Rugby player uses Dry Needling to Stay Healthy

I saw this article about Louis Deacon and thought I'd share it.  Since my first name is also Louis, I too played lock in my rugby days, and since I am a Dry Needling Practicioner, I feel a special affinity for this short piece.

-Dr. C

Dry Needling Helps Rugby Player 

http://goo.gl/468CI

"If you'd asked me four months ago whether I'd play for England again I'd have said no," the 30-year-old admitted. "I didn't think I'd even play for Leicester."

Surgery on a prolapsed disc two years ago initially did the trick, but he suffered a relapse in the autumn and missed the first two months of the season.

His return to fitness, thanks to revolutionary 'dry needling' treatment and regular Pilates sessions, is enough of an achievement.

Dry Needling Treatment Helps  Pittsburg  Steeler 

Here's a picture of a Pittsburg Steeler getting dry needling treatment. More and more elite athletes as well as recreational athletes are discovering the effectiveness of this wonderful treatment.  It also helps with the pain and spasm associated with whiplash injuries.



Until next time.......

-Dr. Louis S. Crivelli II
 Chiropractor
 Greenbelt, MD

For More information on chiropractic care, please visit the Greenbelt Rehab website.

Greenbelt Chiropractic Rehab maintains an active presence on many popular search and social media websites. Select your favorite website below to stay connected or review us.

       

Myofascial Trigger Point Dry Needling

Myofascial Trigger Point Dry Needling to Restore Proper Function to Abnormal Muscles

Myofascial trigger point dry needling (MFTrPDN) is a treatment to restore proper function to abnormally behaving muscles. These muscles become painful with nodules also called “knots”, “tight bands”, or trigger points. They can be painful locally or send pain signals to other locations. The muscles, which contain these abnormal areas are “locked” and cannot function normally, which causes restriction of movement and chronic pain.

Nodules or Knots Can Develop from Overuse

These nodules or knots develop from overuse, trauma, poor posture, lack of exercise, sleep disturbances, vitamin deficiencies, joint arthritis or nerves being compressed at the spine and other locations. The painful areas contain biochemicals that cause pain to the local nerves and have decreased oxygen flow (ischemia) causing further pain resulting in muscle fibers to “lock”.

Myofascial Trigger Point Dry Needling Allows the Muscle Contracture to Release to its Normal Length

The reason this method is so effective is that it short-circuits the vicious cycle in a very direct way that other methods cannot accomplish. This treatment allows the muscle contracture to release to its normal length, the circulation to improve, swelling to recede and the chemicals to disperse, thereby removing their noxious effect on local nerves. The treatment utilizes sterile, thin monofilament needles to achieve its goal. The relief is often rapid with a reduction in pain and improved function.

For More information on chiropractic care, please visit the Greenbelt Chiropractic Rehab website.

Greenbelt Chiropractic Rehab maintains an active presence on many popular search and social media websites. Select your favorite website below to stay connected or review us.

       

Dr. Louis S. Crivelli, II received his Doctorate in Chiropractic from the National University of Health Sciences in 2001.  He also holds a Master's degree in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport, and a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Muhlenberg College.  Dr. Crivelli is a Certified Nutrition Specialist as recognized by the American College of Nutrition.  He is 1 of only 10 chiropractors in the state of Maryland to have an Advanced Competency Certificate from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego.  He is on the post-graduate faculty of New York Chiropractic College and is currently the Chief Instructor and Coordinator of the Chiropractic Assistant program.  Dr. Crivelli believes in treating patients using the most current, evidence-based physical methods, as well as cutting edge nutritional therapies.  He is the Vice President of the Maryland Chiropractic Association, where he also serves on the legislative/legal committee and the insurance committee, which he chairs. He is also an active member of the American Chiropractic Association and the Association for the History of Chiropractic.

Clinic Location:

Greenbelt Rehab

8713 Greenbelt Rd., Suite 201

Greenbelt, MD 20770

(301) 474-5505

(301) 474-5934 (F)

8 Tips for a Safe Road Trip

During the summer months, millions of people take to the road to enjoy family time together. Most of the time, things go off without a hitch. You and your family have a camera card and a brain filled with wonderful memories. However, with more and more people on the road the risk of accidents tends to rise.  Here are 8 easy tips to ensure that you stay safe while traveling:

1. Drive the speed limit - According to the Federal Highway Administration, your risk of involvement in a fatal accident is approximately 1% when driving 55 mph.  That risk rises to 7% with only a 5 mph increase in speed.  As far as non-fatal accidents are concerned, it is estimated that there are 3 million new cases of whiplash and whiplash associated disorders every year.
 
2. Service your car before you leave - An unexpected auto repair can cost hundreds, even thousands of dollars, not to mention precious hours, days and sometimes weeks. If your car breaks down while away from home, these losses are magnified many times over. A simple check up before the trip can remedy small problems before they become big problems.

3. Get a good night's sleep - Driver fatigue is a major cause of accidents. Be sure you start the day well rested. Get a good night's sleep and have a healthy breakfast before starting out. Try to avoid foods with high sugar content to prevent the inevitable "crash" that occurs due to the rapid rise and fall of blood sugar levels.

4. Take frequent breaks - Studies have shown that driving while tired or drowsy is equal to driving while drunk. Prolonged driving can also aggravate lower back pain and other musculoskeletal conditions. Taking frequent breaks helps stretch the body and focus the mind.

5. Obey local driving laws - Seems like a "no-brainer" but be aware that speed limits and other laws can change quickly, especially near border areas of states and counties. Just like having an auto repair away from home, having legal trouble away from home is extremely inconvenient and frustrating.  

6. Do not engage with aggressive drivers - Road rage has been a buzzword for a while now, but the stories of assaults or worse are far too common these days. Please be considerate of others in their cars and try not to let the actions of other drivers get under your skin. Every last one of us engages in questionable driving maneuvers from time to time. Remember that the other drivers have families too. Don't do something you'll regret later.

7. Enforce seat belt use - It cannot be overstated that seat belts SAVE LIVES. In addition to buckling up, please make sure that any and all passengers are buckled up or restrained in a car or booster seat. NEVER remove a baby from their car seat while driving and do not allow children to climb throughout the vehicle while it is moving.

8. Be wary of trucks - We all have to share the road. Remember that 18 wheeler and other large vehicles are not as maneuverable as your sedan or coupe. Give them a wide berth and don't attempt to "draft" them or follow too closely. If you cannot see their mirrors, they cannot see you. Its not just a saying.

When accidents do occur, whiplash injuries are often the result of the neck being forced past its normal range of motion. This causes damage to the muscles, ligaments, and even the fibers of the intervertebral disc. Symptoms of whiplash include neck and shoulder pain, headache, difficulty moving the head and swelling.

Chiropractic remains the treatment of choice for millions of those that have sustained whiplash injuries. Most patients see faster and longer lasting results when compared to other treatments.

Enjoy the road!

Dr. Louis S. Crivelli II
Chiropractor
Greenbelt, MD

Wallets and Lower Back Pain....A Visual Explanation

Sir Isaac Newton Teaches a Lesson About Car Accident Injuries

Occupant Injuries in Frontal Car Accident

This interesting paper from the DC proceedings illustrates something that Isaac Newton taught us a long time ago.  Force = Mass x Acceleration.  The larger someone weighs, the more force is potentially generated in an auto crash.  Sometimes, an argument can be made regarding "more padding" but generally the safety cages of most cars seem to perform better when restraints (seat belts) are in contact with bony areas of the body.  

Patients of All Sizes who have experienced a Car Accident Treated With Optimum Care at Greenbelt Chiropractic Rehab

Here at Greenbelt Rehab, patients of all shapes and sizes receive the highest quality care following motor vehicle collisions.  As a specialist with regards to whiplash injuries, I am committed to implementing the most recent, evidence based therapies to get my patients better as quick as possible.

Augenstein J, Digges K, Bahouth G, Cui X, Higushi K, Hiromasa T, St. Lawrence S: Occupant injuries in frontal crashes by age, weight and BMI. 23rd Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV) Conference Proceedings, Washington, DC, June 13-16, 2011.

Abstract - Car Accident Injuries 

The paper used NASS/CDS to examine the distribution of belted front seat occupants exposed to frontal crashes and the resulting injured at the MAIS 3+ severity level. The data was subdivided by occupant weight, BMI, and age. Further subdivisions by gender and crash severity were included. The age effect was most pronounced. Injury risk for all ages increases with delta-V. However, exposure at higher speeds is lower for occupants over 35 years old than for the younger population.


Occupants under 35 experience the highest number of injuries in higher speed crashes while injuries to older occupants are more uniformly distributed. About 17% of the occupants with MAIS 3+ injuries were 55 and older and were also in low or moderate severity crashes. The increasing weight and BMI of the US population was also evident in the data. Occupants weighing more than 205 lbs. in higher severity frontal crashes accounted for about 7% of the of the belted front seat occupants with MAIS 3+ injuries. Another 9.5% weighed between 175 and 205 lbs.

-Dr. Louis S. Crivelli II

 Chiropractor

 Greenbelt, MD

This is a GREAT comic.

Chiropractic Care for Sports Injuries

Many professional athletes now use chiropractic care to achieve maximum performance and recovery.

In the below video our Accessible Beltway Clinics Chiropractor Dr. Rick Rosa treated Professional Athlete Mike Easton and curved his recovery time by 50%. Mike’s original estimated recovery time from 6 months, but after treatment with our Dr. Rosa he recovered in only 3 months.

Chiropractic care has proven very beneficial in the recovery of sports injuries. Many professional teams have a designated team chiropractor, but chiropractic care is also useful in injuries that occur during recreational activities as well.

To learn more about sports chiropractic care and treatment visit www.greenbeltchiropracticrehab.com.