Migraines

Migraines are headaches that have become very severe and cause excessive pain.  When a migraine occurs, simple everyday things such as light and sound become unmanageable.  Enlargement of the blood vessels and chemicals that release from nerve fibers around the blood vessels cause migraines to occur. Some of the many things that can cause migraines are:

• Sensitivity to light, music, etc.
• Allergies and allergic relations
• Stress: physical and emotional
•  Menopause and menstrual cycles
• Alcohol and Smoke
•    Etc

Symptoms of migraines include vomiting, nausea, pain primarily on one side of the head, pulsing, throbbing, etc. Statistically, women get migraines more than men.  Migraines are also closely related to hormone fluctuations, causing women to get them more frequently.  Men tend to get cluster headaches more often.  Cluster headaches are ones that occur at the same time every day but last only about 90 minutes.  Although migraines decrease with age, if you experience migraines, it is good to take measures to get rid of them early.

Do you or someone you know suffer from these symptoms?  Is your everyday life altered because of excessive pain? Take action and get rid of your migraines! We can help you find all natural ways to overcome migraines.  Call 404.396.2224 for a FREE consultation today!

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Arthritis

Arthritis is one of the biggest chronic health problems in America today.  With almost 46 million Americans diagnosed with arthritis in 2006, it is a disability that can affect even everyday activities such as walking, opening jars, picking up items, and even combing ones hair.  Some of the main factors that can cause arthritis are age, weight, genetics, previous injury and infection. 

As many people may not know, there are over one hundred different types of arthritis.  Some of the most common types that affect America today are:

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and occurs when the cartilage covering the bones deteriorates, causing bone to rub against bone.  This can cause both major pain and difficulty moving. 

Rheumatoid Arthritis affects mostly women and is affected by the autoimmune system.  With rheumatoid arthritis, the joint linings become inflamed rather than deteriorate.  This type of arthritis can be the most disabling and is also very painful.  Another form that affects mostly women is fibromyalgia.  Fibromyalgia occurs mostly in the neck, shoulders and hips and can cause loss of sleep and fatigue. 

The arthritis that affects men the most is gout.  Gout affects smaller areas of the body but can be controlled with medication usually.  Gout affects small joints such as the big toe mainly. 

Exercising regularly and making certain lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy weight and keeping stress levels down can help prevent and/or reduce arthritis. 

Do you or someone you know suffer from arthritis? Are you interested in natural ways to help treat arthritis? If so, feel free to call us for a FREE consultation and more information at 404.396.2224.

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Sciatica

Sciatica is when compression or irritation of one or both sciatic nerves causes pain.  This pain can be experienced in a number of places including the buttocks, the leg, the foot and the lower back.  Mostly, the pain felt in these areas only occurs on one side of the body at a time.  Although many people assume that sciatica is a diagnosis, it is actually just a set of symptoms for what is irritating the nerve and causing the pain. 

Some of the most common causes of sciatica are:

·      Piriformis Syndrome

·      A bulging or herniated disc

·      Lumbar spinal stenosis

·      Spondylolisthesis

Piriformis Syndrome is one of the main causes of sciatica.  This syndrome occurs when the piriformis muscle places pressure on the sciatic nerve.  The pressure is caused by muscle imbalances that pull the pelvis and hip joints out of place. 

When a disc protrudes out between the vertebrae, this causes a herniated disc, causing pressure on the sciatic nerve.  There are many ways a disc can become herniated including injury to the back, aging, or uneven pressure to the disc. 

Spinal Stenosis is when the narrowing of the spinal canal puts pressure on the sciatic nerve.  Some causes of this include aging, fluorosis, heredity and trauma. 

Spondylolisthesis is probably the least common cause of sciatica.  This occurs when pressure is put on the adjacent vertebrae when another slips forward.  With spondylolisthesis, some people may experience sciatica or lower back pain and some people may not. 

There are natural ways to deal with sciatica.  If you, or someone that you know is suffering from sciatica, feel free to call us for a FREE CONSULTATION and more information.  404.396.2224  

Trigger Points & Trigger Point Therapy

Trigger points are sensitive areas of muscle that can occur in small knots in certain areas of the body.  These knots are usually very tender to the touch.  They can also cause muscle spasms or limited movement in the joints.  There are many different kinds of trigger points.

• Active Trigger Points are actively causing pain in the area of the point or referring the pain to another area of the body.

• Latent Trigger Points exist, but do not cause pain unless pressure is put on the point. 

• Key Trigger Points can be tender to the touch as well.  They cause and perpetuate other trigger points such as Satellite Trigger Points.

• Satellite Trigger Points are made active by key trigger points and can usually be resolved by treating the Key Trigger Point that has activated it. 

Some things that could cause trigger points to arise are poor posture, an injury/accident or even trauma from birth. 

Trigger Point Therapy is the technique of using pressure to relieve muscle pain. 

Our patients get excellent results with our Trigger Point Injection Treatments.  Trigger Point Therapy takes just a few minutes, and is performed by our Medical Doctor.

The medicine we use in Trigger Point Therapy is a plant based, non-toxic, biological anti-inflammatory medicine called SARAPIN.  SARAPIN is an alternative to corticosteroids and cortisone injections, in that it does not damage or weaken cartilage, bones or tendons.

Patients receiving this therapy are amazed at the results.  If you suffer with Trigger Points, call us today to see if you are a candidate for this treatment. 404-396-2224

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a nerve compression disorder of the upper extremity that affects over 8 million people in the United States. It affects the wrist and hands of many people, primarily at night.  More severe cases can lead to loss of time at work and limited mobility in the wrist and hand.   According to the National Center for Health Statistics, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is one of the leading causes for work related absences.  Carpal Tunnel can have many causes.  Some causes of Carpal Tunnel are too much pressure on the wrist, rheumatoid arthritis, overuse or misuse of powerful tools, excessive stress at work and swelling of the wrist.  Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is three times more likely to affect woman than men.  This is because the actual carpal tunnel in woman are usually smaller than in men.

Some symptoms of Carpal Tunnel may include:

• Burning, tingling and itching in the palm of the hand and fingers
• Numbness and swelling of the fingers
• Decreased strength in grip 
• Difficulty making a fist and decreased strength
• In more severe cases, the ability to tell the difference between hot and cold may be altered
• Although many people believe that it is, writer's cramp is not a symptom of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.  

If you, or someone you know, has Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or is affected by some of these symptoms, there are many natural ways to treat it.  Please feel free to call our office to schedule a free initial consultation.  404-396-2224

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About Us

Perimeter Spine & Rehabilitation offers a multi-specialty team providing you with a non-surgical approach to your pain and injury.  We are committed to providing the highest quality of health services to help restore your health and well-being.  It is our purpose to help as many people as possible through natural healthcare.  We do this by only accepting those people we know we can help, and focusing on correcting the cause of the condition, as opposed to only treating the symptoms.

Because we only accept those patients we know we can help, we offer a very thorough Health History and Examination after your initial consultation.  Our specialist will perform a medical examination, orthopedic examination, neurological examination, physical performance examination, and trigger point examination, followed by an initial report of findings.  The next step would be to take any imaging that the Doctors request.  The Doctors will then meet to discuss your individual case in a team conference.  Patients will then return for their comprehensive Diagnosis and Report of Findings.  Our TEAM approach allows us to come up with appropriate diagnostic and treatment protocols for you specific condition.

Some of the conditions we specialize in are neck and back pain, headaches & migraines, disc problems, sciatica, joint pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, numbness & tingling in extremities, ankle & foot pain, shoulder, elbow and wrist pain, knee pain, chronic and radiating pain, arthritis, sports injuries, auto accident injuries, weight loss and nutrition.

Call today for your FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION to determine if we can help you end your pain! 404-396-2224