Doctor LoGiudice D.C.- Linn City Chiropractic, West Linn Pain Relief & Massage

Auto accidents disrupt your life, mess up your car and add more demands on your already stressed-out daily life. Unfortunately, this can also include physical pain as well. Dr. LoGiudice of Linn City Chiropractic understands and is here to help. Chiropractic’s gentle approach to care comforts and relieves many West Linn residents’ pain.

Our chiropractic care for auto accident recovery involves very gentle chiropractic non-surgical spinal manipulation (Chattanooga Triton DTS) to open the spinal canal area, reduce pressure on the spinal nerves, and drop pressures within the disc itself. These bio-mechanical changes help you. West Linn Pain Relief Clinic knows you want safe, gentle care, and we offer that.

• Non-Fatal Auto Accidents: 27% fewer in older drivers vs. 16% fewer in middle-aged
• Fatal Accident Survival: 37% of older drivers vs. 23% middle aged drivers
• Property Damage Auto Accidents: 10% fewer older drivers were involved while 1% more middle-aged drivers found themselves in a property damage accident.

Motorcycle, car, truck… It doesn’t matter the motor vehicle-type when it comes to injury. You’re hurt. Take all the precautions you can to avoid Oregon motor vehicle accidents - helmets, later-age driver’s license rules, speed limits - but there is a reason they call them accidents. Don’t worry about why or how.  You can concentrate on getting back together with Linn City Chiropractic’s help!

Speaking of precautions, turn signals and brakes and mirrors and no-cell-phones are all great. Have you heard about helmets being good for motorcyclists? They make sense and have been proven to prevent head injury and reduce fatality in road crashes. Dr. LoGiudice of Linn City Chiropractic is aware of this, so we will keep that in mind in our careful examination of you. We find your source of pain.

Linn City Chiropractic & Spinal Decompression welcomes victims of motor vehicle accidents. You may experience whiplash or new neck pain or back pain or arm pain or leg pain like you never had before. We’ve seen it before and helped many West Linn, Lake Oswego, Oregon City residents recover from auto accident injuries.

Check out these articles, then contact Linn City Chiropractic, your West Linn chiropractic auto accident recovery center.

CDC Says 1.7 Million Traumatic Brain Injuries Occur Each Year, Many Because of Car Accidents

Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that approximately 1.7 million people suffer traumatic brain injury each year. Many of these injuries happen as a result of auto accidents. A traumatic brain injury is a serious health concern and, in many cases, requires a lifetime of rehabilitative training for sufferers.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can occur when a person receives a hit or blow to the head, is involved in sudden acceleration or deceleration, or suffers a penetrating injury to the head. In instances of impact or sudden changes in speed, the brain may slam into the interior of the skull, damaging delicate brain tissue.

The extent of a TBI can range from mild to severe. Mild TBI, like a concussion, for example, is usually temporary with no long-term health consequences. However, severe TBI can lead to permanent and serious health complications. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that about 75 percent of TBIs are classified as mild; however many TBI sufferers are severe requiring extensive hospitalization, some even die.

Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms

The signs of TBI can be hard to recognize, and the damage caused by a TBI is not always readily apparent. In many cases, the symptoms of TBI take several days or longer to develop. According to the National Institutes of Health, symptoms of moderate to severe TBI include:
-Unconsciousness
-Fractures, bruising or bleeding on the head
-Fluid drainage from the ears, nose or mouth
-Pupil dilation or unequal pupil size
-Seizures
-Headache
-Nausea or vomiting
-Loss of coordination and balance
-Speech and language problems
-Sensation or vision changes
-Memory loss and difficulty concentrating
-Behavior changes and irritability

Sometimes called the “silent epidemic,” TBI’s can occur without outward signs of damage. Jonathan Lifshitz, assistant professor at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center’s Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center, says many people with TBI are “walking wounded” and suffer from injuries deemed serious but not easily observable.

When TBI occurs, emergency care and surgery is often necessary, followed by medication, therapy and cognitive rehabilitative training. Keith Cicerone, director of neuropsychology at New Jersey’s JKF Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, states that TBI can cause permanent changes in mental processing, including slowed thinking, dulled attention, memory problems and impaired judgment. For these reasons, prompt and proper medical attention is essential when someone may have suffered a brain injury, even if he or she appears to have just suffered a bump on the head.

Car Accidents and Traumatic Brain Injury

MSNBC.com reports that car accidents cause more than 40 percent of all TBI’s annually. And while advancements in auto-safety equipment have undoubtedly saved many lives, safety improvements may also have contributed to a decrease in individuals who die as a result of a TBI. Albeit alive, many of these individuals, however, suffer from permanent brain damage.

According to MSNBC, sudden accelerations and decelerations that happen on impact in car accidents can cause nerve fibers in the brain to stretch and tear, which in turn cause permanent cell death. In addition, bleeding, bruising and swelling may occur in brain tissues after an accident, increasing pressure in the limited space of the cranial cavity.

When individuals suffer TBI’s or other serious injuries in a car accident caused by someone else, the injured person may be able to make a claim against the other driver in a personal-injury lawsuit. According to one Fort Lauderdale car accident attorney, the state of Florida, for example, is a no-fault auto insurance state that allows drivers to make a claim against the at-fault driver if certain conditions are met.

The victim can seek damages that include:
-Past and future medical expenses
-Pain and suffering
-Lost wages
-Loss of future earning capacity

If you or a loved one suffered TBI in a car accident, contacting a personal injury attorney to discuss potential legal claims is advised. Certain time limitations affect your ability to make a claim.

Article provided by Law Offices of Russ E. Robbins, P.A.

So, what makes a perfect practice?

I’m 100% convinced that a perfect practice MUST meet this criteria:

• Serves not only the patients but the doctor and his or her staff.
• Allows the doctor enough free time to thoroughly nurture and enjoy his or her personal relationships and live a balanced life.
• Has patients the doctor doesn’t merely tolerate but rather enjoys and authentically cares about.
• Is self sustaining; most, if not all, patients reactivate and refer others.
• There is no doubt that the patients are impressed with the service and results.
• Profitable

Respected West Linn Chiropractor is Celebrating His Third Year Anniversary That Revolutionized Practice

As his fourth year providing spinal decompression service to Portland Metro area approaches, Dr. LoGiudice has reason to celebrate.

Chiropractors are experts in treating back pain

Dr. LoGiudice has gone above and beyond to learn the techniques to non-surgically treat herniated discs, sciatica and back pain…

Dr. Michael LoGiudice is celebrating – it’s approaching 4 years since he started providing non surgical spinal decompression in West Linn. The first and only chiropractor in West Linn to introduce this cutting edge method of using linear traction to decompress the spinal discs, Dr. LoGiudice has been providing the highly sought after service since 2006.  The technique is incredibly effective and most patients suffering from back pain or sciatica feel immediate relief. The protocol usually lasts for approximately twenty sessions, and after the treatment has been completed, patients that were once debilitated by their pain are able to go about their daily tasks and take control of their lives again.

Dr. LoGiudice was one of the first spinal decompression specialists in West Linn to offer spinal decompression, and has treated hundreds of patients suffering from back pain due to herniated or bulging discs. Dr LoGiudice began his search in 2007, and opened private practice in 2008, and has since helped people find relief from chronic painful conditions as well as acute injuries. Since introducing his patients to a cutting edge method of spinal decompression in 2008.  Dr. LoGiudice has gone on to become the most experienced authority on the subject of herniated discs, sciatica and back pain on the East Side in West Linn.

Dr. LoGiudice performed other forms of decompression therapy as an intern in Connecticut under instruction of several well established chiropractors in several clinical settings.  Setting up his first practice on Willamette Drive in West Linn,  he envisions a practice that could accommodate any patient’s needs, and he knew he could treat patients and produce results much quicker by integrating his chiropractic methods with other medical disciplines. After opening a new cutting chiropractic and massage practice in West Linn’s Robinwood neighborhood, Dr. LoGiudice has combined his chiropractic methods with other disciplines by synergistically referring to a Physical Therapist, Massage Therapists, and several Pain Management specialists.

This multidisciplinary approach to treating pain and its root cause is much better at addressing the origin of the pain, and alleviates pain much faster than traditional medical care or single discipline treatment. When chiropractic, physical therapy, and massage are combined with pain management, all in the same town, the rate at which each technique can be provided to each patient is improved dramatically. Typically a new patient can see a doctor, get checked out, walk right over to the physical therapist or chiropractor and immediately receive treatment from a specialist without having to run around town, or flip through directories.

Sometimes patients may be in too much pain to undergo chiropractic adjustments, or physical therapy, and even a massage may be excruciating. For these cases Dr. LoGiudice works with several pain management doctors, who can prescribe pain medication.  The key to this working is having a professional relationship with other health care disciplines.  If I refer a patient for an injection in the knee, I know I won’t be questioned.  I am a portal of entry health professional, I am obligated to get the patient the treatment he or she needs.

To further expand the capabilities of his practice he has joined forces with Trusted Hands Massage Therapy. Trusted Hands Massage is ran by two professional Licensed Massage Therapist and they have chosen to specialize in orthopedic, medical and therapeutic massage, already on site, is going to greatly increase the on site capabilities of the practice, further decreasing the time patients spend in pain.

After learning about spinal decompression over 5 years ago, he decided it was necessary to provide spinal decompression.  Dr. Michael LoGiudice is continuing to expand his practice, increase his abilities to provide care with minimal hassle.  Dr. LoGiudice is pleased with his alternative treatment and pain relief techniques. He has helped hundreds of people suffering from back pain, sciatica, herniated, or bulging discs, neck and upper back pain.

About West Linn Chiropractic and Pain Relief Clinic, Linn City Chiropractic & Spinal Decompression and Trusted Hands Massage. 
The West Linn Chiropractic office is dedicated to pain management. We utilize the most advanced chiropractic solutions available on the market. Our chiropractic health programs are designed for each individual’s chiropractic needs. Our chiropractors are gentle and provide thorough consultations for every patient. We will teach you about spine health, nutrition, and exercise. We provide non-surgical, non-invasive chiropractic treatments for pain management, along with Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression using the Chattanooga Triton DTS.

Linn City Chiropractic and Trusted Hands Massage Use Manual Techniques to Relieve Fibromyalgia

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Comfrey Root: Evidence Based Safety and Effectiveness

This information is provided to you for use in conjunction with your clinical judgment and the specific needs of the patient.    Dwain M. Daniel, D.C.

Published on September 19, 2011

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Comfrey root has been used for centuries in the treatment of wounds and sprains and strains (1).  Yet, in spite of common usage, Medline did not index a clinical trial relating to comfrey until 2001 (2)  .  Since then 6 additional trials have been published which provide valuable evidence relating to the safety and effectiveness for several conditions which are common in chiropractic practice (3-8) .

Possibly the greatest obstacle to the wide spread use of comfrey is the concern over the presence of pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) in comfrey root which have demonstrated hepatotoxic, carcinogenic and mutagenic properties in oral preparations (9).  For this reason only topical preparations are considered safe.  Some manufacturers claim their product is PA free (9;10).

Back Pain:  The effectiveness of comfrey root extract was recently demonstrated in a double blind randomized clinical trial (RCT) with 120 subjects over 5 days for acute upper and lower back pain.  The primary outcome measure was the visual analog scale (VAS) on active movement.  Included in the secondary outcome measures were the VAS during rest.  The treatment group experienced a 95.2% decrease in pain while the placebo group experienced a 37.8% decrease in pain.  Dosage of comfrey root ointment was 4 grams of ointment 3 times per day.  The authors concluded the results were “clear cut and consistent” and reported improvement began within 1 hour of application (4).  An earlier RCT of 215 patients compared a 10% comfrey ointment to a 1% ointment.  Pain on motion, rest and palpation was significantly improved in the 10% cohort for upper and lower muscular back pain.  Tolerability of the comfrey was good to excellent in all patients (7).

Osteoarthritis:  In 2007 another RCT investigated the effectiveness of a comfrey root ointment in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis over a period of 3 weeks.  This study enrolled 220 subjects with an average age of 57.9 years.  Dosage in this trial was 2 grams 3 times per day.  In this study the VAS dropped 54.7% in the treatment group and 10.7% in the placebo group.  Statistical significance was achieved (p<.001).  Additionally statistically significant improvements were noted in quality of life, mobility, and physician and patient assessment.  There were no adverse reactions reported (5).

Ankle Sprain:  Three separate studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of comfrey root ointment in the treatment of acute ankle sprains.  In one observational study 492 questionnaires were returned from patients with ankle sprains and their physicians.  Overall 45-47% improvement in pain and tenderness was observed (3).  Two other RCTs with 162 and 142 patients respectively found comfrey root to be superior to the placebo in 1 study (6) and equal in effectiveness to Diclofenic gel in the other (8).  Of interest in the Diclofenac study was the author observation that comfrey root may actually be superior based on primary and secondary variables.

It should be noted that many of the clinical trials referenced above were funded by product manufacturers.  The physician should be alert to possible bias in these studies as a result.

Note:  These mini-reviews are designed as updates and direct the reader to the full text of current research.  The abstracts presented here are no substitute for reading and critically reviewing the full text of the original research.  Where permitted we will direct the reader to that full text.

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1.Mills SY. Out of the Earth: The Essential Book of Herbal Medicine. New York: Viking; 1991.

2.  Stam C, Bonnet MS, van Haselen RA. The efficacy and safety of a homeopathic gel in the treatment of acute low back pain: a multi-centre, randomised, double-blind comparative clinical trial. Br Homeopath J 2001 Jan;90(1):21-8. PM:11212085

3.  Koll R, Klingenburg S. [Therapeutic characteristance and tolerance of topical comfrey preparations. Results of an observational study of patients]. Fortschr Med Orig 2002;120(1):1-9. PM:14518351

4.  Giannetti BM, Staiger C, Bulitta M, Predel HG. Efficacy and safety of comfrey root extract ointment in the treatment of acute upper or lower back pain: results of a double-blind, randomised, placebo controlled, multicentre trial. Br J Sports Med 2010 Jul;44(9):637-41. PM:19460762

5.  Grube B, Grunwald J, Krug L, Staiger C. Efficacy of a comfrey root (Symphyti offic. radix) extract ointment in the treatment of patients with painful osteoarthritis of the knee: results of a double-blind, randomised, bicenter, placebo-controlled trial. Phytomedicine 2007 Jan;14(1):2-10. PM:17169543

6.   Koll R, Buhr M, Dieter R, Pabst H, Predel HG, Petrowicz O, et al. Efficacy and tolerance of a comfrey root extract (Extr. Rad. Symphyti) in the treatment of ankle distorsions: results of a multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study. Phytomedicine 2004 Sep;11(6):470-7. PM:15500257

7.   Kucera M, Barna M, Horacek O, Kalal J, Kucera A, Hladikova M. Topical symphytum herb concentrate cream against myalgia: a randomized controlled double-blind clinical study. Adv Ther 2005 Nov;22(6):681-92. PM:16510384

8. Predel HG. Efficacy of a comfrey root extract ointment in comparison to a diclofenac gel in the treatment of ankle distortions: results of an observer-blind, randomized, multicenter study. 2005 Nov. PM:16323288

9.    Benedek B, Ziegler A, Ottersbach P. Absence of mutagenic effects of a particular Symphytum officinale L. liquid extract in the bacterial reverse mutation assay. Phytother Res 2010 Mar;24(3):466-8. PM:19827020

10.   Traumaplant. http://www.harraspharma.de 2011 [cited 2011 Sep 14];

West Linn City Chiropractic Rehabilitation Clinic Provides Treatment for Auto Accident Injuries and Whiplash Injuries

All over Portland you will find Neck and Back Clinics, but you will have to travel to West Linn to find chiropractic rehabilitation at Linn City Chiropractic & Spinal Decompression and Massage Therapy.  Dr. LoGiudice announced that the clinic has success treating patients for auto accident injuries. The clinic’s chiropractor and clinical director, Dr. Michael LoGiudice, has over 5 years of experience treating patients with a special focus on evaluating and healing chronic (and acute)  neck and back pain as well as extremity and soft-tissue injuries. Dr. LoGiudice and his staff, which include 2 licensed medical massage therapists, use natural, non-invasive treatments to manage pain and help patients heal. The clinic has one locations in the West Linn area.

Dr. Michael LoGiudice, a chiropractor with Linn City Chiropractic, announced that his practice has had many successful outcomes treating auto accident injuries, including whiplash and personal injuries. His practice provides chiropractic rehabilitation, which includes: physiotherapy, medical massage, heat and ice, mechanical traction, gravity assisted inversion, muscle energy techniques, as well as diversified chiropractic adjustments.

“In an auto accident injury, there are three collisions that take place with every accident; your vehicle collides with another object; your body collides with your vehicle; your organs, muscles and bones continue to move in the direction of the accident until all things come to a complete stop. It is traumatic, and these injuries, if left untreated can plague your for the rest of your life.” said Dr. LoGiudice. “So many patients get x-rays and take pain medication, however treatment does not stop there. These injuries can cause chronic headaches, arm pain, neck and lower back pain that can last for weeks to years after the accident. At our West Linn, Oregon chiropractic rehabilitation clinic, we are proud to offer many all-natural pain management solutions.”

Dr. LoGiudice also used nutritional therapeutics to get his patients feeling better. These are call Nutraceuticals in the industry, they are basically pharmaceutical grade and quality nutritional supplements that boost outcomes. He is also board certified Chiropractor, with additional work in whiplash and brain injury.

The clinic’s services include chiropractic rehabilitation, physical therapy, Graston, Muscle Energy Techniques, Spinal Decompression, Cervical retraining, Inversion therapy as well as medical massage therapy. Dr. LoGiudice states these treatments are successful because they may naturally and often times, quickly, relieve pain. The trick is to treat and correct the cause of the pain. This approach to treatment is different from traditional medical care.

“Medication is rarely recommended, because it can often ‘cover up’ pain; instead, we focus on correcting the underlying pathology, which greatly decreases one’s pain threshold,” said Dr. LoGiudice. “We cannot promise that we can help you, however, in the grand scheme of themes, we often share our mantral; natural therapies first, medication second, and surgery as a last resort. Our patients enjoy long-lasting pain relief and in most cases regain full range of movement and motion — without being dependent on prescription medications for the rest of their life.”

Whiplash is one of the most common auto accident injuries, and can lead to chronic neck pain, headaches, and difficulty concentrating. While traditional medical treatments rely on prescription painkillers to relieve pain, Dr. LoGiudice will use diversified chiropractic adjustments to restore alignment to the cervical spine. In addition, says Dr. LoGiudice,” Nutrition, Massage therapy, along with treatments from a physical therapist, or acupuncturist also promote healing in soft tissue and relax muscle spasms.

“Restoring pain-free alignment to the musculoskeletal system is very important and necessary to relieving pain and reducing the risk of future injury,” said Dr. LoGiudice. “Neck and back pain will continue — often getting worse over the years –  until the underlying cause for this pain is corrected, and adjustments do just that.”

Following an auto accident, patients may also suffer from soreness and stiffness. Here at Linn City Chiropractic, we refer out for physical therapy that we cannot perform here in the clinic. A physical therapist can create a customized physical therapy treatment program with specific exercises designed to restore a full range of movement to the body.

Interested individuals who wish to learn more about Dr. LoGiudice’s approach to treating auto accident injuries can visit the clinic’s website, http://www.linncitychiro.com

Contact Us: 503-908-0122

Email: Doc@linncitychiro.com

West Linn / Lake Oswego Chiropractor Offer Pain Relief Solutions

Linn City Chiropractic, West Linn OR provides pain relief and better overall health with chiropractic rehabilitation; recommending stretching and strengthening exercises to do at home, without the dangers of prescription drugs or surgery.

West Linn Chiropractor:  Many new types of diseases are emerging in our day to day life. When you suffer from chronic pain or when conventional drugs fail to resolve your painful conditions, you may find yourself seeking the help of a Chiropractor. Chiropractic is an alternative type of medical system with the basic concept of boosting the powerful ability of your body to self-heal ability to heal naturally without drugs or surgery.

The main goal of chiropractic treatment is to normalize the relationship between your body�s structure and its function. Chiropractor Tulsa provides complementary therapies which will play a significant role in improving your condition that are massage therapy, acupuncture, strength training, workplace ergonomics and nutrition.

Dr. Michael LoGiudice is a chiropractor and adjusts people across the entire life span.  He comes from a family of medical practitioners that are helping people who suffer from a multitude of health challenges. Specializing in neck and back problems, he is also has great success with a variety of non-spinal problems. Chiropractor in West Linn OR provides natural, safe and effective techniques in treating the whole patient.

The Clackamas County and surrounding area residents are choosing the whole patient approach from Dr. Michael LoGiudice at Linn City Chiropractic.  Dr. LoGiudice has a strong commitment to patient education and understanding. In West Linn, Dr.LoGiudice provides personalized, quality chiropractic care for patients with an emphasis on preventive measures and patient education. He is a health advocate and public speaker on a variety of health related topics and is available to speak to your company, school, or club on health related topics.

Chiropractic care is not only associated with pain relief, it will also look for internal disturbances or misalignments, called vertebral subluxations, that have the potential to trigger a host of chronic conditions, from headaches to carpal tunnel syndrome. If the chiropractor finds abnormal joint motion accompanied by radiating pain, he can manipulate the area using his hands or other special tools, which will ultimately help the area function properly. With chiropractic treatment you can take care of the best gift given to you - the body and your health.

Contact Us: 503-908-0122
Email:  Doc@linncitychiro.com
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