Star Wars and Chiro

Since many of you are around the same generation, I found this funny.  One of our patient's gave me this cartoon and I wanted to share it with you.

It reminds us to stay young at heart, but make sure our body is ready for the "fun" we put it through.  If it's been a while since your last visit, maybe it's time - before you get a new Star Wars T-Shirt!!!

Why is Acupuncture Done?

You may have heard of people turning to acupuncture to quit smoking, or to assist in their weight loss journey, but it does much more than those two things. Acupuncture can be used to treat headaches, bursitis, low back pain, asthma, Fibromyalgia, and myofascial pain to name a few more. Acupuncture is based on a theory that energy, called chi (say “chee”), flows through and around your body along pathways called meridians. To begin the acupuncture process here at Health 1^st of the Triad, our doctors will give you an exam and ask questions about your pain and range of mobility.

Acupuncturists believe that illness occurs when something blocks or unbalances your chi. The technique itself is done by placing very thin needles into your skin at certain points on your body. This is done to influence the energy flow. Not everyone is a good candidate for acupuncture, which is why it is important to schedule a consultation first.

If you think you may benefit from acupuncture, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at the office, visit www.hstriad.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Health 1^st of the Triad in Greensboro, NC, call 336-543-2231. 

What Is Trigger Point Therapy?

A trigger point is a tight area within muscle tissue that causes pain in other parts of the body. A trigger point in the back, for example, may produce referral pain in the neck. At Health 1^st of the Triad, we offer trigger point massage therapy which is specifically designed to alleviate the source of the pain through cycles of isolated pressure and release. In this type of massage for trigger point therapy, the recipient actively participates through deep breathing as well as identifying the exact location and intensity of the discomfort.

After forming, trigger points have two phases, active and latent (dormant). The active phase is the most painful and is the one which produces the unrelenting symptoms. This is the stage that motivates people to seek relief because the active trigger point hurts when pressed with a finger and causes pain around it and in other areas. Since a trigger point is an abnormal biochemical and mechanical area in contracted muscle tissue, the number and exact location on each person can vary. Since a trigger point is the contraction mechanism of the muscle locked into a shortened position, the trigger point therapy involves unlocking that contraction, leaving you pain-free.

If you think you may benefit from trigger point therapy, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at the office, visit www.hstriad.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Health 1^st of the Triad in Greensboro, NC, call 336-543-2231. 

Benefits of Custom Foot Orthotics

If you’re someone who is on their feet all day, aches and pains in your lower body are likely common. This is because the shock of your feet hitting the ground travels up your leg causing lower back pain and uneven hip alignment/posture. If your feet aren’t properly supported, moving can cause stress and strain on these parts. To support them, our doctors at Health 1^st of the Triad can prescribe custom foot orthotics that are specially made and designed to support and comfort your feet and your feet only.

Heel pain sufferers, arch pain sufferers, and senior citizens are all types of people who may benefit from custom foot orthotics, but naturally, this depends on the individual patient. Orthotics are helpful in various ways because they help restore your ability to walk, run, and jump by reducing pain and swelling. They also increase the stability of unstable joints and provide better arch and back support. Selecting a shoe insert can be overwhelming, so why not have one that’s tailored to your needs?

If you think you may benefit from custom foot orthotics, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at the office, visit www.hstriad.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Health 1^st of the Triad in Greensboro, NC, call 336-543-2231.