Dr. Pete Lazarnick "Dr. Pete": Blog

Whether it’s being able to see no matter where you are in a crowd or having a natural advantage in sports, tall people enjoy many priviledges simply because of their physical stature. But according to the American Journal of Epidemiology , a towering height is also a disadvantage with tall people more likely to experience health issues like back and neck pain. Located in Carrollton, GA, Dr. Pete Lazarnick (Dr. Pete) is passionate about treating patients of all shapes and sizes, including those who are tall. Here are three reasons why tall people may need chiropractic care and how we can help today! More Injury Prone Tall people are more likely to face serious injuries from everyday accidents and falls than the average person. With longer limbs and bodies, there’s more distance to the ground when a taller individual falls. This is why athletes who are lankier suffer from hip injuries and have a longer recovery time in contrast to the shorter athletes.  Spinal Injuries The taller you are...

When the sciatic nerve is pinched, patients experience pain in their lower back, hips, buttocks, and legs. Sciatica is painful, but you don’t have to suffer in agony your whole life. Located in Carrollton, GA, Dr. Pete Lazarnick (Dr. Pete) uses non-invasive treatments to relieve pain, allowing patients to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Here’s everything you need to know about sciatica.  What Causes Sciatica? The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body. Spanning from your lower back and down to your hips, buttocks, and two legs, sciatica usually starts because of a herniated disk in the lower spine. This herniation causes the disk to place pressure on the nerves, including the sciatic nerve. Most sciatica patients range from 30-50 years old. While rare, children and teens are prone to sciatica too.  Symptoms One of the main symptoms of sciatica is pain. Pain levels vary and radiate from different parts of the lower back. Sometimes the pain consists of electric-like shots, mi...

According to People For Bikes, about 47.88 million Americans participated in bicycle riding in 2018. The popular leisure activity is only growing with thousands of riders today. Located in Carrollton, GA, Dr. Pete Lazarnick (Dr. Pete) prides himself in providing top-notch chiropractic care for all his patients, including his patients who are avid bicyclists. Here are five ways bicyclists benefit from chiropractic care. Correct Posture A biker’s position places more pressure on your neck and back. Your trusted Carrollton, GA chiropractor will evaluate your spine for misalignment and damage. Through a variety of spinal manipulations, we will correct your posture and provide different tips and tricks to maintain good spinal health the next time you get on a bicycle. Relieve Joint Pain Cycling places a strain on your joints, especially around the hip and knee areas. Using treatments like exercise and massage therapies, we loosen stiff muscles and strengthen your joints.  Treat Injuries Lik...

Located in Carrollton, GA, Dr. Pete Lazarnick (Dr. Pete)’s modern facility offers the Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) to correct your body’s injuries, joint problems, and pain. To learn more if FDM, a hands-on deep pressure application is the right treatment plan for you, visit www.askdrpete.com today! What is FDM? FDM or Fascial Distortion Model is a method of identifying pain in the body. Your body consists of fascia which are thin connective tissues surrounding your organs, muscles, joints, and other internal body parts. FDM works to target these soft tissues and identify where the pain of the injury is located. Through different types of deep pressure applications, an injury can be reversed, with a shorter recovery period. This treatment model is highly preferred by athletes and others with sports injuries who are looking to get back on the field in no time. 6 Types of Fascial Distortions There are six different types of fascial distortions identified in the FDM model. Each type of...

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....

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...

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 ...

Ice Pack Cryotherapy (IPC) is a treatment technique that utilizes cold compresses to the skin, reducing temperature and constricting blood vessels. It helps with pain, swelling, and inflammation. Dr. Pete Lazarnick (Dr. Pete) offers ice pack cryotherapy at our office in Carrollton, GA.   Ice pack cryotherapy is a large scale version of icing an injury. It’s a full body healing technique that applies the exact same logic. It’s a great way to treat muscle spasms while numbing the painful areas. The cooling effect of the treatment brings relief to injured soft tissue. It is most often used in sports medicine, but Dr. Pete Lazarnick (Dr. Pete) offers ICP to all patients.   There is a multitude of beneficial results of IPC. On the cellular level, it results in a decrease in cellular metabolism and an increase in cellular survival. It stimulates endorphins, the body's natural pain relievers. It gives pain relief from illnesses such as insomnia, rheumatism, fibromyalgia, psoriasis, and it...

If you are suffering from migraines, Dr. Pete Lazarnick (Dr. Pete) can help you treat them. Migraines can cause occur in any part of your head or in one specific location. While the exact cause of migraines isn’t known, studies have linked migraines to a chemical imbalance.  Serotonin levels, which help to regulate pain in your nervous system, drops during migraines and can cause your trigeminal nerve to release a substance called neuropeptides that result in migraine pain. Certain foods can cause migraines as well as stress and hormonal changes for women.  When possible, we encourage our patients that work at a desk to practice good posture. Having poor posture can lead to spinal misalignment and fatigue in the head, neck, and shoulders. While at work, make sure your feet are on the ground and your back is pressed firmly against the back of your chair to prevent back and neck pain.  Migraines are extremely painful and can make it nearly impossible to perform everyday activities. Dr. P...

At our practice, Dr. Pete Lazarnick (Dr. Pete) encourages patients to consider chiropractic care for sports injuries. Dr. Pete uses a series of spinal adjustments and physical therapy techniques to relieve pain caused by sports and prevent re-injury. During your first visit with Dr. Pete, he will assess and diagnose your injury while creating a treatment plan to begin the recovery process. Chiropractors are trained to manage sports injuries through joint manipulation, soft tissue therapies, and individual exercises to properly heal an injury. Regardless of the injury, Dr. Pete treats your whole body during recovery and not the individual area that is causing pain. Medical doctors treat injuries with surgery and painkillers that don’t always fix the problem and instead provide only temporary pain relief that will have you back on the sidelines. Our goal is to keep you on the field and off of the sidelines which is why we give special attention to your spine, joints, tendons, and nerves ...