Gangrene and Chiropractor in Concord

by: Taylor N. Barton

    Barton Chiropractic in Concord is constantly reviewing the latest healthcare research so that     we can provide you with the best possible health care. Recently I ran across this article so I thought I would share it.

Life is in the blood, right? Blood feeds all your skin, muscles, organs, everything, with the nutrients, antibodies, and oxygen necessary to function. Do you know what happens when that life giving blood is restricted and cannot flow to all regions of the body? This interruption of blood flow results in cell decay and eventually death; this is called gangrene. Gangrene can be caused by a trauma that physically impedes blood flow, or a bacterial infection. Underlying conditions such as diabetes or atherosclerosis can also impede blood flow which may in some cases lead to gangrene. Gangrene most commonly affects the extremities, including your toes, fingers and limbs, but it can also occur in your muscles and internal organs.

When gangrene affects your skin, signs and symptoms may include:
■A blue or black discoloration of your skin
■Severe pain followed by a feeling of numbness
■A foul-smelling discharge leaking from a sore

Treatments for gangrene include surgery to remove dead tissue, antibiotics and other approaches. If you’re like me, then this sounds extremely intrusive and debilitating.

Did you know Chiropractic can help patients with gangrene?

A 40 year old woman whose circulation decreased dramatically on her right side. Her foot began to swell and turn blue and she was told that nothing could be done to save the foot from amputation. Patient refused. She asked her relatives to bring her to the chiropractor. Under care, the circulation returned to her foot. The gangrenous toes dropped off but the foot “entirely healed.” Patient reported to be in continued good health 20 years later. [From the records of the Bebout College of Chiropractic, Indianapolis, Indiana (April 1927)]

Do not wait till it’s too late. Call your Chiropractor in Concord now at 925 685-2002 to see how Chiropractic can help you. Or visit our website at www.BartonChiro.com