Author: Melissa

Pain is Not the Problem

 

   Many people begin their chiropractic care because of an ache or a pain, with all the revamping and rail work it can put you over the edge.

 

 

Dodging and weaving traffic, we seek shortcuts   I’m sure you did the same.

   The pain that you have can be distracting, debilitating, irritating or annoying.

   Pain can be chronic, acute, intense or intermittent, and its only going to get worse.

   Pain can be sharp or dull. And pain can be localized or general moving around Mango Hill.

   Pain may be a pain, but pain is not the problem in Mango Hill!

 

Pain is a symptom Not the Cause.

 

Mango Hill travellers be aware its  A signal.   A sign.   An indicator.   A warning. You should pay attention.

   *Pain is no more a problem than the traffic light, slow speeds or your traffic controller jarring you awake.*

   If there’s a problem, it’s the meaning we attach to the pain. Its not the Train.

   When we meet patients from Mango Hill who are in pain, our first thought is that they must have exceeded some physical, chemical or emotional limit to which they can not adapt. Most feel desolate like the Kangaroos in our yard – Lost in Pain

   So, while we’re interested in the pain, we’re even more interested in what was the cause of the pain to Mango Hill residents. Did it just happen? Has it been present along time? What brought it on? What change(s) should be made to avoid this in the future?

   Do you know someone in Mango Hill who thinks pain is a problem? Have them call the office today. The consultation is FREE. In our practice, pain is never a problem!

 

Dr. Griffith, 17 Silvyn St, Redcliffe, QLD 4020 (07) 3284-2065

Associated Pain

“YOU, do NOT have to feel like the Burpengary man here in

the picture. You DO have choices.”

 

Ok five points of concern for us here in Burpengary.

 

If you’ve had a health condition, back or neck pain or any type of pain in your body, make sure you understand the consequences if you don’t take care of it correctly, were divided by a freeway and drivers cutting thru to Morayfield, just braking and turning your head to avoid the nutty ones, whiplashes your neck enough to make pain six weeks after heavy braking.

 

The facts are: People are going from 110 km/h to 40, grinding to a halt, queing or breaking as the mob head into the rail station or Maccas. Your body may be inflamed and swollen – – so there may be problems with your body and how it functions and responds. Getting around Station Rd Roundabout is more daunting than a lunar landing

 

When you’re adjusted into better alignment,its better than that new car feeling,  you drive with a smile, start feeling better – and it gets better… once you have adjusted to the change in your body.

 

That can take a few days, but never try to rush thru Burpengary, every time you adjust your rear view mirror it shows you your neck is out of alignment.

 

REMINDER: If you have a friend or family member who is experiencing driver and office “acute” or “chronic” pain, don’t put up with it. Get them to call this office immediately, so they can get checked and drive smooth with a courteous smile gently braking as you are back in control. Remember that freeway camera can do the side road parallel to it into Burpengary

 

Dr. Steven Griffith, D.C.

17 Silvyn Street (behind Redcliffe Hospital if your coming after the prang)

Redcliffe QLD 4020

(07) 3284-2065

 

Is Your ‘Neck Pain’ Serious – Yes?

 

When is a pain in the neck more than just a pain in the neck? When is it the sign that something more serious may be involved?

Neck pain is caused by a pinched nerve, a muscle strain, a bone out of place or pressure on a vessel moving fluids so one side of the neck may experience more pain more than the other. But when neck pain is accompanied by other symptoms, it may be cause for concern. It should not get worse or stay the same. Neck pain self heals in three days, if not call us, Dr Steve can call you back to suggest remedies.

For example, neck pain with vomiting and a stiff neck may indicate meningitis. If you cannot touch your chin to your chest and experience drowsiness, confusion and/or sensitivity to bright lights – call a medical doctor right away. Once checked and cleared you can call my office for an appointment.

Neck pain with weakness in the arms and tingling in the fingers may indicate a herniated disc, which is pressure on a nerve root due to a narrowing of the spinal cord canal. Call my office immediately.

Neck pain and trouble moving your head without pain? This could signal fibromyalgia particularly if it just lingers, hangs around or doesn’t seem to quite go away, a condition that causes pain in your muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. It could also be a symptom of rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disorder that affects your joints, particularly those in your feet, knees and hands – big with high acid diets, electricucian, repeat steroid treatments by drugs more than 9 month’s. After checking with your medic come in, or more than 30 days duration make an appointment.

Neck pain after a traffic accident is usually referred to as “whiplash,” because the neck, when you are in a car that is hit, tends to snap suddenly forward and then backward, causing what is known as cervical acceleration/deceleration (CAD) trauma or syndrome. Again call me immediately following an accident, no matter how minor, Ill talk you thru it. Soe pains start 6 weeks after, one group 12 months, the worst kind gradually develop 2 years or more after due to scar tissue infiltration.

A lot of people experience neck pain at some time in their lives. I’ve received training that helps me to locate the causes of your neck pain, restoring normal mobility in your neck and other affected body parts. I have done 14 years as a volunteer search and rescuer, many years in road accident rescue (RAR) and worked along side Peter Brock and the SS Commodore team, I know my stuff.

Si in addition, I’ll determine whether you have a relatively minor issue you can restore at home with a few simple tricks of the trade, or whether you require a more intense treatment plan, or a complete rebuild like the car. Please advise us regarding any neck pain you are experiencing, whether or not the pain is severe. Your pain may start out SMALL, but it can get really bad, and this usually happens late at night or on the weekends, so CALL ME NOW if you have pain or some of the symptoms I mentioned. Necks Hurt!

So, after you call, I’ll examine you thoroughly. I try to restore normal feeling and function in your neck and other affected body parts as quickly as possible. If you select to continued care we will help ensure that the muscles and joints in your neck and back remain in optimal working condition to keep you living life to your fullest potential, without restriction. Pain is something that you never want to cover up before you find out what’s causing it. And if your too far gone well work with your health team to slow it down

Disc lesions are serious.Their graded 1 to 5, I do 1-3. If you have neck pain or any other types of pain, call my office now. Chiropractors are experts at being able to distinguish different types of neck problems, so make that call or give this to a friend that needs assistance. We are here for one thing. To help you. We are next to the Redcliffe Hospital if your staying after the prang

Dr. Griffith, 17 Silvyn Street, Redcliffe, QLD 4020 (07) 3284-2065

Five Important Things You Do Not

Want To Forget

 

1. Your nervous system runs (coordinates) your entire body, and everything that it does, internally.

 

2. Any pressure on your nerves can lead to disease.

 

3. Your symptoms are the last phase of body dysfunction, not the first. Once you have symptoms, you’ve had the problems you are now experiencing for years.

 

4. The 1st spinal injury, better known in this office as a subluxation – can happen from birth – and usually does.

 

5. Healing takes time. Abnormal tissue that is going to be replaced by normal tissue, takes time. Just because you feel better, doesn’t mean that you are healed. Pain is just a symptom, not an indicator of health.

 

If someone you know is experiencing symptoms or

just not feeling well, please take the time to mention us.

You could be saving their life!

 

Dr. Steven Griffith, D.C.

17 Silvyn Street Redcliffe QLD 4020

(07) 3284-2065

How to Save TIME, MONEY EFFORT & heal faster.

 

 Health Orientation Workshop!!

Each Tuesday @ 6:30 pm

By appointment only

Get out of pain FASTER!!!

Bring your partner/parent/teacher/boss/friend & people who get pain

Why is there a popping sound when a joint is adjusted?

 

 

I know a lot of people do not understand what that popping sound is so I’m going to explain that to you right now.

 

Adjustment of a joint may result in the release of a gas bubble between the joints, which makes a “popping sound.” The same thing occurs when you “crack” your knuckles.

 

The noise is caused by the change of pressure within your joints, which results in gas bubbles being released. There is usually minimal, if any, discomfort involved.

 

If you haven’t been adjusted regularly, you need to take care of your body as this will help it maintain something we call homeostasis. When you keep your body aligned, it functions better… and you feel better.

 

Dr. Steven Griffith D.C.

17 Silvyn Street

Redcliffe, Queensland 4020

(07) 3284-2065

How to Save TIME, MONEY, EFFORT & heal faster!

Redcliffe Wellness Centre 17 Silvyn Street 07 3284 2065

Health Orientation Workshop

 

Every Week we make available a time for your doctor to talk freely about your specific needs; we offer a very special free service to our new patients, patients, friends, family and those who you know have pain:-                                                   our HEALTH ORIENTATION WORKSHOP on how to

Save TIME, save money, put in less effort and heal faster!

As a new patient it is essential you attend to learn how to help yourself, and/or how to help your loved ones and to help with your specific needs. Please bring someone so one of you can remember the answers.

Everybody can attend:     patients, guests, visitors, curious and skeptics all welcome

Our Health Orientation is 30 minutes, the first 15 minutes getting a clear picture of the problem and then the HOW TO: specific to the group and solving individual concerns.

Bring your partner/parent/teacher/boss/friend & people who get pain

*Actual start times may vary              ^only held if pre-booked

Is Chiropractic Treatment Appropriate for Children?

Good question isn’t it?

 

Well the answer is simple. Yes, children can benefit in a big way from getting regular chiropractic care.

 

As you know, children are very physically active and experience many types of falls and blows from activities of daily living as well as from participating in sports. When they’re YOUNG, they’re always falling, especially when they’re learning how to walk.

 

They get hurt. Injuries such as these may cause many symptoms including back and neck pain, stiffness, soreness or discomfort, and if it the child doesn’t hurt, that doesn’t mean his spine is aligned.

 

Chiropractic care is always adapted to the individual patient, and we’re geared toward helping your children be as healthy as they can be.

 

An adjustment to their spine is a highly skilled treatment, and in the case of children, it is very gentle. If you care about your children, make sure they’re checked and adjusted if necessary.

 

Dr. Steven Griffith D.C.                                      FREE KIDS CHECK

17 Silvyn Street                IN SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Redcliffe QLD 4020                                                             OF THEIR SPINES &

(07) 3284-2065     Health problems

 

Important stuff

 

1. Patient Health Orientation Class:

Every New Patient we can offer a new patient orientation class, showing us how to save time, money, and effort and get better results quicker in getting out of pain and into movement. Your Knowledge is your power in getting better fast. This class is best for people in pain or restriction and those who want to help them.

• It is open to the public, patients, friends and family.
• Bring people to remember how to do the new stuff
• By appointment only, call to book ASAP
• Takes half an hour with all your health questions answered

 

 

1. 2.     Weight Loss Class

These are held regularly at flexible times, please enquire

 

1. 3.     Special Appointments:

Specific to reverse a reoccurring health problem in one of our special health programs to get your organ better. Expect to significantly improve:

 

We can use the latest European & Swiss health protocols to restore and normalize a particular problem

 

Phone 07 3284 2065 and be specific in booking for any of these