Dr. Pete Lazarnick "Dr. Pete": Blog

Dr. Pete Lazarnick “Dr. Pete”, located in Carrollton, GA, understands that accidents happen. A slip, bump, fall, or another sudden trauma has the ability to cause subluxation, a misalignment in your spine. When or if an accident occurs, Dr. Pete is readily available to get you on a personalized treatment plan. While the main goal is to correct the misalignment of your vertebrae and alleviate discomfort, he also works to prevent future subluxations by building up your spinal health. If you are experiencing subluxation, symptoms include: - Swelling - Numbness and tingling - Limited mobility - Pain or discomfort - Degeneration of surrounding muscles, nerves, and bones Did you know that subluxation is a partial dislocation of the spinal cord? You can probably guess that the pain is no walk in the park. Subluxations are identified through a chiropractic exam, which consists of manual palpation and x-rays. During the manual exam, Dr. Pete will check the alignment of your pelvis, joints, and

Dr. Pete Lazarnick “Dr. Pete,” located in Carrollton, GA, treats numerous musculoskeletal problems including “frozen shoulder.” Also known as adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder is a condition that involves stiffness in the shoulder joint. This happens when the tissue around the shoulder joint loses its synovial fluid, causing discomfort and limited mobility. If you have significant shoulder pain, we recommend that you come in and see your Carrollton chiropractor so that the root of the problem can be diagnosed. We’d be happy to get you set up on a treatment plan! Symptoms of a frozen shoulder: - Stiffness - Very limited mobility - Dull or achy pain - Difficulty doing daily activities - Increase in these symptoms over time Women are more susceptible to this condition than men. It especially affects people who have had a stroke or mastectomy. Dr. Pete is committed to helping his patients reach the full extent of their mobility and live pain-free lives. He treats frozen shoulder with a

Back pain. Maybe you’re lucky enough to not have experienced it yet, but as you grow older, your chances become higher. Dr. Pete Lazarnick “Dr. Pete,” located in Carrollton, GA, recognizes that while back pain is common, it doesn’t mean you have to suffer through it. Dr. Pete specializes in chiropractic care and pain management and will help get you back on the road to a pain-free life.  Some common causes of back pain include: - Lack of exercise - Arthritis - Improper lifting - Excess weight - Skeletal irregularities - Muscle or ligament strain - Osteoporosis - Bulging or ruptured disks - Age There are other risk factors associated with back pain, such as certain diseases, psychological conditions, and smoking. In some cases, back pain can be severe enough that only a chiropractor’s adjustments and treatment plan will help. If your back pain does not improve with rest and over-the-counter prescriptions or radiates down either of your legs, causing weakness, numbness, or tingling, it’s