It’s National Chiropractic Health Month! Did you know that back pain is one of the leading reasons why people are prescribed opioids? Chiropractic spinal manipulation is recognized as one of the most effective non-drug therapies available to relieve back pain, improve function and keep you moving! Learn more #StepsToStrength at acatoday.org/NCHM
Chiropractic Costs Less, According to New Study
Teaching Laser Therapy at the Fall 2018 NC Chiropractic Association
Dr. Carraway was recently invited to lecture on the benefits and application of Laser Therapy for the North Carolina Chiropractic Association at their 2018 Fall Convention. As well as educational, it was a very rewarding experience for Dr. Carraway. “I had the last lecture spot of the day on Sunday. I was afraid that as morning wore on, doctors would start to slip out to start their journey home, but everyone stayed to the last second asking questions and sharing. Then afterwards, I chatted in the hallway with a few doctors for another hour. A very sharp and engaging group of doctors and chiropractic assistants. I hope to be invited back soon.”
Medicare savings with Chiropractic care vs. Medical care
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.
Why Lifetime Chiropractic Care?
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?
Back Pain – The Best Treatment is Prevention!
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.
How Well Educated are Doctors of Chiropractic?
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
ChiroFlow Waterbase Pillows are Here!
The Perfect Gift for the “Hard to Buy For” Person on Your Shopping List
We’ve just received a shipment of Chiroflow Waterbase pillows, and new this year, the ChiroFlow Gel Memory Foam Waterbase pillow. The soft memory foam layer gently cradles your head so you fall asleep faster and stay comfortable,
and is “Cool Gel” infused and ventilated to stay cool all night.
The Chiroflow Pro
fessional Premium Waterbase Pillow has been clinically proven to reduce neck pain and improve quality of sleep for patients who used it. Filled with ordinary tap water, with no need to add chemicals, this 20″
x 28″ pillow fits in any standard or queen-size pillowcase and offers unsurpassed comfort. Patients lie on a layer of cushioned hypoallergenic polyester that floats atop a layer of water for unbelievably comfortable, pain-free, restful sleep. Get a great night’s sleep and wake up feeling wonderful, perhaps for the first time in years, with the Chiroflow Professional Premium Waterbase Pillow.
Dr. Carraway Teaches the Science and Benefits of Laser Therapy
North Carolina chiropractors are getting educated about laser therapy!
Dr. Christopher Carraway of New Bern, North Carolina, has spent much of November 2015 traveling to Wilmington, Charlotte and Fayetteville teaching continuing education classes to help doctors learn about the benefits of laser therapy for their patients. Each class was 12 hours in length, and included information such as the science behind laser therapy, the latest breaking research, and proper treatment protocols. The doctors were able to get hands-on experience using state-of-the-art Multi Radiance Medical laser equipment, and Dr. Carraway was able to share some of his case studies with the classes. All in all, the doctors left with a deeper understanding of how low level laser therapy works and how to use it effectively to treat their own patients. For Dr. Carraway, teaching these classes is very rewarding. “I sincerely hope that more doctors will begin using laser therapy in their practices, because that means more and more patients can reap the benefits.”