Chicago Chiropractic News

Are You Getting the Cold Shoulder? Frozen Shoulder-Skokie Chiropractic Expert 60077

2010-03-12T21:24:00.017-05:00

Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitisis is a common but poorly understood condition that can affect the patient's shoulder in a variety of ways. As the chiropractor at Seaman Chiropractic Center, I have been very successful in treating Skokie patients with frozen shoulder for the last 25 years. Most times it is a very painful shoulder with a very limited range of motion with a thickening of the shoulder joint capsule. There are three stages to adhesive capsulitis.
Stage One
This is where deep persistant pain develops and affects the patient's sleep. You no longer can sleep on the affected side or even on any side.
Stage Two
At this point the range of motion has decreased. I have seen patients who no longer can blow dry their hair, put on a coat comfortably or raise their arm above shoulder height.
Third stage
The patient begins to incrementally regain motion but can also begin to have pain reappear.

It is imperative for the patient to seek a experienced doctor who has worked with this condition because left untreated some of their range of motion lost may become permanent.

I have seen patients given drugs for months without improvement and then encouraged to do surgery. If that is not for you, finally seek out my natural solutions. In my office, I combine gentle non force corrections of the bones, massage, passive range of motion and when the patient is ready, active physical rehabilitation. Acupuncture is available but 99% of the time it is not necessary. This combination is very sucessful to regain both full range of motion and relief from pain.
If you have this condition, call 773-545-2233 now and recover your shoulder and your life. I can help

Vertebral Subluxation Complex-Lincolnwood Chiropractors 60712

2010-03-10T21:59:00.009-05:00

I am Dr Cynthia Seaman a Chicago chiroprqactor serving the Niles community for 25 years. I always believe if a patient is educated, they will make better decisions regarding their health concerns. So today I am writing about the central core of what we do at Seaman Chiropractic Center.

I work on the nervous system to effect the organs, muscles and systems of the body. Using a gentle, non force chiropractic adjustment, it is gentle enough for the infant, for the pregnant women and the older adult. I do spinal corrections because of a disease called the Vertebral Subluxation Complex {VSC}. Given enough time, all of these components will be present and your body will age faster with more damage.

Vertebral Subluxation Complex

1) Loss of normal position [subluxation} of the vertebrae leads to restricted movement.

2) Abnormal positioning leads to shortened muscle tissue with decreased strength and flexibility as well as scar tissue formation.

3) Continued pressure on the nerve due to the subluxation lead to numbness, tingling or pain in the area in which the nerve travels or dis-function of the organs to which the nerve travels.

4) Swelling or inflammation will develop in the disc, joint or surrounding tissues.

5) Degenerative Joint Disease {known as DJD or osteoarthritis} will eventually develop in the affected areas, lead to the development of bone spurs and wearing away of disc material.

This is a silent killer because often you don't realize you have it. It happens so slowly over many years and medical doctors just tell you it is normal aging. I actively treat this disease to slow the aging of your organs and prevent illness. To see the shape of your spine, joints and nervous system, call 773-545-2233 today. We can help slow your body's aging and prevent further damage.

Why Try Massage? Chicago Chiropractic Massage-60646

2010-03-09T09:13:00.011-05:00

At Seaman Chiropractic Center, we use progressive chiropractic massage to augment the realigning of all the joints in your body.Celebrities like Heidi Klum know how important it is to keep your muscles relaxed especially when she is pregnant. Correcting your skeletal structure, I also want to re-educate the muscles to cover this new structure with balanced, strong muscles. I take weak, tight, or mushy muscles and want to create balance and strength .Whether you are under chiropractic care or not , chiropractic massage can reduce pain, keep your body more relaxed, rebalance muscles and reduce trigger points. Our massage therapists are Nationally Certified and have taken postgraduate courses in sports, prenatal, deep tissue and specific health conditions i.e. shoulder and headaches.

Before you strengthen muscles, you need them relaxed and ready to get stronger. That is why I often prescibe massage in the first month of care. Often the muscles are full of trigger points. Trigger points are muscle bundles that have tightened in the belly of the muscle, the fleshy part. They feel like lumps under the skin. The muscle tightens, especially in a weak muscle that is uncomfortable or forced to work longer than it wants to.

Whether it is to relax, re-balance or re-educate muscles or to eliminate trigger points let our chiropractic massage therapists with their healing hands help you with sports, deep tissue, prenatal or relaxing massage.Call 773-545-2233 to book a massage. Anyone in Chicago can come to our office to get the benefits of an experienced massage therapist.Try the difference!

Sciatica-Causes And Corrections- Northwest Side Chiropractors 60631

2010-03-08T18:18:00.004-05:00

I am Dr Cynthia Seaman. I own a natural medicine clinic on the northwest side of Chicago.This article is about what sciatica is -causes and correction

Sciatica is a condition in which a lower back problem is accompanied by buttock, groin, thigh,calf or foot pain/tingling/numbness . You can have all or just one of the lower limb problems. I have seen just the symptom of foot tingling coming from a low back problem. That is why it is so important for people to go to a very experienced chiropractic physician to get properly diagnosed and treated. In my 25 years, I have seen too many patients get misdiagnosed or not treated in the medical world and the condition remains unsolved. They waste precious time and money before they finally find me.

The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body. It comes from the nerves of L1-L5 in the lower back. They combine and then separate out to go to your buttock, to your groin, to your bladder, sex organs and prostrate. It goes to every cell from your lower organs to your toes. It tells all the places it innervates how to function.

It can become inflamed or irritated from the vertebrae of your lower back being out of position or not moving correctly {subluxation}. Disc herniation or bulges can cause sciatica {sciatic nerve irritation} . Direct pressure from the piriformis muscle can also contribute to this condition.

At Seaman Chiropractic Center, it is a common condition that I see and have great success alleviating and preventing its return. My Flexion-distraction table is specific for nerve and disc pain and is also very gentle.
If you are suffering from any of the symptoms I have mentioned or know you have sciatica, call my office today 773-545-2233 to find answers and solutions to your pain.I can help you

Disc Herniations-Chicago Chiropractic Expert 60625

2010-03-05T17:50:00.002-05:00

Dr Seaman here to give you important information about disc herniations. The most common cause for a truly"pinched" nerve is a disc herniation.The disc is a soft gel inside connective tissue between each vertebrae that works as shock absorption and spacer for the nerves to get out to the body. It is sometimes called a slipped disc but that is a rather inacturate description. It doesn't slip. It is attached but it can get irritated, swell and eventually blow like a tire. It is a common cause for severe back pain and {sciatica} pain, numbness or tingling from the back, buttock and all the way to the foot.

At Seaman Chiropractic , I use a very specialized table called a Flexion -distraction table.It is not widely used in Chicago but it is specific for disc problems and very gentle. It separates each vertebrae, pumps it to bring in blood flow to speed healing and moves the vertebrae to get back it's full range of motion. This is the best technique I have seen in 25 years to get a person in severe spine pain and possibly leg pain back to a normal life WITHOUT surgery.

I 've had many patients after surgery , after months off work, and much pain, get their back and leg pain back because the back surgery doesn't get to the core of why the disc herniated in the first place . That is what you need to find out and solve for a permanent recovery. Herniations don't happen spontaneously. There is something unlevel , structural deformity or abnormality in the low back that you are unaware of.

Combining flexion-distraction,physical rehab and sometimes acupuncture is very powerful to bring that particular patient back to their families, activities,
and job so they can enjoy life again.
To find out how our specific treatments can help your condition, call 773-55-2233 to begin living the life you deserve. I can help you

Anti-Aging Effects With Chiropractic-Chicagoland Chiropractors 60630

2010-03-03T11:15:00.009-05:00

I am Dr Seaman,a Chicagoland chiropractor and if you knew what I knew about how the body functions and stays vital and healthy { not just pain-free} you would be under treatment.Progressive chiropractic treatments with my healing hands keeps Chicagoland patients healthy and produces anti-aging effects.

Chiropractic works because you are a self healing and self regulating organism controlled by your nervous system. Millions of instructions flow from your brain, down through your spinal chord within your spinal column and out to every organ,muscles, part of skin , immune system and every cell in your body.The body is also sending millions of messages about itself and the outside world to the brain so it can make decisions for your body and confirm if the body is working correctly.

If your immune system is working properly, you will get over a cold in 10 days. If your immune system is flawed, you might have allergies. At Seaman Chiropractic Center , we realign your vertebrae so your nervous system can be at its best.

Improper {struck or too much} motion or incorrect position of the moving bones{vertebrae} of the spine is called a subluxation.This can and does interfere with this vital exchange of information by irritating or pinching nerves. This eventually compromises the function of affected organs and cells .This occurs way before you have pain or know something is wrong. For example,you have heart disease years before a heart attack.

Specific spinal adjustments made at Seaman Chiropractic helps improve this brain/body communications. This is the only treatment I know that makes a difference for the entire body. Health and the slowing down of the aging process returns with improved nervous system control of the body. Call 773-545-2233 to slow down the aging of your body

Anti-Inflammatory Diet-Part Two- Niles Chiropractor Nutritionist 60712

2010-03-01T04:26:00.002-05:00

Part Two of How To Avoid Pain Through Your Choice Of Foods. I am the owner of Seaman Chiropractic. I am an practicing chiropractor with 25 years experience of teaching patients in Niles how to make progressive improvements in their wellness. Nicole Richie and Kelly Osborne may have avoided addiction to pain killers if they had used some of these suggestions.

Foods to Consume:
* Fruits and vegetables
* Lean meats and fish (lean meats are best because fat releases inflammatory chemicals)
* Potatoes
* Herbs/spices (i.e. garlic, oregano, etc.)
* Olive oil
* Coconut oil
* Nuts
* Dark chocolate
* Lots of water
* Red wine (in moderation-one to two glasses/night)
* Stout beer (in moderation)
* Sea Salt

Reasons to Consume These Foods:
All of the foods mentioned act as an anti-inflammatory and/or function to control important physiological parameters such as pH (acid/base) balance. The current American diet is roughly 20:1 in regards to inflammatory versus anti-inflammatory foods; the goal should be more towards 1:1 .

Sea salt doesn't affect your blood pressure so it is safe to use. The food recommendations should help you achieve a healthier balanced ratio of inflammatory/anti-inflammatory food items, thus leading to a greater quality of life and a decrease in your pain levels when you follow these guidelines.

Get help and advise for decreasing your pain, call 773-545-2233 today. I'm Dr. Cynthia. I can help you.

Prenatal Chiropractic Care Chicago Chiropractor 60630

2010-02-24T11:52:00.009-05:00

Recently I wrote about procrastination, pain and chiropractic care. I want to share with you recent comments received from one of my patients who is an expectant mother.

If you are pregnant or you are planning to get pregnant I believe Brandy K.'s remarks will be interesting to you because she says with her first baby she chose not to see a chiropractor for relief of the headaches and back pain that come with the delicate pregnancy condition.

Brandy says:

"With my 1st pregnancy I had no chiropractic care and had many aches and pains thru-out my pregnancy including neck, back & hip pain.

This time around I have almost no pain.

I look forward to continuing my care even after I deliver my second baby."

The fact she's choosing to continue the gentle non-invasive care for herself as well as her children speaks volumes about the benefits of chiropractic adjustments for infants and growing children.

Brandy's endorsement goes on:

"I strongly recommend Dr. Seaman to any woman who is pregnant. It will make things so much easier for them."

To make an appointment to find out how natural, drug-free health care can make your pregnancy experience an easy one call 773-545-2233 today.

Why I Take X-rays-Skokie Chiropractic Expert 60076

2010-02-21T14:54:00.002-05:00

At Seaman Chiropractic in Chicago, I have always taken x-rays before I adjusted any patient. My patients from Skokie know I am just a chiropractor , not Superman. They know I can't see inside you. That is why you need X-rays at our initial meeting when you come to me for answers.

I believe taking X-rays on the areas I would be treating is protection for the patient. It also assists me in planning a specific treatment plan. It is also my belief taking X-rays before administering an adjustment contributes to the high levels of success I have in achieving the patient's goals.

Many times when seeing people for the first time, they tell me all they have done prior to coming to my office. It usually involves MRIs, drugs, physical therapy and no X-rays. I want to see the patient in a standing, weight bearing position, so I can observe the physical structure with the normal stressors on the body.

There are many things are missed with just an MRI. An MRI is like a very thinly sliced roast. You can't see the original shape of the roast. You can miss seeing a short leg, a fracture, scoliosis {a side curve}, spinal misalignments and joint and bone structural defects or diseases that would help correct a patient's problem. The exception is, of course, a pregnant woman. We wait till she has given birth. I do not X-ray expectant mothers.

I get very few objections to taking X-rays because smart Skokie residents realize no one has found the root cause of their pain and problems. In that rare instance, the patient has the fear of radiation, I explain they get more UV rays outside on a sunny day.

At Seaman Chiropractic Center, after a thorough exam and reading of their x-rays, I then do a report of all of my findings. That is when I tell you what is wrong, if I can help you and how I will help you achieve your new path to wellness. If you really want to increase your well being, not just an absence of pain, call 773-545-2233 to arrange an appointment today to begin your new life! I can help you.

Productive Sleep For Children-Harwood Heights Chiropractor 60706

2010-02-18T13:49:00.007-05:00

My name is Dr Cynthia Seaman. I am an expert chiropractor in Chicago's Harwood Heights area and I help parents with their child's sleeping problems.

Science tells us a good night's sleep, a productive sleep, contributes to good health, less stress and a longer life. Adult insomnia costs about 414 billion dollars every year in the U.S. Medical journal studies prove pediatric sleep disorders contribute to attention deficit,hyperactivity, mood disturbances and memory problems.

Many times I have found misalignments and restriction in the upper cervical {upper neck}, mid-thoracic {between the shoulder blades} and asymmetry of the bones of the skull of children can contribute to waking up multiple times a night.
Progressive chiropractic adjustments are gently administered to correct subluxations at a frequency of three times a week for 4 weeks. After that adjustments are less frequent as time goes on. Sleep disturbances for infants and children often resolve; and a child can get an undisturbed night of sleep and so can the parents.

Many parents of sleep disturbed children are undoubtedly searching for non-pharmaceutical alternatives. Seaman Chiropractic Center offers gentle solutions for pediatric sleep problems. I am a chiropractor who provides great answers for parents of infants and children who seem to have problems sleeping well.
Make an appointment today. Call 773-545-2233. I can help you and your child.

Professional Athletes Talk Chiropractic and Performance-Chicago Chiropractic Rehab Specialist 60630 Part Two

2010-02-17T03:22:00.010-05:00

I am Dr Cynthia Seaman a Chicago chiropractor who is a rehabilitation specialist. I am expert on ways to optimize your muscle balance. I teach my patients how to maximize their workout and improve their performance. I can help you, too.

This is part two of what professional athletes say about their use of chiropractic care to enhance their natural abilities and improve their athletic performance. Read comments from the professionals about how treatment by a chiropractor can create a stronger, more stable body with a fully optimized nervous system and enhance your physical performance. I have more than 20 years experience practicing chiropractic techniques. I can help you.

Fred Funk PGA Tour Professional

"I do believe chiropractic has really benefited my game. Over the last three years, I feel I have become more exposed to, and knowledgeable about, the benefits of chiropractic for me and my game. I realize how your body can get out of balance, and chiropractic care helps....."

Jerry Rice 49ers All-Pro Wide Receiver

"Most injuries require chiropractic care. It works better for me than anything else."

Dan O’Brien Double Olympic and World Championship Decathlon Gold medalist.

"Were it not for Chiropractic I would not have won the gold medal."

These professionals see the benefits of chiropractic. What progressive chiropractic benefits can you receive to enhance your sports abilities ? We provide stability and the expertise at Seaman Chiropractic Center on Chicago's Northwest side.

Contact 773-545-2233 today to find out what I can do to improve your physical condition. I can help you.

Exploring Natural Healthcare and Chiropractic-Chicago Chiropractor 60630

2010-02-16T14:47:00.005-05:00

As a general rule chiropractors prefer that individuals explore the least dangerous, least invasive, safest and most natural care first, before resorting to powerful or "heroic" (and highly dangerous) drugs, radiation and surgery (except in emergency situations where life and limb are at stake).

Interventions such as medicine and surgery have a place - but today they are all over the place. Too many people are "medicalized," swallowing synthetic, artificial chemicals that may alter and suppress their symptoms but do not cure. If drugs cured, after a while you should stop taking them. But look around, aren't those taking drugs long-term the sickest? Drugs do not heal, they may alter body chemistry but there is no true healing.

And don't forget all the thousands of people who die and are sickened from prescription drug side effects and adverse reactions.
As the taking of drugs continues, individuals often spiral into poorer health. That is because health is not something you get from artificial chemicals. Health is the result of your body functioning properly. Your body functions properly when it is properly aligned, free of adverse structural stresses; when it is fed nutrient dense foods and when it is free of artificial chemicals and toxins.
More and more people are taking that first step of getting off the drug merry-go-round and discovering natural health care.

Chiropractors, due to their license, do not prescribe drugs nor do they take people off of drugs - that is the role of the medical doctor. It is a good policy to discuss with MDs the full effects of the drugs they prescribe. Of course patients may learn for themselves about their drug side effects by using the Internet.

Chiropractors favor freedom of choice in healthcare for all, especially children. Parents should have the freedom to decide on their family's health choices without medical doctors or government bureaucrats coercing them, under threat of force, to undergo medical procedures. Health-care freedom of choice should be a basic human right

Pain And Procrastination-Chicago Chiropractor Northwest Side 60646

2010-02-15T12:36:00.013-05:00

I am Dr Cynthia Seaman a chiropractor practicing on the northwest side of Chicago. I am amazed at how long people wait till they finally seek care from a chiropractor. I have had patients who told me they passed my sign for 10- 20 years before they came in. Others have spoke about the years they have wasted in pain and all the things they stopped doing due to the fear it might cause pain. How the quality of their life, the enjoyment of their family and hobbies declined because they were so distracted by the pain and fear.

Of course there are also the stoic people who come in and tell me "It's not so bad. I can handle it". At what cost? Do you think you are 100% there for your job , your family and your life when pain is there too. Are you as happy and easy going ? Or does it make you short tempered or cranky? What would your friends and family around you say?

So what is the hesitation? Why procrastinate? Why delay? I have been practicing chiropractic medicine for 25 years. At my office treatment is safe, effective and gentle. I have seen every condition countless times. I thoroughly diagnose you and create a personalized treatment plan not only to get you out of pain and stabilize your condition but to get you back to life and improve your energy and vitality. I use payment plans so you can budget the care you need.

I have a large tool box of treatment options and techniques and a long history of success. I don't tell you "you are just getting old" or "it's just in your head ". I treat you like I would my family. I walk you through the process and I listen to you.

Get up out of your fear and all the voices, internal and external, especially those that tells you nothing can be done. Pick up the phone and make an appointment. I know two thing for sure. One is, if you don't act there is 100% chance you won't get better and two, the longer you wait, the larger the problem, the more damage is done and the cost to correct it is higher.

"If I hadn't taken the plunge into the unknown and gone to Cynthia to help me help myself, (treat my back), then I would be doomed to suffer with a bad back for the whole of my life--as my mom's side of the family quietly suffers."
Jennie O

What will you do ? Will you read this article and do nothing for the problems you are experiencing or will you pick up the phone right now to make an appointment? Call my office today 773-545-2233 . Decide to become healthy. Put wellness in your future.

Comfortable, Energetic Pregnancy With Chiropractic-Edison Park Chiropractor 60631

2010-02-13T08:01:00.011-05:00

I am Dr Cynthia Seaman, a progressive chiropractor, serving the Edgebrook and northwest side of Chicago. For many years I have been using my gentle chiropractic healing hands for expectant mothers.

If you are a mother to be you will find chiropractic heightens the vitality in your body so you can have a comfortable, energetic pregnancy. Chiropractic treatments take care of the joints out of position so your body can be relaxed, your muscles aren't tight and your nervous system is really humming.

Pregnancy can be hard on your lower back, neck and shoulders. Examine the body of an expectant mother from the side and it is easy to see why they are in pain. Increased breast tissue rounds the shoulders forward placing tremendous pressure on the neck and shoulders. The weight of the growing baby places strain on the low back which can result in bladder problems, low back pain and even pain in the buttocks or down the legs.

The nine months of pregnancy brings on many hormonal changes that relax the ligaments that are normally stabilizing the lower back and pelvis. As the pelvis rotates down in front, the muscles of the low back and pelvis become short and tight, causing increased pressure on the joints of the low back producing achey, lower back pain.

At Seaman Chiropractic Center,we have had great success increasing the odds of a woman getting pregnant; once she is, our flexion distraction table which provides a gentle non force correction has a drop down middle segment just for the last months of pregnancy when you are your biggest and don't want to be on your stomach. My massage therapist is excellent at prenatal massage and when we add muscle workouts , you are more active, stronger and your body bounces back much faster after you give birth.

Seaman Chiropractic Center can help make this special time in a woman's life as enjoyable as it was meant to be. Call today 773-545-2233 if you want to get pregnant or if you want your pregnancy to be comfortable and energetic.

" I had tried for 7 years to get pregnant. I went for fertility treatments that did not work. I had pretty much given up the past year or two. This pregnancy is a blessing!I truly believe the chiropractic care has been the reason for this pregnancy."
Viannine J.

Professional Athletes On Chiropractic Care Jefferson Park Chiropractor 60630-Part One

2010-02-11T14:59:00.008-05:00

For those of you who consider yourselves active, or athletic and do not see a chiropractor on a regular basis, I have compiled some professional athletes speaking about their experiences about using chiropractic as part of their training and healthy lifestyle.

I am a chiropractor in Jefferson Park, near Chicago Illinois. I use progressive chiropractic physical rehab and to strengthen and balance the spine as well as other joints.

Often patients who go to the gym or play sports regularly don't know the anatomy and physiology of muscles and don't use their workout to maximize their athletic goals and strength.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

"Chiropractic is about health and fitness. Chiropractic is about natural, preventive health care. What you are doing, and I have experienced this for the last 30 years myself on my own body, means that whenever I have a problem—or even if I don’t have a problem—and I go to a chiropractor, my problems are gone for a long time."
Arnold also said: "Bodybuilders and fitness people have been using chiropractic very extensively in order to stay healthy and fit. I found it was better to go to a chiropractor before you get injured. We are a perfect team- the world of fitness and the world of chiropractors."

Joe Montana

"I've been seeing a chiropractor and he's really been helping me out a lot. Chiropractic's been a big part of my game."

Joe Montana and 35 of his teammates received chiropractic care.

Evander Holyfield

"I have to have an adjustment before I go into the ring. I do believe in chiropractic. I found that going to a chiropractor three times a week helps my performance. The majority of boxers go to get that edge."

Ryne Sandberg former second baseman in Major League Baseball who spent nearly his entire career with the Chicago Cubs, who is consdiered by experts to be one of the most outstanding second baseman of all time appreciates the benefit of chiropractic care.

His wife Cindy explained,

"He's had some awesome games after getting an adjustment. He was frequently adjusted before games."

George Angat-US Lightweight Champion

"The split second that can be added to my speed by my chiropractor could be crucial."
Manager Denis Doucette: "Chiropractic care gives him that little advantage, that little extra strength and quickness and allows him his best opportunity to regain his title."

If you want an edge to your sport of choice or you want to maximize your workout contact Seaman Chiropractic Center today 773-545-2233 to see how chiropractic can benefit you. I can help you.

Why Correct A Subluxation? Chicago Chiropractor 60646

2010-02-08T13:02:00.000-05:00

I am Dr Cynthia Seaman, a Chicago chiropractor using healing hands for pain management. In my practice I use progressive chiropractic treatments for correction of problems. This is a completely natural medicine.

Once a patient has gotten to a stable, pain free, strong state of health, it is imperative to maintain the precious gains you have worked so hard to achieve. At Seaman Chiropractic Center our supportive care for most patients is every two weeks. Why so often? Is that arbitrary? After all the goal is to maintain a subluxation free body so the communication system [nervous system] works at peak functioning.

As Montel Williams said,

“It’s the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me!” After suffering 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, he experienced almost instantaneous relief from pain with his first chiropractic adjustment. “There’s not a person who knows me who will not confirm this. I am walking differently, my pain is less, I’ve already regained strength in my left leg.”

He also added that he could stand up straight without pain for the first time in more than five years.

Research done by Tapio Vidman, a number of years ago, tells us that a
Subluxation, { a joint not in a neutral position which causes disc, muscle, bone and nerve damage} once formed, will cause an inescapable degenerative progression if it is allowed to remain for any longer than 2 weeks. Did you get that? 2 weeks!

This means that a monthly maintenance visit to my office will absolutely ensure you as a patient will get worse over time and you will. That is not O.K. My job is to improve and at the very least slow down degenerative conditions from irritated, neglected or damaged joints which pinch nerves, degenerate discs and harm your nervous system.

You think everything is all right on a monthly adjustment because you feel good but underneath the Subluxations are damaging you. The problem is that you would confront me at some point in the future and ask me point blank why I have allowed you to get worse when you have paid me all this money over the last few years to prevent these problems and keep you healthy and you would have been correct. Most doctors do not see their patients on an appropriate schedule of care in order to be able to really correct their Subluxations. PERIOD!

A Subluxation, once formed becomes a habit - it is a neurological pattern. It is a spinal distortion that defaults to a incorrect position. It is a neurological habit the body becomes accustomed to. And it most often starts in children

To correct your physical health issues or those of your children
call 773-545-2233 now to begin your Subluxation free life.
Achieve and maintain the health you deserve. I can help you.

TMJ Symptoms Treatment-Northwest Side Chicago Chiropractor 60630

2010-02-07T00:14:00.009-05:00

I am the owner of Seaman Chiropractic Center, a pain management and corrective chiropractic natural health care facility on the northwest side of Chicago. I use chiropractic healing hands with gentle, non force techniques. Let's talk about TMJ.

All of a sudden you are experiencing seemingly unrelated symptoms. For example headaches, earaches, fullness and pressure in your ears, jaw pain, sounds in your ear [tinnitus], eye pain or your jaw locks. It could be one or more of these symptoms. You are confused because they are random and all over the place. You may have developed TMJ [TemporoMandibular Joint] problems or TMD [TemporoMandibular Joint Disorder].

I use a small activator [small, specific force ] to realign the TMJ {the chewing joint}. The joint is very small with connective tissue.Unfortunately, it is a very delicate joint with very little motion and can easily misalign. It could be as simple as a trip to the dentist where you have to keep your jaw opened very wide for a period of time or injury or excessive gum chewing. We have had great success with this condition. Progressive chiropractic treatments improves or corrects the problem.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms , call 773-545-2233 today to see if we can correct your problems and pain.

Preventative Steps To Feel Great- Chicagoland Chiropractic Expert 60630

2010-02-04T12:21:00.000-05:00

Dr Cynthia Seaman here- a Chicagoland chiropractic expert who specializes in treating the whole person in a natural way using healing hands and 25 years of experience. I want progressive wellness for you, not just the absence of pain. I want you to feel great not just get through your day. You can have that life if you take steps and use experts, like holistic coaches, to give you the guidance to get there. I don't want you dependent on drugs and medical models of "don't worry you are just aging and there is surgery when it gets worse".

Most of you out there simply don't know what to look for or how to recognize the beginning of something wrong. That is why you come to Seaman Chiropractic Center. Because I do!

Many patients come to my office and say" I just picked up a pencil " or
"Yesterday I just started having pain. I was fine before". In my thorough consultation, we find that the body has been giving out signals for a long time. The patients just couldn't translate. I compare the body to my cat. When something is wrong, he can pee outside the litter box, stop eating , keep away from me or meow A LOT if I don't respond. The body also has few ways of communication. It can cause pain , numbness, tingling.It can function badly or stop working . But by the time those signals appear, you are well into a disease process.

Preventative health care is all about doing the right thing in the absence of symptoms. Some of us think they know what to do. They workout or run but eat fast food , drink a lot of coffee and don't maintain spinal health. That doesn't keep a body healthy for a lifetime.

Your nervous system is the most important communication system you have. It tells you to breathe, your heart to beat and everything else, EVERYTHING.
You go to the dentist to check your teeth and change the oil in your car. You vaccinate your children and bring them to regular visits to their pediatrician. But what about their spinal health?

Visits to my office combines working on specific problems while also discussing sleep, food, stress, core strength, nutritional supplements to maximize your healthy lifestyle. It is not how long you live but how you feel doing it and keeping the activities you love.The earlier you start the better the long term results.

If you want to wake up feeling great with more vitality, energy and a longer more, active life, call 773-545-2233 now to come to my office for a free consultation.Bring your children to see if they are developing any spinal problems. I can help you!

Why Does My Back Ache? Lincolnwood Chiropractor 60712

2010-02-03T13:17:00.005-05:00

I am Dr Cynthia Seaman, the owner of Seaman Chiropractic Center where I see Lincolnwood patients with back aches. They are carrying their kids on their shoulders, cleaning floors, lifting groceries, mowing the lawn, may have a little weight in front, bend and twist or sit at work all day and spend time sitting in their car. Add to that an occasional fall or previous car accident and it is not difficult why studies show that approximately 80% of Americans will suffer from low back pain at some time in their life. The U.S. Department of Labor estimate that 100 million work days per year are lost due to low back pain.

Many times back pain begins after a small act like bending over to pick up a pen or just waking up. It is not the act that hurts your back but rather your back structure including the muscles, joints, discs and vertebrae has lost its normal functioning and therefore could not provide the necessary support to your spine.

At Seaman Chiropractic Center, we specialize in finding the cause of your lower back pain. Combining gentle spinal adjustments with proper exercises and stretches are the keys to reducing or eliminating your lower back pain.

If you are suffering from low back pain or have had an incident of low back pain,
call 773-545-2233 today to find the cause of your problem. I can help you.

Chicago Chiropractic 60630 Debunking Myths About Chiropractic

2010-02-01T02:48:00.004-05:00

I am Dr Cynthia Seaman, owner of Seaman Chiropractic Center using my chiropractic healing hands to correct subluxations [joints out of place]which put pressure on your all important communication system that controls and tells the entire body how to function.This is Chicago's top pain management and correction clinic.

I don't want to hear that I "pop" or "crack" anything.If you were "cracked" or "popped" you would be broken.That is not what I do and not what chiropractic is about.

What Is That Noise
The audible sound that is sometimes heard is made by normal gasses[O2,N2 and CO2] dissolved in the joint's synovial fluid .Those gasses pop out of the solution fast and form tiny bubbles in the fluid itself. When the liquid becomes gas, it makes a noise like water boiling or the bubbles behind a boat. In each case,the gasses "pop" into bubbles Sometimes you can hear this noise especially in the neck because it is so close to your ears.Some joints and people don't make any noise. Whether you do or don't, it is perfectly normal.This noise is totally harmless. After it has popped, you may notice you can't make another sound because there are no bubbles left.

Why Don't We Make Noise All The Time? Because my correction is very smooth, quick and tractioned while typical human movements are not like that.

Why isn't it good to "crack your knuckles or your spine"? You grind the joint surfaces together irritating them rather than a gentle tractioning of the joint surfaces apart within the ligament limit which is not damaging in any way. Most importantly, people who "crack their back, neck etc" can only do the loose joints . So what they achieve is a joint which gets looser and looser . The stuck ones stay stuck. Proof of this in the real world is that people who manipulate their joints do it very frequently, multiple times a day and all the time and at Seaman Chiropractic in Chicago, our patients get a progressive treatment plan which decreases over time. Now that is real healing!
So to get true healing call Seaman Chiropractic today at 773-545-2233. I can help you heal naturally.

Reasons To Breastfeed-Chicagoland Chiropractic Nutrition Expert 60630

2010-01-19T15:16:00.008-05:00

I am Dr Cynthia Seaman. Chiropractor and owner of a progressive chiropractic center serving Chicagoland. I use hands on chiropractic techniques for new moms and their precious babies. If you have chosen to breast feed your baby you are in good company with Christina Aguilara, Jennifer Garner and Tori Spelling who also breastfeed. Here are four reasons to breastfeed your baby.

Breastfeeding
1) prevents obesity. Breast milk contains a protein that could reduce the risk of obesity later in life. In fact, the longer a child is breastfed, the lower their risk of obesity.

2) reduces mom's risk of cancer and other conditions. Women who breastfeed have a reduced risk of breast and ovarian cancers and osteoporosis later in life.

3) Saves money. If you breastfeed you don't have to prepare bottles and formula - breast milk is always fresh and ready to go. This will save you a substantial amount of time. Breastfeeding also saves you the expense of buying formula, which typically costs at least $800 per year. Breastfed babies have fewer doctor's visits and lower overall medical expenses. One study even found that a group of formula-fed babies had over $68,000 in health care costs for six months, compared to only $4,000 for the breastfed group.

4) increases the baby's immunity to disease by the antibodies in mom's milk and reduces the future allergies the newborn may have.

If you are pregnant or you are a new mom and you are looking for a natural doctor for both you and your child, call 773-545-2233 today. With my gentle natural approach, I can help you.

Chicago Chiropractor 60631 Back Surgery In Your Future??

2010-01-17T00:02:00.011-05:00

If you or someone you know is suffering from back pain, don't rush off to the surgeon. I am a progressive Chicago chiropractor using pain management and correction. I have some interesting facts about surgery from the medical community.

The New England Journal of Medicine reported that surgery is overused for the treatment of back pain!

In fact, the rate of back surgery is up more than 40% in the U.S. more than in any other country. Furthermore it has been proven that surgery does not always improve the outcome and in some conditions makes the condition worse.

There is considerable evidence supporting the use of conservative, non invasive treatments for back pain.

At Seaman Chiropractic in Chicago, I use pain management and correction with chiropractic healing hand techniques to make spinal corrections . I use a flexion-distraction table for disc and leg problems, massage, acupuncture and finally strengthening after the patient is stable and the pain is reduced.

Consult with me, Dr. Cynthia Seaman, to find out if non-invasive care can correct the cause of your lower back pain. It will save you money, time off work, a great deal of pain and improve the quality of your future.

Lincolnwood Chiropractic Nutrition Expert 60712 Provides An Anti-Inflammatory Diet-PART ONE

2010-01-14T16:07:00.007-05:00

I am Dr Cynthia Seaman, a progressive chiropractic nutrition expert practicing for 25 years in Lincolnwood and the surrounding vicinity.What if you could decrease pain with an anti-inflammatory diet ? Anything that amplifies the inflammation process will increase your pain. Maybe if celebrities like Michael Jackson, Robin Williams, Kathleen Turner, and Anna Nicole Smith worked with their diet, they may not have gotten addicted to pain killers.
Foods to Avoid

*Grains and rice (white and wheat bread, rye, barley, etc.)
*Refined oils (cooking oil, corn oil, sunflower oil, etc.)

*Refined sugar (this is the white sugar you purchase at the supermarket, high fructose corn syrup in numerous products and other products with sugar listed as its primary ingredient.)

*Salt (in prepared foods and table salt)

*Fast foods

Reasons to Avoid These Foods

All of the above foods trigger inflammatory reactions in your body. In other words, when these foods are digested they stimulate our immune cells to release chemicals that cause inflammation.

1. Inflammation normally occurs in response to tissue damage and is characterized by its ability to cause pain, swelling, increase of temperature and affected tissues lose their functional capacities.

2. Inflammation is usually a healthy process because it walls off the damaged tissue and directs a fresh blood supply to the area to encourage repair and clean up. But inflammation occurring in the absence of tissue damage, such as through a poor diet, is not a healthy process because it can actually lead to progressive tissue damage. Inflammatory chemicals stimulate pain nerve fibers leading to pain.

Refined grains, especially white bread or white rice contain a lot of carbohydrates, or sugar with little or no fiber to slow absorption of the sugar. When this bread is digested it increases blood sugar levels, which in turn stimulates the pancreas to release insulin into the bloodstream (insulin is responsible for gathering up sugar in the blood and transporting it into cells). Consistently high blood insulin levels are believed to desensitize insulin receptors on cells (i.e. they become unresponsive). This in turn prevents the entrance of sugar into these cells where they are broken down for energy. If sugar is unable to enter cells, it remains in the bloodstream and prevents these cells from receiving much needed energy.

This can ultimately lead to a condition called diabetes mellitus where the blood sugar levels become so high that it begins to spill over into the urine (diabetes mellitus means “sugar urine”). Refined grains interfere with nutrient absorption and can lead to headaches, back pain, abdominal pain, fatigue and in some cases, depression.

Refined sugar (i.e. sugar purchased at the supermarket, sugar in soda, candy and other products containing high fructose corn syrup) can trigger the same mechanisms as above. In addition, sugar also stimulates cholesterol production via increased insulin levels.

High fructose corn syrup (liquid sugar) inhibits satiety centers in the brain (in other words, you do not feel as “satisfied”/full when eating products sweetened with high fructose and, consequently, consume more calories than you should).

High salt products, consumed on a daily basis, can increase blood pressure.

If getting healthier is important to you, get advice from a Chicago chiropractic nutrition expert call 773-545-2233 today to begin a life of wellness. I can help you.

Hardwood Heights Chiropractor Headache Expert 60706 Reports U.S. Headaches #1 Reason For Over-The-Counter Meds

2010-01-10T11:42:00.003-05:00

Most of us have had one or two headaches in our time. I serve the Hardwood Heights area as a chiropractor headache expert. I have treated many of my Hardwood Heights patients with chiropractic healing hands for headaches and migraines with modern, progressive treatments.

Problem
Studies show over 40 million of Americans suffer from moderate to severe headaches. Headaches are a major source of suffering and costs billions of dollars of missed work. Headaches are among the top reasons people go to a doctor. There are more than 100 types of headaches classified. The most common types have three components: muscular, vascular and neural. Let me simplify it further. A tension headache is muscular, joints in the upper neck creating pinched nerves is neural, and the pounding , pulsating is usually vasular [migraine].

Solution
The biggest problem is that most people have combinations of headaches, not just one type. That is where I come in to accurately diagnose the headache components and create a comprehensive plan that might include chiropractic , acupuncture, nutrition , strengthening and self -care stategies. Because the best headache is the one you prevent.

I have excellent success in relieving the symptoms of headaches, without a lifetime of drugs, and more important to stabilize the underlying causes of your headaches or migraines.

You owe it to yourself to explore alternatives for the treatment of your headaches/migraines.
Just think about how different your life would be and the enjoyment of that life without your pain. Call 773-545-2233 today. I am Dr Cynthia Seaman and I can help you.

First Visits- What To Expect-Skokie Chiropractor 60077

2010-01-09T01:39:00.002-05:00

When patients from Skokie come to my Seaman Chiropractic Center for a first time appointment, they often don't know what to expect. I am Dr Cynthia Seaman, Doctor of Chiropractic using my healing hands and I've been practicing and teaching patients for twenty-five years.
When you first come in, the front desk will greet you and help you to fill out our paperwork. She will then give you a pamphlet and discuss "What is Chiropractic". She also gives you a tour of our office so you can get your bearings and be aware of the different services available to you as your chiropractic progressive recovery continues.
Consultation
The first question for me to answer is whether this is a chiropractic problem. I will ask you questions about how and when it started , the severity and what makes you better and worse, the first time you ever had it , childhood and adult accidents , falls and family history. I am interested in trying to completely understand your health condition. I begin by asking questions but the diagnosis of the condition is usually determined by the next two steps.
Physical Examination
I will then do a thorough chiropractic, neurological, orthopedic exam of the body {vertebrae, nerves, muscles, joints}. You might have what you THINK is arm pain which may actually be coming from your neck. If you have a heart attack and have left arm pain , you don't want the doctor examining your arm. You want that doctor to know where the cause of the problem. That is what I do.
This will also lead to x-rays because I am not superman and I can't see inside you. Often I find a patient's former doctor didn't take x-rays and something very important and relevant is missed.
Report Of Findings
After I have analyzed your health condition, you will be given a report of findings (ROF). During the ROF, I will be explaining how the body works as it relates to your condition, your diagnosis,
an optimal treatment plan including what services are needed, number of visits and the possible payment options for your financial responsibility.
Then you can make a educated decision based on what is actually wrong, what disease process is happening and what my medical opinion is for correction and stability.
Call 773-545-2233 today. I am Dr Cynthia Seaman owner of Seaman Chiropractic Center and I can help you