By Anonymous August 06, 2014
I would not recommend this chiropractor due to shady business practices as well as poor chiropractic services. I went into the Marietta location as I was having back problems. I was told by the front desk staff that I had two options for visits. I could sign up for one year and pay $49 per month or just do one month for $59. I just wanted to go for one month as I didn’t want to sign up for a yearly contract, so I signed up for what I thought was just one month for $59. I stopped going because I wasn’t getting any relief from the pain. Also, the adjustments were very fast and not done well. I checked my Health Savings account a few months later and noticed a recurring charge of $59 per month for 3 months. I went into the Joint to complain. They explained to me that the $59 charge was recurring as I had signed a contract and had to give a 30 day notice to cancel my account. I was NOT told I was signing up for monthly charges when I originally came in and wasn’t at all told that there was a 30 day cancellation policy. I told the staff that I wasn’t told this information about cancellation and they acted as if it was my fault. I have always been told that the customer is always right. They refused to return any of the charges and were very rude to me. I went to another chiropractor as my back was still hurting and he actually did x-rays of my back and found that I had a herniated disc from an accident several years ago. The adjustments I received at the Joint were poor quality compared to the one I am seeing now. I would not recommend the Joint to anyone. Seek help elsewhere. ...read more
By docker12000 November 24, 2012
Ashley may have some gifts but she will take every dime from you and not flinch an eye. She is the type of person that gives psychics a bad rap. She is not to be trusted. I paid for services that I never received and she never returned my calls and wasn't at home when we made an appointment. Please be careful with her...she is not trustable. ...read more
By laurasmith July 02, 2012
Thank you so much Gina you really helped me get my life back on the right path.I really do recommend her shes very nice freindly and understands what your feeling and she told me everything without me saying a word.She is great!!! ...read more
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By Journey to Health TLC May 05, 2015
Aka: Median nerve dysfunction; Median nerve entrapment Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition where pressure on the median nerve -- the nerve located in the wrist that supplies feeling, sensations and movement to parts of the hand. Pressure on this nerve at the carpal tunnel can lead to numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle damage in the hand and fingers due atrophy of the nerve and muscles. Symptoms usually start gradually, with frequent burning, tingling, or itching numbness in the palm of the hand and the fingers, especially the thumb and the index and middle fingers. Some carpal tunnel sufferers say their fingers feel useless and swollen, even though little or no swelling is apparent. A person with carpal tunnel syndrome may wake up feeling the need to "shake out" the hand or wrist due to numbness and/or tingling. As symptoms worsen, people might feel tingling during the day. Decreased grip strength may make it difficult to form a fist, grasp small objects, or perform other manual tasks. In chronic and/or untreated cases, the muscles at the base of the thumb may waste away. Some people are unable to tell the difference between hot and cold by touch because of lack of sensation in the hands. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is among the most expensive of all work-related injuries. Over his or her lifetime, a carpal tunnel patient loses about $30,000 in medical bill expense and time absent from work. CTS typically occurs in adults, with women 3 times more likely to develop it than men. The dominant hand is usually affected first, and the pain is typically severe. CTS is especially common in assembly-line workers in manufacturing, sewing, hairdressers, finishing, cleaning, meatpacking, and similar industries that require constant repetitive motions of the hand. Symptoms Associated with CTS Ø Pain extending to the elbow Ø Weaknessin one or both hands Ø Pain in wrist or hand in one or both hands Ø Numbness or tingling of the palm or fingers of the hand Ø Weak grip or difficulty carrying bags (a common complaint) Ø Problems with fine finger movements (coordination) in one or both hands Ø Wasting away of the muscle under the thumb (in advanced or long-term cases) Ø Numbnessortinglingin the thumb and next two or three fingers of one or both hands Signs and tests Possible findings during a physical examination: Ø Numbness in the palm, thumb, index finger, middle finger, and thumb side of the ring finger Ø Weak hand grip strength Ø Tapping over the median nerve at the wrist (the carpal tunnel area) may cause pain to shoot from the wrist to the hand (this is called Tinel's sign) Ø Bending the wrist forward all the way for 60 seconds will usually result in numbness, tingling, or weakness (this is called Phalen's test) Tests may include: Ø Electromyography Ø Nerve conduction velocity Ø Wrist x-raysshould be done to rule out other problems (such as rheumatoid arthritis or gout) Chiropractic Treatment: Chiropracticadjustmentsto the extremity (wrist, elbow and shoulder) to relieve pressure exerted on the nerves have shown to provide lasting relief of carpal tunnel. The cervical spine should also be evaluated to rule out involvement and treated by a chiropractor if involvement is discovered. Realigning the bones of the hand, elbow, shoulder, and cervical spine removes the pressure on the nerves and allows the nervous system to heal. With regular chiropractic care to maintain alignment of the nervous system, the inflammation and the pain symptoms associated with the disorder begin to clear up and go away. Chiropractic care is a conservative management approach to treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome and is a non-invasive procedure. Proper posture and exercises as instructed by your doctor of chiropractic can help prevent CTS recurrences. Prevention and Treatment: Avoid or reduce the number of repetitive wrist movements whenever possible. Use tools and equipment that are properly designed to reduce the risk of wrist injury. Wrist exercises designed to stretch the ligaments of the wrist and hand help to reduce pressure on the median nerve can provide temporary relief. There are changes you can make in the workplace to reduce the stress on your wrist: Special devices include keyboards, different types of mouses, cushioned mouse pads, and keyboard drawers. Someone should review the position you are in when performing your work activities. For example, make sure the keyboard is low enough so that your wrists aren't bent upward while typing. You may also need to make changes in your work duties or recreational activities. Some of the jobs associated with carpal tunnel syndrome include those that involve typing and vibrating tools. Carpal tunnel syndrome has also been linked to professional musicians. Chiropractic Care Conservative treatment options such as chiropractic should be considered first due to risks associated with invasive procedures. ...read more
By Lakeside Chiropractic Wellness Center, LLC August 29, 2012
It’s not uncommon for patients to have an MRI showing a bulging disc in their back. The bigger question remains, what’s causing the bulging disc and how do you correct it? Disc problems don’t arise overnight unless there is a major accident, and in nearly all cases, they are simply a secondary condition. What is a secondary condition? The spine is built with curves to act as a “shock absorber” to reduce wear and tear on the spine. When structural shifts occur in the spine (meaning a bone out of place), it’s no longer able to handle the normal stress load that’s required. When this happens the stress is then transferred to the disc in a and over time it begins to wear out and may become a “bulging disc” or “herniated disc” (or any of the common terms for this condition). These often create an assortment of secondary conditions (ie pain, tight muscles, sciatica, muscle spasms, etc). While many patients choose surgery, and some get good results, others are left with additional problems down the road. If we take a closer look, you’ll realize that when a structural shift occurs, much of the stress is transferred to a specific area of the spine. As discussed previously, when something is shifted out of place, the weight on the spine is no longer distributed evenly and becomes concentrated in one specific area. This will be the area where the “disc problem” occurs. Surgeons will fuse the two vertebra together above and below the bulging disc. The only problem with this approach is it simply transfers the stress area up or down 1 segment of the spine. While relief may occur initially, it’s common to see the same problem begin to develop at the new stress point, a year or two down the road. Why is this? It’s simply because the disc issue is secondary in nature, it’s compensating for a structural issue in the spine. What’s happened is they’ve created a new stress point that will suffer the same degenerative effects as the first one. The better option for many people is to take care of the primary issue. Correct the structural shift in the spine, and you’ll see the secondary conditions (the disc) alleviate itself in many cases. ...read more
By Lakeside Chiropractic Wellness Center, LLC August 29, 2012
Growing interest in natural health, holistic health or alternative medicine, has resulted in healthcare education expanding to include training in natural health and nutrition. There are hundreds of accredited natural healing programs offered by colleges and universities around the world. Although pro... ...read more
Holistic health practitioners take a different approach to healing the body and mind than traditional western medical professionals do. In many cases you can benefit from seeing a holistic practitioner in addition to your regular doctor. Finding alternative therapists and practitioners isn't difficult. ...read more
