Dr. Pete Lazarnick "Dr. Pete": Blog

We know what you’re thinking: how are the two even associated? Well, it all has to do with building up your immune system to combat pollen, molds, and other sneeze-inducing allergens. There happens to be a close relationship between the nervous and immune systems, and chiropractic adjustments can get these two systems more in sync. You shouldn’t have to deal with practically a year-long runny nose, itchy eyes, and constant sneezing. Dr. Pete Lazarnick “Dr. Pete” is happy to help alleviate some of those symptoms associated with allergies! It’s important to note that chiropractic care for allergies does not work like an anti-histamine for short term relief of allergies. It simply helps reduce the severity and frequency of your allergies. For example, when your spine is misaligned, it greatly affects your nervous system. The nervous system has a direct effect on how well your immune system functions. Like a chain reaction, if you correct spine misalignment, this improves the nervous syste...

When bodily harm occurs from being involved in any type of accident, specifically outside of your workplace, it is considered a personal injury. Dr. Pete Lazarnick “Dr. Pete” recommends coming in for a visit as soon as possible, so that he can assess the damage and get you on the road to recovery. Whether it be a single or series of adjustments, your Georgia chiropractor is one of the best options for uncovering underlying issues from your accident. Examples of personal injuries include: - Auto accidents - Motorcycle accidents - Bicycle accidents - A slip, trip, or fall While a doctor treats symptoms with prescriptions, a chiropractor works to correct the problem with focused stretching of the affected muscles and careful adjustments. Dr. Pete recommends against letting your injury go untreated since this can cause more problems down the line, and affect your quality of life even more than the accident already has. If you find that everyday tasks cannot be done without significant pain...

When you think “ultrasound,” a pregnancy is typically the first thing to come to mind. A machine that is used diagnostically to screen the body internally. But did you know that there is a therapeutic ultrasound machine designed for injuries related to soft tissues, joints, and muscle spasms? Dr. Pete Lazarnick “Dr. Pete” takes pride in staying up to date with chiropractic methods and technology, which is why he is excited to offer therapeutic ultrasound to his patients!   Dr. Pete first applies coupling gel, much like a screening ultrasound for a pregnant woman, on the skin of the problem area. He then uses the ultrasound emitting wand and passes it over the skin, the wand producing heat. The gel reduces friction and allows better transmission of the ultrasound waves. The heat helps reduce inflammation, increase blood flow, and decrease stiffness and pain. Therapeutic ultrasound has been shown to facilitate the body’s healing process as well.   Therapeutic ultrasound has been proven ...

Have you ever accidentally contorted your body in a strange way that resulted in a sharp pain stopping mobility in a part of your body? You might have experienced a pinched nerve. Pinched nerves can occur anywhere along the spine, including in your neck and upper, mid, and lower back. They can even happen in any joint of your body. Dr. Pete Lazarnick “Dr. Pete” knows all about the dreaded pinched nerve and how painful it makes doing the simplest tasks. Sometimes the nerve can move back into place naturally. However, if the pinched nerve is severe enough, you will need spinal adjustments to correct it. Symptoms that you might have a pinched nerve include: -Lower back pain -Numbness, tingling, or burning sensation in your arms, legs, fingers, or toes -Pain radiating along your spine -Severe headaches or migraines -Pain that shoots down your arm or leg -Neck pain A pinched nerve can be caused by subluxation, disc degeneration, osteoarthritis, or disc herniation. These are silent afflicti...