http://www.thesierchiropractic.com/blog Blog for Dr. Bill Thesier, Virginia Beach, VA Mon, 12 May 2008 21:24:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This may seem like a confusing question to some people, but believe it or not, there is a huge difference.  Many people believe being healthy is just a lack of having symptoms.   For instance "I don't have a fever so I must not be sick."  If this is the principal ... http://www.thesierchiropractic.com/blog/2008/05/12/are-you-healthyor-just-not-sick/ As reported by ABC News, a new study implies a link between hypertension and spinal misalignment.  The Journal of Human Hypertension this month reported on a University of Chicago study which studied the possible connection between an upper cervical spinal misalignment and high blood pressure.  A double-blind study was used ... http://www.thesierchiropractic.com/blog/2008/03/28/could-a-neck-adjustment-lower-your-blood-pressure/ What exactly is a "whiplash"?  It is a condition where the muscles and ligaments surrounding the spinal joints of the neck and back are forcibly overstretched beyond their normal range of motion, causing damage to the adjacent nerves, discs, muscles, bones and ligaments.  When we think "whiplash", many people think they are ... http://www.thesierchiropractic.com/blog/2008/03/21/what-exactly-is-a-whiplash/ February 20, 2008,  Virginia Beach, VA Dr.  William Thesier, a Chiropractor in Virginia Beach, VA   was accepted as a member of the American Academy of Spine Physicians (AASP) on July 4, 2007.  The AASP is an organization comprised of neurosurgeons and chiropractic physicians dedicated to improving the quality of spine care through ... http://www.thesierchiropractic.com/blog/2008/02/20/dr-thesier-accepted-as-member-of-american-academy-of-spine-physcians/ On January 29, 2007, Dr. Bill Thesier, a Virginia Beach chiropractor, was elected President of the Chesopeian Colony Civic League.  Dr. Thesier has been a resident of the Colony for 12 years and had been active in the Civic League for many years. http://www.thesierchiropractic.com/blog/2008/02/17/dr-thesier-elected-president-of-chesopeian-colony-civic-league/