Seasonal Affective Disorder is a form of depression that typically happens in the fall or winter due to lack of sunshine. Reduced sunlight can also cause your serotonin levels to drop and melatonin levels to become unbalanced, which can play a role in your sleep patterns and mood.

If you have SAD, you may experience some of the following symptoms:

  • Lack of energy
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Sadness
  • Anxiety
  • Weight gain
  • Irritability

Of the 16 million affected, 75% of those are women.

Red Light Therapy is one of the most exciting tools we can add to our health arsenal.

Who can benefit from Red Light Therapy?

Seasonal Affected Disorder

Red Light Therapy (LLLT) is shown to boost your alertness, mood, energy, and concentration. It’s important to use Red Light regularly to achieve and maintain results.

Depression

By helping your circadian rhythm and balancing serotonin levels, research shows that light therapy may improve depression and mental clarity.

Sleep Disorders

Research is showing that using light therapy can positively affect melatonin and serotonin levels in your brain. This allows for a more restful and deep sleep which will allow for a more consistent sleep schedule.

People taking Anti-Depressant Medication

If you’re taking an antidepressant, think of using light therapy in partnership with your medications. By balancing out serotonin levels on top of your current medication, it will amplify the affects.

Studies in animals and humans have shown that depression and anxiety coincide with certain mitochondrial alterations—including changes in cellular respiration and the generation of ATP, the energy currency of all cells.

So, it might not come as a surprise that low-level laser therapy, targeting mitochondria, can have an impact on these conditions! The first clinical trial of red light therapy for depression and anxiety found that a series of treatments with an 810 nm laser led to improvements in their depression and anxiety scores at the two-week follow-up.


Spinal Decompression and Pain Management

Millions of Americans experience chronic pain on a regular basis. This type of pain can be debilitating and disruptive to your daily life. Our professionals at the Chiropractic Wellness Center offer treatments that can ease joint pain, neck pain, back pain, sciatica, and more. While several types of medication are available to deal with the effects of chronic pain, not all have the desired effects. Chiropractic treatments like spinal decompression focus on specific areas of the body to ensure the best pain relief possible. 

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If you suffer from chronic pain, we offer a variety of services that can help. If you live in Kansas City, MO, or the surrounding areas, give Chiropractic Wellness Service a call today. 

What Is Spinal Decompression Therapy?

Spinal decompression therapy is a proven chiropractic method that helps heal and regenerate areas that cause pain. When the spine is gently stretched, it relieves pressure on the rubbery cushions between the vertebrae, also known as discs. When discs are pressured, the result can be bulging, misalignment, and more. The pressure put on the nerves can cause excruciating pain. To relieve the pain, a chiropractor will use special machinery to help the healing process. 

What Conditions Can Be Helped With Spinal Decompression?

The following conditions can be addressed with spinal decompression:

  • Herniation or disc bulging in the cervical and lumbar region
  • Thinning of the discs
  • Lumbar radiation that goes through the buttocks and legs
  • Chronic pain in the lower back
  • Chronic pain in the neck

When you come to Chiropractic Wellness Center, our trained professionals will create a plan to suit your specific needs. We understand that not all patients are the same. Not only will we take X-rays, but we will also consider your past and current health situation to make our determination. 

What Type of Machine Is Used for the Process? 

There are several types of spinal decompression machines. However, the ones used by the chiropractors at Chiropractic Wellness Center require the patient to lay back on a table with a belt and cord attached to the patient's waist. Adjustments will be made to meet their specific needs. The area will receive about 20 minutes of gentle stretching to align the back and remove pressure from the discs. 

Chiropractic Care for Pain Management

If you are experiencing chronic pain in your lower back, neck, or legs, call on the experts at Chiropractic Wellness Center for help. We offer excellent chiropractic care to patients in the greater Kansas City area as well as Prairie Village, Mission Hills, Leewood, and Overland Park, KS. Request an appointment today at (816) 561-7035. 

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