Chiropractic Family Practice, PC | Eric M. Stofman, DC, FICPA

Grand Opening was Tuesday, May 3rd for The Chiropractic Family Practice. It was a full house and a pleasant evening. Many prizes were given out and new acquaintances met. Many thanks to all who attended this event. Below is a slideshow of the event.

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Joint health: the weight connection

Do you have arthritis in your knees? At some point in their lives, more than half of all adults will develop symptoms of knee osteoarthritis,¹ and the risk increases as bodyweight increases.² You may just have some occasional stiffness or discomfort, but arthritis can also make it difficult for you to exercise, work, socialize, and enjoy life.  Many of the medications available for arthritis can be hard on the stomach. And taking medicine may help your symptoms, but not their cause. When you blunt your arthritis pain with pain relievers and continue with your normal daily activities, you can actually increase wear and tear on your arthritic knee joints. ³

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Improvements in Hearing, Speech, Development, and Behavior Following Chiropractic

A case study appeared in the February 14, 2011, issue of the scientific periodical, the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal and Family Health. This study documented the case of a 4-year-old boy with a history of enlarged adenoids, nasal congestion, hearing loss, speech difficulties, developmental delay, and behavioral concerns, who was subsequently helped with chiropractic.The article begins by noting that otitis media is one of the most common causes of hearing loss among young children with possible further implications for speech, language, and learning delay as well as subsequent behavioral concerns. Otitis media accounted for 24.5 million doctor's visits in 1990 and is the most common reason for emergency visits among children.

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Chiropractic Care Boosts Immune System

An article appearing February 7, 2011, on the online news site "All Voices" describes in a clear manner the way chiropractic helps the immune system to function properly. The article's author, Debbie Nicholson, begins her article by reporting, "The evidence keeps on growing for receiving wellness care from chiropractors. Chiropractic care aids in decreasing health care costs, health behavior and enhances quality of life."

In the opening explanation of how the immune system works, Nicholson explains that the immune system and the nervous system are "..directly connected and work as one to develop maximum responses for the body to adjust and heal correctly". She also notes that any alteration to the function of the nervous system will subsequently have an effect on the function of the nervous system.