To improve overall body health and endurance and to reduce pain, do the following stretches as part of your normal daily routine as directed by Dr. Lisa. The therapeutic muscle lengthening can be done in bed or on the side of the bed. Do them in the order listed. If you experience pain or dizziness … Read more
Familiarize yourself with the following terms that you may encounter during your office visit at Acupractic Natural Healing, office of Dr. Lisa Oskardmay Activator Technique: a chiropractic treatment method using a handheld device created as an alternative to manual manipulation of the spine or extremity joints. Acute: severe conditions, illnesses or injuries that need immediate … Read more
Congratulations on your choice of chiropractic and acupuncture healthcare at our office! We love helping people get well and stay well using natural chiropractic and acupuncture. To facilitate communication, please make sure we have your name, date of birth, phone number and e-mail address. We will email you a welcome letter with an invitation to … Read more
Acupuncture In Chapel Hill, NC What are the uses and effects of acupuncture? Today acupuncture is the most common form of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the United States and in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Acupuncture is a 3,000-year-old holistic medicine. Following skillful examination of the patient, a trained acupuncturist stimulates certain points on the body … Read more
Is Getting Your Back and Neck by a Chiropractor safe? Many people ask this important question before coming into our office. People understand that their spine and nerves are delicate and need to be protected- it seems dangerous to have your spine adjusted (colloquially `cracked` or `popped`) to improve your health- doesn’t it? And what … Read more
How does weather affect pain levels? Many people say that they can tell when a storm is coming on because their arthritis flares up. Studies show that a 10 degree drop in temperature creates a commensurate increase in pain levels. A drop in barometric pressure makes people more physically uncomfortable. When it rains or humidity … Read more
If you have been in a car accident and have sustained an injury as a result you may benefit from seeing a chiropractor. Chiropractic intervention is generally recommended to treat injury, reduce acute or chronic pain and increase mobility in joints and bones. Very often, the resulting injury after a car accident is pain in … Read more
How does Acupractic Natural Healing Center help with pain in the feet, knees, hips, shoulders and wrists? Our extremities (shoulders to hands, hips to feet) are as important as our spines in supporting our lives. We treat shoulders, knees, feet and everything in between with gentle, effective mobilization techniques to get to the source of … Read more
Telephone: (919) 929-1400 email: schedule@acudocnc.com Contact us! How can chiropractic adjustments help you? Doctors of Chiropractic (DC) care for patients of all ages and they treat a variety of health conditions. DCs are well known for their expertise in helping people with neck and back pain, headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc. … Read more
What is Chiropractic? Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. How does Chiropractic work? The Chiropractic adjustment is a hands-on adjustment technique applied to the spinal joints and other misaligned or subluxated joints in the … Read more