The Week's Feature Article Chiropractic, From Your Head to Your Feet Some people mistakenly believe that while chiropractors do an excellent job of treating back pain, they may not always be the best choice for relieving pain affecting other parts of the body. Yes, back pain is the leading reason people visit a chiropractor, but it's certainly not the only reason. A new study has shown that for people experiencing a certain type of foot pain, chiropractic is not only effective, but also can relieve the pain where other methods have failed. In the study, researchers treated 15 patients who had developed foot pain after undergoing a surgical procedure called plantar fasciotomy. Other therapies, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), shoe padding and rest, had been ineffective in relieving the pain. All of the patients were treated... Click here to view the full article Health & Home Updates Small Things Can Increase Child's Safety   - Safety - Inside & Outside the Home Chiropractic: Hitting It Big With College Athletes   - Chiropractic Basketball Injuries On Rise   - Sports Medicine Teen Driver Restrictions Cut Crash Deaths   - Teenage Lifestyle Swimming Lessons No Drowning Guarantee   - Safety - Inside & Outside the Home Local Weather Local Maps Yellow Pages TV Listings Movies Tickets Job Opportunities Elizabeth A. Sisk, D.C., presently serving thousands of families throughout Plymouth, Michigan, is proud to offer Plymouth Health Online online magazine as a free community service. Among our many eMagazine features, including 1500 articles catalogued under 50 health and home departments, you can subscribe free to our newsletter emailed twice-monthly containing late-breaking news to improve quality of life and to assist neighbors with making better decisions relating to health and home. Information is concise, useful, easy-to-understand and, most importantly, fun and entertaining. Plymouth Health Online invites local healthcare and business professionals, and local companies to become department advisors, sponsors and to contribute articles relating to areas of expertise. For more information, email Dr. Sigmund Miller, senior editor at sig@healthypractices.com. Plymouth Health Online information is for educational purposes only and is not an attempt to replace the need to seek advice from health or business professionals. We strongly encourage users to consult with a professional for advice and answers to questions regarding issues relating to health and home. Plymouth Health Online 908 Penniman Plymouth, MI 48170 Elizabeth A. Sisk, D.C. E-Mail: info@plymouthhealth.org Phone: (734) 453-7090 Fax: (734) 453-9992 Published by Healthy Practices, Inc.     © 2001-2003 Healthy Practices, Inc. All rights reserved.