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Spinal Rejuvenation — The Modern Approach to Spine Health

San Francisco, CA (January 28, 2008) — Last year, 85% of people suffered with some form back pain in the United States. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, that makes it the second most common complaint in the country. Our rapid-paced lifestyles and increased time sitting, in the car, at the computer, at a desk and on the couch wreak havoc on the health of our spines. In fact, 90% of Americans over 50 years old have some degree of osteoarthritis in their spine. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition that, over time, can lead to significantly painful joints, decreased motion and eventual fusion of the joint. How can we stop this process? Local chiropractors say they have the answer.

San Francisco chiropractors Amelia Mazgaloff and Lisa Medel are reaching out to teach the community more about spinal degenerative disease and about their brand of spinal rejuvenation. The doctors of Chiro-Health, Inc., Drs. Mazgaloff and Medel are especially interested in modern treatments to help rejuvenate the spine and prevent further degeneration. Their Financial District location puts them in the heart of the city’s desk-job community. “We want to help as many people as possible. They don’t realize how simple it is to keep their spines healthy and pain-free. That’s where we come in,” says Dr. Mazgaloff.

Chiro-Health, Inc. focuses on a functional model of the spine. Their treatments start with a thorough evaluation of the spine, including its joints, discs, and the associated nerves and muscles. Dr. Medel comments, “Many chiropractors ignore the effect muscles have on the spine. We address both the joint and the muscles so that the problem is fixed quickly and gently.” Because a tight muscle can pull on the bones of a joint and cause the joint to function improperly, the approach used by Chiro-Health makes anatomical sense. Looking at the body from this perspective is a unique way of approaching healthcare, even within the orthopedic and medical communities.

A typical treatment at the Chiro-Health office is anything but. Each office visit lasts approximately half an hour. This time is used intensively. The doctors pack as much treatment as possible into the time, including therapeutic massage, spinal traction, rehabilitative exercise and electronic muscle stimulation, not to mention the traditional chiropractic adjusting of the joints. Patients used to seeing their doctor for 2-3 minutes will appreciate the extra time and attention. Drs. Mazgaloff and Medel treat each patient individually and work with the patients on a treatment plan they all agree on.

Drs. Mazgaloff and Medel also stress the importance of maintenance of the spine. Dr. Mazgaloff says, “You might take your car into the shop when it breaks down, but we all know a break-down is less likely with regular tune-ups and oil changes. The human body is the same way. It needs maintenance to perform at its best. That’s why a lot of our patients choose to visit the office every month or so. They know they function better with regular ‘tune-ups’.”

Spinal degeneration is a serious concern for sedentary Americans, and the problem will only increase as we spend more time sitting. Good diet and exercise will help, but spinal maintenance is best left in the hands of a professional. Drs. Mazgaloff and Medel are working hard to get this message out to the public. Dr. Mazgaloff says, “People don’t have to live with pain and spinal decay. We just want to help them learn how to care for their body and add life to their years.”

Press contact:
Dr. Amelia Mazgaloff
Chiro-Health
(415) 546-1461
info@chirohealthsf.com

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