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Dr. Bonita Stopa Harris, DC ND
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Dr. Bonita Harris is a Chiropractor practicing in Anniston, AL. Dr. Harris specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patient's functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include sciatica, low back pain, neck pain, and arthritis pain, among many others. Dr. Harris seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine and extremities.
Dr. Bonita S. Harris, DC ND
- Anniston, AL
- Life University College of Chiropractic
- Accepting new patients
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Can you straighten scoliosis without surgery?
Oftentimes yes, but it depends on several factors. Is scoliosis yours, 26 y o male? if so, is it idiopathic, inherited, juvenile, aquired from habitual action, your weight, health, READ MORE
Oftentimes yes, but it depends on several factors. Is scoliosis yours, 26 y o male? if so, is it idiopathic, inherited, juvenile, aquired from habitual action, your weight, health, etc. Do you have current xrays and or an MRI ?
Can chiropractic adjustments cause miscarriage?
In all of my years of experience, I have never heard of any Chiropractic adjustments being related to miscarriages. Certain acupuncture points however are forbidden according READ MORE
In all of my years of experience, I have never heard of any Chiropractic adjustments being related to miscarriages. Certain acupuncture points however are forbidden according to traditional Chinese acupuncture.
Can I see a chiropractor while breastfeeding?
yes, you absolutely can receive chiropractic care while breastfeeding. Just be mindful of the tenderness that you might feel while lying face down. I would suggest having recently READ MORE
yes, you absolutely can receive chiropractic care while breastfeeding. Just be mindful of the tenderness that you might feel while lying face down. I would suggest having recently fed your sweet baby or pump just prior to your treatment to help with your comfort.
How often should a pregnant woman go to the chiropractor?
Hi there, it depends on if you have symptoms requiring Chiropractic care, the severity of them, and how far along you are in your pregnancy. I would be mindful of the hormone READ MORE
Hi there, it depends on if you have symptoms requiring Chiropractic care, the severity of them, and how far along you are in your pregnancy. I would be mindful of the hormone changes, ie. Relaxin which helps relax the ligaments and smooth muscles in the pelvic region. It peaks during 8-12 weeks. You can feel different and a bit unstable in your joints which is normal. That doesn't necessarily mean that you are subluxated which is what Chiropractors correct.
Can you go to the chiropractor in your first trimester?
Yes, you can receive Chiropractic care in your first trimester but make sure your Chiropractic physician is educated on caring for pregnant patients.
How soon can I see a chiropractor after my car accident?
You should see your Chiropractor immediately or as soon as you can after a motor vehicle accident. You would not want to wait weeks before being seen as you need to be corrected READ MORE
You should see your Chiropractor immediately or as soon as you can after a motor vehicle accident. You would not want to wait weeks before being seen as you need to be corrected prior to scar tissue formation.
Can chiropractic help pregnancy back pain?
Absolutely yes Chiropractic helps with low back pain during pregnancy. Just make sure that your chosen practitioner has the experience and or education on taking care of pregnant READ MORE
Absolutely yes Chiropractic helps with low back pain during pregnancy. Just make sure that your chosen practitioner has the experience and or education on taking care of pregnant patients.
Is it safe to have a back massage while pregnant?
I am not a massage therapist so I suppose it depends on the technique, the massage therapist, and if they have prior education or experience in pregnancy and massage. I am a Chiropractor READ MORE
I am not a massage therapist so I suppose it depends on the technique, the massage therapist, and if they have prior education or experience in pregnancy and massage. I am a Chiropractor and I do work with pregnant patients.
Can I go to the chiropractor after giving birth?
Yes, you absolutely can get Chiropractic care after giving birth.
Why is my lower back pain worse in the morning?
Hi there. Without seeing your x-rays of your low back it is hard to say. I have experience with patients having worse pain in their low back upon arising, then after a hot shower READ MORE
Hi there. Without seeing your x-rays of your low back it is hard to say. I have experience with patients having worse pain in their low back upon arising, then after a hot shower and some daily activity, it seems to feel somewhat better. Oftentimes I see some degree of DJD -degenerative joint disease, aka
"wear and tear disease". It is a form of Osteoarthritis where the cartilage within the joints begin to break down and the underlying bone begins to change. Research that and the supplements to take for that, the best time to take them, with or without food.
"wear and tear disease". It is a form of Osteoarthritis where the cartilage within the joints begin to break down and the underlying bone begins to change. Research that and the supplements to take for that, the best time to take them, with or without food.
What does a misaligned spine look like?
Without getting too wordy, you might want to google that for the pictures. A spinal subluxatation is where a bone is out of position compared to the one above and the one below READ MORE
Without getting too wordy, you might want to google that for the pictures. A spinal subluxatation is where a bone is out of position compared to the one above and the one below it.
How can I adjust my wrists myself?
You DO NOT want to do that. If you take the joints beyond their para-physiological range of motion habitually, you can damage the ligaments which hold the joints together resulting READ MORE
You DO NOT want to do that. If you take the joints beyond their para-physiological range of motion habitually, you can damage the ligaments which hold the joints together resulting in unstable joints. Possibly consider
taking Chelated Manganese to help with ligament laxity.
taking Chelated Manganese to help with ligament laxity.
Knee pain?
You might go see your chiropractor or an orthopedic dr and have x-rays taken to evaluate the knee joint. In my humble opinion, a surgeon's job is to possibly do surgery, so I would READ MORE
You might go see your chiropractor or an orthopedic dr and have x-rays taken to evaluate the knee joint. In my humble opinion, a surgeon's job is to possibly do surgery, so I would start with a conservative evaluation first.
How should I sleep with a pulled leg muscle?
Can you be more specific as to the location of the pulled muscle, thigh, calf, shin, or hamstrings?
Can a neck adjustment help vertigo?
Very often it can, it depends on the cause of vertigo. I would have an experienced Chiropractor take neck x-rays and do an examination. and an evaluation. Do you have Meniere's READ MORE
Very often it can, it depends on the cause of vertigo. I would have an experienced Chiropractor take neck x-rays and do an examination. and an evaluation. Do you have Meniere's disease?
