Sprain/Strain

Sprains and strains both cause persistent pain and lack of mobility for patients. While they have similar causes and symptoms, they are not actually the same thing. A sprain is an injury that occurs with the ligament, which connects bones to a joint. A strain is an injury to a tendon or muscle that is connected to a bone. Sprains of the ankle are most common, though some people find that they have sprained their wrist. Strains are most common in the back of the thigh (hamstring), arm, hand and elbow.

Sprains are typically caused by accident, like falling or twisting, though blunt force to the area can also be a cause. Strains are similar, though often less severe than a sprain. The signs and symptoms of sprains and strains are quite similar to each other. They include:

• Pain


• Muscle spasms or weakness


• Swelling


• Bruising


• The inability to move the joint


• Cramping

Here at Bezak Chiropractic and Rehabilitation, Dr. Brian Bezak offers chiropractic and rehab for sprains and strains and encourages patients to visit the Greenbelt, MD clinic for possible treatments. This includes manipulation of the affected joints, bracing the joint and soft tissue therapy. We also provide nutritional and exercise suggestions for faster healing. Contact our office at 301-220-0496 to learn more about sprains and strains and the treatment options available.

Foot Pain

Dr. Brian Bezak provides chiropractic care for many types of disorders and diseases, including pain in the foot here at Bezak Chiropractic and Rehabilitation. Foot pain can occur in one or multiple areas of the foot, such as the toes, arch, heel, sole or ankle.

Causes of foot pain vary, and include an injury, aging, having an occupation that requires standing for long periods of time, insufficient foot protection, playing a sport often, a genetic deformity or being overweight. There are also medical conditions that frequently cause foot pain like arthritis, gout, bunions, calluses, hammertoes, plantar fasciitis, warts, sprains, stress fractures and of course, broken bones.

Here a Bezak Chiropractic and Rehabilitation in Greenbelt, MD, we provide multiple ways of treating and managing foot pain. The treatment generally depends on the cause and type of pain being experienced. We can help treat and remove warts, bunions, corns and calluses, as well as providing chiropractic care for sprains and arthritis. Patients are urged to visit our office for swelling that isn’t improving, persistent pain for several weeks, numbness, tingling and burning pain. Call us today to get more information about treatment options for foot pain.

On-Site X-Rays

Dr. Brian Bezak is experienced at providing chiropractic and rehabilitation treatments for a wide range of problems, including soreness and discomfort, arthritis, sprains and strains, whiplash, chronic pain, fractures and various medical conditions. However, before providing the right treatment plan, a proper diagnosis is made through the use of x-rays. On-site x-rays are provided right here in our Greenbelt, MD Bekak Chiropractic and Rehabilitation practice in order to make it more convenient for our patients.

On-site x-rays provided in our office look at the skeletal structure and bone structure of the spine. It gives us an idea of spinal curvatures and possible issues with misalignment of the spine, which is a very common occurrence among patients who experience chronic pain. Patients get these results more quickly by using our on-site x-ray machines, and don’t have go to another location for these images is not necessary in many cases.

Visit our website to find out more about on-site x-rays and what the next steps are after getting an approximate diagnosis of your condition.

Workplace Ergonomics

We have found that many injuries and cases of chronic back, shoulder, neck or wrist pain, stem from how the patient is positioned while at work. Learning about workplace ergonomics is essential.  It helps our patients learn how to avoid injuries at work when using the tools and equipment of their trade.

One significant component of workplace ergonomics is that the workspace needs to be set up in a way that provides minimal, natural movement of the body. It helps patients have less neck and back pain, and can even reduce the frequency and severity of headaches. If you have been experiencing pain, visiting Dr. Brian Bezak can help, as chiropractic care is highly successful for workplace injuries.

We use different types of procedures and treatments for the help of workplace injuries. These include adjustments and manipulations, electric muscle stimulation, stretching for better range of motion, rehabilitation exercises, and massage therapy. Here at Bezak Chiropractic and Rehabilitation, we also provide advice and recommendations for better workplace ergonomics. If you are unsure of how to properly set up your workspace, contact us and we will provide the best course of action for prevention, as well as treatment for your current injuries.

Weight Training

Like strength training and cardiovascular exercise, weight training is a beneficial activity for the health of your body. While weight training helps to promote strong bone health, it can cause a variety of injuries — particularly when done improperly.

Bench presses, squats, lunges, dead lifts and curls are types of weight lifting techniques that can lead to injuries. The most common weight lifting injuries involve the back, shoulders, and knees because they bear the brunt of the range of motion and weight lifted during a weight lifting session. These injuries include:

• Shoulder Impingement Syndrome - Inflammation of the tendons that hold the shoulder in its proper position.


• Patellar tendonitis - Inflammation of the tendons of the knee.


• Rotator cuff tears - Refers to a rip in one or more tendons of the shoulder.


• Back strain or sprain - While a strain involves torn tendons or muscles, sprains relate to stretched or torn ligaments.


• Herniated disk - Refers to a slippage or rupture of one of the cushions between the vertebrae within the backbone.

Here at Bezak Chiropractic and Rehabilitation, we have seen our share of injuries suffered as a result of improper techniques used in weightlifting, whether they are sustained by amateur or professional weightlifters. Fortunately, injured weightlifters can see tremendous benefits from chiropractic treatments. If you are an injured weight lifter or want to learn more about preventing weight lifting injuries, contact us directly today.

Core Stability

If you are one of the millions of Americans who suffer from back pain, core stability exercises in conjunction with chiropractic spinal adjustments can help provide relief from back pain. However, you need not be suffering from back pain to benefit from core stability exercises. Strengthening your core is an important step in maintaining good spinal health and preventing injuries.

Core stability describes the area of the body involving the abdominal wall, the lower back, the pelvis, and the diaphragm (in other words, your torso) along with the ability to stabilize the entire body during activity. Strengthening your core through core stability exercise is a powerful way to prevent and beat back pain. However, before starting a new exercise training program, it is important to learn proper form and technique.

Here at Bezak Chiropractic and Rehabilitation, we can recommend the best core stability and core strengthening exercises for you and teach you the proper form and techniques for carrying these exercises out. Give us a call today at 301-220-0496 or stop in at our Greenbelt office to learn more about core stability.

Posture

“Don’t slouch.” “Sit up straight.” These are words of wisdom commonly repeated by mothers everywhere. That’s because these astute moms know that good posture is important to keeping your body’s alignment in proper form. Having good posture helps prevent problems such as:

• ·     spinal curvature


• ·     back pain


• ·     tension headaches


• ·     inefficient breathing


• ·     muscle strain


• ·     fatigue


• ·     abnormal wear and tear of bones, joints, and ligaments

Here at Bezak Chiropractic and Rehabilitation, we can identify whether your posture is poor. More importantly, if it is, we can assist you with tips to develop good posture at home and work. Through our chiropractic and physical therapy services, we can also work with you to recommend exercises to strengthen your core postural muscles and advise you on preferred posture when performing certain activities to reduce your likelihood of injury.

To learn more about improving your posture and keeping your spine aligned, please contact us directly at 301-220-0496. We look forward to helping you present a more confident you and improving your spine health through good posture.