Kids are back to school and eager beaver parents are packing their bags and backpacks accordingly.

However, once you load up your son or daughter’s backpack with books, binders, pens, crayons, binders, notepads, and lunch—you may be preparing them for more than a successful school year. In fact, you might be setting them up for a future of neck, shoulder, back,  joint, muscle, and hip injuries!

Roughly 14,000 children are treated for backpack-related issues yearly, according to these statistics from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. At Barton Chiropractic we take care of a large amount of children and we see many problems directly related to backpack weight.  So before you pile the weight of the entire school year onto your child’s back, consider this: the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons explains that kids who carry backpacks that weigh more than 15-percent of their body weight are prone to neck, back, and shoulder pain, muscle and joint issues, and even permanent damage to posture.  Luckily, the Huffington Post has junior’s back with this A+ infographic on back-to-school backpack safety tips…

Tylenol & Liver Damage Facts You Should Know Before It Kills You

As a Chiropractor, I think everyone has heard that liver damage because of this drug ,Tylenol (acetaminophen),  is so common that it leads to over 100,000 phone calls to poison control centers, over 60,000 ER visits, and many deaths each year; in fact, liver damage due to Tylenol is one of the leading causes of liver transplants.

 If you are going to use this OTC drug to cover up your symptoms, you need to keep the following essential facts in mind:

1. Acetaminophen can be found in over 600 OTC and prescription medications. You can be taking it and not even know it!
2. The maximum amount taken should not exceed 4,000 mg (4 grams) in a 24-hour period; it should be noted that even small amounts over this cap can be toxic for the liver.
3. Drinking alcohol, as well as using certain medications in conjunction with acetaminophen can further your chance of liver damage/failure.
4. Tylenol can also be dangerous to the child carried by pregnant women; the danger is exacerbated after the fetus is over 14 weeks old.
5. If you merely suspect a Tylenol over-dosage, medical attention needs to be sought immediately.
6. There are 4 phases of acetominophen-induced liver damage/poisoning. Phase 1: ingestion within 24 hours; symptoms include nausea, paleness, vomiting and diaphoresis (too much sweating). Phase 2: within 18 to 72 hours; right quadrant pain, irregular heart beat, and high blood pressure. Phase 3: 72 to 86 hours; the most critical phase; pain, liver damage/failure, noted by hypoglycemia (lowered blood sugar), jaundice, coagulopathy (leading to bleeding), possible loss of normal brain activity, and some organ failures. Phase 4: four days to 3 weeks; it involves recovery, for those who survive the onslaught.
7. Liver damage/failure may also include: clay-tinted stool, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of skin, etc.), noticeable skin reactions/conditions. These skin conditions may include blistering, pigment changes, rashes, dry, scaly skin, scarring and, in severe cases, blindness.
8. Acetaminophen can be found in a number of OTC medications: Benadryl, Actifed, Dristan, Formula 44, Cepacol, Dayquil, Excedrin, Anacin, Dimetapp, Midol, Robitussin, Sinutab, Triaminic, Vicks, Nyquil, Saint Joseph, Sudafed, Panadon, Theraflu, etc. 
9. Symptoms of liver damage include:  a swollen abdomen (ascites); Jaundice; tenderness to the abdomen; changes in urine; dry, itchy, irritated skin; changes to the stool; nausea; appetite loss; retention of fluid; and lack of energy/exhaustion.
10. Be especially careful when administering medications to minors without the supervision/advice of a healthcare provider.                                              

Conclusion

If you suspect acetaminophen poisoning, seek medical attention ASAP; doing so may avert a damaged/failing liver--it may even prevent death. 

All drugs have side effects. Most drugs simply cover up your symptoms allowing you to die more comfortably. If you or someone you know is in pain and suffering, instead of covering up the symptoms and waiting for it to "go away" (get worst), call Barton Chiropractic at 925 685-2002 and schedule a free consultation today!

http://www.BartonChiro.com

How to really lose weight!

With literally hundreds of diets to choose from, how do you know which one works? Here is a clue: They all do!

Well most of them , as long as you stick with it. Barton Chiropractic reviews weight loss tips just for you.

Here are a few tips that should help you lose that weight.

1) Keep track of what you are eating. as well as how much you are working out.

2) Record what you are doing. My fitness pal is a great app for doing this.

3) Exercise! For some this is a four letter word, for others life revolves around it.

Eat 500 - 1000 calories less. This should lead to 1-2 pound loss per week. But be careful with all protein diets. Eating 500 calories of lean red meat is still 500 calories.

4) A short bout of exercise each day is more effective than longer, less frequent periods.

5 | To lose weight for good, know that you can't go back to your old eating habits. You'll need to change your lifestyle.

6 | Eating too little can backfire. Never have less than 1,200 calories a day—or you may slow down your metabolism.

7 | Don't grocery-shop when you're hungry. You're likely to make high-fat, low-nutrient impulse purchases.

8 | For a fit and toned figure, dieting alone isn't enough. You also need to exercise.

9 | A slip up doesn't have to lead to an entire day of overeating. Resolve to make better choices at your next meal.

10 | Cut down, not out: Trim portions of food instead of removing entire categories (carbs, fats, etc.).



Stick with it! Remember, muscle weighs more than fat. You will start losing inches before you lose pounds.

Chiropractic is the fastest growing healthcare profession. But it is still one of the most underutilized .

Chiropractors are primary health care providers with more actual school hours than most general practitioners (m.d.).

Use your chiropractor! If you just ask, most will be more than happy to help you with your weight loss program. For more information feel free to contact our office at (925) 685-2002 or visit our website at www.BartonChiro.com

Whiplash injury from car accident video

Concord Chiropractor 

I hope you enjoy this video. If you would like mor information or would like to see more videos like this one visit our website at Concord Chiropractic Clinic or contact our office at (925) 685-2002.

 

Whiplash hurts! If you have been involved in a car accident, you probably  already know that. What you may not know is that Doctors of Chiropractic probably deal with more whiplash injuries than any other type of physician.

 

 This is due to the fact that only Chiropractors have been trained in detecting and correcting Spinal Subluxations. Subluxations often result from whiplash type injuries.

 

You probably know someone that has been involved in a car accident. They may even be suffering from these symptoms. At Barton Chiropractic in Concord, we will never charge you to sit down and talk about your problems.

      Call 925 685-2002 to schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our doctors.

Remove all obstructions, not just the obvious ones.

 

 

WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

Research has shown that as little as 5 mm of mercury pressure (the weight of a dime), is enough to decrease nerve function.

So, if the nerve going from your brain to your heart is not functioning 100% , do you think you could possibly be as healthy as you should? Definitely not!

Is this something that you need to worry about? If you have never had your nervous system checked, then you probably should worry.

 Here is the deal.

You have 24 movable bones protecting your nervous system. We call it your spine.

When you have trauma, it is possible to get those bones (vertebrae) out of alignment this is called a subluxation. This misalignment (subluxation), can put pressure on the nerve roots and decrease nerve function. As you can imagine, decreased nerve function equals decreased health. Dis-Ease.

It makes sense to me, If you want to be healthy, you will get checked by a chiropractor as soon as possible. If you want your family to be healthy, you will get your family's nervous system checked.

At Barton Chiropractic in Concord we will never charge you or a loved one to sit down and talk about your needs. If you are serious about your health, call 925 685-2002 today for a free consultation to see if you are suffering from Subluxations in your spine.

Fewer ear infections, allergies, tonsilitis and asthma!

When one or more vertebrae are out of proper juxtaposition and/or not functioning properly, there will be an interference to the normal transmission of what we call “the mental impulse.” This is Vertebral Subluxation Complex (VSC). It can cause an ache or a pain, anything at all up to and including life-threatening disease. Disease begins with “dis-ease,” a lack of ease, of health.


Your brain and the nervous system controls and coordinates every cell, tissue, organ and system of the body.
Chiropractors remove nerve interference allowing the body to function at its potential. Not only do we feel better but research shows you are actually healthier.

Only a proper chiropractic examination, including X-rays and neurological examination, can detect VSC.  And only Chiropractic Adjustments can correct VSC.

Call Barton Chiropractic in Concord today at 925 685-2002 to schedule your free consultation, or visit our website at www.BartonChiro.com

Scientists Blow The Lid on Cancer & Sunscreen Myth

No Sunscreen?

That's right! Barton Chiropractic in Concord is constantly researching the latest news for our patients. If you would like more information on this subject contact our office at www.BartonChiro.com .


According to a June 2014 article featured in The Independent (UK), a major study conducted by researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden found that women who avoid sunbathing during the summer are twice as likely to die as those who sunbathe every day.  

The epidemiological study followed 30,000 women for over 20 years and “showed that mortality was about double in women who avoided sun exposure compared to the highest exposure group.”

Researchers concluded that the conventional dogma, which advises avoiding the sun at all costs and slathering on sunscreen to minimize sun exposure, is doing more harm than actual good.

That’s because overall sun avoidance combined with wearing sunscreen effectively blocks the body’s ability to produce vitamin D3 from the sun’s UVB rays, which is by far the best form of vitamin D.

In the USA, vitamin D deficiency is at epidemic levels. Ironically, vitamin D deficiency can lead to aggressive forms of skin cancer. A ground-breaking 2011 study published in Cancer Prevention Research suggests that optimal blood levels of vitamin D offers protection against sunburn and skin cancer.

Additionally, vitamin D protects the body from diseases like multiple sclerosis, rickets (in the young),

tuberculosis, inflammatory bowel disease, type 1 diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus and Sjogren’s syndrome.

According to the Vitamin D Council, researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham recently reported that “lack of sun exposure may lead to cognitive decline over time.”

A Dermatologist Who’s Not Afraid to Sit on the Beach”:

Bernard Ackerman, MD, (deceased 2008) was one of the world’s foremost authorities on the subject of skin cancer and the sun, sunscreens and melanoma skin cancer risks.

Below are Ackerman’s views excerpted from an article in The New York Times (July 20, 2004), titled “I BEG TO DIFFER; A Dermatologist Who’s Not Afraid to Sit on the Beach”:

The link between melanoma and sun exposure (dermatology’s dogma) is unproven.There’s no conclusive evidence that sunburns lead to cancer.There is no real proof that sunscreens protect against melanoma.There’s no proof that increased exposure to the sun increases the risk of melanoma.

A 2000 Swedish study concluded that higher rates of melanoma occurred in those who used sunscreen versus those who did not.

Sunscreens: Cancer-Causing Biohazards

Elizabeth Plourde, PhD, is a California-based scientist who authored the book Sunscreens – Biohazard: Treat as Hazardous Waste, which extensively documents the serious life-threatening dangers of sunscreens not only to people but to the environment as well.

Dr. Plourde provides proof that malignant melanoma and all other skin cancers increased significantly with ubiquitous sunscreen use over a 30-year period. She emphasizes that many sunscreens contain chemicals that are known carcinogens and endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDC).


Dr. Plourde’s research on mice and sunscreen exposure also showed increases in both pup and maternal mortality as well as reproductive issues in subsequent generations.

Additionally, the book documents how sunscreen chemicals have polluted our water sources including oceans, rivers and municipal drinking water. Worse yet, testing revealed that 97% of Americans have sunscreen chemicals in their blood!

Dr. Plourde’s book also has a chapter on the importance of vitamin D3 to health, and she posits that the widespread vitamin D3 deficiency is linked to overuse of sunscreen combined with sun avoidance in general.

Why would anybody go to this doctor when he openly admits that he has never healed anyone?

  Crazy huh?

Over the last 26 years, thousands of people have gone to see this doctor for everything from headaches, asthma, A.D.D., diabetes, GURD, back pain even infertility. And to this day he still maintains that he has never cured or healed anyone.

You see, this doctor firmly believes that no doctor has ever healed anyone. So often doctors try to play God thinking that they can actually heal people but that is just not true. 

The truth is that your body is a self healing organism. It needs no help whatsoever to heal. It just needs no interference. Your Body has an innate intelligence inside of it that regulates and controls all of its functions. The Bible says that God breathed life into man and I believe that it is this life or innate that keeps you and I alive. 

Now imagine for  just a minute that your brain is controlling all of your bodily functions sending messages down your spinal cord and out to all the tissues in your body. Regulating everything that your body does, and everything is functioning at 100%. You are as healthy as you can possibly be.

What if something was to interfere with your brains ability to control the organs in your body. Lets just say for instance your heart. DO you think you would be healthier or sicker? Sicker, every time.

Every day we have trauma in our life. Sometimes this trauma is so severe of goes on for so long that it can actually cause the bones in your spine that are protecting your nervous system, to be moved out of place. If this Vertebrae is out of place, it can put pressure on spinal nerves.

That's right, a spinal bone out of lace can put pressure on your nervous system and cause a decrease in function of your body. 

Now, if that bone is protecting the nerve that goes to your heart, and you put pressure on the nerve that goes to your heart, are you going to be sicker or healthier? What if the nerve goes to your stomach? Did you ever think about the fact that the same nerve that goes to your low back and frequently causes low back pain also controls your ovaries, uterus, Male organs?

What if someone was trained in detecting and correcting these misaligned vertebrae (subluxations)? Can  you see that as the pressure is removed from the nerve that not only could the low back pain go away but even the erectile dysfunction or infertility or abnormal menstrual cramping, irregular menstrual cycles?

At Barton Chiropractic, that is just what we do! We detect and correct subluxations allowing your body to function at 100% so that it can heal itself. This is done through a series of gentle Chiropractic adjustments.

If you have a spine, you more than likely have Subluxations (spinal bones that are in the wrong place), decreasing your bodies ability to function at 100%. This may or may not be causing symptoms. We have found that symptoms are often not present until the problem has gotten really bad. A person that has just had a heart attack did not just suddenly develop heart problems. The heart was bad way before the symptoms arose.

If you would like to know more, you can visit our office at Concord Chiropractor or call our office at 925 685-2002 to schedule a free consultation with one of our doctors.

Which is Scarier?

               Or


Although we have been taught the importance of good tooth hygiene, little or no emphasis is ever put on actual health. I am referring to our overall health. Politicians make a huge deal about "healthcare" when in fact they could care less. Lets look at the facts:

1) Our education system fails to teach anything about health. If we were truly concerned children would be taught nutrition . We would not have a nation of obese children. Childhood diabetes would not be rampant.

2) We would let our children enjoy exercise. Sports programs, making recess physical education fun.

3) less emphasis would be placed on pharmaceutical coverage and more on preventative care.

And the list goes on. Dentistry has done a great job of educating people about the importance of good tooth hygiene. pictures like the one of the rotten teeth look scary! But the picture on the right has far worst health implications.

Subluxation Degeneration which has been referred to as the silent killer can have devastating effects and few people understand it. It really is very simple. When you stop and think that your brain controls everything that your body does. Every bodily function.

If you cut the nerve that goes from your brain to your heart, what happens? That's right, you die! Now, what if instead of cutting the nerve, you put pressure on it, decreasing its function? "pinched nerve" . Yes, it ca cause pain, but more importantly, it can cause a decrease in organ or gland or even muscle function effecting your health.

If this vertebrea is left out of alignment, over time, as a result of the spine being out of alignment, the disc will literally start to wear away. This is premature joint degeneration.








All of this can be prevented.

Chiropractors correct the devastating effects of vertebreal subluxations. Chiropractic corrective care can even slow down or stop this premature degeneration, as well as removing interference in the nervous system.


It makes sense to me, If you want to be healthy, you will get checked by a chiropractor as soon as possible. If you want your family to be healthy, you will get your family's nervous system checked. 

At Barton Chiropractic in Concord we will never charge you or a loved one to sit down and talk about your needs. If you are serious about your health, call 925 685-2002 today for a free consultation to see if you are suffering from Subluxations in your spine.

Are you Suffering From Back Pain?

If you have back pain, you are in the majority. What most people understand is there is no reason to suffer. Listen to what this man discovered.

Estimates vary, but approximately 60% to 80% of us will get at least mild back pain at some time in our lives. In 2007 alone, about 27 million US adults aged 18 or older (11% of the total adult population) reported having back pain, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. About 70% of these people -- 19.1 million -- sought treatment by a doctor, the agency says. It also says that more women (10.9 million) received medical treatment for their back pain than did men (8.2 million).

Never before has it been easier to get rid of pain! At Barton Chiropractic in Concord our doctors specialize in gentle corrective chiropractic care. You will find that our office is different.

We Listen, We Care, We Get Results!
Want to find out more? Contact our office at 925 685-2002 or visit our website at http://www.BartonChiro.com

Check out what some of our patients have had to say!

Sandy Castillo

reviewed:

Concord Chiropractor, Barton Chiropractic in Concord

1251 Monument Blvd #130, Concord, CA 94520

I was a bit sceptical when I first started care at Barton Chiropractic. How could anyone be that friendly. I have to be honest it is still very strange. Everyone is happy. The staff is amazing. The doctors are patient and understanding. The initial visit was a bit long.... over an hour. They asked questions about my job, personal habits, childhood injuries. I was expecting to come in for a quick kind of thing , instead The exam was very detailed and in depth. When I left, for the first time I knew what was wrong with me.

I have been to many doctors and no one has been able to help me. Dr. Barton and Dr. Stockton have been amazing. I Feel Great.

Thank you so much. You guys are the best! 10 out of 10

Quality Excellent

Christy Warnick reviewed:

Concord Chiropractor, Barton Chiropractic in Concord

1251 Monument Blvd #130, Concord, CA 94520

I've been going to Doctor Westover for more than a year now, but recently developed severe back/neck/shoulder pain due to increased stress levels and other health complications. It was so bad that I couldn't turn my neck, I couldn't lift anything and even sleeping was painful. Dr. Westover worked with me almost daily to remedy the issues and I feel great! Could not be happier with my chiropractor!
PS: Check out the massage chair in the office. Amazing!

Cut The Nerve That Goes From Your Brain To Your Heart.......

You Die

Doctors of Chiropractic have long known that. If you are reading this, chances are you do not have cut nerves, but you probably do have nerves that are being crushed.

Research has shown that as little as 5 mm of mercury pressure (the weight of a dime), is enough to decrease nerve function.

So, if the nerve going from your brain to your heart is not functioning 100% , do you think you could possibly be as healthy as you should? Definitely not!

Is this something that you need to worry about? If you have never had your nervous system checked, then you probably should worry.

  Here is the deal.

You have 24 movable bones protecting your nervous system. We call it your spine.

When you have trauma, it is possible to get those bones (vertebrae) out of alignment this is called a subluxation. This misalignment (subluxation), can put pressure on the nerve roots and decrease nerve function. As you can imagine, decreased nerve function equals decreased health. Dis-Ease.

Children with chronic ear infections get adjusted and in our office 90+% get well and stay well. Women suffering with low back pain often have very painful menses with lots of cramping, sometimes even difficulty getting pregnant. Often times when we get the pressure off the nerves in their low back the hormone levels regulate and as a result, symptoms go away.

 Remember guys; Happy Wife = Happy Life!

It makes sense to me, If you want to be healthy, you will get checked by a chiropractor as soon as possible. If you want your family to be healthy, you will get your family's nervous system checked.

At Barton Chiropractic in Concord we will never charge you or a loved one to sit down and talk about your needs. If you are serious about your health, call 925 685-2002 today for a free consultation to see if you are suffering from Subluxations in your spine.

Hip and low back pain

Did you know:

 SI joint dysfunction has been implicated as a common cause of back pain in more than 30% of children? Barton Chiropractic does. Yes, children have low back problems not just growing pains!

In a study 57% of patients presented at a chiropractic center suffered from Sacroiliac joint dysfunction? ( Low force method of spinal correction and fixation of the sacroiliac joint. Gemmell HA, Heng BJ. The Amer Chiro 1987; Nov:28-32.)

There are two types of SI joint dysfunction, primary and secondary.

Primary SI dysfunction arises from trauma such as blows, falls on the buttock, or from attempts to save oneself from falling.

 Knocking the SI joints out of place can affect the structural integrity of the entire spine. The SI joints themselves are held in place by small ligaments, which can be stretched out of position if there is a traumatic dislocation.

Secondary SI dysfunction comes on slowly, producing a chronic misalignment. Muscle atrophy on one side and overdevelopment on the other may be associated with a scoliosis, pelvic tilt or an actual shortening of one leg. Over time the entire spine can be affected, and one shoulder blade or one side of the ribcage may appear more pronounced than the other. Eventually, uneven pressure on the spine damage discs.

At Barton Chiropractic in Concord, our goal of care is to restore a normal relationship between the sacrum and ilium and to maintain it with suitable support.

(Sacroiliac joint dysfunction and low back pain in school aged children. Mierau DR Cassidy, J.D. et al. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 1984; 7(2):81-84.)

Only a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic can correct Sacro-Illiac joint dysfunction.

 

Hip and Low back pain can indicate underlying problems. 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 http://www.bartonchiro.com/

By: Taylor N. Barton

Chiropractic Dentist ?

Subluxation Degeneration

Doctors of Chiropractic know that when a Subluxation is left uncorrected over years , a process known as Subluxation Degeneration will occur. This process is not unlike leaving a cavity in a tooth to degenerate and rot away. Others (in Medicine) may incorrectly define this as “spinal arthritis,” an accurate description, (arth = joint and it is= inflammation).  The reality is, Subluxation Degeneration is not a disease process; it is your body trying to prevent worse damage, like spinal fracture. All because you have vertebrae that are out of alignment with one another. Chiropractors correct subluxation preventing this process.

There are four phases of Subluxation Degeneration, up to and including spinal fusion.

 

 

This video was prepared by Dr. Joseph Ferrantelli .

He does an excellent job of demonstrating the degeneration that takes place with Subluxation.

 

This process unfortunately is often painless. Often times during a consultation with a patient they will say something like;  " My back goes out once and a while, but it usually goes away in a couple of days," or I just thought it would go away. Just like a tooth ache that may come and go will eventually lead to a rotten tooth possibly a root canal, Subluxation leads to Subluxation Degeneration.

How important is it to go to the dentist and get a check up periodically?

It is every bit as important to get your spine checked to assure that your body is functioning at 100% and not premature joint degeneration.


Don't wait until it is too late! Call Barton Chiropractic at 925 685-2002 and schedule your free consultation.

Chiropractic Adjustments removes Vertebral Subluxation Complex

What is Vertebral Subluxation Complex (VSC)?

Vertebral Subluxation Complex (VSC) is THE most serious threat to your health and well-being.



Let's take a moment to take a look at where health comes from.

Your brain and the nervous system controls and coordinates every cell, tissue, organ and system of the body.

VSC is a serious interference with that control and coordination, allowing chaos within your body, instead of harmony.

When one or more vertebrae are out of proper juxtaposition and/or not functioning properly, there will be an interference to the normal transmission of what we call “the mental impulse.” This is Vertebral Subluxation Complex (VSC). It can cause an ache or a pain, anything at all up to and including life-threatening disease. Disease begins with “dis-ease,” a lack of ease, of health.

VSC causes you to express less Life. It causes you to express less of your genetic potential, which is one reason why it is so important for children to be under regular, wellness chiropractic care.

Subluxation Degeneration

When a Subluxation is left uncorrected over years , a process known as Subluxation Degeneration will occur. Subluxation Degeneration is a condition where the joints wear out prematurely and your spine literally decays like a rotting tooth. Many people go to the chiropractor for regular check ups to make sure that they are not suffering from spinal degeneration.

Only a proper chiropractic examination, including X-rays and neurological examination, can detect VSC.  And only Chiropractic Adjustments can correct VSC.

Call Barton Chiropractic in Concord today at 925 685-2002 to schedule your free consultation, or visit our website at www.BartonChiro.com

Chiropractic

Chiropractic Adjustments Are Essential to Health as Well as Prevention

The purpose of the chiropractic adjustment is not to treat back pain, though relief of back pain and neck pain is often a nice side effect. Chiropractic adjustments correct Vertebral Subluxation Complex (VSC), allowing your body to heal and function at a higher level… physically, mentally and socially.
Chiropractic adjustments are gentle, specific and scientific.

Our main technique is Gonstead, which can be exceptionally gentle, and specific, allowing me to adjust a particular subluxated vertebra in several planes of motion. It also allows me to adjust spinal discs, the temporo-mandibular joints, and extremities (hips, knees, shoulders, etc.)

Proper chiropractic analysis is always applied, with the basic information of initial exam, X-rays and neurological exams, and periodic progressive exams, along with analysis on every visit, pre and post every adjustment. This is not just “How do you feel?”

 

What do you think would happen If you stopped brushing your teeth?

What if you never went to the dentist to have him check your teeth? Does it make sense that someone would live with the pain. Or just wait for it to go away?

You can prevent Subluxation Degeneration.

 

 

Call 925 685-2002 today to schedule a free consultation with one of our doctors, or click on the link to visit our website Barton Chiropractic in Concord.

 

Chiropractic And Spinal Stenosis Pain

 Case Study Shows Chiropractic Benefit for   Spinal Stenosis

It is now easier than ever to get relief from Spinal Stenosis Pain. Chiropractor in Concord , Barton Chiropractic, has long been recognized as a leader in patient care.

  Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a condition resulting in narrowing of the spinal canal and pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. Degenerative changes are also common.  The patient commonly has chronic low back pain and unilateral or bilateral leg symptoms.

May 2001 issue of the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (JMPT):  Case report of how chiropractic helped a patient with Spinal Stenosis. 

In this study a 78-year-old man had low back pain and severe bilateral leg pains.

The patient in this study was a 78-year-old man with acquired degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. The onset was slow and progressive with increasing low back pain of 2 years' duration and progressively worsening bilateral anterior leg pain of 4 months' duration.  The patient described an "achy low back" pain with a belt-line distribution and an “electric,” “sharp,” and “crampy” pain along the front of the lower leg.  The MRI study of his lower back reveled a narrowing of the spinal canal.

In this case the man underwent an initial course of chiropractic care for a two week period during which significant changes were noted by the patient. ( Years worth of damage, only two weeks of care and he was showing improvement!)

 The conclusion of the case report demonstrates successful care of a patient with symptoms either caused by or complicated by central spinal cord stenosis.

If you or someone you know is suffering from Spinal Stenosis there is hope. We may be able to help you! Call 925 685-2002 to schedule a free consultation to see if we can help you.

Baby Having Trouble Sleeping? Abnormal Sleeping Patterns Helped With Chiropractic

Barton Chiropractic in Concord scours the web to bring you the latest health tips. I found this one very interesting.

A case study published in the July 2006 issue of the peer-reviewed, scientific publication, the Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics (JCCP) documented the effects of chiropractic care on a nine month old infant girl with a history of disturbed sleep. The JCCP is the official publication of the Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics of the International Chiropractors Association.

 The average 9 month old should sleep approximately 14 hours per day.  In this case study a nine month old infant girl was presented for chiropractic care with a history of severely disrupted sleep and fussiness.  Additionally, the infant was refusing to breastfeed on one side and exhibited, what was called a generally unsettled behavior.  It was also noted that the child would not turn her head to the left.  These problems had been occurring since birth. Most likely this was the result of birth trauma. Our Concord Chiropractic office has seen numerous newborns suffering from all kinds of health problems, that upon further examination were found to be the result of a difficult birth.

The examination confirmed a reduced range of neck motion to the left and significant muscle tension in the left and upper neck. Upon touching the neck the child exhibited signs of being in pain by crying and moving away.  It was determined that subluxations were present, and an appropriate course of adjustments was initiated.

The results in this case were very impressive.  The study noted that on the afternoon after the infants first adjustment the baby girl fell asleep for 5 hours.  This was followed by nighttime sleep of 2 periods of 6 hours each.  Over the next three weeks of care the daytime sleep got shorter, but the nighttime sleep remained between 6 and 8 hours. 

In addition to the dramatic sleep improvement, the child also improved her range of neck motion and was able to turn her head to the left in response to sound on the left side.  Additionally the infant began to feed freely and comfortably. 

In their conclusion, the authors of the case study noted that the dramatic improvements after just one adjustment indicated that the vertebral subluxation found in this case was at least in part responsible for the disrupted sleep pattern.

Chiropractic care is more than just pain relief. If you or someone that you know is suffering there is a very good chance that we can help. Only Chiropractic can remove interference in your nervous system allowing your body to heal itself of any disease known to man.

This does not mean that chiropractic can cure disease. But if you think about it, your entire body is controlled by your nervous system. We know that pinched nerves decrease nerve function. It makes sense to me that your body will be healthier if we can get the pressure off of the nerve and allow the body to function at its best.

If you or someone you know would like to find out if their nervous system is in danger, or just not functioning at 100%, you are in luck. Call our office at 925 685-2002 and schedule a free consultation.

 

Healthy Breast

Barton Chiropractic, your Chiropractor in Concord, prides itself on providing the best total health care that we can. With over 26 years of experience Dr. Barton has seen first hand the importance of breast health. We understand that for women that have firm dense breast, mammograms can be inaccurate 60% of the time. Not only are they not very accurate but they can be painful as well as expose you to significant amounts of radiation.

As a husband of a beautiful wife as well as the father of a beautiful daughter, I knew that there had to be a better way to screen for problems in ladies breast. After a bit of research I found out that there really is a much better option available. It is called Breast Thermography. So Barton Chiropractic in Concord has invited Nancy Gardner-Heaven a Pioneer in the field of Medical Thermography, she has been instrumental in changing the paradigm of breast health. Her research has proven that many surgeries for pre-cancerous conditions are unnecessary and these conditions can be reversed by lifestyle and dietary improvements.

Thermography

What is Thermography? Thermography is a non-contact technique for early detection of breast cancer without the hazard of carcinogenic radiation. (1) The infrared camera takes thermal images (pictures) that can detect subtle changes in breast physiology up to ten years before a cancerous tumor can be detected by other sources such as mammography or skilled palpation. This is the most reliable form of early detection though not often used by the medical field, it is becoming more readily available. Thermography has a 9% for both false positive and false negative readings. (2) Thermography is painless and offers a view of the entire chest and underarm area.

The infrared images show subtle temperature changes in the breast tissue. Blood supply or vascularity shows up hyperthermic (hot) and looks white in color. Hypothermic (cold) shows up dark in color. Normal breast tissue shows up in varying shades in-between.

 Normal Breast

TH-2 Benign Thermography Report: This Infrared Image shows symmetric vascular-like features as “hot” appearing like lightening bolts. There is the same amount of these features bi-laterally (both sides), which is normal. Also these features responded normally to the autonomic challenge, which means that when she put her hands on ice these features contracted down (get colder) as they should. There is no risk of malignancy with this reading so it is considered benign.

 Abnormal Breast

TH-3 Atypical Thermography Report: This Infrared Image shows an asymmetric vascular-like feature in the right breast, which appears on the left side of the picture (a mirror image). This hyperthermic feature (hot) did respond normally to the autonomic challenge putting this thermography reading at a

 Abnormal Breast

TH-5F Abnormal Thermography Report: This Infrared Image shows vascular-like hyperthermic feature in the lateral (outside portion) of the right breast (point 1). This feature is abnormally complex and is >1.4ºC above the base emission levels (temperature) of the contra-lateral breast (point 2), which is considered and anarch sign (indicating pathology). This reading is at a 96% risk of confirming malignancy. When we add ‘F’ to the TH-5F it indicates that we are also seeing “cold” or hypothermic features in the caudal (lower portion) of the breasts indicating benign fiber-adenoma cysts.

 Abnormal Breast

This Infrared Image; Demonstrates diffuse hyperthermic features through out the entire upper body. These features show up like the spots on a leopard. This indicates hyper-metabolic lymphatic system typical of common viral infections, toxic exposure, seasonal or food allergies. The twenty-one day detoxification program offered at Optimum Health Clinic is instrumental in ridding the body of these toxins and supporting immune function.






 Abnormal Breast

Thermal Image Showing Yellow Banding:
This image would be rated TH2. The symmetric (in both breasts) hyperthermic features indicates a metabolic imbalance. This type of vascularity is seen in pregnant women and considered normal but when found in a menopausal woman it indicates an abundance of estrogen or an imbalance in the estrogen to progesterone ratio. This is also known as estrogen dominance and could lead to unhealthy breasts, if not addressed. Further testing of the hormones is recommend with natural supplementation as needed as a preventative measure.

Nancy Gardner-Heaven - Pioneer in the field of Medical Thermology, has been instrumental in changing the paradigm of breast health. Her research has proven that many surgeries for pre-cancerous conditions are unnecessary and these conditions can be reversed by lifestyle and dietary improvements.

Monitoring the breast with Thermography is safe and accurate as there is no harmful radiation or painful compression. Nancy is board certified by the American Board of Thermology at Auburn University and continues to offer Comprehensive Breast Screenings as well as Full Body Thermography Scans in numerous mobile locations around the Bay Area and in Hawaii.

Dr. Nancy Gardner is the author of a research on Reversing Ductal Carcinoma in Situ and preventing other diseases.

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Thermography Breast and Full Body Scans

Comprehensive Breast Thermography includes: The initial visit where the patient filling out a complete history related to breast, health and fertility. The patient will uncloth herself from the waste up for five minutes to cool off before five thermal images are taken with a high resolution medical grade infrared camera before and after she holds ice for one minute*. After the images are taken a complete breast exam is preformed by a female technician and notes 'mapping' the specific feature found in that exam are 'mapped' on a chart for the patient to use for their monthly 'self breast exams'. A comprehensive two page report with colored thermal images noting the emission levels (temperature) of all pertenent features is provided within a week. Every annual breast thermography report will have the previous images and current images side by side to compair the various features of concernes so as to offer a comprehensive comparative analysis in order to determine if the patient is improving. After receiving the report the patient then calls to schedule their complimentary phone consultation to go over this report in detail so that all their questions and concerns can be addressed. We also offer a complimentary consultation for any patient or any women with breast cancer to answer any questions about the best possible way to address their individual breast health issues. This is why our Comprehensive Breast Thermography Screening is superior to any others that are available to date.

*This autonomic challenge (holding ice) distinguishes nitric oxide dilated neo-angiogenic blood vessels associated with malignant neoplasm, from normal blood vessels. Using the Marseilles Classification Study from the Pasteur Institute in Marseilles, France, Breast Thermography is rated at a 9% error rate for both false negative and false positive. Compared to Mammography at a 40% false negative and 80% false positive, Thermography is far more accurate. There is also no radiation that can cause breast cancer or painful compression with thermography.

Ratings of Thermography from the Marseilles Classification are as such: TH-1 and TH-2 = Benign, TH-3 = Atypical (10 to 35% risk for malignancy), TH-4 and TH-5 = Abnormal (65 to 96% risk for malignancy). 

 

For information about upcoming screenings at Barton Chiropractic in Concord, call 925 685-2002.