At Camp Chiropractic, we seek to improve patients knowledge of health using current information.That's why Dr. Mike and Dr. Camp are always going through the latest literature to see what science has learned.
Sinusitis
Ever wondered why people get sinus infections? A sinus is a space that lightens the head, 
warms air, and produces a certain resonance in your voice. Ever notice that your voice drops when your sinuses get congested? They are also a place where bacteria and viruses are stored during an infection of the body (not just the sinuses themselves). So how do you pump out the “bad stuff” from an infection? They’re called cilia. Cilia are hair-like projections that line sinuses and lungs and wave quickly to push the “gunk” out of the sinus (like a big broom). These cilia are also in the throat and are what help you to get rid of mucous during a sore throat. So what controls the cilia? Nerves from the brain stem and spinal cord.
Now there are two parts to your nervous system: the sympathetic and the parasympathetic systems. These are like the gas and brakes of your car; one makes you go faster, one slows you down. The part that makes the cilia go faster in the sinus comes from the spinal cord (Specifically, the area where the neck meets the shoulders, T1-3, see figure below).
Can you imagine if you damaged this part of the spine, for example, getting in a whiplash accident? Would the nerves control the cilia in the sinus properly? No! So the cilia would not push the “gunk” out and the infection would remain or even lead to further infections.
So what do you do? One way to boost your immunity is by eating leafy greens or getting lots of garlic. A great way to do this is by eating what we call Virus-"Killing" Salsa. The other thing to do is make sure the nerves to the sinuses are allowed to work properly. This is exactly what chiropractic is all about. If you have any questions about this or any other health topic, please ask! And remember, to stay healthy is to stay adjusted!
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Indigestion? Heartburn?
A common misconception about stomach issues is that heartburn comes from having too much acid in the stomach. Actually, the normal pH of the stomach is 1.5-3, which is very acidic (Water has a pH of 7, lower numbers mean more acidic). The stomach thrives on an acidic environment. It actually makes the cells happy. That’s why heartburn is typically an issue of having too little acid!
Now I know that seems opposite of logical, but think about this: If the stomach doesn’t have enough acid, it cannot correctly digest your food. That allows the food to sit in your stomach longer and build up. This leads to less room for the stomach juices, and they get pushed up into the esophagus, giving you the burning sensation.
The typical “solution” is taking antacids, thinking this will reduce the burning, and it does. Unfortunately, this further reduces the strength of the acid and leads to chronic digestive problems and chronic heartburn. Ever notice that most people with heartburn continually pop Tums like they’re candy? That’s because the short term “fix” produces long term problems.
Did you know antacids contain aluminum and lead? These heavy metals build up in the liver, kidneys, and bone. Chronic antacid use is also linked to increased chance of ulcers. When the acid level drops in the stomach, the cells become dysfunctional, and the stomach lining become unhappy. Research is now showing a high correlation between antacid use and ulcers.
The stomach is often “late to complain”, which means that if you’re having a digestive issue, the problem has been there for a long time. Remember, the problem is usually not too much acid, but too little.
We carry products in the office that increase the function of the stomach, and help restore proper acid balance.
If you are interested in some of our Biotics products for your stomach or simply want to know more information, please ask! The information above is yours, please share it with someone you care about.
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The Only Proven Treatment of Whiplash
“I’ve been in a car accident, do you think chiropractic can help me?” Yes, here’s why! In most accidents there is damage to the metal structure of the car. The question is: if there is enough force to bend metal, could that same force injure the body which is made up mostly of soft tissues? Yes, and usually the damage is a mechanical change (aka joint dysfunction). According to a 2001 article in the New England Journal of Medicine, 97% of spinal pain is mechanical in nature. So here’s another question: If the damage is mechanical in nature, should you receive a mechanical treatment or use chemicals (i.e. pain killers, meds) to fix the problem? A mechanical problem requires a mechanical solution, right? Chiropractors are specially trained to analyze damaged joints and correct the problems caused by the accident. According to the surgical journal, the Journal of Orthopaedic Medicine, “Chiropractic is the only proven effective treatment in chronic cases of whiplash”. The beauty of this article is that it is un-biased being from Orthopedists. So to make a long answer short: YES!!!, Chiropractic can help you if you’ve been in an accident.
Deyo, MD, NEJM. 2001; 344(5): 363-369. Differential Diagnosis of Low Back Pain.
Khan, S, J Orthpaedic Med. 1999; 21(1): 22-25. A symptomatic classification of whiplash injury and the implications for treatment.
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Comparing Chiropractic, Drugs, and Accupuncture
The following is an abstract from the Journal of Spine (the premier journal for spinal conditions).I've highlighted the important points below, but basically it shows how chiropractic patients responded the quickest and were pain-free for the longest. Actually, a follow up study 18 months later found that patients under Chiropractic care continued to have positive benefits. The college conducting the study stopped it because they didn't want Chiropractic to get such great press in the best journal for spinal conditions. What this abstract didn't include is that the 2 medications used were Celebrex and/or Vioxx.
Abstract:
Study Design. A randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted.
Objective. To compare medication, needle acupuncture, and spinal manipulation for managing chronic (>13 weeks duration) spinal pain because the value of medicinal and popular forms of alternative care for chronic spinal pain syndromes is uncertain.
Summary of Background Data. Between February 1999 and October 2001, 115 patients without contraindication for the three treatment regimens were enrolled at the public hospital's multidisciplinary spinal pain unit.
Methods. One of three separate intervention protocols was used: medication, needle acupuncture, or chiropractic spinal manipulation. Patients were assessed before treatment by a sports medical physician for exclusion criteria and by a research assistant using the Oswestry Back Pain Disability Index (Oswestry), the Neck Disability Index (NDI), the Short-Form-36 Health Survey questionnaire (SF-36), visual analog scales (VAS) of pain intensity and ranges of movement. These instruments were administered again at 2, 5, and 9 weeks after the beginning of treatment.
Results. Randomization proved to be successful. The highest proportion of early (asymptomatic status) recovery was found for manipulation (Chiropractic adjustments) (27.3%), followed by acupuncture (9.4%) and medication (5%). Manipulation achieved the best overall results, with improvements of 50% (P = 0.01) on the Oswestry scale, 38% (P = 0.08) on the NDI, 47% (P < 0.001) on the SF-36, and 50% (P < 0.01) on the VAS for back pain, 38% (P < 0.001) for lumbar standing flexion, 20% (P < 0.001) for lumbar sitting flexion, 25% (P = 0.1) for cervical sitting flexion, and 18% (P = 0.02) for cervical sitting extension. However, on the VAS for neck pain, acupuncture showed a better result than manipulation (50%vs 42%).
Conclusions. The consistency of the results provides, despite some discussed shortcomings of this study, evidence that in patients with chronic spinal pain, manipulation (Chiropractic adjustments), if not contraindicated, results in greater short-term improvement than acupuncture or medication. However, the data do not strongly support the use of only manipulation, only acupuncture, or only nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs for the treatment of chronic spinal pain. The results from this exploratory study need confirmation from future larger studies.
Source:
Chronic Spinal Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Medication, Acupuncture, and Spinal Manipulation.
Spine. 28(14):1490-1502, July 15, 2003.
Giles, Lynton G. F. DC, PhD; Muller, Reinhold PhD
Cold Laser
We get a lot of questions when we use the Erchonia Cold Laser in the office, so I thought it would be a good idea to put some answers in an article.
Please keep in mind that this is a simplified version of how the Cold Laser works. If you want to learn more about the specifics of cellular activation by Laser light, please call and ask and we will get you the resources!
If you have any questions about how Cold Laser therapy may help you or someone you know, please ask us!
(This is a section that contains most of our articles available to patients. Enter with caution, knowledge ahead.)
So how does this work? Well, first a very specific wavelength is achieved by using a Laser that is considered a low level or “cold” laser. This means it doesn’t produce heat like you see in the James Bond movies! This wavelength of 635 nm has been found in several studies to stimulate DNA replication, increase oxygen levels, and increased cellular healing. An impressive example of using various wavelengths of light is found in the realm of botany, where photons of 660 nm are able to trigger the growth of plants which leads to, among other things, the formation of buds. On the other hand, irradiation of plants by 730 nm photons may stop the growth and the flowering. So the Laser activates the natural processes of the cell by energizing specific parts of that cell. 
