Imagine holding a bowling ball in your out stretched hand for hours at a time, believe me it would 
get heavy and your arm would get very tired and sore. Sitting for hours at a computer looking down can have a similar effect and create quite a bit of neck pain. The average human head weighs about 9 lbs. This can put quit a lot of strain on the neck over the coarse of the day.
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Treating pain in the mid and low back in Virginia Beach.
Chiropractors have become the the foremost experts when it comes to treating conditions of the spine. These are our most basic cases. There are many different issues that can cause pain of the mid and low back. Arthritis, herniated disc, facet syndrome, sprain/strains, spinal stenosis, and subluxation just to name a few. As chiropractors we are trained to diagnose and treat these conditions.
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Upper back and neck pain that radiates into the shoulder is the most common type of shoulder pain. When shoulder pain originates at the spine the pain will generally run across the top of the shoulder and down into the joint itself. This is generally an easier case to treat. Spinal and shoulder adjusting combined with dry needling and massage gives great relief.
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You wake up in the mourning and find you are suffering from extreme low back pain, what do you do? You have a stiff neck that wont go away. The pain and numbness are working their way down your shoulder and into your arm. Now what do you do? What do you do for recurring migraines? Believe it or not these can be some of the more difficult conditions to resolve. Where do you go? What do you do? What are your treatment options?
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Low back pain that starts in the gluteal (butt) area and radiating down the back of the leg, caused by compression of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle, is commonly referred to as piriformis syndrome. This condition which is often misdiagnosed as a herniated disc, is an extremely common cause of sciatica (leg pain). The condition is seven times more likely in females than in males.
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Dry needling is rapidly becoming the number one treatment for chronic muscular pain. Dry needling can be effectively used for tendinitis, arthritis, post sprain/strain, trigger points and any other pain syndromes. We have also had great success in treating radiating pain like sciatica or brachial (arm) pain. The origin of needling is attributed to Dr. Janet Travell in the 1960’s. Dr Travells most famous patient President John F Kennedy, was suffering from low back pain following a failed surgery. She would routinely treat him with steroid injections. When these steroid injections proved to have negative side effects, she substituted saline in the injections which had a good pain relieving outcome. She later used needles with no injection (dry) and had similar results.
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Chiropractic was originally created as an alternative method of health care to treat a wide variety of conditions. Today we are more know for simply treating pain of the spine and extremities. This being said I can’t tell you how many times I have treated a patient for mid back pain and they tell me the reflux they’ve had for years is now gone. Do to the fact that our body is controlled by the nervous system and the nerves originate from the spine, it is not surprising to the chiropractor that the body functions better when the spine is at its best. Do chiropractors treat high blood pressure, menieres, diabetes, celiacs, ADHD, cholic, ect… no, but we correct the nervous system which allows the body to work at its best and the rest takes care of itself. The list of condition and symptoms listed below are only the most common, not all.
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New Life Chiropractic of Virginia Beach is a full service state of the art chiropractic clinic and physical rehabilitation center. We specialize in difficult and chronic cases. We have been treating the families of Virginia Beach since 1996 with all of their health related issues. Dr. Geheren treats patients of all ages. He is highly trained in several popular techniques, ranging from a traditional hands on adjustment to a very light instrument treatment. We also have a modern physical therapy suite as well as three highly trained massage therapists. NEW!! Chinese cupping and dry needling now available.
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Headaches treatment in Virginia Beach.
Headaches are one of the most common conditions seen in a chiropractic office. As you can see from the picture above there are many different types of headache. The location and severity factor heavily into the labeling of the different types of headache. Causes can include trauma, muscle tension, allergies, hormonal or even extremely rare tumors. Some sources list up to 18 different types and categories of headache. The really great news is that regardless headache type chiropractic and other drug free treatments have proven to be very effective.
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One of the more common conditions treated by chiropractic physicians is a pain or numbness that starts in the low back and runs down the back of the leg. This condition is called sciatica. Sciatica refers to the large sciatic nerve that starts in 
the low back and goes all the way to the toes. Sciatica usually only effects one leg. There are several conditions that can create pain in this nerve.
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Arthritis affects about 40 million Americans of all ages. Degenerative arthritis often referred to as degenerative disc disease, degenerative joint disease or osteoarthritis afflicts the weight-bearing joints: the knees, hips and spine primarily but can affect any joint. It often manifests following an injury or from repetitive physical tasks that place excess stress upon the joint.
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Yes, its true we all fart, pass gas, cut the cheese, step on a duck, you get the idea. The big question is how much is normal and when does it become a sign of a malfunctioning digestive system. Believe it or not there are answers to this question.
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Everybody feels stress! The good news is that stress can be a very beneficial emotion. Stress in its healthy form can help us get things done and to reach our goals. Stress can help us to be more efficient and can even help to improve our memory. A little stress before a big exam is just enough to get us through.
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Now that you have become pain free and your joints have full mobility it is time for chiropractic maintenance care. A common complaint of chiropractic care is that once you start you have to continue forever. I used to argue this. Now I would enthusiastically tell you its true. You get very used to feeling great and you don’t want to let that go. The primary reason we need to continue care is because we continue doing the things that caused the pain in the first place. Its kind of like eating candy all day and not brushing your teeth, eventually you are going to have problems.
Continue Reading –At New Life Chiropractic of Virginia Beach, we take great pride in providing the finest chiropractic wellness care to our patients. Below is a sampling of the different chiropractic services we offer in our Virginia Beach Chiropractic office.
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“I came to Dr. Geheren for pain relief. It is a very friendly place where everybody is happy to help. It works or I wouldn’t be coming back.
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The 5 best exercises to do with no equipment needed.
1.) Walking – a brisk continuous walk is one of the best forms of exercise that can be done. Chiropractors prefer walking because it is very low impact and still offers a great workout. The walk should be done at a 15-20 minute per mile pace for 30-45 minutes, and can be done daily.
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