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Over-The-Counter Pain Killers linked to Hearing Loss If you suffer from chronic pain, before reaching into your medicine cabinet, read this. Past studies have shown that side effects of pain killers can include nausea, kidney problems, memory loss, depression, and more. Now, recent studies have shown a surprising, yet significant, link between the use of over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers [...]
Pain Killers and Their Side Effects Understandably, many people suffering from neck and back pain turn to pain killers to try to find relief from their symptoms. However, be aware of the side effects of these common medications and use them cautiously. Medications for pain are either obtained “over the counter” (meaning they can be [...]
Americans’ Use of Prescription Drugs Is Disturbingly High In recent Congressional testimony, a national group of medical professionals presented their findings that Americans’ use of prescription medications is growing at an alarming rate. Americans make up 4.6% of the world’s population, yet we consume 80% of the world’s opioid supply and 99% of the hydrocodone supply. While [...]
Be Positive — Even When Suffering With Chronic Pain When suffering with chronic back pain or neck pain (pain that lasts longer than six months), maintaining a positive attitude can be daunting. As the American Psychological Association explains: “Chronic pain is physically and psychologically stressful and its constant discomfort can lead to anger and frustration with [...]
Ask the Doc In our last “Ask the Doc” post, we answered the question “How can I avoid back pain?” In the latest installment of our series, Dr. Busch answers the question: “What is the best non-surgical treatment for back pain?” Unfortunately, surgery or other invasive treatments such as epidurals are often the first-course of [...]
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Don’t Forget Your Sunscreen! This time of year particularly, we believe it’s important to remind our patients about the very real risks of too much exposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays. UV and Cancer The American Academy of Dermatology tells us that: “On average, one American dies from melanoma [skin cancer] every hour. In [...]
Stress is an unavoidable part of modern life. Our bodies are programmed to deal with occasional stress — resulting in improved focus and better mental or physical performance. But living with chronic or daily stress is hard on our physical, emotional and mental systems and can lead to a number of serious health issues, including [...]
How Can I Avoid Back Pain? Back pain is an increasingly common ailment in today’s world. It ranges from a constant ache to sudden sharp pains. It is endured in varying degrees by people of all ages and from all walks of life. The source of back pain can be caused by a variety of [...]
Summer’s Coming! Enjoy It Like Never Before The pending arrival of summer is a prime opportunity to take a little lifestyle assessment. The weather is getting nicer, we are free of our bulky winter clothes, and there are lots of opportunities for outdoor fun and activities. Get ready to move around more and enjoy the [...]
Fort Wayne chiropractor, Dr. Richard E. Busch, III, was named one of “America’s Best Chiropractors” in 2014 for a reason. This nationally recognized leader in non-surgical treatment of back pain and neck pain has helped thousands of patients find relief from chronic pain. Founder of the Busch Chiropractic Pain Center in Fort Wayne, IN, Dr. [...]
Many adults spend a significant portion of their time caring for loved ones suffering from disability, chronic illness, or the effects of aging. Caregivers’ efforts are a crucial part of improving the quality of life for the recipient of their care. Unfortunately, the emotional stress and physical exertion of providing care to an ill or [...]
Herniated Disc Treatment: DRS Protocol® vs. Surgery Professional treatment for a herniated disc — one of the most common causes of back pain — has been evolving rapidly. Not so long ago, back surgery was the standard approach for treating this painful condition. However, chiropractors have always promoted consistent conservative treatment over surgery and medical [...]
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