Candler Park Chiropractic

Come see the NEW Candler Park Chiropractic!

Candler Park Chiropractic — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:11:04 +0000

With deep fondness, we bid adieu to our long-time space above Wallcrawlers Rock Climbing Gym and are moving to a beautiful, large space behind Radial Cafe this Saturday, May 12.

Our new office will be twice the size of our existing practice, and we will be adding new practitioners and services, making this a truly integrative practice designed to support your wellness needs. Stay tuned for more details and for the announcement of our grand opening celebration!

The build-out is just about complete, but take a sneak peek of the progress we’ve made over the past two months on our Facebook page.

As always, thank you to our patients, clients and the Candler Park/Lake Claire community for supporting us all these years in treating people well.

Free Reiki healing clinic, Sun May 20

Candler Park Chiropractic — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:54:12 +0000

Feeling stressed? Are you carrying tension or discomfort in your body? Would you like to feel more relaxed and peaceful? If so, you may want to experience Reiki treatment.

Dragonfly Reiki is offering a free Reiki healing clinic at Candler Park Chiropractic in Atlanta on Sunday, May 20 from 11am – 3 pm. Participants will receive a mini Reiki treatment in a soothing setting from experienced Reiki practitioners.

Although this is a free service, small donations are always appreciated. This month, Dragonfly Reiki will contribute donations received from the clinic to Veterans’ Heart Georgia in honor of Memorial Day. Veteran’s Heart Georgia fosters the healing of veterans of all wars by attending to the spiritual and emotional needs of veterans, their families and our communities.

We welcome veterans and their families to the clinic – all are welcome! Thank you for your service to our country.

Are you new to Reiki? Learn more about its benefits for mind, body and spirit wellness.

We recommend that you sign up for a time slot to minimize wait time, but walk-ins are welcome. Please contact Dana L. Young via email to reserve your space.

Candler Park Chiropractic is located in the Candler Park Connection complex adjacent to the Edgewood-Candler Park MARTA station. The office is located behind Radial Cafe:

1530 Dekalb Avenue, Ste C
Atlanta, GA 30307

CAM therapies used with conventional treatment may improve lower back pain

Candler Park Chiropractic — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:12:37 +0000

A new study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine demonstrates that a “multidisciplinary, team-based model of care that includes access to licensed complementary care practitioners (e.g., chiropractors, massage therapists, and acupuncturists) in addition to conventional care providers” may be more beneficial to patients with lower back pain than receiving conventional medical care alone.

In many cases, simply taking medications and resting yielded less satisfactory results than a combination approach that can include chiropractic care and other complementary therapies for decreasing pain and increasing mobility and functional levels.

Spinal manipulation effective for easing neck pain

Candler Park Chiropractic — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:00:42 +0000

A new study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine demonstrated that patients with neck pain experienced a greater reduction of symptoms over the short and longer term with spinal manipulation, compared with those just taking medications.

The results clearly showed that patients fared well with spinal manipulation, making it an excellent first line choice for acute cervical spine pain issues:

At the 12th week, 82 percent of people receiving spinal manipulation reported at least a 50 percent reduction in pain, compared with 69 percent of those on medication and 77 percent doing home exercises. Also at week 12, of people receiving spinal manipulation, 32 percent reported feeling a 100 percent reduction in pain, compared with 13 percent on medications and 30 percent doing home exercises. (Source: HealthDay)

Patients also benefited over time with home exercise, which chiropractors often also prescribe along with regular adjustments. Spinal manipulation and home exercise can lead to longer-lasting relief for neck pain, because functional issues are improved with regular adjustments and strengthening and stretching exercises.

Acupuncture safe for children, study finds

Candler Park Chiropractic — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:16:24 +0000

A study published in the December issue of Pediatrics shows that acupuncture is generally a safe treatment for children when performed by well-trained professionals. According to the study, ”the rate of adverse events was significantly lower in children than what has been reported in adults”.

According to the article, acupuncture is used for “a variety of problems, such as pain, nausea, vomiting, anxiety and muscle spasm… Jeannie Kang, president of the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, added that acupuncture is also used for sprains, allergies, asthma, and menstrual cramps and irregularities.”

If you are interested in exploring acupuncture treatment for yourself or your child, our board and nationally certified acupuncturist, Jennifer Savage L.Ac., will be happy to discuss possible treatment options. Please visit her website, Rising Moon Acupuncture, for more information.

Private yoga classes now available!

Candler Park Chiropractic — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:58:38 +0000

We are now pleased to offer private yoga instruction at Candler Park Chiropractic with Lynn Brandli, Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher and owner of Yoga Poses Daily.

Lynn began her yoga studies in 1996 and became a teacher in 1998, when she realized the positive impact practicing yoga had made on her life. She first became certified through Peachtree Yoga Center’s teaching program and shortly after discovered Iyengar Yoga and has been training and teaching in this method since 2000.

In addition to regular classes, Lynn teaches Pregnancy Yoga and Mom & Baby Yoga. She offers one-to-one instruction where an individualized practice is developed based on the student’s personal needs. Private instruction is recommended for students who wish to work on specific issues (chronic pain, back, neck, knees,shoulders) and/or are seeking a therapeutic approach and would like more focused attention from a teacher.

For more information and to schedule private instruction, please contact Lynn at 678-938-0595 or visit Yoga Poses Daily.

Massage therapy lowers blood pressure in pre-hypertensive women

Candler Park Chiropractic — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:09:42 +0000

Did you need another reason to get a massage? New research shows that massage therapy resulted in significantly lowered systolic and diastolic blood pressure in pre-hypertensive women. High blood pressure is a risk factor for stroke, congestive heart failure, heart disease and kidney disease.

Think of your next massage as more than just for stress relief – it’s also preventative treatment!

Wellbeing

Candler Park Chiropractic — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 03:22:15 +0000

Massage therapy benefits cardiopulmonary artery bypass surgery patients

Candler Park Chiropractic — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:09:29 +0000

According to a recent study conducted by researchers from Instituto do Coração, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, patients recovering from cardiopulmonary artery bypass graft surgery demonstrated improvements in sleep quality after receiving massage therapy. The patients reported less fatigue and better sleep when compared with participants in the control group.

Stress reduction and good sleep quality help with an overall positive feeling of well-being, can help alleviate discomfort and aid in speeding recovery time.

One-third of patients seek chiropractic for pain during pregnancy

Candler Park Chiropractic — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:55:08 +0000

A recent study published by the Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics shows that one-third of pregnant women in Norway who sought treatment for pregnancy-related back pain received chiropractic care:

‎The study found that 90 percent of the patients’ chief complaint was pelvic pain; for 30 percent of the patients chiropractic was their first choice of treatment…The authors also found that the longer the patients waited to seek chiropractic care the more pain sites they experienced and the more areas of the spine were treated.

Dr. Young’s chiropractic specialties include pregnancy and post-partum care. She is experienced in the Webster technique, which helps restore proper pelvic balance and function for pregnant mothers. Other therapeutic support we provide includes:

Prenatal massage
Reiki energy healing
Acupuncture

Contact us to learn how Candler Park Chiropractic can help support you during your pregnancy and provide relief from pregnancy-related discomfort.