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Good Afternoon,
Are pain and discomfort keeping you from
enjoying life? Maybe it's time to consider chiropractic care - the natural
form of healing that provides long-term relief. Since 1999 Karp Chiropractic
and Joint Rehabilitation Center
has helped more than 1,500 patients enjoy pain-free living. "We use
cutting edge technology like Decompression Therapy, Power Plate, and the
latest protocols in Chiropractic, physiotherapy, and joint rehabilitation to
ensure a patient's optimum health and wellness." notes Dr. Steven Karp,
who knows firsthand the benefits of Chiropractic care.
In this issue Dr. Karp presents two
articles: The first which discusses the benefits of exercise for athsma
sufferers, and the second which details headaches and neckpain in students.
And of course the latest edition the of 'The Good Doctor' radio show on WCOJ
1420 AM. We hope that you find these articles to be helpful and informative
and above all we hope you enjoy!
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The
Good Doctor Radio Show
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Aerobic
Exercise for Asthma?
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 If you've never had to work hard for a breath, you don't
really know what it's like to have asthma. For the millions of asthma
sufferers, life can be a daily struggle to function. Although the benefits of
aerobic training are well-established, the potential impact on asthma
patients is controversial because many patients tend to show less tolerance
to exercise.
A study of 42 asthmatic children (8-16 years of age) evaluated the
effectiveness of aerobic exercise in managing asthma. Aerobic training
consisted primarily of sessions on an exercycle, three times per week for two
months (10-15 minutes of warmup/stretching, 30 minutes of cycling, and a
5-minute cooldown). Results showed that aerobic training was associated with
a significant short-term reduction in the use of inhaled and oral steroids,
which are commonly prescribed to asthma patients.
If you or someone you know suffers from asthma, ask your doctor about the
pros and cons of aerobic exercise. A moderate aerobic training routine is a
great way to stay fit, and it might be an appropriate way to fight asthma at
the same time. For more information on joint pain, visit:
Chiroweb's
Exercise Archives
Reference: Neder JA, Nery LE, Silva AC, et al. Short-term effects
of aerobic training in the clinical management of moderate to severe asthma
in children. Thorax 1999: Vol.
54, pp202-206.
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Too
Much Static for Students
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 Unless you're superhuman, you've probably experienced
more than a few neck pains and headaches. The source of these conditions
remains unclear, although evidence suggests a potential connection between
the two. Evidence also hints at the maintenance of static postures, such as
with prolonged reading, writing, or computer work, and stress as contributing
factors for neck and headache pain.
Students subject themselves to hours of prolonged reading, writing and
computer work, which may make them a high-risk group for neck pain and
headaches. To test this hypothesis, a recent study published in the Journal
of the Neuromusculoskeletal System evaluated the effect of neck pain and
headache pain on the academic performance of 118 college students. A survey
gathered data on head and neck pain, which were then correlated with student
grade-point averages (GPA), an indicator of academic performance.
Results showed that a high incidence of neck pain (51.3%) and headaches
(73.7%) within the student population; many students also reported problems
with concentration as a result of such conditions. Moreover, academic
performance diminished in 17.9% of patients suffering from neck pain and 39%
of students with headaches.
If these conditions affect student performance, it's a distinct possibility
that the general population is likewise affected - work that requires
extensive concentration or focus. To find out more about the benefits of good
nutrition, visit:
Chiroweb's Headache Page
OR
Chiroweb's Neckpain Page
Reference: Rose KA. The effect of neck pain and headaches on the
academic performance of college students. Journal
of the Neuromusculoskeletal System 2000:8(4), pp118-122.
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