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Seven Pains You Shouldn’t Ignore. Amber Bacon, D.C. Objectives. Headaches Chest discomfort Back pain Abdominal pain Foot pain Unexplained pain. 1. The Worst Headache of Your Life. Tension headaches Migraines Sinus Congestion ANEURYSM BRAIN HEMORRHAGE BRAIN TUMOR.
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Seven Pains You Shouldn’t Ignore Amber Bacon, D.C.
Objectives • Headaches • Chest discomfort • Back pain • Abdominal pain • Foot pain • Unexplained pain
1. The Worst Headache of Your Life • Tension headaches • Migraines • Sinus Congestion • ANEURYSM • BRAIN HEMORRHAGE • BRAIN TUMOR
2. Discomfort in the Chest, Jaw, Throat, Shoulder, Arm or Abdomen • Heartburn • Indigestion • Bloating • GI distress • HEART DISEASE • HEART ATTACK • DO NOT WAIT FOR THE DISCOMFORT TO TURN INTO PAIN!!
3. Low Back Pain or Pain Between the Shoulder Blades • Arthritis • Indigestion • Heartburn • HEART ATTACK • AORTIC DISSECTION
An aortic dissection can be a life threatening emergency! www.jeffersonhospital.org
4. Severe Abdominal Pain • Indigestion • Bloating • Gas • Menstrual cramps • APPENDICITIS • DIVERTICULITIS • GALL STONES • PANCREATITIS • OVARIAN CANCER / CYSTS / FIBROIDS
5. Calf Pain • Muscle cramps • DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS
6. Burning Feet or Legs • Restless Leg Syndrome • “My foot fell asleep” • DIABETES
7. Unexplained Pain • DEPRESSION
Conclusion • The worst headache of your life • Discomfort in the chest, jaw, throat shoulder, arm, or abdomen • Low back pain or pain between the shoulder blades • Severe abdominal pain • Calf pain • Burning in the feet or legs • Unexplained pain
Sources • www.women.webmd.com • American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org • www.mayoclinic.com
Dr McDonald: • In addition to the slide show I would take a spine with me to help illustrate pain patterns and where the abdominal aorta lays. A dry spine is also a great conversation piece to open the door to chiropractic.