Medicare savings with Chiropractic care vs. Medical care
Researchers have estimated that chiropractic care may reduce the number of Medicare patient visits to primary care medical physicians for back and/or neck pain, resulting in annual savings of $83.5 million.
In observance of Labor Day 2017, our office will be closed on Monday, September 4th and will reopen on Tuesday and follow our regular schedule. Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!
closed on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4th. We will reopen Wednesday and follow our usual schedule. Have a safe and happy Independence Day!Just a reminder that our office will be closed on Monday, May 29 in honor of Memorial Day, as we remember the fallen men and women across all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Please join us in honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting our 
rights and freedoms.
You’ve 
probably heard the old myth that “once you go to a chiropractor, you have to go for the rest of your life.” It’s not true. However, we do have many patients who chose to see us once a month or even more frequently. What’s going on?
Stress levels– Those who face physical, chemical, or emotional stress (that’s all of us) often find regular chiropractic adjustments helpful in correcting muscle tightness and the resulting postural changes.
Avoiding a relapse– Because longstanding spinal problems can produce weakened areas that are susceptible to repeated problems, regular care may often help strengthen supporting muscles and ligaments, avoiding a flare-up.
Prevention– Regular chiropractic checkups can often detect smaller problems before they become more serious (and difficult to correct).
Wellness– Being our best starts with an interference-free nervous system.
Gravity– And let’s not forget the relentless effects that gravity places on our body. Regular chiropractic care helps maintain proper spinal curves to accommodate the compression of spinal joints due to gravity.
Remember, how long you choose to benefit from chiropractic care is always up to you. We’re here to serve. How may we help you enjoy life to the fullest?
Carraway Chiropractic and Laser Center will be closed Thursday afternoon, June 23 and all day Friday, June 24th. 
We will reopen and resume our normal business hours on Monday, June 27. Dr. Carraway will be attending the South Carolina Chiropractic Conference and sharing his expertise on low level laser therapy.
If you’ve ever groaned, “Oh, my aching back!”, you are not alone. Back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point during their lives. Back pain can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain. Acute back pain comes on suddenly and usually lasts from a few days to a few weeks. Back pain is called chronic if it lasts for more than three months.
Most back pain goes away on its own, though it may take a while. However, staying in bed for more than 1 or 2 days can make it worse.
If your back pain is severe or doesn’t improve after three days, you should call Dr. Carraway’s office. You should also get medical attention if you have back pain following an injury.
One of the best ways to prevent back pain is to keep your back muscles strong. Follow these steps to help protect your back and prevent back pain:
• Listen to your body, and don’t push through pain during any exercise or activities.
• Set up your work and home office ergonomically. Use a small lumbar support at your waist level when sitting, feet flat on the floor with the knees at a 90 degree angle. The middle of the computer monitor should be at eye level, and the keyboard just above your lap with the arms at 90 degrees or a little lower.
• Get up and move. Do not sit for more than one hour at a time. Take one minute each hour to stretch a different part of your body.
• Use good body mechanics when lifting or moving objects. Avoid bending over at the waist to pick things up; use your legs — never your back.
• If you have to perform heavy manual labor, take frequent breaks, and stretch throughout the day.
• Don’t be a weekend warrior. Take time to stretch every day in preparation for your favorite weekend sports.
• Strong core muscles help support your back. Simple balance exercises such as standing on one leg for one to two minutes will work your abdominal muscles without the need for sit-ups.
• If you are re-starting an exercise routine, start low and slow. See how your body adapts before increasing time or intensity.
• If you are overweight, work on losing weight to help lower the strain on your back.
Practicing healthy habits and taking preventive measures will reduce your chances of suffering from back pain, whether you are 5 years old or 75 years old. Taking care of your body before a problem appears is always the best medicine.
Did you know that chiropractors are educated in nationally accredited, four-year doctoral graduate school programs through a curriculum that includes a minimum of 4,200 hours of classroom, laboratory and clinical internship, with the average program equivalent in classroom hours to medical schools? Get the facts on chiropractic education here:
http://www.acatoday.org/Patients/Why-Choose-Chiropractic/Chiropractic-Qualifications
Our office will be closed on Thursday, December 24 and Friday December 25th. Dr. Carraway and his staff wish you a Merry Christmas and a joyful, happy and healthy New Year!