Chicago Chiropractic News

Beginning A Chiropractic Community

2010-04-25T09:42:00.003-05:00

I have just started a facebook page to discuss with others, all topics natural and want everyone to join. I will be adding discussions and info from 25 years of my experience to encourage all to live a more conscious life and thinking about their health in a brand new way. Or for some it may be the way they always felt and want like minded people to share with.

If you are interested become a fan of the Seaman Chiropractic Center. I am so excited to hear from you, have discussions and provide solid health information. See you on Facebook!

Rehabilitating Your Spine- Chicago Rehabilitation Expert 60630

2010-04-22T04:41:00.001-05:00

Rehabilitating your spine {or any joint} after an injury, misalignment, or dislocation, or after a prolonged period of pain is possible.

You need to understand that joints, muscles and ligaments combine in a specific way to provide the human body with motion and stability all driven by the nervous system. When a joint (spine, knee etc) is injured, the primary muscles around the joint shorten to protect it. Muscles moving the opposite way become stretched so the other ones can shorten. This is called reflex inhibition.

The goal of rehabilitation of any joint is to achieve balance between flexibility, stability and motion. I, Dr Cynthia Seaman, am a rehabilitation expert to take you from painful to terrific.

Three steps I recommend to rehabilitate the spine from the previously mnetioned problems:

Step One-Correction

Creating proper motion within the joint is best accomplished by realigning the joint back into a neutral position. At the Seaman Chiropractic Center, I use a specific table called a Flexion Distraction table which creates movement in a joint that has been stuck or jammed. I also use a gentle, non-force correction with a Drop table to put the joint into its most comfortable neutral position. Over time, the joint learns muscle memory and begins to hold that new correct position.

Step Two-Stretching

Specific stretching is necessary for those shortened muscles around the joint. There are specific ways to stretch before and after exercise. Before exercise, it is to warm up the joint, fluids and muscles. Much like warming up a car before you go driving it in the cold. After, it is to stretch muscles that have been worked out to reduce stiffness the day after. Sadly I find patients either don't stretch at all and just exercise, or they think stretching is enough and skip the exercising to strengthen the joint.

Step Three-Exercising

Specific exercises are done to strengthen the weakened muscles around the joint and must include all the muscles crossing that joint. I often find even my patients who go to a gym don't know how to rehab a joint.

Chicago folks need a rehabilitation expert to walk them through the process so they work the correct muscles, don't hurt themselves and have a stable structure to work on. That is what I do best and why chiropractic and physical therapy make such a powerful combination. All without drugs or surgery. Call 773-545-2233 today to see how I can be of service to you. The Seaman Chiropractic Center where modern technology meets natural healing.

Chicago Chiropractic Health Model-Lincolnwood Chiropractor 60712

2010-04-19T18:24:00.002-05:00

The chiropractic model of health is centered on the scientific fact that the human body will heal itself given the right opportunity and circumstances. I am Dr. Cynthia Seaman serving the Lincolnwood community in Chicago. Today I am writing about the chiropractic model of health.

Chiropractic is based on the scientific fact our nervous system controls and influences the function of every cell in our body. Just like the blood brings nutrition and oxygen to the body, the nervous system communicates and controls the organs, muscles and actions of the entire body. The purpose of the Chiropractic Model or Wellness Model is to uncover the cause of your health condition, not merely cover up your symptoms.

Conversely, the absence of pain or problems doesn't necessarily equal good health. The clearest way to illustrate this by looking at the statistics on heart attacks. Research shows in about 33% of all heart attacks, the first symptom of heart disease is death. We go to the dentist to get our teeth cleaned and change the oil in our cars however, we are unaware our nervous system requires care and maintenance too.

Wellness care encompasses the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of overall health. In my office, I emphasize taking care of conditions in the absence of pain. I know that 99% of my patients come to me for pain but over time, I educate them on true health and optimizing the nervous system health through chiropractic corrections which will increase your "true health" not just how you "feel".

Chiropractic is one of the only health sciences that can have a positive affect on your entire body during and following each visit; over time it creates a better, more efficient working human system that will vastly increase the quality of your life.

If you are truly interested in maintaining your optimal health , call 773-545-2233 today to make an appointment to find out if chiropractic care is for you. Seaman Chiropractic Center where modern technology meets natural healing.

Infant Colic Chiropractic Care-Edison Park Pediatric Chiropractor 60631

2010-04-16T05:56:00.015-05:00

Your baby is finally home. Unfortunately your child can't tell you why he or she is crying so persistently,. The baby is inconsolable and looks so uncomfortable. Infantile colic can be as painful for the parent as the child experiencing the condition. Characterized by a multitude of symptoms, the child suffering from colic does not respond to the usual comforting methods and exhibits periodic fussiness that continues over hours and even days. This condition is seen in infants as young as 2 weeks to about 16 weeks old. The parents often feel helpless to solve their precious child's pain. I am Dr. Cynthia Seaman the owner and chiropractor at Chicago's Seaman Chiropractic Center.

Not all chiropractors treat infants; as a pediatric chiropractor serving Edison Park, I have treated many infants with colic. Sometimes they do not sleep well. They cry much more than usual. Sometimes they cry for several hours at a time for apparently no reason. In many cases, the child appears to be in pain and will pull up his/her legs. Sometimes the abdomen is distended and hard. Occasionally the passage of gas will give relief, yet these attacks may last for hours.

Studies have been performed that prove gentle, non-force chiropractic corrections have eliminated colic in babies. The non-invasive adjustments made by a chiropractor normalize the nervous system as related to the intestines, stomach and other digestive organs. The interruption or blockage of this flow of information can lead to serious health complications like colic. As a pediatric chiropractor, I correct those blockages in my young Edison Park patients by performing a small, gentle correction of the vertebrae in the back while the infant is laying on the mom's stomach.

In my Chicagoland chiropractic practice I have seen very successful results for this condition. As the infant responds to the chiropractor's care, parents find the child sleeps longer and peacefully without fussing. The child requires less comforting. The result is a content baby and a happier you. Why let your infant suffer? Try chiropractic to alleviate colic in your child .Call 773-545-2233 to set up a consultation today. I can help you.

Inducing Labor Using Acupuncture-Chicago Acupunctionist 60630

2010-04-14T11:35:00.010-05:00

Today at Seaman Chiropractic Center in Chicago, I will be using acupuncture to induce labor on a patient who is ready to give birth. Did you know acupuncture is very successful for inducing labor? Having a licensed chiropractor perform acupuncture to induce labor avoids the hospital's insistence on a timetable and giving the expectant mother Pitosin to induce or speed up labor. As a Chicago chiropractor who is also a trained acupuncturist, I have been treating patients with acupuncture for 25 years.

Pitosin is an artificial version of the body's hormone Oxytocin. There can be a few unfavorable results when the drug Pitosin is used. The drug may stop muscle contractions or it may be the cause of too many contractions. It may even cause contractions to go on for too long. Pitsosin can be the cause of pain and suffering for the unborn child-fetal distress. In spontaneous labors, the mother naturally makes Oxytocin and that triggers the onset and progress of labor.

However Pitocin is not the only drug received by women whose labor is being induced or sped up. The use of Pitosin requires the mother be given IV fluids, have continuous electrical fetal monitoring due to the chance of fetal distress and remain sedentary in the hospital bed while connected to this equipment. This increases the severity of contractions and that leads to narcotics and painkillers given at the dosage for an adult. These drugs are secondarily transferred to the child.

Get help to avoid these risks. Seek natural solutions for your unborn child. Arrange an appointment today. Call 773-545-2233 , the Seaman Chiropractic Center where modern technology meets natural healing.

Osteoarthritis: Silent Disease- Part Two-Niles Chiropractor 60714

2010-04-12T07:22:00.005-05:00

This is Dr. Cynthia continuing with an explanation of the different ways osteoarthritis is treated in a patient using traditional medicine and how the silent disease is treated through natural chiropractic medicine. I have been serving the Niles Community as a chiropractor for 25 years.

The Medical Approach
Medicine offers no cure for arthritis. Symptom treatments include a lifetime of drugs for the pain and inflammation, heat and exercises.

If a joint severely degenerates, surgery is suggested.
1) Aspirin, while it does reduce pain, stiffness and inflammation can cause stomach irritation, bleeding and ulcers.
2) Drugs such as Tylenol, Indocin, Advil and Naprosyn can cause kidney damage, bleeding of the esophagus, stomach and small intestine.
3) Steroids, with prolonged use, may cause thinning and weakening of the bones and kidney disease. Approximately 10,000 people a year die from gastrointestinal complications from drugs prescribed for arthritis.

The Chiropractic Approach
At Seaman Chiropractic Center, I find the cause of arthritis, i.e. structural problems, benign neglect, disruptions of the joint(accidents, falls), unlevel or rotated joints.

With a specific, progressive combination of chiropractic corrections, physical therapy, massage, orthotics and acupuncture, I achieve high success in treating and managing arthritis without drugs or surgery. Professional athletes, like Lance Armstrong and Tiger Woods, use chiropractic care to protect their joint health and prevent osteoarthritis. What do the athletes know that you don't?

Live life on your terms. Call 773-545-2233 today to see how drug-free chiropractic medicine can increase your vitality, mobility and activities without pain. Come to Seaman Chiropractic Center where modern technology meets natural healing.

Your Shoulder-Form and Function-Skokie Chiropractor 60077

2010-04-10T16:26:00.017-05:00

I am a chiropractor who serves the Skokie folks and here is another article about your shoulder. It is an interesting joint. I have many Skokie patients who come for treatment of the shoulder after the traditional physical therapy and drugs fail.

Shoulder problems can be minor or serious. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, numbness, tingling, weakness, changes in temperature or color, or changes in your range of motion. Shoulder injuries most commonly occur during sports activities, work-related tasks, projects around the home, or falls.

The Seaman Chiropractic Center serves the people of Skokie by using a combination of chiropractic correcting adjustments, physical therapy and massage to heal the shoulder problem.

The shoulder is a remarkable joint. It has a great range of motion and possesses a great deal of stability. Most joints gain stability from the ligaments {strings connecting bone to bone}. The shoulder derives most of its stability by the muscles crossing the joint.The joint consists of the collar bone {clavicle}, the arm bone {humerus} and the big bone in the upper back {scapular}. The stabilizing muscles that cross the shoulder joint are called the "rotator cuff" and they are found in front under the chest and deltoid muscle.

The joint can get injured if you fall because we reach out to protect ourselves. Sports that injure the shoulder joint include football, baseball and golf. Tiger Woods sustained a shoulder tear last year, and has not opted to undergo reconstruction; instead he is having it treated by natural medicine.

Avoid surgery.Try drug free natural medicine. Call 773-545-2233 today for an appointment. Come to the Seaman Chiropractic Center where modern technology meets natural healing.

Osteoarthritis- Silent Disease Part One-Chicago Chiropractor 60646

2010-04-08T14:06:00.009-05:00

Osteoarthritis {OA}, also known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis. Its old fashion name was Rheumatism. In Part One of this article I will explain why it is the silent disease.

I am Dr. Cynthia Seaman, a fully licensed Chicago chiropractor. I want you to know osteoarthritis is a very common problem. I have seen it in my patients and I have experience providing successful treatment for patients in my Chicago chiropractic office. Athletes, like Tiger Woods and Jerry Rice, know the importance of being cared for by a knowledgeable chiropractor to stabilize their joints in order to minimize future osteoarthritis.

OA often results from an imbalance in any joint in the body, old injury or an instability in the joint such as weak musculature or a structural defect. With enough time and instability, the joint develops extra bone in the joint {called lipping or spurs} which decreases the joint's motion. In the spine, this can irritate discs between the bones and the disc gets thinner or compresses nerves causing pain and affecting muscles and internal organs.

In many people there are no symptoms till it is quite advanced; you might see a decrease in your ability to turn or move or increased stiffness. Others have pain and some can be quite incapacitated by it.

In the second part of the article on osteoarthritis, I will compare the medical approach and chiropractic approach to this common form of arthritis.

If you have been diagnosed with arthritis, call 773-545-2233 to have a Chicago chiropractic authority treat the cause of arthritis and to slow the effects of the disease. I can help you.

Help Yourself Or Child With Food Allergies-Chicagoland Chiropractor 60618-Part Two

2010-04-05T08:31:00.013-05:00

I am Dr. Cynthia Seaman, a chiropractic authority, with Part Two of how you can help yourself or your child effectively control food allergies. My practice, Seaman Chiropractic Center, in Chicagoland is an alternative health care facility where modern technology meets natural healing.

In Part One of this topic, food allergies, I described what a food allergy is and how it can affect any system in the body, thus making a food allergy difficult to diagnose; for this reason I recommend an elimination diet. What most people don't know is we tend to eat the same favorite foods and doing this can create an allergic situation. So we eat a smaller variety and eliminate the most common foods that cause allergy in people.

A starter menu begins with:

MEATS: lamb,veal turkey
VEGETABLES: carrots, squash, sweet potato and beets
FRUITS: pear, peach, apricot, apple
GRAINS: rice,barley,oat
OTHERS: Arrowroot cookies, Zwieback, Rice crackers/cookies, non gluten pretzels

The starter menu is suggested to eliminate foods in order to diagnose the condition. Juices can be consumed from the fruits listed in the menu; egg yolks are fine, soy milk and/or rice milk are good choices. There is a difference between intolerance and allergy (like lactose intolerance in dairy). This is not a allergy. It is the inability to digest lactose (dairy) due to lack of an enzyme.

When your or your child's allergy is diagnosed, it is not the end of the world.
Some basic rules apply:

1) The best way to treat a food allergy is avoidance
2) When eating out, ask questions about ingredients
3) Read food labels
4) If your child has food allergies, he/she must be warned about sharing food

Best results are obtained when you consult with an experienced chiropractic authority who has worked with allergies as I have for 25 years. Call the Seaman Chiropractic Center today, 773-545-2233, to schedule an appointment. I can help you.

Health! What Does It Mean? Northwest Side Chicago Chiropractor 60641

2010-04-03T05:50:00.004-05:00

What is health? As a chiropractor on the northwest side of Chicago, I have asked myself that question. Over the years, the answer has changed in my Chicago physical therapy center. That is the subject of this article.

I know many of my patients say "I feel fine". Is that health? Or is it simply an absence of pain? Maybe there are two questions-What is true health? How do you know?

For me, as your chiropractor, the first question is about function. For twenty five years, I have with my helping hands, corrected functioning of your nervous system, joints, muscles, immune system and improved all the automatic responses like breathing and your beating heart. If you can measure your nervous system function, it would give you an idea of how your health is doing.

At Seaman Chiropractic Center, I use a progressive chiropractic exam and xray to determine how the nervous system is functioning. Although most patients come to me for a pain problem, I then make sure my chiropractic patients get a good understanding and education about how the body works and how to increase function and vitality. As my patient, you will receive a health care plan which includes gentle, non-force joint correction, massage, physical therapy, acupuncture, orthotics and nutritional supplements.

To check YOUR health and improve YOUR true health, call 773-545-2233 today to have a chiropractic expert to care for your nervous system health. Come to the place where modern technology meets natural healing.

Knee Problems-Jefferson Park Chiropractor 60630

2010-04-01T05:32:00.004-05:00

I am a Jefferson park chiropractor in 60630. Today I want to write an article to educate you about knee problems.

Let us begin at what might cause a knee injury. The knee is a complex joint. The upper thigh bone{femur} and the lower leg bone {tibia} meet. Plus the kneecap {patella} protects the joint in the front. Repeated strain on the joint, an injury or a misaligned joint in the foot, ankle or spine can damage the tissue in the knee. This leads to swelling,stiffness, pain and sometimes the knee "locking" or "giving out".

There are ligaments connecting bone to bone and helps brace the joint limiting forward and sideways motion. Muscles connect to the bones by ropey tendons providing strength and mobility

At my chiropractic center, I exam the ankle and foot for any instability. Using healing hands and a gentle non-force device called an Activator, I restore correct position and range of motion to the joint and I add physical therapy and sometimes acupuncture to achieve healing and strength back to the joint. I advise a comprehensive program to achieve the optimal results for the patient. If you are sick and tired of your knee problems , call 773-545-2233 for a consultation today.

Chicago's Chiropractic Authority Offers Acupuncture 60630

2010-03-24T10:44:00.001-05:00

Dr. Cynthia Seaman, Chicago’s leading chiropractor, and chiropractic authority, has recently completed post graduate studies of advanced chiropractic acupuncture protocols for specific conditions. Dr. Seaman has been performing the acupuncture, the ancient traditional Chinese medical treatment, for twenty-three years in her Northwest side Chicago practice.

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Dr. Cynthia, as she is affectionately called by her patients, explains, ”Very fine, slender, hair like needles are used in stimulating the flow of energy at the acupoints. There is no pain when these needles are inserted or removed.” The World Health Organization along with several medical professional associations, as well as the U.S. government’s Food and Drug Administration have concluded acupuncture is safe when performed by practitioners who are proficient using sterile equipment.

An individual chiropractic acupuncture session can take as little as twenty minutes when administered by a professional chiropractor. “During this time the patient lies quietly on a table. Sometimes the patient sits in a chair reading a book. The procedure is painless and patients exhibit improvement after in a few treatments,” says Dr. Seaman.

”I have often taken post grad classes over the years to stay apprised of the latest modalities in chiropractic care. This advanced acupuncture course allows me to be aware of the most recent findings in the effectiveness of the therapeutic treatment. The new information obtained from the courses allows me to have a more advanced understanding of treating patients with a neuromuscular/skeletal disorder. I can painlessly help them heal, thus relieving pain or a specific disorder without drugs.”

Dr. Seaman adds, “For example I can treat a condition such as low back pain, neck pain or hip pain, shoulder pain, herniated disc pain, leg pain from sciatica, arm pain, tennis elbow, even tight muscles (spasms) by using chiropractic acupuncture and achieve excellent results.”

Cynthia Seaman, D.C. also offers a smoking cessation program for those who sincerely desire to stop the killer habit. “It’s about them wanting to stop. It’s not because someone told them to. They’ve firmly decided, on their own, to stop smoking.”

Acupuncture is one of the treatment options, along with massage and physiotherapy, utilized by Dr. Seaman. The Flexion distraction table, the Thompson drop table and the activator device are tools she also uses to achieve gentle non-force manipulation of the spine to guide the body toward healing itself.

For further details about chiropractic acupuncture successfully used for the past twenty-five years in Dr. Seaman’s practice contact Seaman Chiropractic Center
773-545-2233.

Chicago Chiropractor Now Features Ask The Doctor Column

2010-03-23T12:47:00.000-05:00

You've got questions? Dr. Cynthia Seaman, leading Chicago chiropractor, has answers to your chiropractic health care queries.

Ever wondered what chiropractors do? Are chiropractors real doctors?
What is the difference between an osteopath and a chiropractor? Is a chiropractic doctor permitted to write prescriptions for pharmaceuticals?

Ask the Doctor. Your questions answered by Chicago's foremost chiropractic authority Dr.Cynthia Seaman. She will provide clear concise answers to your wellness questions.

Or arrange a consultation appointment at the Seaman Chiropractic Center in Chicago. Telephone 773-545-2233 or visit our web site

Dr. Cynthia Seaman Expert Chicago Chiropractor Completes Advanced Acupuncture Protocols Course

2010-03-23T10:37:00.004-05:00

My most recent news release distributed earlier this month.

Dr. Cynthia Seaman, Chicago’s leading chiropractor, and chiropractic authority, has recently completed post graduate studies of advanced chiropractic acupuncture protocols for specific conditions. Dr. Seaman has been performing acupuncture,the ancient traditional Chinese medical treatment, for twenty-three years in her Northwest side Chicago practice.

Chicago, IL, March 09, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Chicago’s leading chiropractor, and chiropractic authority, Dr. Cynthia Seaman has this year completed studies of advanced chiropractic acupuncture protocols for specific conditions. Dr. Seaman is an alumna of both Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and the National University of Health Sciences, (formerly National College of Chiropractic), in the Chicago, Illinois area; the doctor has incorporated acupuncture in her Northwest side practice, Seaman Chiropractic Center, since the office was established in 1987. She is already renowned as an expert chiropractor; Dr. Seaman’s participation in the post graduate level course, offered online by University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, to update her skills, allows her to offer more treatment options to all her patients in her Chicago family chiropractic practice.

Twenty-five years ago the only people who knew anything about acupuncture as a medical treatment for a variety of conditions were Asians, some Americans, like retired professional football QB Jim McMahon of the Chicago Bears, and Willie Gault former NFL wide receiver along with several of their team members.

It was 1986 during Superbowl XX in New Orleans when the controversy surrounding this Eastern medical procedure arose. Reports had circulated McMahon was receiving the ancient Chinese traditional medical treatment from a Japanese acupuncturist who attended the national Olympic team in Japan. The system based on meridians, acupoints or acupuncture points on the body and the flow or blockage of energy, was found to be so effective McMahon requested the team bring the therapist to the site of the Superbowl in New Orleans that year.

Dr. Seaman says, “According to traditional Chinese medicine, life energy, the source of good health, called chi, flows along these meridians. The associated pain or disease is believed to be the result of a blockage or a deficiency or excess flow of energy.”

To be continued ....

Vitamin D: Versatile Nutrient-Chicagoland Chiropractor 60625

2010-03-23T01:55:00.000-05:00

I am Dr. Cynthia Seaman, the chiropractor and owner of the Seaman Chiropractic Center in Chicagoland. In my chiropractic practice there are many patients who find winter is a time of low energy, depression and an increased incidence of flu and colds. Vitamin D is a very versatile nutrient. I am a Chicago chiropractor who offers nutritional guidance as an integral part of wellness care for my patients.

Vitamin D for some time has been used to increase calcium and aid in bone growth. Increasing data has given Vitamin D recognition in relieving 1) cardiovascular disease, 2) skin disorders, 3) peripheral neuropathy, ( arm and leg pain), 4) poly cystic ovarian syndrome and 5) immune support(especially auto-immune and cancer).

Currently there is information regarding Vitamin D and the brain. Low levels of Vitamin D are associated with increased risk of 6) depression and the 7) risk factors for dementia (cardiovasculardisease, diabetes, osteoporosis and periodontal disease).

In a study of 318 elderly participants, Vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency was associated with dementia, 8) Alzheimer disease, 9) stroke and MRI indicators of 10) cerebrovascular disease.

Scientific evidence suggests Vitamin D contributes to the improvement of human health in humans that is even more critical in pregnancy. It is critical for 11) fetal brain development and 12) increased immunity.

Vitamin D is both a vitamin and a hormone. Supplementation should be with active D3, 15 minutes of sun exposure three times a week and 10,000 i.u. is a good dosage to maintain.

Call 773-545-2233 today for more nutritional counseling from a Chicagoland chiropractic authority. Improve your nutritional I.Q.. Seaman Chiropractic Center. I can help you.

Feet: How They Affect Your Musculoskeletal System-Niles Chiropractic Expert 60714

2010-03-20T04:49:00.003-05:00

I am Dr Cynthia Seaman the owner of, and practitioner at Seaman Chiropractic Center, a natural health care center serving the Niles chiropractic community. Today I am writing about how your feet affect your entire body. Many of my patients tell me they have flat feet; and they aren't concerned about it, as if it has not much importance.This is far from the truth.

This is how I show patients what is happening. Stand in front of a mirror with bare feet so your feet are visible; close your eyes and then look at your ankles. Are they leaning inward? Can you see a space under your arch or is it flattened? Are your feet leaning toward the center?

Once you know you have flat feet, what can that do to the rest of you? If your feet are leaning inward, your knee will also lean in and so with your hip. The patella, {knee cap }, moves to the outside and gets stuck. That is why I find so many people with arch problems also have knee problems and later in life begin to have hip issues. If your hip is leaning in, your pelvis is lowered on that side and then your back is not level. Instabilities of unleveling leads to degeneration, also known as arthritis. All over a little foot problem!

You have 3 choices:

1) You can ignore the problem and let your joints degenerate.

2) I have found some great, non custom arch supports for those budget conscious patients. (NO! Dr Scholls is not an arch support. It is foam and will collapse). An arch support must be rigid just under the arch. The point is to achieve a neutral foot.

3) A great number of my patients get fitted with a custom orthotic. It is the most expensive option but once you begin wearing these, your feet never feel as good as when you have them in your shoes.

4) Most important, get your knees and ankles realigned from a chiropractor like me with twenty five years experience diagnosing and correcting these problems.

If you have developed foot, knee or hip problems or if you suspect you have flat feet, let a chiropractic expert help you to keep your joints from degenerating. Call 773-545-2233 to set up a consultation. Seaman Chiropractic Center is where modern technology meets natural healing.

You Can Help Yourself Or Child With Food Allergies -Part One-Chicago Chiropractor 60641

2010-03-18T11:28:00.000-05:00

I am the owner of Seaman Chiropractic Center, an alternative wellness center in Chicago, Illinois. My name is Dr Cynthia Seaman. Today, I present Part One of information about food allergies for you and possibly your child.

Let us get a basic understanding of what exactly is an allergy. The hallmark for all allergies is the production of a specific antibody called immunoglobulin E (IgE). This ability to produce allergy antibodies is given to us through genetics. So we can blame our parents for our hay fever, allergic asthma or food allergy. Allergy is also a disease of exposure so it might take 2 or 3 exposures before we have an allergic reaction.Those reactions can range from mild to life threatening. Get ahead of Jessica Simpson, Scarlett Johansson and Serena Williams who all suffer with allergies.

It has been stated in allergy references that approximately fifty million Americans suffer from some form of allergy disease. It might be airborne, food or an auto immune response.

For this article, I will be concentrating on food allergies. We hear more about food allergies lately. Maybe that is in part due to increased use of processed foods, additives and less breastfeeding. It is estimated up to two million children, or eight percent of children, in the U.S. have food allergies. It may be as high as three percent for adults and I suspect many more are undiagnosed.

The most common food allergies include cow's milk, egg whites, wheat (gluten or whey) fish, shellfish, peanuts, peas, beans and nuts (almonds,pecans walnuts, etc).

Symptoms of food allergy can involve any of our systems. A respiratory system allergy may include frequent runny or stuffy nose or a feeling your throat is closing. A digestive system allergy may show up with bloating, excess gas, vomiting or diarrhea. A skin allergy may result in hives, severe itching and/or secondary eczema.

In Part Two I will be discussing some chiropractic, nutritional solutions to reduce your reaction to an allergen and ways to find out what is causing the allergy.

If you are experiencing chronic symptoms or suspect allergies call today 773-545-2233.

Seaman Chiropractic Center where modern technology meets natural healing.

Chicago's Foremost Expert Chiropractor Now Answers Questions on Squidoo

2010-03-18T10:08:00.004-05:00

I am Dr. Cynthia Seaman the owner and chiropractor at the Seaman Chiropractic Center on the Northwest side of Chicago.

I am very happy and glad to announce I have recently set up a lens at Squidoo.com where I can answer your health questions.

Want to know what chiropractors do? Want to ask if chiropractic medicine can help relieve the pain you've been suffering with for months, or years? Will a chiropractor's healing hands help make your pregnancy less stressfull? Will the chiropractor's gentle helping hands relieve my colicky baby? Would you like to know why your neck pain, knee pain or leg pain from sciatica will not go away?

Visit my Seaman Chiropractic Center lens . I'll answer your questions.

And when you're there at Squidoo.com be sure to read the reviews from my patients.

Seaman Chiropractic Center where modern technology meets natural healing. Call now for appointment 773-545-2233

Activator- Adjusting Tool-Harwood Heights Chiropractor 60706

2010-03-16T12:11:00.002-05:00

I am the owner of Seaman Chiropractic Center and I use a variety of adjusting techniques for my Hardwood Heights chiropractic patients based on their individual needs.What is all the buzz about the activator? It is a small, specific, gentle force and is an integral part of my practice. The activator has a geater speed than by hand with a lower force and I can target specific joints.
The first advantage of the activator is that it has a very small adjusting cushioned head. This allows me to adjust small joints like ribs, feet, ankles, knees and the upper neck for patients with headaches or rotator cuff shoulder problems.

Although all adjusting techniques are safe, I may not want the normal force and the activator allows me to adjust a wider range of patients with its gentle force like older patients with osteoporosis or pediaric patients.

Some patients are afraid of their head being turned quickly and although it is very safe to be adjusted by hand, I have an alternative for such patients.

If you have not sought care for your problems because of fear, consider the activator as your correction device.

Call 773-545-2233 today to see if chiropractic can benefit you. If concern about being adjusted has stopped you in the past, the activator may just be your ticket for pain relief and recovery. Our office is where modern technology meets natural healing.

Advanced Chiropractic Acupuncture-Postgraduate Studies-Chicago Chiropractor 60630

2010-03-14T13:30:00.003-05:00

Dr Seaman here to tell you about the progressive chiropractic postgraduate education I have taken in 2010 so far. I completed an extensive class in advanced chiropractic acupuncture which included classes in cutting-edge needling, and the latest in chiropractic acupuncture protocols for treatment of musculoskeletal conditions . It was very enlightening and enjoyable to know I have even more to bring to my patients at Seaman Chiropractic Center.The great thing about postgraduate education is that it can be brought to your patients right away and the patients win.

That is why I encourage everyone to read my articles on my website.The more information you have , the more educated a decision you can make.

There are certain protocols used for certain ailments and over 25 years, I have found acupuncture treatment protocals that are very successful.But there is always something to learn that can benefit your patients.

This month I am taking some breakthrough education in pregnancy conditions and prenatal ailments.Watch for my article on that.

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

2010-03-12T20:24:00.018-06:00

Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis is a common and 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 persistent 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.

Stage Three

In this 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 who'd been given drugs for months without improvement and then encouraged to have surgery. If surgery and drugs 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; however 99 percent of the time it is not necessary. This combination is very successful to regain both full range of motion and relief from pain.

If you have frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis, call 773-545-2233 now and to recover your shoulder and your life. I can help you.

Vertebral Subluxation Complex-Lincolnwood Chiropractors 60712

2010-03-10T20:59:00.009-06:00

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

2010-03-09T08:13:00.011-06:00

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

2010-03-08T17:18:00.004-06:00

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

2010-03-05T16:50:00.002-06:00

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