January 2018 - Susquehanna Spine & Rehab

Is a CBD Product Right for me?

What is CBD?

CBD is the healing portion of the cannabis plant. Think Aloe; we have been using the healing aspects of the aloe plant for years internally and external. In fact, as many people probably already know, herbs and plants were not only the original but only source of medicine throughout the vast majority of human existence. CBD is one such example.

What does CBD do?

CBD Clinic pain relief cream

CBD has been known to slow pain receptors essentially delaying the feeling of pain from reaching your brain. It also is similar to natural Omega fatty acids which decrease inflammation and relieve muscle and joint pain.

Is CBD a drug?

No, CBD is sourced from Hemp not Marijuana. Hemp is the purely legal federally cannabis plant. No special license, no exam, no local legislation. CBD products do NOT contain THC which means no highs, no psychoactive components, and it cannot lead to a positive on a drug test.

CBD creams

CBD creams are easy to use, easy to transport, safe, effect, non-habit forming, and no prescription.

I have _______ can CBD help me?

CBD is a good solution for: Joint pain, muscle pain, inflammation, sprains or strains caused by sports injuries, auto accidents, and arthritis, plain I just woke up and this hurts today.

Will CBD cream make the pain go away permanently?

Pain is always a symptom of a greater problem. Something is causing that pain. CBD cream will alleviate the symptoms but most often patients find the greatest success with coupling the use of the cream with chiropractic and physical therapy visits for a permanent fix. CBD brings the pain and inflammation down to a manageable level and the chiropractic and therapy treatments focus on healing the root cause of the pain.

Dance Injury

Injury Recovery

Let’s face it no one has time or the patience to be injured or recover properly from an injury. The most recent Journal of Dance Medicine & Science had an interesting article about the return to full dance activity following therapy for the most common dance injuries. The top 2 limiting factors in returning to activity were: age of the injury and completion of treatment protocol. In short, what kept dancers from getting back to dance were putting off going to the doctor and then not doing what the doctor told them.

This is not just true for dancers. The few dozen snow shoveling injuries I have treated over the years were usually in summer, 10+ years after the storm. Most of my 30 somethings who seek treatment are from high school sports. Many headaches are from old car accidents. dance injury bel air md It’s actually true of every disease and disorder. Just ignoring it isn’t the most effective treatment option. Time may heal all wounds, unless MRSA sets in, but it does nothing for herniated discs.

Anyone who listens to me (guess that leaves wife and kids out) has heard me say it’s NOT just about the pain, it’s about recovery. Coming back too early from an injury and/or not finishing the prescribed treatment plan can be dangerous. It usually ends with even more pain than before, even further prolonged recovery time and permanent damage.

Back Pain, Chiropractic Care, Disc Pain, Joint Pain, Knee Pain, Neck Pain

Tis the Season for Snow

It’s that time of year when everyone starts losing their mind over a little snow and every other news segment or blog entry is about how to safely shovel snow. Well, I’m not going there. In over 16 years of treating patients on the East Coast the amount of people that I’ve seen hurt themselves shoveling snow is very small compared to those who hurt themselves vacuuming, doing dishes, tying shoes, sneezing, slip n sliding, running down the stairs on Christmas morning in fuzzy socks and busting their backside.

Why is that? Most people do not have the time or patience to recover when they hurt themselves for minor or major injuries. They ignore that pain or “walk it off .“ The pain will subside and stiffness becomes the new norm. The area has not 100% healed and it is now altered. Irritation and iinflammation build and weakens the area. Stress from daily activities can also cause irritation that your body ignores since it has been conditioned to do so. It keeps building until you sneeze or vacuum or bend down to tie your shoes. The sneeze did not cause the injury; it was just the straw that broke the camel’s back.

Anytime there is stiffness, pain, irritation, decreased range of motion this means there is an injury that needs attention. The smaller the irritation the easier it is to heal. So getting treatment early is wise. Pain is the most motivating reason people call our office but pain is only a symptom of the real injury and only the first step of the process.

IF you hurt yourself, call us right away on (443) 512-0025

Susquehanna Spine & Rehab
2105 Laurel Bush Rd #103
Bel Air, MD 21015

Phone: (443) 512-0025
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