Chiropractor Discusses Health Care Maintenance

Dr. David Van Amberg has had his own practice since 2002, and strives to understand his patients’ underlying problems. He is currently in the process of studying the levels of vitamin D in his patients.

Dr. David Van Amberg, 37, opened his own practice as a chiropractor in 2002 in Warren. He studied to become a doctor of chiropractic for four years in Georgia, after receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee. In his chiropractic practice, Dr. Van Amberg said he also tries to find the underlying causes for his patients’ general health issues. Currently, he’s conducting an informal research study on vitamin D levels in his patients. Dr. Van Amberg lives in Warren with his wife, Lori, and their two children: Dayton, 7, and Anna, 4.

Why chiropractic? “I always wanted to be my own boss. I went to a chiropractor at 8 years old because of a major car accident; the car flipped over a few times. I wasn’t severely injured, but my father had been going to a chiropractor for years for sports-related injuries and he wanted us all to get checked out. I quickly learned that it was more about health care than pain treatment.”

Sports connection: “I always loved sports. I remember Joe Montana, the famous quarterback, got adjusted on television. This was in the early ’80s. Back then it certainly wasn’t mainstream that people went to chiropractors for health care; some did, but it… continue reading

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Back Pain Can Be Lessened With Exercise

For some chronic back pain sufferers, gentle exercise can help relieve some of the pain. The best things for back problems are yoga and stretching exercises outlined by a physical therapist.

Q. I’ve had chronic low-back pain for several years. But last year I was in a car accident, and since then my back has gotten worse. My doctor says to take stronger pain meds, which I don’t want to do. I know exercise is supposed to help, but I’m afraid it will make it worse.

A. Most low-back pain is due to muscle strains. You’d think not moving would help muscles heal, but the opposite is true. We definitely recommend gentle exercises designed for bad backs. New research has pinpointed two types that make such a difference that people who do them say their back pain gets better or even completely goes away. That could be you!

The two wonder-workers? A pair of old friends: either gentle yoga or stretching exercises taught by a physical therapist. They work equally well. Find a once-a-week class in either that lasts for 12 weeks. (Your local hospital may offer physical therapy.) Then practice at home three days a week. Stick with it. That’s all it takes. Studies that… continue reading

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