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Keeping Comfortable while Traveling

Are you worried a bad back could cause trouble during your summer vacation? Our goal at the Carrollton chiropractic office of Dr. Peter Lazarnick (Dr. Pete) is to help our patients live free of pain. While we’ll always be here to provide adjustments and other soft tissue therapies, we want our patients to know how to maintain good back habits while traveling. If you’ve ever had a desk job, you’ve probably heard the advice to get up and stretch your back at least every half hour. That goes for when you’re seated in vehicles, too. When you’re sitting, keep a cylindrical pillow in the small of your back, and consider using a neck pillow, as well. If you’re not driving, keep your feet flat on the floor and your knees at a right angle. If you are driving, scoot the seat up as far as you need to avoid stretching your lumbar spine while reaching for the steering wheel. Remember to empty your back pockets before sitting, because anything that is uncomfortable will only get worse. Although we a

Vertebral Subluxation Complex (VSC)

The human spine is made up of vertebras. When one of these vertebrae become misaligned or out of place, pressure is placed on the nerves, blood vessels, and other surrounding structures. This is referred to as the Vertebral Subluxation Complex (VSC). Dr. Pete Lazarnick (Dr. Pete) can evaluate and treat VSC through a repositioning of the vertebra back into place.   There are many different causes of VSC. A minor slip or bump can cause misalignment, along with more serious trauma like a car accident. It is best to seek medical treatment as soon as you experience back pain after an injury. VSC disrupts the nerve pathways in the spine, interrupting necessary messages to and from the brain. Over time, the spine and disc will begin to degenerate.   Spinal degeneration is very serious and can be difficult to treat. As the spine degenerates, the muscles, nerves, and bones adapt to the new shape. The longer left untreated, the more the body adjusts and the harder it is to adjust back to normal.

Sciatica

Dr. Pete Lazarnick (Dr. Pete) treats a variety of chiropractic conditions, including sciatic pain. Sciatica is less of a medical condition and more of a symptom. When one is experiencing sciatic pain, what they are really saying is that their sciatic nerve is irritated or pinched. Dr. Peter Lazarnick (Dr. Pete) can perform a physical examination and create a treatment plan just for you.   The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body. It runs all the way through the torso, buttocks, and legs. Sciatica is often caused by herniated or bulging discs, spinal stenosis, or spinal misalignment. If you are experiencing sharp, burning sensations through the buttocks or legs, lower back pain, tingling or loss of sensation in the extremities, or difficulty controlling your legs or feet, don’t wait to contact Dr. Pete Lazarnick (Dr. Pete).   Until the cause of the tension is found, you will not be able to properly heal. Sciatic pain may come and go irregularly. Often, traditional medical trea

Interferential Current Therapy (ICT)

Dr. Pete Lazarnick (Dr. Pete) offers Interferential Current Therapy (ICT) to patients at our office in Carrollton, GA. ICT is a form of microcurrent therapy. It’s an effective method for treating pain and kickstarting the healing process. It is a deeper and more successful form of electrical stimulation.   At your treatment consultation, Dr. Pete Lazarnick (Dr. Pete) will place electrodes onto your skin. They are mainly situated around the injured area. The interferential current is started, transmitting electrical impulses to the electrodes. These are then absorbed by your skin. This is felt by your underlying tissue and nerves. The impulses are not painful, described as a prickle on the skin. Your body reacts to these impulses by starting your own natural healing.   ICT is successful in treating circulatory and muscle disorders. It’s also used for stiff joints, joint injuries, edema, inflammation, and muscle spasms. There are many advantages to ICT. It is a safe way to eliminate the