Essential Family Chiropractic Center in Naperville, IL.
Dr Richard Hagmeyer D.C.
Chiropractic Health -- Anxiety & Phobia
Anxiety
and Phobia
Anxiety disorders include panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive
disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, phobias and generalized
anxiety disorder. Patients with anxiety disorders suffer from
symptoms that are chronic, unremitting and usually grow
progressively worse if left untreated.
Tormented by panic attacks, irrational thoughts and fears,
compulsive behaviors or rituals, flashbacks, nightmares, or
countless frightening physical symptoms, people with anxiety
disorders are heavy utilizers of emergency rooms and other medical
services. Their work, family and social lives are disrupted, and
some even become housebound. Many of our patients with anxiety
disorders have co-occurring disorders such as depression, alcohol or
drug abuse, or other mental disorders.
How Upper Cervical Care Relates to Anxiety and Phobia
While medical science has not determined the exact cause of anxiety
and phobia, recent research has pointed towards a likely head
trauma-induced origin for certain cases of anxiety disorders.
Evidence supports that trauma (in particular mild concussive injury
to the head, neck or upper back) increases the risk of onset of
anxiety and phobia. Following the trauma, anxiety disorders can be
triggered immediately or can take months or years to develop. The
purpose of upper cervical care is to reverse the
trauma-induced upper neck injury; thereby reducing irritation to the
injured nerves in the central nervous system (brain and spinal
cord).
While many anxiety sufferers recall specific traumas such as head
injuries, auto accidents or falls, some do not. An upper cervical
examination utilizing Digital Infrared Imaging is necessary in each
individual's case to assess whether an upper cervical injury is
present and whether benefit from upper cervical care can be
achieved.
Contact our Naperville Chiropractic Clinic for more information or to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Richard Hagmeyer
River Run Center | 1020 104th Street | Unit 100 |
Naperville, Ill 60564 | 630-718-0554
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