Woman Suffers Stroke After Sneeze

Miami Beach Chiropractor & Sports Injury Specialist - Dr. Todd Narson

For decades now my profession (chiropractic) has been blamed by neurologist and anti-chiropractic groups for causing strokes after cervical spine manipulation. However research has proven otherwise with showing that the risk of stroke is between 1 in 1 million to as little as 1 in 5.85 million. Which is more than it occurs in the general population. According to the American Heart Association, in 2010, in the United States, 4.3 people per 100,000 suffered a stroke. That's 4 people out of 100,000 people - just regular folks simply walking around living life.

When you compare it to modern medicine; well, let me just quote the source and you read it for yourself:

"In 1998 a Canadian team of researchers, led by Dr. Bruce Pomeranz, found that 106,000 people die annually in the U.S. from properly prescribed medications. No "mistakes" were made here--these drugs were the right amounts, given to the right people, at the right time--and still ended up killing 106,000". Carolyn Dean, MD" Click here to read the full article

Statistically, going to a chiropractor reduces your chance of getting a stroke. But strokes have been triggered (more often it seems) from coughing, sneezing and even cases where people had a stroke as they had their hair washed at the hairdresser (called barber shop chair stroke). Interestingly, you don't see these "anti-chiropractic" and neurologist groups calling for people to stop sneezing, coughing and going to get their hair washed and cut.

The following is the link to the article. After you read the article, read the comments as there is someone that describes the same thing happened to her but from a cough.

http://cbs13.com/watercooler/stroke.sneeze.natomas.2.1658276.html

In light of the June 2009 report to congress on the effectiveness of chiropractic for back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain and hip pain where chiropractic was 61% effective and medicine was merely 12% effective, I'm not so sure if I was a neurologist or anti-chiropractic advocate that I'd be pointing fingers. Because more and more evidence points to the safety and effectiveness of chiropractic care. Just like we've been saying for, ehh...about 100+ years

For those still in disbelief, here's a link to my blog on the 2009 report to congress and I even provide a link for you to download the actual report yourself.

'nuff said

Dr. T


Dr. Narson is a 2-term past president of the Florida Chiropractic Association’s Council on Sports Injuries, Physical Fitness & Rehabilitation and was honored as the recipient of the coveted Chiropractic Sports Physician of the Year Award in 1999-2000. He practices in Miami Beach, Florida at the Miami Beach Family & Sports Chiropractic Center; A Facility for Natural Sports Medicine.

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Runners: Are Your Running Shoes Right For Your Feet?

Miami Beach Sports Chiropractor - Dr. Todd Narson

I get approached by my patients who are avid runners every week regarding their running shoes. Some of them absolutely love their running shoes, some can't seem to find the right one. Before you can find the right shoe, you need to know what kind of foot you have and how it behaves under the stress of running and walking. Here's a great article by Athletic Trainer - Elizabeth Quinn that examines various foot types and how to pick the best running shoes for your foot.
Oh, for those of you who may have stopped running because of ankle, knee, hip or back pain, please go check out www.spirafootwear.com they make running and walking (and a couple basic dress shoes) that have springs in the heels and forfoot. The springs absorb some of the shock as your heel strikes and returns some of the energy back into your stride as you "toe off". Taking that bit of shock out of the running equation has made the difference for some athletes between sitting on the side lines and getting back out on the road.For many of my back and knee pain patients who aren't runners, the Spira running shoes made enough of a difference to where they could simply stand, walk and go back to work. If you would like to try the Spira running shoes out, email me and I'll send you a promotional code that will give you a nice discount on their on-line store.

Now it's time for me to hit the road....

'nuff said
Dr. T
Dr. Narson is a 2-term past president of the Florida Chiropractic Association’s Council on Sports Injuries, Physical Fitness & Rehabilitation and was honored as the recipient of the coveted Chiropractic Sports Physician of the Year Award in 1999-2000. He practices in Miami Beach, Florida at the Miami Beach Family & Sports Chiropractic Center; A Facility for Natural Sports Medicine.

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Back Pain Relief - Chiropractic Care More Effective Than Medicine & Surgery - A Report To Congress Says...

Chiropractor Miami Beach - Todd Narson, DC, DACBSP
On June 16, 2009 the Report to Congress on the Evaluation of the Demonstration of coverage of chiropractic Services Under Medicare; was submitted. A survey was conducted of 3,464 people seeking chiropractic care for pain and/or difficulty walking due to back pain (78%), neck pain (50%), Hip Pain (38%) and shoulder pain (32%). Symptoms were described as either "severe" or "very severe" and in 2/3 of the people, their symptoms "interfered considerably" in their usual daily activities. The most frequent type of treatment they received was (1) chiropractic manipulation (aka: adjustments) and (2) various physical therapy modalities like EMS, ultrasound, ice and heat.

Of the 3,464 people surveyed, 71% (2,459) responded to the survey.

There were 2 groups considered under this report & survey:

1. Those who received ANY treatment for neuro-musculo-skeletal (NMS) diagnosis

2. Those who received CHIROPRACTIC treatment for a NMS diagnosis.

Of the 2, 459 people that responded, the following are the results:

Benefits of Treatment & Satisfaction of Care:

• 60% of the respondents (1,476 people) received “complete” or “a lot” of symptomatic relief from chiropractic care
• 87% reported a satisfaction rating of ‘8’ or higher on a scale of 0-10 (where 0=no improvement and 10=complete improvement). 56% indicated a perfect score of ‘10’.
• Chiropractic care was felt to be easily accessible & 95% of the people didn’t wait more than 1 week for an appointment.
• A similarly, a high percent of the people surveyed reported that the chiropractors listened carefully & spent sufficient time with them

Prior Treatment for the Same Problem From “Other” Health Care Professionals

Other treatment given included

• Pain pills (58%)
• Pain Injections (30%)
• A combination of Pain pills & pain injections (22%)
• Surgery (12%)

Those reporting “moderate” or “complete” relief from treatment by “other” health care professionals = 11%. (yes, that's only 11%)

SUMMARY & MY OPINION

With 60% of the people reporting “complete” and “a lot” of relief of their symptoms and nearly 90% reporting 8, 9 and 10 out of 10 levels of improvement (where 0 is no improvement and 10 is complete improvement), it is clear that chiropractic is very effective as compared with medical treatment for the same conditions. Comparatively, treatment by pain medications (pills, injections or both) and surgey only resulted in 11% of the people finding satisfactory relief.

Chiropractic is clearly validated as an effective form of treatment for those with neuro-musculo-skeletal conditions such as back pain, neck pain, hip pain and shoulder pain. It’s time that the medical profession opens their arms and welcomes chiropractic physicians as partners in the treatment of these conditions for the mutual benefit of the patient.

Egos aside, once organic disease is ruled out, ALL neuromusculoskeletal based back pain, neck pain, shoulder and hip pain patients should be referred first for chiropractic evaluation and care. This report to congress clearly shows this as an emerging standard of care and integrated approach would clearly benefit the patient the most.

Here's a link to the original report to congress.

http://www.acatoday.org/pdf/demo_report.pdf

‘nuff said

Dr. Todd Narson

Diplomate, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians

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Lefty Golfer Phil Mickelson Celebrates Master's Win

Miami Beach Chiropractor - Dr. Todd Narson,

Phil Mickelson pulls off a big win at The Masters and the lefties of the world celebrate.

Why being a lefty golfer is considered such a taboo I don't know. I've never understood it. From a bio-mechanical standpoint, it doesn't make sense that there are any fewer lefty golfers in the world than there are 'lefties" in a normal population. Last time I golfed, we had an entire foursome of lefties. For once, I didn't look like the guy with the weird club in the group photo.

My grandfather, Benjamin Narson taught me how to play baseball. He always taught me both lefty (which was my natural inclination) and right handed. I got pretty good at both. My grandfather was amazing. He'd use a baseball bat like a tennis racket & hit anything that was thrown at him. Yes, backhand with a baseball bat, balls thrown in the dirt, etc...

Now as an adult, I play golf and do so as a lefty because it feels more natural. The 99.8% of the time playing baseball, I batted left handed. But for some reason, when I went to my first driving range, I was told "because you play baseball left handed, you should play golf right handed because your left hand is your lead hand in golf and would give you more control"..... All I could say was....."Huh?"

Because I know stupidity (and a chance to prove it) when I see it, I asked him "then why aren't all those who played baseball right handed playing golf left handed? It only makes sense according to your reasoning..... Obviously the question stumped him. The real answer is, most people are right handed and therefore, most places don't have much of a selection left handed golf equipment. Secondarily, I've heard many golf pro's couldn't figure out how to teach a lefty student. Which had to be more "B.S." because you simply mirror your golf pro with your stance, your grip and your swing. Just like many golf pro's tell you to go home and practice in front of a mirror....well, a right handed pro teaching a left student simply stands across from one another and functions as a "live mirror". c'mon, let's think a little outside the box....

The fact of the matter is, you play golf with a left or right handed approach because of natural feel. Trying to change something from natural to unnatural doesn't make sense in any sport, unless it's causing the athlete physical harm or their 'natural way' is hindering their performance. Let's face it, many of us learned bad mistakes and continue to perpetuate them in our current sports and this is what needs correcting. Not someone's left or right handedness.

But the fundamentals of playing a sports left handed or right handed should be left up to the individual and their own natural inclination. And for all those golf pros and coaches that make up some bio-mechanical 'B.S.' about why golf should be played right handed and not left - it's time to wake up and smell the fertilizer.

I hope this 3rd Masters win (on top of all other career wins) for Phil Mickelson puts to rest the myth that Lefties aren't real golfers.

Lefty golfer's of the world rejoice!

Congrats to Phil & his family for showing us the complete package. Professional success & a successful family life. Standing by your wife and she goes through cancer treatment. Maybe Phil should run for President.

'nuff said

Dr. T


Dr. Narson is a 2-term past president of the Florida Chiropractic Association’s Council on Sports Injuries, Physical Fitness & Rehabilitation and was honored as the recipient of the coveted Chiropractic Sports Physician of the Year Award in 1999-2000. He practices in Miami Beach, Florida at the Miami Beach Family & Sports Chiropractic Center; A Facility for Natural Sports Medicine.

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