Hitchcock Barry Dr

read moreI would love, absolutely adore, hearing you describe, in detail, the problem or pain you've had in the past and didn't know you can eliminate. I look forward to partnering with you in finding the why to your suffering and coach you to regain control of your life and get you to feeling good again. Some come because they don't feel well. Many want to improve their performance in sports. Some come seeking a quality relationship with a lifestyle coach and they're not getting that from their MD. Many are tired of taking medications all the time.

read moreDr. Barry Hitchcock provides chiropractic care to people in Athens. We regularly hear from many people who have never been to a chiropractor. If you've never had chiropractic care, you might be surprised about how it can help you improve your health. Chiropractic was first developed in the 1890s, and it works by restoring the normal and healthy functioning of your central nervous system by adjusting the spine. Your Athens, GA chiropractor helps you by using natural, hands-on care that doesn't involve risky drugs or surgery.

read moreWhile "chiropractic" is a rather common word, you may be wondering what exactly it is. In other words, why should you make going to your Athens chiropractor a priority in your life? What benefits does it have to offer you? Perhaps the easiest way to describe chiropractic care is by using a car analogy. Having an automobile requires that you get regular maintenance to ensure that it continues to run smoothly. In addition to periodic check-ups, sometimes you have to take it in for repair. A part starts to malfunction or it is involved in an accident and needs to be fixed.

read moreWe see many folks with neck pain after a car crash in our Athens chiropractic office. Because of the nature of car crashes, neck injury is very common and it's a problem that Dr. Barry Hitchcock is trained to treat. In a crash, your body is exposed to forces more severe than what a fighter pilot experiences, so it's no wonder injury can occur. In fact, the first head restraints were designed for jet fighter planes to prevent this exact type of injury! Neck pain can become chronic after a crash if not treated promptly, and we recommend that patients come into our Athens office immediately after an injury.

read moreWhen it comes to causes of back pain, there are simply too many to list. However, there are a few that are more common than others, making them the top culprits to either avoid or correct if you discover that one of them is the reason for your back pain and discomfort. Lifting heavy objects. When you lift an object that is overly heavy, you risk straining the muscles in your back and injuring your discs or vertebrae. Therefore, you're best off using equipment to move something that is big or bulky.

read moreFamily Chiropractic of Athens offers effective, natural relief of headache for patients in Athens, GA. While almost everyone suffers from headache at some point, for an estimated 45 million Americans, headache is a chronic concern causing significant pain and activity limitation. Although taking pain medications can temporarily dull the symptoms, it's no solution for long-term relief. Fortunately chiropractic care can offer a non-drug solution for patients with headaches. Our Athens chiropractor has successfully eased headache for hundreds of patients.

read moreCongratulations on wanting to learn more about living well. I am honored that you're taking the time to investigate us on your journey towards health and well-being. Chiropractic is a health science based on correcting interference in the nerve system. This interference is caused by physical, chemical, and emotional stress. Specific, gentle chiropractic adjustments remove that interference so your body will function at its optimum potential (that means you will be the best YOU ever)! A specific, non-invasive "thrust" delivered by hand or an instrument called the "Impulse."

read moreMany people suffer from headaches and migraines. Watch our videos in the playlist below or browse our articles to learn more about ways to prevent and treat headaches and migraines.