Warning Signs of an
Unhealthy Spine
Click on a question below to see our answer.
Do you feel like you have to constantly "crack" your back? - click to read more
An irritation from subluxations causes a feeling of pressure that needs to be relieved. Cracking yourself often moves the wrong areas and can cause further damage.
Do you have a tight stiff feeling in your muscles that just doesn't seem to go away? - click to read more
Muscles are also affected by subluxations. A misalignment or other spinal problem will cause your muscles to work harder than they should, which makes them constantly feel tight or stiff.
Do you have poor posture? - click to read more
Slouching, hunching your back and carrying your head in front of your body produces extra stress on the body.
Do you have irritation when taking a deep breath or exhaling? - click to read more
Subluxation of spinal vertebrae can also cause abnormal rib movements when breathing deeply.
Look to see if one of your shoe heels is wearing out faster than the other. - click to read more
This can be from uneven leg lengths cause by hip subluxation and muscle imbalance.
Check to see if you can twist your head or hips equally in both directions. - click to read more
Reduced or unequal range of motion shows an imbalance in the body.
When you are walking, check to see if one foot flares out. - click to read more
Same as above. Muscle stress will cause the imbalance to show up as on foot pointing in a different direction than the other. This can also show up as one leg being shorter than the other.
Does your body feel off? - click to read more
Muscular and subluxation irritations lead to an uneasy feeling affecting your performance. This keeps you from being your best while performing everyday activities.
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Dr. Michael Liang was raised in Salisbury, Maryland and
graduated from Bennett High School in 1992. Liang received his Bachelor of
Science degree from University of Maryland at College park. He then matriculated
into Palmer College of
Chiropractic in Davenport IA, the birthplace of chiropractic, and graduated
in 2002.
To graduate from Palmer College with a Doctorate in
Chiropractic requires ten semesters of rigorous classroom and hands on training,
averaging over 25 credit hours per semester. A student’s first two years
consists of multiple science courses with emphasis on pathophysiology, spinal
anatomy, and neurology. During this time there are two national board that
evaluates the students’ knowledge of "basic sciences." The following years
consist of clinical and hands on training in adjusting and performing
neurological, orthopedic, and x-rays analysis. An additional two national board
exams are taken to evaluate these skills.
Dr. Liang believes in treating the body as a whole, where one
area will affect all areas. He prefers to do manual manipulation and is trained
in a variety of techniques. These techniques include Activator, Palmer Package,
Diversified, and Gonstead. Dr. Liang also has physical therapy privileges in the
state of Maryland. By having multiple techniques at his disposal, Dr. Liang is
able to find which techniques his patient responds best too. He also prescribes
a stretching and exercising routine to complement his treatments and improve his
patients overall health.
Dr. Liang is active in the community and volunteers his time
with civic organization such as the Salisbury Jaycees. He has won several awards which
include Director of the Year and the Armbruster Award 2005. Dr. Liang is also
active in the Salisbury
Area Chamber of Commerce. He is a member
Business Networking
International and has held several positions in the group. Dr. Liang has
also been a member of the Associated Chiropractic Association.
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