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                                              AUGUST 2014                

       SUMMER HOURS  

 
Our clinic will be operating under regular hours this summer with the exception of Saturdays.  Dr. Haydu will be in at least two Saturdays a month. Please call to schedule an appointment for our open weekends.  
 
Mon: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Tues: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Wed: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Thursday: CLOSED
Fri: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sat: By appointment only 
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Welcome to the August issue of our monthly newsletter.  We have been busier than ever this summer and are loving the great weather. Expect normal summer hours this month as no holidays are scheduled until Labor Day on Monday, September 1st.  Enjoy this month's issue.

Tylenol Useless for Back Pain     

 

Despite almost universal recommendations to take the drug, acetaminophen (commonly sold as the brand Tylenol) has little to no effect on back pain.  In a study published in the journal The Lancet, 1600 people with back pain were either prescribed the maximum dose of 4000mg or a placebo (sugar pill) and the outcomes were the same in terms of recovery time.  Tylenol has been shown to be effective for treating other types of pain but seems ineffective or useless for spine pain.  In terms of over the counter medicines, we commonly see patients in our practice respond better to ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin) but only if their spinal pain is the result of inflammation (the swelling associated with a new injury).  Patients should realize that back pain is often "mechanical", meaning it is very common for the pain to be from muscles or joints that need to be stretched or manipulated, not medicated.  Save yourself the side effects of taking these medications and see the chiropractor first. We can tell you which medication, if any, would help you.          
Video of the Month - The Mystery of Chronic Pain  
 
This month's video is a TED talk by Dr. Elliot Krane, a pediatric anesthesiologist who does a great job of explaining how someone develops chronic pain, something we deal with on a daily basis in our clinic. Enjoy!
 
 
        
Sleep to "Remember"  
 
Sleep deprivation, already an epidemic in America, has recently been linked to errors in memory.  The authors of a new study from Michigan State University in Psychological Science shows that getting less than 5 hours of sleep can produce short and long term memory deficits.  In addition to memory issues, the CDC states that lack of sleep, characterized by consistently getting less than 6 hours per night, is also responsible for vehicle crashes, industrial disasters, and chronic illness such as diabetes and hypertension.  Separate studies have also shown that quality sleep over 6 hours washes the brain of toxins, allowing maximum brain function.  The recommended dose of sleep (6-8 hours per night) has been shown to improve memory, increase recovery from athletic events, reduce injury time, decrease pain, and increase mental alertness.  We recommend our patients also get a new mattress at least every 7 years and stay away from using electronic devices in bed at night, both of which can significantly reduce the ability to fall into restful sleep.
As always, thank you for your support and referrals.  For more information about or services please visit our website at www.CohenHayduChiro.com.  
Sincerely,
 


Dr. Aaron Haydu & Dr. Richard Cohen