Carlson Chiropractic Center Offers Healthy Alternative To Pain Management As Drug Deaths Now Outnumber Traffic Fatalities in US

Joplin, Missouri – In response to preliminary data recently released by the US Centers for Disease Control citing that drugs exceeded motor vehicle accidents as a cause of death in 2009 and killed at least 37,485 people nationwide, the team at Carlson Chiropractic Center wants to remind people that chiropractic is a strong pain relief alternative. After all, one of the goals of chiropractic is to relieve pain and improve physical function, and the profession is dedicated to the non-surgical treatment of disorders of the nervous system and/or musculoskeletal system.

“We show our patients the natural way to better health without resorting to the use of medications,” Dr. Steven M. Carlson said. “We typically focus on, but are not limited to the care of both mid and lower back pain, neck pain, joint pain in the arms and legs, and headaches, and our patients are getting results, not prescriptions.”

The rising numbers of drug deaths is not due to traditional street drugs, corresponds with doctors prescribing more painkillers and anti-anxiety medications that are potent, highly addictive and especially dangerous when combined with one another or with other drugs or alcohol. Among the most commonly abused are Oxycontin, Vicodin, Xanax and Soma. One relative newcomer to the scene is Fentanyl, a painkiller that comes in the form of patches and lollipops and is 100 times more powerful than morphine.

According to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times, the CDC's 2009 statistics are the agency's most current. Drug fatalities more than doubled among teens and young adults between 2000 and 2008, years for which more detailed data are available. Deaths more than tripled among people aged 50 to 69, the Times analysis found. In terms of sheer numbers, the death toll is highest among people in their 40s. Overdose deaths involving prescription painkillers, including Oxycontin and Vicodin, and anti-anxiety drugs such as Valium and Xanax more than tripled between 2000 and 2008.

“Chiropractic is a good option for pain management,” Dr. Carlson added. “We are convinced that after one visit our patients will can see for themselves why chiropractic is the safe and effective alternative.”

Since 2003 the professionals at Carlson Chiropractic Center have worked with a hands-on approach to health care, committed to bringing each of their patients better health and a better way of life by teaching and practicing the principles of chiropractic wellness care. With a strong focus on prevention, Carlson Chiropractic is dedicated to helping their patients achieve all of their wellness objectives, assisting them in living life to the fullest!

Now Offering Treatments With Innovative Impulse® Adjusting Instrument

The team at Carlson Chiropractic Center is pleased to announce that they recently began offering their patients treatments with the innovative Impulse® Adjusting Instruments. The advanced technology was developed to provide controlled treatments to the specific areas a patient may be having trouble with.

The patented and FDA registered device was specifically created to deliver gentle and precise chiropractic adjustments to the joints of the spine and extremities to relieve pain and restore function. The Impulse Adjusting Instrument® is controlled by microcomputer circuitry housed within the device that produces a controlled force that chiropractors can use to treat different areas of the body. Chiropractic adjustments with the Impulse Adjusting Instrument® feel like a light tapping sensation. In most cases the treatment is painless and after the adjustment many patients feel relief of pain and improved mobility.

“I think that this is just another great way that we can serve our patients,” Dr. Steven M. Carlson said. “Impulse adjustments are high-tech, and offer us a way to do very precise and targeted adjustments designed to specifically care for just the right areas.”

Since 2003 the professionals at Carlson Chiropractic Center have worked with a hands-on approach to health care, committed to bringing each of their patients better health and a better way of life by teaching and practicing the principles of chiropractic wellness care. With a strong focus on prevention, Carlson Chiropractic is dedicated to helping their patients achieve all of their wellness objectives, assisting them in living life to the fullest!

Carlson Chiropractic Center to Participate in Metropolitan Bridal Expo at Downstream Casino

Carlson Chiropractic Center is pleased to announce they will be participating in the Joplin Metropolitan Bridal Expo, hosted by Metropolitan Bride, on Sunday, September 11, 11 am - 4 pm. The event will be held at Downstream Casino Pavilion, 69300 East Nee Road, in Quapaw, Oklahoma.

The Metropolitan Bridal Expo is a great way for Carlson Chiropractic Center and attendees to give back to the community. The Expo is a benefit for the Ronald McDonald House of the Four States, with 100% of the show admission fees, a $5 donation, going directly to the charity. The event allows area residents to visit different vendors, and participating businesses have the opportunity to showcase their products or services to people they might not meet otherwise.

“This is the perfect opportunity for people to meet some of our staff and doctors, ask questions, and collect information,” Carlson Chiropractic Center’s Director of Operations, Heather Carlson said. “This is the perfect place for people to learn about chiropractic, and it provides a way for brides-to-be to help others while they are planning the big event!”

“We are excited to be a part of the Expo,” Carlson added. “Weddings are exciting but can also be very stressful. Chiropractic can help a person address stress on a physical level, and reduce any potential physical damage.”

Since 2003 the professionals at Carlson Chiropractic Center have worked with a hands-on approach to health care, committed to bringing each of their patients better health and a better way of life by teaching and practicing the principles of chiropractic wellness care. With a strong focus on prevention, Dr. Steven Carlson and the entire Carlson Chiropractic team are dedicated to helping their patients achieve all of their wellness objectives, assisting them in living life to the fullest!