. When pushed outside of their usual space, these discs can put pressure on the nerves in your spine, resulting in localized pain and pain throughout your body. If a bulging disc is left untreated, it has a high chance of rupturing, which can necessitate surgery and longer recovery time.
Herniated discs are discs in your back that fracture or crack and leak fluid. The fluid or gel that leaks from a herniated disc may irritate the nerves in your back. When this happens, you may experience an intense burning sensation that shoots up and down your lower back and legs.
As you grow older, joints in your body, like your knees and hips, begin to wear away with time. The same thing can happen to the discs in your back. Often caused by heavy lifting or a family history of spine problems, degenerative discs are painful and can lead to serious situations. In advanced cases, bone spurs can form and affect the nerves of your spine.
When a herniated disc or bone spur begins to put pressure on the nerves in your back, it often causes sciatica. Sciatica is a common back problem that causes pain to radiate from your lower back down your legs via your sciatic nerve. Sometimes, this pain is only felt in one of your legs.
This condition is similar to arthritis of your spine, where the cartilage inside your facet joint breaks down and becomes inflamed. The result is often intense neck and back pain. It's most often caused by degenerative changes in the joints located between the bones of your spine.
This painful condition manifests when the space in your backbone is too small. When this happens, pressure impacts your spinal cord and the nerves that travel through it. Like other conditions treated by a spinal decompression therapy cityname, state, stenosis is caused by wear-and-tear in your back, which forms arthritis.
This term is often used to classify a range of back problems, most often caused by a pinched nerve root in your spinal column. This pinched nerve root may occur in different locations down your spine, like the lumbar or thoracic areas. Usually caused by a narrowing of the space where your nerve root leaves the spine, symptoms of this condition include pain, tingling, numbness, and weakness.
If you're looking for a safe way to relieve your chronic back pain, spinal decompression should be on your list of treatments to consider. This painless procedure is backed by research showing higher success rates in many patients when compared to spinal surgery. Unlike many medications, spinal decompression from Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine is designed to correct the condition you're facing while also minimizing costs and eliminating recovery and downtime.
Some of the most popular reasons why patients choose spinal decompression over surgery and other treatments include:
Invasive procedures, like back surgeries, often leave the patient racked with pain, long recovery times, and complications. Sometimes, the surgery doesn't work as intended, leaving the patient responsible for a therapy that didn't work correctly. As a non-invasive treatment, spinal decompression therapy can treat back and neck pain without needles, incisions, or harmful manipulations of the spine.
Getting back pain relief from surgery is far from guaranteed. However, because spinal decompression targets the underlying causes of your back pain, it's a much more effective long-term treatment. Spinal decompression is not a quick fix. When coupled with positive lifestyle changes like losing weight, you can maximize the pain-relieving benefits of spinal decompression.
Surgery of the back and spine requires the patient to be bedridden and uncomfortable for days and even weeks. Recovering from back surgery is no easy feat and often requires strong pain medications to help. Sometimes, back surgeries don't go as planned, causing complications and worse scenarios. Spinal decompression, on the other hand, is very effective and doesn't require much recovery time at all. Once your spinal decompression session is over, you'll probably be able to drive yourself home from our office.
One of the least talked about issues with back pain medications is that they only treat the pain, not the underlying causes. For many patients, relying on meds to relieve back pain fosters dependency on pain pills. Pain pill addiction is a very serious issue in the U.S., often leading patients down a dark path. With spinal decompression, you won't have to worry about taking pills for pain relief. That's because the root causes of your back pain are addressed, not just the symptoms.
If you were to look at the cost of surgery and subsequent years of prescription medication, you might be shocked. When compared to spinal decompression, surgery is a much more expensive treatment to consider. You've got to take the cost of surgery into account, but also the fact that you'll be forced to take time off work. By choosing spinal decompression therapy, you're choosing a safe, non-surgical treatment that doesn't require any time off work.
Spinal decompression relieves pressure on disrupted discs, causing them to retract back into place. This revolutionary treatment also lets oxygen, fluids, and nutrients re-enter your spinal discs, which provides additional healing.
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By now, you probably have a better idea of how spinal decompression can help rid your life of back pain. But spinal decompression treatment does more than help with bulging discs, herniated discs, arthritis, and more. It has also been shown to provide patients with important quality-of-life benefits.
As mentioned above, harsh surgeries leave you bedridden and unable to work for long periods of time. Spinal decompression allows you to jump right back into the workforce, so you can continue providing for your family. Plus, reducing your back pain naturally increases your mobility since you won't be stressing about hurting yourself while moving. Instead, you'll be living in the moment.
One of the worst symptoms affecting people with back pain is the inability to sleep well. Sleeping with back pain can be horrible, causing you to toss and turn to find a comfortable spot. As soon as you find one and get settled, your back starts to hurt again. It's a vicious cycle, but adjusting your spine and relieving pressure with spinal decompression will help you get a good night's rest.
Did you know that when your spine is decompressed, it helps fluids circulate throughout your body? These fluids actually flush your lymphatic system, which helps support your overall immune system. Better circulation also benefits your brain and can help boost concentration and memory. The improved circulation from spinal decompression may also distribute oxygen and nutrients to your skin, creating a multi-benefit effect.
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At Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine, we practice an integrated approach to pain relief and chiropractic care. Our goal is to restore your spine to its proper alignment, which speeds up your recovery time and prevents additional injuries. If chronic back pain has taken over your life, it's time to visit our chiropractic office for a thorough evaluation.
Ask yourself this: Have you been suffering from headaches and sleepless nights due to muscle strain? Is your ability to work and put food on the table compromised due to a pinched nerve? No amount of over-the-counter pain medication can provide a long-term fix for such an issue. Thankfully, our chiropractors have years of experience providing relief to patients just like yourself.
After a comprehensive exam, our doctor will create an individualized treatment plan tailored to your body. That way, we can address the full scope of your symptoms by correcting any root causes of your back pain.
From minor chiropractic adjustments to spinal decompression treatment, we'll find the solution that your back and body need to heal correctly. If you're ready to get back on the road to better health, we're here to help every step of the way. Contact our Elite Healthcare Physical Medicine today to get started.
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Dal'mont Gourdine playing at UConn, celebrating after making a play.NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Dal'mont Gourdine is the standard bearer in more ways than one. His family, neighborhood, and high school all should be proud.By the sounds of it, North Charleston-born and raised Gourdine could be the mayor of Storrs, Connecticut, after five years of playing football for the UConn Huskies."The people are very welcoming," he said. "They want to get to know you. Coach Hurley [is] over there across the s...
Dal'mont Gourdine playing at UConn, celebrating after making a play.
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Dal'mont Gourdine is the standard bearer in more ways than one. His family, neighborhood, and high school all should be proud.
By the sounds of it, North Charleston-born and raised Gourdine could be the mayor of Storrs, Connecticut, after five years of playing football for the UConn Huskies.
"The people are very welcoming," he said. "They want to get to know you. Coach Hurley [is] over there across the street. Real cool dude - got to know him. Chopped it up plenty of times. The whole university. I know the president."
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He's made UConn his home. When others "portal'ed" to the next spot, the only chasing he did was opposing quarterbacks.
"My game plan going forward is NFL," he said. "Main goal on top of the main goal since I was a youngin'."
That very well could happen. But with what he's already accomplished – it doesn't much matter.
"Where we come from in North Charleston, not many take that next step and next level to go where the family wants them to go," he said. "We probably had eight graduation tickets, but I had to go back to people and say I have like 20 graduation tickets. I have people coming from North Charleston up here. The university helped me get those tickets for the people, who spent the weekend up here."
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His college career is now over. A foot injury at practice late in the season forced surgery. He won't play in the upcoming Fenway Bowl against UNC. He's every bit a part of getting them there. You bet he'll be in Boston for it.
"Waking up at 4:30 a.m. to go to workouts and train," he said. "I'm happy for this team. The guys, the coaches, the families around this team. When things went left, we got them right during the season."
He's also the last of his kind. The final Garrett Tech Falcon to fly. The final athlete from the now-shuttered high school off of Dorchester Road.
"I think about it all the time," he said. "We always talk about high school, what is your HS doing this Friday? I never join in the conversation because I don't have a high school anymore. Garrett is gone. Last athlete, something I can hold my head on. I'm the last to ever do it at the school. Before they built CCSD, I tried to contact the people to get my name on there that I was the last one to do it."
He may not have to ask for that in Storrs, Connecticut.
CHARLESTON COUNTY , S.C. (WCIV) — North Charleston Holiday POPS kick off the Christmas season with a sparkling performance Saturday. Local artists from across the Lowcountry will take the stage along with special performances by Martin Chalk, Heather Rice, Suzanne Fleming-Atwood, and ...
CHARLESTON COUNTY , S.C. (WCIV) — North Charleston Holiday POPS kick off the Christmas season with a sparkling performance Saturday. Local artists from across the Lowcountry will take the stage along with special performances by Martin Chalk, Heather Rice, Suzanne Fleming-Atwood, and Palmetto City Ballet.
From founding the iconic South Carolina rock band Hootie & the Blowfish to spreading his message of hope and transformation , Jim "Soni" Sonefeld will also join the orchestra as he performs a new release from his own Christmas record “Light of Joy.” The festive EP shares the sounds of the season, the coming of the savior and some of his favorite holiday memories. The two time Grammy award winner describes his single "Light of Joy (Gloria)" which he wrote with Martin Chalk as majestic and emphatic. The two collaborated on the song in Mount Pleasant.
Martin Chalk told News 4 it was a "beautiful idea that Jim started. It's a story of the birth of Jesus and just the angels singing Gloria and the light that Jesus brought to the world." Chalk currently serves as a Worship Pastor at Saint Peter's Church in Mount Pleasant.
Jim Sonefeld attended the University of South Carolina and continues to be an ally for the Lowcountry, employing local filmmakers to capture the performance.
The orchestra will present a variety of holiday favorites including Hanukah Overture (arranged by Adam Shugar), music from The Nutcracker, original songs by Jim "Soni" Sonefeld, Martin Chalk and Heather Rice, and a Christmas singalong.
"I think the sing-alongs will bring the audience in and dancing as well," Sonefeld told News 4. "For us it's about community and getting together with musicians and performers that are local and have a lot to offer in the arts. I think it's just a great idea to gather at this time and start this holiday season off with a boom. "
Chalk echoed Sonefeld, saying, "I would hope that people who come tonight would leave with some brightness in their eyes, little bit of joy and hope, and sort of just almost like, a kickstart to this wonderful time of year."
The holiday celebration embodies the spirit of giving this holiday season. The North Charleston POPs are teaming up with Deans Dogs, founded by Hootie and the Blowfish's Dean Felber, for a donation drive during the show benefiting the Charleston Animal Society. If you donate any amount to Dean's Dogs or the North Charleston POP's you will be entered to win a backstage tour and meet and greet with the Hottie and the Blowfish musicians.
Tickets are still available online and at the box office. Doors open at 6:30 P.M. The Show begins at 7:30 P.M.
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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston County Council discussed the Better Northbridge project in their committee meeting Thursday.The project intends to build a standalone pedestrian and bike bridge, making it safer for those crossing between North Charleston and West Ashley. County staff members requested approval for Better Northbridge, so they can send a RAISE grant to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).“Right al...
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston County Council discussed the Better Northbridge project in their committee meeting Thursday.
The project intends to build a standalone pedestrian and bike bridge, making it safer for those crossing between North Charleston and West Ashley. County staff members requested approval for Better Northbridge, so they can send a RAISE grant to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).
“Right alongside the existing Cosgrove bridge that would connect West Ashley and North Charleston communities together,” Alex Owsiak, manager of Charleston County public works capital programs, said. “There have been quite a few accidents and injuries, and fatalities along the bridge – with generally bicyclists and pedestrians. So we’re looking to provide that safe avenue for those folks to get across and connect those two communities together.”
Charleston Moves, a transportation advocacy group, has been working with the county’s staff on this project. Katie Zimmerman, executive director, said not many changes would need to be done on the application itself, since they have already done the groundwork.
“If the county were to try again, I think a- it would be an easy lift because we already have a really strong application that we can build on,” Zimmerman said. “But also, really making sure we get that political support I think would put it over the top.”
This will be the fourth time the county has sent in this application. However officials said in 2023, the USDOT’s federal review team gave this project high marks, indicating it has a good chance this time.
“In fact, we were told we did not receive funding just because there were so many applications, and they ran out before they were able to get to us,” Owsiak said. “So, we’ve already been pre-approved this time around. It’s just a matter of getting that council approval for the application. So, I think we have a really good chance of getting funding this time around.”
Leaders said that the Ashley River crossing project, a similar Charleston County proposal, received federal funding from this grant. It had been applied for three times and was accepted.
Whichever way the council goes, both parties said they are prepared to keep this project a priority in the county.
“We still want to do things that are going to keep the project moving forward. Whether that’s getting the money to finalize the design or start working on permitting. You know taking little chunks and moving it forward. We don’t want it to sit and languish,” said Zimmerman.
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