McAllen Chiropractor Explains Whiplash Injuries
Whiplash injuries can consist of other conditions besides the neck. Brain injury, cranial nerve injury, headaches, dizziness, thoracic outlet syndrome, and back pain are a few of the conditions that are associated with whiplash injuries.
Doctor Arevalo Explaining Whiplash Injuries
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Thursday, December 3, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Brigadier Gen. Becky Halstead Touts Benefits of Chiropractic at 2009 Chiropractic Symposium and Expo
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "Chiropractic care
provided me with a better quality of life," stated Brigadier General
Becky Halstead (Ret.) at the opening session of the 2009 Chiropractic
Symposium and Expo(CSE) in St. Louis, Mo. CSE 2009, a new educational
event offered by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and its
specialty councils, took place Oct. 30 - Nov. 1.
Gen. Halstead served 27 years in the U.S. Army. She was the first
female graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point to obtain
the rank of general, and she was the first female general to command
troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. At CSE 2009, she spoke to a crowd of
about 250 doctors of chiropractic, sharing her personal story of how
chiropractic care helped her recover from debilitating chronic
fibromyalgia, and why she believes the benefits of chiropractic care
should be extended to all members of the military.
"I believe in the service that chiropractic care gave me after I was
diagnosed with fibromyalgia. It provided me with an overall wellness,"
she said. "And I believe in the importance of providing access to
chiropractic care for military servicemen and women. The conditions
our military endures can cause serious musculoskeletal pain and
misalignments of the spine. Chiropractic can alleviate back injuries,
headaches and the stress often associated with the
strain of the gear and the conditions endured every day."
For years, ACA has urged congressional action to ensure that
active-duty members of the U.S. military have access to chiropractic
care at all military treatment facilities in the United States and
abroad. While progress has been made, currently only 60 military
treatment facilities out of approximately 238 facilities worldwide
offer chiropractic care as part of their integrated
medical care.
Gen. Halstead recalled how she learned that chiropractic care enables
patients to take an active role in their recovery and ongoing health.
She also underscored the importance of working together to expand its
availability. "Traditional medicine did not work for me...doctors of
chiropractic not only allow but strongly encourage the patient to be
part of the solution for their wellness," she said.
"Gen. Halstead's story is a great example of why our troops need access
to chiropractic care to help keep them healthy and ready for action,"
said ACA President Rick McMichael, DC.
Today, Halstead is a spokesperson for the Foundation for Chiropractic
Progress and serves as executive director for leader development with
The Praevius Group, a Virginia-based consultancy focused on the
innovative fusion of leadership development and technology.ACA, based
in Arlington, Va., is the largest chiropractic organization in the
United States. The association provides lobbying, public relations,
professional and educational opportunities for doctors of chiropractic,
funds research, and offers leadership for the advancement of the
profession. ACA promotes the highest standards of ethics and patient
care, contributing to the health and well-being of millions of
chiropractic patients.
SOURCE American Chiropractic Association
Rhondalee Dean-Royce of American Chiropractic Association,
+1-703-812-0216, Rdean-royce@acatoday.org
2,266 Veterans Died In 2008 Because They Were Uninsured
From: The Huffington Post
According to a study released by the Harvard Medical School, 2,266 veterans under the age of 65 died last year as a result of not having health insurance. Researchers emphasize that "that figure is more than 14 times the number of deaths (155) suffered by U.S. troops in Afghanistan in 2008, and more than twice as many as have died (911 as of Oct. 31) since the war began in 2001."
The 1.46 million working-age veterans that did not have health insurance last year all experienced reduced access to care as a consequence, leading to "six preventable deaths a day."
Like other uninsured Americans, most uninsured vets are working people -- too poor to afford private coverage but not poor enough to qualify for Medicaid or means-tested VA care," said Dr. Steffie Woolhandler, a professor at Harvard Medical School. [...]
Dr. David Himmelstein, the co-author of the report and associate professor of medicine at Harvard, commented, "On this Veterans Day we should not only honor the nearly 500 soldiers who have died this year in Iraq and Afghanistan, but also the more than 2,200 veterans who were killed by our broken health insurance system. That's six preventable deaths a day."
The study's authors warn that the health care legislation "would do virtually nothing for the uninsured until 2013" and would "leave at least 17 million uninsured over the long run when reform kicks in," leaving many veterans still without care.
Thank You So Much Veterans
Dr. Arevalo
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Auto Accidents and Chiropractic
from: Dr. Joseph Arevalo, Arevalo Chiropractic
Fender Bender
Auto accident.
Don’t be misled by the minimal damage to your car. People react much differently than glass, plastic and metal!
It started with a routine trip to the store.
Suddenly you hear a screeching of tires and the harsh sound of metal hitting metal. In the split second before you can brace yourself, you feel your car moving from some unseen force!
Hidden Damage
It’s tempting to minimize your own injuries because your car has sustained little or no damage. Research shows that occupants can be injured considerably more than what you’d expect from a dented fender or a broken taillight.
The Medical Solution
If you visit the emergency room, you may be given a clean bill of health because you don’t have any broken bones. You might get a prescription to reduce the muscle spasms caused by structural changes in your neck or lower back.
You don’t have a drug shortage! After what you've been through, you'll need a health professional that truly understands soft tissue injuries, spinal biomechanics and rehabilitation strategies. Call our office.
We Can Help
Whether it was a little incident in the parking lot, or two cars attempting to occupy the same space in an intersection, you need people who know how to work with lawyers and insurance companies.
If you’ve been in a car accident, give us a call. We’ve been through this many times. Not only can we usually offer drug-free relief, we can help put this behind you once and for all.
Common Questions
Q: Why do I have pain in my arms and hands?
A: Because the nerves to the arms and hands exit the spine through the injured area of the neck, numbness and tingling are common. Even lower back pain can result directly from the trauma, or as a reaction to the loss of proper spinal curves.
Q: Why did my headaches start more than a week after my accident?
A: Whether you’ve been in an accident, stressed at work, or over-exerted yourself in the garden, your body is constantly adapting to the environment. When your capacity to adapt is exhausted, symptoms can appear. This can take days, weeks, months or years to occur.
Q: Will I ever be normal again?
A: Many chiropractic patients report restored spinal curves and an end to their symptoms. Those who delay seeking appropriate care often discover that scar tissue and spinal instability requires periodic chiropractic checkups.
Spine Research Institute of San Diego
Saturday, November 7, 2009
House Passes Health-Care Reform Bill in Historic Vote
From the Wall Street Journal
By JANET ADAMY and NAFTALI BENDAVID
WASHINGTON – In a tight vote, the House passed its sweeping health bill late Saturday, marking the biggest victory yet for Democrats in their drive to create near-universal health insurance.
The bill passed by a 220-215 margin, with one Republican, Anh "Joseph" Cao of Louisiana, joining 219 Democrats in favor. Thirty-nine Democrats voted against the bill. The passage came after House leaders made a surprise last-minute concession that blocks abortion from the new government insurance plan in order to win over wavering Democrats.
The vote was a major victory for President Barack Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.), and moved them toward a goal that's eluded presidents for decades. Mr. Obama came to the Capitol on Saturday morning and assured Democrats they'd remember the vote as their finest moment in politics once he signs it into law. "Opportunities like this come around maybe once in a generation," he said.
Its passage moves Congress closer to the biggest expansion of the social safety net since the Medicare insurance program for the elderly was created in 1965. The measure spends $1.01 trillion over a decade to provide health insurance to an additional 36 million Americans and creates a new public insurance plan to compete with private insurers by 2013. It requires most Americans to carry insurance, creates a new exchange where they can shop for it and gives the lowest earners tax credits to help them pay for it.
The debate played out in an unusual Saturday session marked by emotional speeches and sharp rhetoric. Members of both parties carted their children and grandchildren to the speaking podium in a marathon showdown that was at turns theatrical and contentious.
The day's most dramatic scene came when lawmakers passed an amendment to narrow insurance coverage for abortion for those gaining new insurance coverage through the health overhaul. The 240-194 vote flipped the hardened lines of support for the health overhaul, with 176 Republicans and 64 Democrats voting for it.
But on the rest of the bill, Republicans offered nothing but sharp opposition. Republicans framed the issue as an unprecedented power grab that would raise – not lower – medical costs. They lambasted the legislation for creating new taxes and failing to curb frivolous medical malpractice lawsuits.
"Does this bill mean the government will take over running health care? Yes," said Rep. Paul Ryan (R., Wisc.). "But what's worse, this bill replaces the American idea with a European-style social welfare state."
Democrats portrayed the legislation as a moral imperative that will achieve a goal that's eluded presidents since Theodore Roosevelt. They argued it would fix the most nightmarish aspects of the medical system by preventing insurers from denying coverage to the sick and protecting consumers from financial ruin caused by medical bills.
"It is testimony to how we care for our fellow citizens," said John Larson (D., Conn.). "It is at the very core of all that America stands for, and why we came here to serve."
The vote was perhaps the most far-reaching consequence of the Democrats' sweeping election victories in 2006 and 2008. Democrats have felt pressure to produce results to show for those victories, but the health vote also put newly elected Democrats from conservative areas in tough political position, caught between party leaders and their election prospects in 2010.
The health overhaul still has several hurdles to clear before it could become law, and its final passage is far from assured. The Senate must pass its own bill and meld it with the House bill before sending it to President Obama's desk. It's more difficult to pass legislation through the Senate, and despite Democrats' wide majority there, leaders are straining to bring together their fractious coalition. Any final bill is likely to be more moderate, and possibly less ambitious, that what's passed through the House.
—Patrick Yoest contributed to this report.
To see same report visit the Wall Street Journal
Write to Janet Adamy at janet.adamy@wsj.com and Naftali Bendavid at naftali.bendavid@wsj.com
By JANET ADAMY and NAFTALI BENDAVID
WASHINGTON – In a tight vote, the House passed its sweeping health bill late Saturday, marking the biggest victory yet for Democrats in their drive to create near-universal health insurance.
The bill passed by a 220-215 margin, with one Republican, Anh "Joseph" Cao of Louisiana, joining 219 Democrats in favor. Thirty-nine Democrats voted against the bill. The passage came after House leaders made a surprise last-minute concession that blocks abortion from the new government insurance plan in order to win over wavering Democrats.
The vote was a major victory for President Barack Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.), and moved them toward a goal that's eluded presidents for decades. Mr. Obama came to the Capitol on Saturday morning and assured Democrats they'd remember the vote as their finest moment in politics once he signs it into law. "Opportunities like this come around maybe once in a generation," he said.
Its passage moves Congress closer to the biggest expansion of the social safety net since the Medicare insurance program for the elderly was created in 1965. The measure spends $1.01 trillion over a decade to provide health insurance to an additional 36 million Americans and creates a new public insurance plan to compete with private insurers by 2013. It requires most Americans to carry insurance, creates a new exchange where they can shop for it and gives the lowest earners tax credits to help them pay for it.
The debate played out in an unusual Saturday session marked by emotional speeches and sharp rhetoric. Members of both parties carted their children and grandchildren to the speaking podium in a marathon showdown that was at turns theatrical and contentious.
The day's most dramatic scene came when lawmakers passed an amendment to narrow insurance coverage for abortion for those gaining new insurance coverage through the health overhaul. The 240-194 vote flipped the hardened lines of support for the health overhaul, with 176 Republicans and 64 Democrats voting for it.
But on the rest of the bill, Republicans offered nothing but sharp opposition. Republicans framed the issue as an unprecedented power grab that would raise – not lower – medical costs. They lambasted the legislation for creating new taxes and failing to curb frivolous medical malpractice lawsuits.
"Does this bill mean the government will take over running health care? Yes," said Rep. Paul Ryan (R., Wisc.). "But what's worse, this bill replaces the American idea with a European-style social welfare state."
Democrats portrayed the legislation as a moral imperative that will achieve a goal that's eluded presidents since Theodore Roosevelt. They argued it would fix the most nightmarish aspects of the medical system by preventing insurers from denying coverage to the sick and protecting consumers from financial ruin caused by medical bills.
"It is testimony to how we care for our fellow citizens," said John Larson (D., Conn.). "It is at the very core of all that America stands for, and why we came here to serve."
The vote was perhaps the most far-reaching consequence of the Democrats' sweeping election victories in 2006 and 2008. Democrats have felt pressure to produce results to show for those victories, but the health vote also put newly elected Democrats from conservative areas in tough political position, caught between party leaders and their election prospects in 2010.
The health overhaul still has several hurdles to clear before it could become law, and its final passage is far from assured. The Senate must pass its own bill and meld it with the House bill before sending it to President Obama's desk. It's more difficult to pass legislation through the Senate, and despite Democrats' wide majority there, leaders are straining to bring together their fractious coalition. Any final bill is likely to be more moderate, and possibly less ambitious, that what's passed through the House.
—Patrick Yoest contributed to this report.
To see same report visit the Wall Street Journal
Write to Janet Adamy at janet.adamy@wsj.com and Naftali Bendavid at naftali.bendavid@wsj.com
American Chiropractic Association Testifies on Capital Hill
Dr. Rick McMichael, DC, President, American Chiropractic Association, testifying before the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs on S.1204, the "Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act of 2009" .
In the Rio Grande Valley chiropractic services are not available for Veterans. Veterans have chiropractic coverage benefits, but they must be performed at certified Veterans clinic. The Veterans clinic in McAllen or Harlingen do not provide chiropractic services. Only a limited Veteran clinics cover chiropractic services. Many Veterans have chronic muscle and joint pain related to injuries sustained in service.
There is no doubt that chiropractic can help Veterans with their complaints. Chiropractic benefits for all Veterans is my vision. All chiropractor should be able to treat Veterans. There is no reason why brave men and women who served for my freedom are not receiving the care they deserve.
If a Valley Veteran wants to see a chiropractor they have to pay out of pocket.
For this reason Veteran's appreciation day will be celebrated at Arevalo Chiropractic on November 11th at his office. As a contribution to the Valley Veterans, Dr. Arevalo will be servicing the Valley's Veterans with Free Chiropractic Examination and Adjustment.
His office is 2522 Buddy Owens, McAllen, TX. 3 mile line between 23rd and 29th.
In the Rio Grande Valley chiropractic services are not available for Veterans. Veterans have chiropractic coverage benefits, but they must be performed at certified Veterans clinic. The Veterans clinic in McAllen or Harlingen do not provide chiropractic services. Only a limited Veteran clinics cover chiropractic services. Many Veterans have chronic muscle and joint pain related to injuries sustained in service.
There is no doubt that chiropractic can help Veterans with their complaints. Chiropractic benefits for all Veterans is my vision. All chiropractor should be able to treat Veterans. There is no reason why brave men and women who served for my freedom are not receiving the care they deserve.
If a Valley Veteran wants to see a chiropractor they have to pay out of pocket.
For this reason Veteran's appreciation day will be celebrated at Arevalo Chiropractic on November 11th at his office. As a contribution to the Valley Veterans, Dr. Arevalo will be servicing the Valley's Veterans with Free Chiropractic Examination and Adjustment.
His office is 2522 Buddy Owens, McAllen, TX. 3 mile line between 23rd and 29th.
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