You'll notice on the home page of our website, we have new pictures of our office. The pictures were taken by Heather Lilly of Heather Lilly Photography. Heather also took our family portraits last year. Here is a link to full size pictures of our office on her blog, and a description of each room. While you're there check out Heather's wedding and family portraits, she does an awesome job at capturing the moment! Thanks Heather!

Heather was voted #4 on Denver's Best Photographer (Channel 7's A-list) in 2009 and was published in the Longmont Times-Call's Bridal magazine in 2011.
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Thousands of people in the United States suffer with headaches and many do not realize there are different types of headaches that are a reaction to a variety of causes. One of the major tenants of Chiropractic is to find the cause of the problem instead of chasing symptoms. Although Migraine headaches are truly caused by changes in the flow of blood in the brain, many people refer to any headache that is severe enough to negatively affect their day a “migraine”. Many of these cases are people who have headaches on a regular basis, and for whatever reason, they slowly get worse over time. This usually results in increases in medication dosage, prescription of more dangerous drugs with more side-effects and decreases in quality of life. The research paper being reviewed stated “The estimated costs of migraines in the United States is over $17 billion per annum”.1 (p 91)

This research study that was published in 2000 was titled “A randomize controlled trial of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy for migraine”. This was designed “To assess the efficacy of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy in the treatment of migraine”.1 (p 91). This study followed others that had delivered similar results.

The authors state “However, the level of evidence is steadily increasing to the point where there is now seen to be a moderate level of efficacy for Chiropractic SMT (Spinal Manipulative Therapy/ AKA Chiropractic Adjustment) in the treatment of headaches or migraines”1 (p95). The paper also reported “The mean number of migraines per month was reduced from 7.6 to 4.1 episodes. The greatest area of improvement was medication use, for which participants were asked to note the use of medication for each episode. A significant number of participants recorded that their medication use had reduced to zero by the end of the 6-month trial”.1(p95) Expressed in other terms, 72% of participants reported significant improvement!

When administered by trained Doctor of Chiropractic, adjustments to the neck are safe and effective. This study has also shown that Chiropractic care results in the reduction of medication utilization, some of which have significant long term side-effects having a profound effect on your long term health. Chiropractic chooses to use a safe and scientifically effective approach to the management of migraine headaches and if you are suffering, Chiropractic care is just what the doctor ordered!

1. Tuchin PJ; Pollar H; Bonello R. A randomize controlled trial of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy for migraine. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 23(2): 91-5, 2000.

Article written by, William J. Owens DC, DAAMLP and Mark Studin DC, FASBE (C), DAAPM, DAAMLP
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"I'm an orthopedic spine surgeon, so I treat all sorts of back problems, and I'm a big believer in chiropractic," says William Lauerman, chief of spine surgery and a professor of orthopedic surgery at Georgetown University Hospital, in the Washington Post article (July 17, 2007). "I'm more of a believer for acute problems like short-term back pain, although I knowchiropracticcan be helpful for some cases of more-chronic conditions."

Chiropractic is a non-invasive, preventative approach to health. From the Chiropractic perspective, a poorly functioning spinal column is the cause of many different ailments. Any type of situation, whether it be a traumatic injury, wear and tear over many years, or any other stress, can cause the nervous system to stop working at its ultimate capacity. That can breed pain or discomfort and can affect how the organs of your body function. I'm sure you can see how this would affect your overall health and lifestyle. Treatment in a Chiropractic office consists of gently adjusting or manipulating the spine, as well as exercise recommendations, physical therapy, and rehabilitative activities. Chiropractic physicians will answer your questions on nutrition and any other health-related question. Chiropractors refer to other health care providers when the condition warrants additional medical intervention. Chiropractic is a safe starting point for getting the care you need.
  • Reported this summer in a fascinating Washington Post article, Mainstream Makes Adjustments, a study published in the highly respected Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (JMPT)June 2007 issue revealed that "patients who turned first to chiropractors and other alternative-medicine professionals for care were hospitalized and had surgery 60 percent less often and spent 85 percent less on pharmaceuticals than those with medical doctors as primary care providers."

  • A study published in October 2005 revealed that the cost of chiropractic care is identical or superior to traditional medical care for treating chronic low-back pain, with chiropractic care being more effective.

  • A January 2005 study showed that patients with chronic spinal pain syndromes did markedly better than patients who received either medication or acupuncture.

  • A March 2004 study revealed that chiropractic care is more effective at treating chronic low-back pain in the patients’ first year of systems than traditional medical care.

  • Another key study appearing in an October 2004 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine supported many of the JMPT findings, concluding that chiropractic care cut back pain treatment by 28 percent, reduced back surgeries by 32 percent, and reduced the cost of medical imaging such as x-rays and MRIs by 37 percent.

Chiropractic care takes a conservative approach to lower back pain and potential disc problems – with the goal to help restore better motion and alignment in the spine without surgery or medication. Click the link below to watch a video for more information on back pain and the need for surgery. Surgery should be your last option.
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