Plantar Fascitis Commonly Caused by Long Term Foot Imbalance and Pronation

The first step out of bed in the morning can be a painful one, particularly if you have plantar fascitis.

Plantar means 'bottom of the foot', Fasciae means the 'connective tissue', and (Fasc) "itis" tells us that the tissue is inflammed ("-itis"). That's where Plantar Fascitis is derived.

Common foot imbalances, included dropped or fallen arches contribute greatly to the development of plantar fascitis due to long-term strain that is created in the muscle and surrounding tissues. Not only does your body need to send minerals, vitamins, proteins and other factors to the tissue to allow it to repair, the tissue also needs to be able to flush itself out. In other words, you need materials to repair the inflammed tissue, meanwhile get rid of toxic by-products created by normal muscle and connective tissue metabolism.

This essentially opens a can of worms when it comes to treating plantar fascitis because it allows us to recognize that their are structural components (muscles, joints, tendons, tissues, etc.) as well as chemical components (b-vitamins, hormones, antioxidants, omega 3 and 6 fats, etc.) that need to be addressed to completely correct a case of plantar fascitis.

The best first approach is to seek the consult of an Applied Kinesiologist. This type of doctor, usually trained in Chiropractic, has the ability to evaluate the structural as well as the chemical factors preventing your healing.

In many instances, a properly fitted CUSTOM orthotic will help to maintain any imbalances of the foot after the foot has been evaluated and treated. This process doesn't occur overnight, but it typically relieves pain and discomfort within a short period of time, meanwhile allowing the muscles and tendons a chance to recover from their previously strained state.

The occurrence of plantar fascitis commonly affects women more than men. The reasons can be multiple, but the underlying difference probably lies in the sensitivity of the female hormone system, diet, nutrition, and susceptibility to stress.

Common signs of a foot imbalance include foot, ankle, knee, hip, and low back pain. The development of a bunion on the Great Toe is also a clear sign of a foot imbalance, generally due to a fallen meta-tarsal arch or fallen medial longitudinal arch of the foot. Once a bunion has formed, an orthotic is unlikely to correct it, but it will certainly keep the bunion from getting significantly worse.

Adherence to a semi-strict nutrition program and eating style provides a lot of relief to fatigued muscles and other joints that are not repairing or healing well. See my list of food ingredients to avoid to get yourself pointed in the right direction to eating better. It is also reccommendation to follow the Standard Process 21 Day Purification Cleanse as a method of initiating a change in diet. This process helps curb cravings and other poor food habits, meanwhile allowing you to eat all you want, lose weight, and gently cleanse the bowels, liver, gallbladder, and other organs of detoxification.

In order to provide fast relief of Plantar Fascitis, a combination of chiropractic techniques have been developed in our office, including chiropractic manipulation, myofascial release, reflexology, and acupuncture. A combination of one or all of these techniques usually offers significant relief of pain in the plantar (bottom) surface of the foot. These results will often be permanent if the proper lifestyle modifications can be made. Please call our office to speak with our physician about your individual needs.

Hiatal Hernia as a Common Cause for Acid Reflux Indigestion Heartburn and other Digestive Disorders

That burning feeling from the pit of your stomach isn't always due to acid reflux. Sure, some people do overproduce acid, yet a large majority of people also under-produce acid.

A simple history and symptom survey of a patient is not enough information to prescribe the common acid-reducing drugs such as Prilosec, Zantac, Tagamet, and Pepcid. Otherwise, serious digestive side-affects can occur and cause long term problems such as Osteoporosis, due to calcium dysregulation. There's no sense in taking Calcium Tums, you need acid to breakdown calcium, so avoid this marketing gimmick.

The fact is, as we begin to age our bodies start to lose much of it's zinc, which is absolutely necessary to produce acid in the stomach. So why are so many people taking acid-reducing drugs, particularly the elderly? Zinc is the mineral that allows the stomach's cells to produce acid. A simple aqueous zinc taste test or taste tally will often demonstrate a zinc deficiency.

Much of acid reflux (or the symptoms of acid reflux), including heartburn, indigestion, esophageal spasms, and eventually Barret's Esophagus, are caused by hypochlorhydria, or a lack of acid.

In order to tell if there is too little or too much acid, there are several options...the pH of the stomach can be measured directly or a simple acid challenge can be performed. Two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a 8-10 oz glass of water is sufficience enough to provide an "acid challenge" to the stomach. If this causes irritation, then it is likely that there is, in fact, too much acid in the stomach, yet many people indicate that the apple cider vinegar mixture provides relief of their stomach symptoms.

The idea to take away from this is that either too little or too much acid can cause symptoms of heart burn, acid reflux, indigestion, and pain in the chest. Most often it is too little acid.

A hiatal hernia is a common mechanical problem between the stomach and the diaphragm muscle (this muscle allows breathing to occur). In this condition, the stomach is pushed up into the diaphragm, which can cause a whole host of digestive problems as far up as the mouth and as low as the colon. Spasming in this area can make it hard to swallow food, create a feeling of something being "stuck" in the throat, impair proper digestion, TMJ dysfunction, and headaches as well.

Shortness of breath, symptoms of acid reflux, heart burn, indigestion, esophagus spasming, and sudden onset of neck and jaw pain are common indicators of hiatal hernia and hypochlorrhydria (low acid).

Chiropractors trained in Applied Kinesiology are able to easily detect such a dysfunction because of the additional training received in evaluating the entire body, particularly the digestive system. Hiatal Hernias can be manually reduced (using the hands) without the typical approach of surgery. In many difficult cases, the hernia may need to be treated multiple times due to the formation of scar tissue and myofascial adhesions. With proper home instruction and dietary evaluation, many stomach and digestive issues abate quickly.

Getting Over the Sugar Cravings

Tis the Season to Over-eat, Indulge, and love ever minute of it!...Or not!

If you can't trust yourself this Holiday Season, then I would like to make a suggestion that can help curb those sweet cravings for cookies, candy, and other delicious treats that we couldn't possibly turn down...and it's Easy.

Gymnema is an herb that has been in used in Ayurvedic medicine for nearly 2000 years to help reduce the cravings and addictions that are often caused by long term use of sugar, coffee, stimulants, and other addictive foods. In India, Gymnema is called Gurmar, the "Sugar Destroyer". That's because, since ancient times, natural clinicians have noted that it suppresses the taste of sugar. Standard Process's Gymnema is formulated to deliver that same unique result.

The Gymnema acts on the Sweet Taste Buds to anesthetize or "numb" your ability to taste sugar or sweets. There are two forms: liquid and tablet. The liquid acts much quicker than the tablet yet has a strong taste which many people dislike. Mixing it with tea can easily mask the taste. The tablet form, on the other hand, does not have a strong taste and can be easily taken with just water.

GYMNEMA- Sweet Taste Test
Try this simple test and be amazed-especially if you have a sweet tooth. Just place one Gymnema tablet on your tongue or 60 to 90 seconds. It might not taste great, but you'll love what happens next. Swallow the tablet, wait a minute, then try something sweet.
Surprise-no sweet taste! Imagine a Snickers bar having no taste. With the lack of taste, so goes the urge...

I have personally used the Gymnema in helping many people overcome their weight-loss obstacles. The fact is, the cravings can be nearly uncontrollable unless the Gymnema is used initially to stop the impulse to eat sugar and carbohydrates.

Standard Process is one of the leaders in herbal formulas and purity of their products. Although this herb is probably available in many healthfood stores, the strength and purity of the Gymnema 4g is only available to healthcare professionals through Standard Process. For more information, please read the product information sheet.

Stayed tuned for upcoming information about the 21-Day Purification and Weight Loss Program that will be held in January! This will be our initial class and will be limited to 30 people!

Happy Holidays!

Food Ingredients You Should Avoid

The following is a suggested list of food ingredients that should be avoided. The cumulative effect of many of these chemicals and additives have not been studied long-term, yet a general consensus amongst most alternative healthcare professionals indicates these ingredients produce bodily harm & toxicity. Keep in mind, the FDA doesn't require food manufacturers to list all of their ingredients if there are small enough amounts.

Common Food Ingredients Avoidance List:

Hydrogenated Fats/Oils (aka: trans fats)
Partially Hydrogenated Oils
MSG ( Monosodium Glutamate)
White Flour (Bleached Flour/ White Bread)
Sucralose (aka Splenda)
Aspartame/ Nutrasweet
Nitrates/ Nitrites
Dairy/Homogenized Milk
Carageenan
Soy, Soy Milk (strong estrogen affect, particularly women)
Red Dye #40 (thyroid suppressant)
High Fructose Corn Syrup
Canola Oil
Vegetable Oil
Margarine/ Butter imitators
Natural Flavors (?) -this one should make you think


Also avoid long lists of ingredients with chemical names you can't pronounce...

Iliotibial Band Pain Effectively Treated with Applied Kinesiology and Chiropractic

Iliotibial Band Syndrome or Iliotibial Band pain is a common extremity pain that affects athletes of all types, especially runners. Knee pain is often a result. Using functional neurology and muscle testing, doctors trained in Applied Kinesiology and Chiropractic are able to relieve these ailments effectively and within a short period of time.



The Iliotibial Band is situated between the crest of the ilium and the outer portion of the tibia, hence the ilio-tibial name. The main muscle located here is the TFL, or Tensor Fasciae Lata, a flexor of the hip and internal rotator of the lower leg. This muscle is intertwined with the Gluteus Medius and Gluteus Maximis muscle, which also helps coordinate hip extension and abduction, internal/external rotation.

In-coordination of these muscles frequently results in hip and/or knee pain. There are essentially three basic muscles that are big problem makers for the knee. The TFL ( tensor fasciae lata ), quadricep, and sartorious. Specific muscle testing used in Applied Kinesiology can quickly identify which muscles are involved, as well as locate bony displacement of the tibia, fibula, or femur.

For runners, the iliotibial band can create very painful knee pain, if fatigued. The cause is usually lymphatic congestion of the lateral leg, combined with misalignment of the talus bone, located in the foot. Have dropped arches? Any foot misaligment can cause global muscle dysfunction in the body because it affects Cerebellar activity in the brain, which allows your body to recognize position-sense. (Close your eyes and then attempt to touch your nose...the only way this can happen is by position sense which is regulated by the cerebellum.)

Other common causes of knee pain include weakness of the Quadricep muscle. This muscle helps "track" the knee cap and keeps the femur from shifting forward on the tibia. The weakness of the quadricep can be easily evaluated and treated by Applied Kinesiology. Weakness of this muscle, especially at its attachment point on the tibia can lead to a condition called Osgood Schlatter's. Children are particularly prone to this condition.

Keep in mind, there can certainly be some permanent damage in the knee, such as degenerative arthritis, erosion of the tibial plateau, ACL/LCL Ligament damage, or torn cartilage. These tissue changes do not, however, mean that a person will experience pain. I have seen and treated many painful knee problems where the MRI results indicated extensive damage. Using Applied Kinesiology techniques, the idea is to treat the underlying causes for these changes...in most instances the pain significantly reduces or completely goes away. Proper exercises and home instruction are needed to keep the pain away, but in all reality, damaged tissues, ligaments, cartilage, etc, always have the potential to become irritated again. Arthroscopic surgery is needed in some instances of degenerative and traumatic knee changes. Chiropractic and Applied Kinesiology evaluation/treatment should be sought first before considering surgery.

Another common presentation of knee pain is preceded by weakness of a muscle called the sartorious. This muscle holds up the medial (inner) knee and is an important stabilizer of the the tibia during running, walking. The causes of this muscle weakness are multifactorial. Misalignment of the low back and sacroiliac joint often cause the sartorious to weaken to do a mechanical stretching of the muscle. The most common cause of sartorious weakness, though, is a condition called Adrenal Fatigue. This condition was recently responsible for the death of Olympic Marathoner Trainee Ryan Shay. Shay collapsed and died at the 5th mile of his olympic trials. Proper evaluation and treatment by an Applied Kinesiologist could have identified the common symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue that Ryan Shay experienced. The unfortunate situation is that most doctors, whether they are chiropractic or medical doctors, do not know how to identify Adrenal Gland Fatigue problems. Blood tests are less that adequate in identifying this condition either, unless is in an advanced stage. Saliva Cortisol test is the most reliable. See an Applied Kinesiologist Chiropractor to determine if this is the cause of your knee pain, especially if stress is also a factor.

This is the most serious case of knee pain, because it is due to stress hormone imbalance in the body. Other symptoms of Adrenal Gland Fatigue are dizziness upon standing, dropped arches of the feet, medial knee pain, intolerance to stress, light sensitivity, anxiety/depression/panic attacks, addiction to alcohol or other stimulants (coffee, tea, soda, cigarettes, chocolate), fatigue.

For more information or to speak with one of our practitioners contact the Chapel Hill Chiropractic Centre at 919-968-4417

Using Heart Rate to Set a Tempo for your 5K

Most discoveries are made by accident or serendipity. Is this really left to chance? I don't think so. When you search for something, you'll find it.

I would like to share my exercise experience so that other aspiring runners can benefit from my expertise as a doctor, chemistry & human biology major, and an athlete. If we use 25 years old as our prime, I'm a bit past that...but my knowledge and running results will prove to be useful evidence that our bodies don't wear out as we get older, we just keep re-hashing bad habits that cause our health to decline.

Heart rate training has been the most useful tool to gauge my body's ability to improve cardiovascularly...and avoid injury. What's that worth?! -Quite a bit, when a person realizes that exercise injuries are what curb out desires to stay fit.

By using your heart rate to gauge your exercise, your biochemistry can work WITH your body rather than AGAINST it. Applying these principles can and will accelerate your 5K times as shown by my personal results in this post. I live to serve as an example to others.

As a general rule, if you exercise by keeping your heart at a lower rate, you will soon be able to progress and speed up without causing your body to exert any more energy than needed.

For example, say you run a particular route near your house because it's your favorite. Keep track of your time. Purchase a heart rate monitor off of ebay. I got mine from EDiscount Bike on Ebay for around $40. This is a great deal. The brand is Sports Instruments, and mine was called the ECG model. It's perfect, and looks good compared to the expensive name brand ones that look like something from Star Trek.

Start off slowly. Most people's tendency is to run hard and leave themselves ragged at the end. Stop right now, the NO PAIN NO GAIN days are over, we're going to start exercising sensibly here...

Keep your heart rate at about 135-145. In this HR zone your body will have the ability to burn more fat rather than sugar for energy. What's the difference? you get about 9 times as much energy burning fat for energy in this HR zone that you do from sugar in a higher HR zone. I won't go into the biochemistry here...it's very simple math though (1 glucose=36 units of energy when burning fat compared to 1 glucose=4 units of energy burning sugar) The difference is the presence of oxygen to your muscles, so keep that heart rate lower.

At first this method will drive you nuts because you may have to walk certain portions of your run or slow down so much that you feel like "the tortoise". Keep at it, pretty soon you'l be able to complete the entire run without stopping. Hills and other terrain will eventually be a breeze too. Remember to keep track of your time, yet keep the heart rate the same. Take a quick look at my times below to see how it works...

for the chemistry and biology dorks out there...and interested athletes, doctors, etc, the chemistry is simple...When your heart rate is much above 150 you go into a CATABOLIC reaction, meaning that your body's tissues are not able to repair as quick as they are tearing down. Proteins are being eaten out of muscle, muscle fibers will begin to tear before long, and oxygen certainly isn't being used very well or circulated to your tissues...this is called Anaerobic activity and is burning sugar without the presence of oxygen. This is why sprinters never become distance runners, they can't handle it. They also aren't treating their heart in a friendly manner. This type of metabolism is detrimental to your health for long periods of time, yet is a much needed part of the body's stress response and Adrenal "Flight or Fight" Response.

The alternative is working-out and exercising in an Aerobic state (or as close to it as possible). This means that your body is still able to exercise, yet meanwhile make oxygen available to muscles, cells, tissues, etc. Your body likes oxygen, don't you? In the presence of oxygen, you can burn sugar from fat and make 36 ATP for each glucose you burn, while you only get 4ATP when burning glucose without oxygen.

Still not convinced?!

When I'm finishing my last 400 yards of a 5K or 10K, I'm sprinting. Nobody else I've run against has passed me at the finish. I'm not anywhere near to winning the races I run, but nobody has the energy left to beat me at the end because their gas tank is on empty.

If you grasp these principles, you'll do great. I wish someone had told me this when I played soccer in high school and college, it would have made a real difference.

Reviewing the times and date below, you can see that a break from conditioning tends to place me back where I started, yet it takes a short amount of time to get back to my previous exercise goals once I would begin exercising again and using the monitor. Notice that on 10-23-07 my 5K time was 32.01 and just 2 weeks later it was 26.45. That's a 5 minute 16 second difference, in just 2 weeks. AT the SAME Heart Rate! "Hello, McFly."

Be Well. Get Adjusted. Seek Chiropractic.

Running Times:

Heart Rate Zone- 145-155 Beats Per Minute

Note:(time in BOLD are race times, other 5K times are conditioning runs using the Heart Rate Monitor) All of the runs are done at a heart rate of 145-155. All race-day runs are not monitored, yet you can clearly see that they improve.

04-20-06 5K 33.33
04-23-06 5K 31.28
04-26-06 5K 30.19
05-01-06 5K 29.14
05-03-06 5K 28.23
05-04-06 5K 28.51
05-06-06 10K 43.55 Rocky Coast 10K-Boothbay, Maine
05-10-06 5K 27.58
05-12-06 5K 27.27

01-09-07 5K 32.56
01-12-07 5K 28.31

09-30-07 5K 21.31 Second Empire 5K Race
10-21-07 5K 21.07 St Augustine's 5K Race
10-23-07 5K 32.01
10-25-07 5K 28.59
10-27-07 5K Hooker Memorial 5K Race
10-28-07 5K 19.47 CASA 5K Race
11-06-07 5K 27.47
11-07-07 5K 26.45
11-10-07 5K 19.09 Ronald on the Run 5K
11-11-07 10K 42.13 Old Reliable 10K
11-20-07 5K 27.07

Which is it...Piriformis Syndrome or Lumbar Disc Herniation

The low back can be a Great-Masker of pain symptoms. Is there Nerve Compression, Disc Bulging, Muscular Sprain/Strains, or simply a Joint that is out of place?

A neurogical, orthopedic, and physical exam can determine the cause of low back pain, sciatica, or other types of radiating back pain. Doctors of Chiropractic are well trained to detect such dysfunctions in the low back.

The most serious situation affecting the low back is a lumbar disc herniation or disc bulging, often called a "slipped disc". Although a disc can't actually "slip", it can certainly place pressure on nerve roots exiting the spinal cord, causing a wide array of symptoms, such as buttock pain, thigh pain, calf pain, or just foot pain. There is no apparent discrimination as to "where" the pain will occur, and at times the pain can radiate from the back to the entire leg and foot. Sitting is usually difficult and pain is often increased by coughing or sneezing.

A condition called Piriformis Syndrome can also cause radiating leg pain which mimics Disc Bulging or Disc Herniation. In this condition, the sciatic nerve is pinched or compromised where it passes through the Piriformis muscle as it courses to the lower leg. The muscle can be in a stretched or shortened position, resulting in buttock and leg symptoms. Sitting cross-legged and driving in a car often will exacerbate these symptoms.

The typical treatment offered by a Chiropractor is a series of 8-10 visits over 2-4 weeks. With Piriformis Syndrome, symptoms normally reduce greatly after the first several visits, yet the imbalance will persist until the underlying mechanical imbalances in the muscles and pelvis are resolved, which is toward the end of the treatment plan. Exercises and lifestyle modifications are suggested.

For more information or to speak with a musculoskeletal specialist about a specific condition, contact the Chapel Hill Chiropractic Centre to speak with one of our health professionals.

TMJ Dysfunction is Treatable with Chiropractic and Applied Kinesiology

The Temporal Mandibular Joint, or TMJ, is likely to be the most complicated joint in the entire body. This region of your jaw can be a big problem-maker for the rest of the body too.

A specific diagnosis by a specialist may be necessary to determine if a person has a true dysfunction in their TMJ, yet where does this leave the patient when it comes to treatment?

An evaluation of the jaw, in relation to the entire body, reveals that the jaw does not function entirely by itelf. This means that the TMJ can be the Cause or the Result of a bodily symptom, primarily pain.

Pain upon opening or closing the jaw is most often associated with an overuse injury of the muscles that create this action, resulting in a strain or sprain of a muscle. Long term muslce imbalance can lead to entrapment of a cartilage material within the "hinge" of the jaw which can be excruciatingly painful. Other common symptoms of TMJ dysfunction are as follows: headaches, migraines, clicking, popping, grinding of the teeth, sleep apnea, neck pain, low back pain, acid reflux,heart burn, sinus congestion, facial pain, and poor balance.

Chewing gum is a primary example of a mis-use of the jaw, resulting in muscular strain.

Not only does it fatigue muscles and render them less efficient, the act of chewing also exhausts highly needed enzymes in the stomach and small intestine. The body will literally think that it needs to prepare for digestion of food because of the action created through gum-chewing.

The body has an intelligent design that is often interrupted by intellectual choices.

The second most common etiology of jaw pain is mal-alignment of the vertebrae in the neck, called the cervical spine. Numerous muscle attachments are found in the neck which connect directly to the TMJ. Whiplash injuries, head trauma (even from birth), and Stomach/Esophagus related dysfunction are also highly related injuries associated with Temporomandibular Dysfunction.

Since the cause of TMJ dysfunction can be wide-ranging and varied, it is suggested that an individual seek the consultation of a specialist that is trained to look at the entire body, not just the involved region of dysfunction. This type of doctor can distinguish common causes for jaw pain or dysfunction which may be entirely unrelated to the jaw itself. This approach is initially encouraged because of the risk potential related to having the jaw aligned using appliances or reconstructive surgery to the teeth or mandible.

Manual techniques focused on muscular support, exercises, and light joint aligment are very effective in treating many pain conditions. Myofascial release, cranial manipulation, Chiropractic adjustments, Activator Methods, Digestive Reflexology, Applied Kinesiology, and nutritional testing are useful approaches to diagnosis and treatment.

Doctors of Chiropractic, particularly trained in Applied Kinesiology or other forms of reflex testing, are capable of safely treating conditions affecting the head, neck, and jaw. Seeking consultation with a doctor of this type reduces the possibility for unwanted side affects or increased pain.

Chapel Hill Chiropractic Centre offers a Doctor Guided Approach to Weigh Loss to Bring in the New Year

Weight loss can be a big problem, literally. There are many approaches that work, yet the method must work with the body's natural biochemistry in order for a lasting result to be gained. Unfortunately, many crash diets, and a hap-hazard commitment to a weight loss program can leave your body stressed, despite the ability to lose weight. The problem? Much of the weight will return quickly when the body is stressed during a weight loss program.

This weight returns quickly due to a hormone called cortisol, a stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands. This hormone is responsible for much, or all, of the weight that is held in the mid-section of the belly and thighs. Some individuals will even develop a "fat-pad" or "buffalo hump" behind their neck due to chronic cortisol imbalance and biochemical/hormone imbalance.

This January, 2008, the Chapel Hill Chiropractic Centre offers a doctor-guided approach to weight loss that works with the body's biochemistry and safely allows you to reduce weight and feel better in a short amount of time. There will be a weekly cleansing workshop during the cleansing period to monitor each person's progress, track results, and provide valuable information that will help people maintain a healthy wait after the cleanse is over. Please be advised, the January class is limited to 30 people. Future classes will also be offered.

The risk in losing weight, especially if a person has been overweight for a long period of time, is in developing a gallbladder problem. The result is usually gallstones, and can lead to an abrupt surgery called a Cholsystectomy, where the gallbladder is removed.

The Standard Process 21 Day Total Body Purification Cleanse offers a great solution to weight loss that significantly reduces the risk of gallbladder attacks while cleansing. The Standard Process Cleanse gently allows the Liver and Gallbladder to release toxic substances as well as pass congested material, such as stones, thus allowing the flow of bile, a much needed substance for fat metabolism.

Dr. Fox will review the benefits verses risks of performing a cleansing on the body. Most importantly, he will determine whether a cleanse is appropriate for you or if there is a better option for your specific needs.

Cleansing the body has several major benefits including a feeling of increased well-being, balanced blood sugar, weight-loss, increased elimination/bowel regularity.

For testimonials relating to the Cleansing Program, please refer to our Testimonials page at the Chapel Hill Chiropractic Centre.

The cost of the Cleansing Program is $220. The cost is reduced to $185 if a partner, friend, or spouse participates in the cleanse as an accountability partner. The results have proven to be significantly better when completed with someone else.

For more details about the Cleanse Process, please request a Cleanse Packet from the Chapel Hill Chiropractic Centre. These packets are provided at no cost. Please speak with one of our Chiropractic Assistants to request an information packet by calling 919-968-4417

Ronald on the Run 5K Race Co-sponsored by Chapel Hill Chiropractic Centre

On Saturday, November 10th, 2007 Chapel Hill Chiropractic Centre co-sponsored the 2nd Annual Ronald on the Run 5K race to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill. The race began on South Road and coursed through the UNC Campus, with several mildly challenging hills, and sloping terrain.

Chapel Hill Chiropractic Centre took part in the race by assisting runners before and after the race to answer any questions regarding muscle and skeletal injuries, provide Chiropractic and Applied Kinesiology therapy, and ensure an injury free run. Our Chiropractor, Dr. Ryan Fox, also took part in the 5K and offered muscular and physical therapy for post-race injuries.


For more information on commonly treated conditions which our Chiropractors are trained, please visit the Chapel Hill Chiropractic Centre website to learn more. Often times, an Applied Kinesiology and Chiropractic approach can allow an injured athlete to return to their sport in a shorter amount of time than standard approaches to musculoskeletal injuries.

Ronald on the Run 5k participants are given the opportunity to visit the Chapel Hill Chiropractic Centre 1 week following the race to receive a complimentary introductory visit to Chiropractic and Applied Kinesiology.

We will look forward to the 3rd annual Ronald on the Run 5K next Fall. Please support the Ronald McDonald House and the many children they assist!

Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Accepted for Chiropractic Care at Chapel Hill Chiropractic Centre

If you are looking for a Chapel Hill Chiropractor, the Chapel Hill Chiropractic Centre is proud to offer extended services and coverage to Blue Cross Blue Shield Customers and Blue Cross Blue Shield State Employees Plans! Please visit our website to see other insurances that we cover at Chapel Hill Chiropractic Centre's website.

Starting October 30, 2007 Chapel Hill Chiropractic Centre will begin submitting insurance claims as an in-network Preferred Provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBS). This plan covers most Blue Cross Blue Shield policies for Chiropractic care.

Chapel Hill Chiropractic Centre is also an in-network provider for Cigna, United, Medco, and Medicare beneficiaries.

Utilizing insurance, a typical visit to a Chiropractor will result in a copay or a co-insurance, ranging from $10-$50. Some plans require that you meet a yearly deductible, which can range from $150-$1500, depending on the plan you have chosen.

Chiropractors have the ability to treat a wide range of health symptoms much beyond the common neck and back pains. Please visit our link of commonly treated symptoms to see how Chiropractic can best serve you.

The Chapel Hill Chiropractic Centre Serves the entire Triangle, RTP region including: Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Durham, Pittsboro, Carrboro, Morrisville, and Burlington.