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Augustus Reynolds

Chiropractor

Dr. Augustus Reynolds is a noard-certified Clinical Nutritionist that Specializes in:
Molecular Medicine
Clinical Nutrition
Homeopathic Medicine
Naturopathic Remedies
Botanical Medicine
Disease Prevention
Health Restoration
Life Extension
Anti-Aging
Pain Management
Chiropractic Care
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75 years Experience
Augustus Reynolds
  • Edgemont, AR
  • Little Rock Junior College
  • Accepting new patients

What to do after adjusting back?

Drink plenty of water. When you receive a chiropractic adjustment, your muscles and bones are moved and stimulated. Keep moving. Move carefully. Do your exercises. Rest. Follow READ MORE
Drink plenty of water. When you receive a chiropractic adjustment, your muscles and bones are moved and stimulated. Keep moving. Move carefully. Do your exercises. Rest. Follow the plan.

Why do chiropractors use activators?

The Activator device is designed to mimic the effects of a manual spinal adjustment. Some chiropractors use the device because they find it is a more precise way of manipulating READ MORE
The Activator device is designed to mimic the effects of a manual spinal adjustment. Some chiropractors use the device because they find it is a more precise way of manipulating the spine. Due to the speed of the instrument, muscles are less likely to tense during treatment.

Why do I feel nauseous after the chiropractor?

If you think about it, your spine can hold on to a lot of tension, toxins, and stress. When your spine is treated by your chiropractor, the release of all of the things that have READ MORE
If you think about it, your spine can hold on to a lot of tension, toxins, and stress. When your spine is treated by your chiropractor, the release of all of the things that have built up over time may be a shock to your system and the way you react to it may be to feel sick.

Why do chiropractors recommend ice?

Generally, ice is the better choice for injuries and inflammation. The cold restricts blood flow and reduces swelling and inflammation. So any time there's bleeding in the underlying READ MORE
Generally, ice is the better choice for injuries and inflammation. The cold restricts blood flow and reduces swelling and inflammation. So any time there's bleeding in the underlying tissues, like sprains, strains, or bruising, grab the ice.

How do you unlock your hip flexors?

Kneel one leg on soft surface and the other knee is bent in front of you. Use a dowel or rod for stability. Drive your knee forward until you feel a stretch in the front of your READ MORE
Kneel one leg on soft surface and the other knee is bent in front of you. Use a dowel or rod for stability. Drive your knee forward until you feel a stretch in the front of your opposite hip and groin. Repeat while changing your foot placement.

How do your hips get out of alignment?

With wear-and-tear as you get older and repeated stress from activities like long-distance running, the cartilage can wear down and the muscles and tendons in the hip region get READ MORE
With wear-and-tear as you get older and repeated stress from activities like long-distance running, the cartilage can wear down and the muscles and tendons in the hip region get overused, leading to hip pain. Hip pain and hip misalignment fall into the same spectrum.

Is it safe to go to a chiropractor if you have arthritis?

If a patient has joints with active swelling, I would not recommend going to a chiropractor. If you can't get swelling under control, it would be dangerous to get an adjustment. READ MORE
If a patient has joints with active swelling, I would not recommend going to a chiropractor. If you can't get swelling under control, it would be dangerous to get an adjustment.

What causes tight hips and lower back?

Prolonged sitting and activities like jogging and cycling can lead to tight hip flexors and muscle imbalances which contribute to low back pain. Tight hip flexors create an anterior READ MORE
Prolonged sitting and activities like jogging and cycling can lead to tight hip flexors and muscle imbalances which contribute to low back pain. Tight hip flexors create an anterior pull on the pelvis known as an anterior pelvic tilt.

How long should you rest after chiropractor?

Try to have at least 2-6 hours break before any heavy workouts in the beginning. That way you get the most out of both activities as well as a better sense of what changes are READ MORE
Try to have at least 2-6 hours break before any heavy workouts in the beginning. That way you get the most out of both activities as well as a better sense of what changes are happening. Going for a walk after having a chiropractic adjustment or other light exercise is welcome

How do you realign your pelvis at home?

How do you realign your pelvis at home? 1. Reverse leg raises Lie on your stomach with your legs resting on the ground and your forehead resting on your hands. Lift one leg while READ MORE
How do you realign your pelvis at home?
1. Reverse leg raises
Lie on your stomach with your legs resting on the ground and your forehead resting on your hands.
Lift one leg while keeping your knees straight and gluteus muscles tightened.
Hold for 2 to 5 seconds, and then lower your leg.
Do 12 repetitions.
Switch legs.

How do you get rid of leg pain fast?

If you have leg pain from cramps or overuse, take these steps first: Rest as much as possible. Elevate your leg. Apply ice for up to 15 minutes. Do this 4 times per day, more often READ MORE
If you have leg pain from cramps or overuse, take these steps first:
Rest as much as possible.
Elevate your leg.
Apply ice for up to 15 minutes. Do this 4 times per day, more often for the first few days.
Gently stretch and massage cramping muscles.
Take over-the-counter pain medicines like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.

What helps back pain at night?

For some people, sleeping on their back may be the best position to relieve back pain: Lay flat on your back. Place a pillow underneath your knees and keep your spine neutral. READ MORE
For some people, sleeping on their back may be the best position to relieve back pain:
Lay flat on your back.
Place a pillow underneath your knees and keep your spine neutral. ...
You may also place a small, rolled-up towel under the small of your back for added support.

How do you self align your hips?

Directions to Align Hips Lie down on your back with straight legs and feet flexed. Spread your arms 90 degrees away from your body with palms down. Place the right heel on top READ MORE
Directions to Align Hips
Lie down on your back with straight legs and feet flexed.
Spread your arms 90 degrees away from your body with palms down.
Place the right heel on top of the left foot and keep both feet flexed at all times.
Contract the quadriceps of both legs and start lifting the right hip off the floor.
Continue to twist until the right hip points toward the sky.
Keep your upper body relaxed and turn your head the opposite direction.
If you cannot twist your hips completely at this time, that's okay--one day you will be able to.
Keep your quadriceps and glutes contracted and hold the stretch for 30--60 seconds while breathing deeply. Reverse the feet and stretch the other side.
You may feel tightness in different locations, such as your hamstrings, adductors, knees, or lower back. Continue doing this stretch after your training, running or tennis practice until it feels quite comfortable. Align hips on a regular basis and feel and perform better.

What are the symptoms of tight hip flexors?

Signs You Have Tight Hip Flexors Tightness or an ache in your lower back, especially when standing. Poor posture and difficulty standing up straight. Neck tightness and pain. Pain READ MORE
Signs You Have Tight Hip Flexors
Tightness or an ache in your lower back, especially when standing.
Poor posture and difficulty standing up straight.
Neck tightness and pain.
Pain in the glutes.

When should you get shoulder pain checked?

Search Results Featured snippet from the web Make an appointment with your doctor if your shoulder pain is accompanied by: Swelling. Redness. Tenderness and warmth around the joint. READ MORE
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Make an appointment with your doctor if your shoulder pain is accompanied by: Swelling. Redness. Tenderness and warmth around the joint.

Can I see a massage therapist and a chiropractor for shoulder pain?

While chiropractic treatments tend to focus on realigning spine and neck vertebrae to eliminate back, neck and headache pain, they can also involve therapeutic massage techniques READ MORE
While chiropractic treatments tend to focus on realigning spine and neck vertebrae to eliminate back, neck and headache pain, they can also involve therapeutic massage techniques such as deep tissue, sports and myofascial massage. Massage therapy manually “works out” muscles and ligaments to enhance cell metabolism and generate growth of new cells within inflamed tissues. Alternately, strictly chiropractic techniques are designed to alleviate pressure on nerves usually caused by misaligned vertebrae compressing and irritating spinal nerves.

Can a chiropractor fix wrist pain?

After a chiropractic adjustment, your wrist will experience less tension on your ligaments, tendons, and muscles. This will increase blood flow and relieve any added stress on READ MORE
After a chiropractic adjustment, your wrist will experience less tension on your ligaments, tendons, and muscles. This will increase blood flow and relieve any added stress on your nerves, and it will improve range of motion and increase your ability to have a speedy recovery.

How long does a chiropractic adjustment take to work for shoulder pain?

Generally, patients tend to start getting pain relief after the first few visits. I always tell patients before I adjust them for the first time, that 60% of patients get some READ MORE
Generally, patients tend to start getting pain relief after the first few visits. I always tell patients before I adjust them for the first time, that 60% of patients get some pain relief after their first adjustment, while another 30% feel better after two or three visits.

How do you know if your back is out of alignment?

Possible signs that your spine is out of alignment include: chronic headaches, lower back pain, neck pain.

What causes spinal misalignment?

These kinds of forces include things such as falls, car accidents, repetitive injuries or any other type of physical trauma that can cause a misalignment. Chemical forces – Chemicals READ MORE
These kinds of forces include things such as falls, car accidents, repetitive injuries or any other type of physical trauma that can cause a misalignment. Chemical forces – Chemicals impact your muscle tone, and the alignment of your spine is dependent upon your muscles to help support it.