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Spring in Myrtle Beach is just around the corner, and that means many of us will suffer from aggravating allergy symptoms. Allergy and asthmatic symptoms can be caused by hypersensitivity of the immune and respiratory systems. In order for these systems to function properly, they depend on normal communication from the brain and spinal cord.

Something almost undetectable to you, such as a misalignment in your neck, can cause an imbalance in nervous system function, which can in turn produce or increase allergy and asthmatic symptoms. Luckily, chiropractic care from a Myrtle Beach chiropractor can help with hypersensitivity in the immune system.

The Myrtle Beach chiropractors at Alternative Health Clinic can perform an upper cervical spine examination to determine whether or not your allergy or asthma symptoms are being caused or increased by a misalignment or imbalance. This is just one example of how chiropractic care can be used for more than just pain management. A chiropractic approach to treating allergies will ultimately relieve stress on the nervous system and allow the immune system to function more effectively, and your nervous system to function efficiently.

Allergy season in Myrtle Beach can start in as little as one month from now, and due to the mild winter the Grand Strand has had, you may start sniffling and sneezing even earlier than that. Let a Myrtle Beach chiropractor determine whether or not you will benefit from chiropractic care and natural healing in Myrtle Beach before the start of allergy season.

Aside from allergies, chiropractic care from Alternative Health Clinic can also help relieve symptoms of PMS, headaches, back and neck pain. If you are looking for a Myrtle Beach chiropractor, look no further than Alternative Health Clinic in Myrtle Beach. Years of experience and proven results have made Alternative Health Clinic the number one source for chiropractic care in Myrtle Beach.

When most people hear the word "Osteoporosis", they think it is a condition that only the elderly can develop. In fact, Osteoporosis is a disease involving loss of bone tissue and the breaking down or "disorganization" of your body's bone structure.

Osteoporosis is a serious bone disorder, as it affects more than 10 million Americans. There are numerous other diseases that cause bone loss but Osteoporosis is caused by metabolic factors, the most influencing factor being your calcium level. Age does play a big role in the development of Osteoporosis, as women entering menopause must take extra care to protect their bone mass and structure.

Chiropractic care is your best bet in dealing with Osteoporosis, as it directly addresses spinal misalignments which improve nervous system functioning often suppressed by inflamed spinal ligaments and muscles. In combination with Chiropractic care, regular exercise and practiced proper nutrition will help ensure your bones stay healthy.

Alternative Health Clinic in Myrtle Beach offers two types of Chiropractic techniques; Manual and Computerized Adjustments. Osteoporosis and other complicating conditions are most effectively treated by computerized adjustments, which is why the Pro-Adjuster system is used in the office. It may sound rigorous, but this state-of-the-art system uses low force and high repetition, which gently adjusts the vertebrae in your spine.

The biggest tip for naturally maintaining and creating healthy, strong bones is practicing an overall wellness approach. Before turning to medications or surgery, you must first determine the underlying cause of a disease or illness. Alternative Health Clinic will assess your ailments and help you find your personalized approach to wellness.

With common pain medication and what is considered "standard" medical care, a 25% reduction in chronic pain is considered a success. But, what if you could reduce your chronic or ongoing pain by 75%? Battlefield Acupuncture does just that, blowing medical standards out of the water.

Battlefield Acupuncture is fairly new-- started only eleven years ago-- but is already being used by the US military in war zones to help soldiers manage pain. It combines centuries old acupuncture techniques with new methods and is one of the most effective forms of pain management available today.

Some roll their eyes at the thought of acupuncture, but Battlefield Acupuncture is catching on quickly-- because it works. In 2010 alone, 60 physicians were trained in Battlefield Acupuncture at Andrews Air Force Base and army bases in Germany, Korea, Washington, Florida, and Alaska.

The Air Force is leading the way in Battlefield Acupuncture. In fact, it was a retired Air Force colonel who developed the technique! The Air Force even has an entire facility dedicated to acupuncture. The Air Force Acupuncture Center is the first facility of its kind and was established to do research, teach techniques, and heal.

Acupuncture involves placing very thin needles at specific points on the body to try to control pain and reduce stress. Battlefield Acupuncture is all about placement. When an injured serviceman receives a Battlefield Acupuncture treatment, tiny needles are placed in his outer ear. Effects of the treatments are, in most cases, almost instant.

Although it was developed by an Airman and aimed primarily for our US troops, Battlefield Acupuncture is now being used to treat every day pain in civilian patients. Alternative Health Clinic is one of the only acupuncture centers in Myrtle Beach to offer Battlefield Acupuncture. Contact Alternative Health Clinic to find out how you can get instant results from a single treatment.

Alternative Health Clinic also provides standard acupuncture in Myrtle Beach as well as offering a variety of chiropractic services.

This weekend I attended a convention in Raleigh, NC that focused on leadership, motivation, and relationships.  I quickly realized that Alternative Health Clinic has a lot of work to do, in providing better Service, Chiropractic Care, and Building a Relationship with our patients.

It was a humbling experience, because it is too easy to be lost in all the new technology and regulations and fast-paced world and forget what is really important - having a real conversation and relationship with each valued individual that comes in our door.  This has only renewed our commitment to YOU the patient.

-Peter Dong

General Manager Leader

Hello folks,

In our efforts to get with the times and reach out to our patients and community, we have started a blog right here on our website.  From time to time we'll post articles, information, and other goodies that we think is valuable to you our patients.  Alternative Health Clinic has a great history and reputation in the Grand Strand, and we definitely want to continue and build upon that foundation.

If there's any topic you would like us to write about or that you have interest on, please post it!  We'll do our very best to find the answers.  We hope to provide a little bit of sanity in this complex world of healthcare, insurance, and wellness.

 Hear from you soon!

Peter Dong

General Manager