Chiropractors often find themselves correcting problems that a patient may be experiencing as pain or discomfort in their neck and back.  However, what they really like to do is prevent such problems before they arise.

There are three main goals of the modern chiropractic organization: to locate faults before they cause trouble, to eliminate weak spots before they can wreck the machinery of your body, and to ensure proper function at all times.  Proper chiropractic care is recommended by many health professionals to keep your nervous system vitalized and give you true health.

Proper functioning of the nerves keeps your body working at its peak efficiency to prevent deterioration of the body’s vital parts and virtually eliminate the possibility of chronic disease.  As well, overall well-being increases when your nerves are able to effectively communicate with all parts of your body.

There are countless testimonials from individuals who have tried chiropractic as an alternative medicine to treat a problem and found themselves with better overall health, happier lives, and more satisfaction in their work.  This is because they experience a state of health wherein there is no disturbance to nerve energy channels.  Information is able to flow freely from the brain to tissue cells so that the glands, muscles, and organs may function normally.  A healthy spine is the key to this better state of health because all your nerves must pass through the spine.

Come see us today for your spine maintenance and experience true health!

Is Your Spine Degenerating?

Spring is in full swing and we can see signs of renewal and regeneration everywhere—from budding trees and flowers to returning birds to baby wildlife. It’s a great time to reflect upon yourself and see what you can do to renew your body. Everyone is growing older and though age effects us all with its wrinkles, sags, and body aches, we can do a lot to control the extent of our degeneration.

Excessive wear can be prevented through proper nutrition, exercise, and, most importantly, protection of our spine. Spinal degeneration occurs when damage is done to the spine, be it from trauma like a fall or auto accident or long term wear like poor posture or excessive weight. As spinal degeneration progresses, the discs between the vertebrae narrow and scar tissue is formed. If left untreated, bone growth will increase and sections of the spinal column can fuse together. This results in constant pain and discomfort as well as limited mobility.

Fortunately, early detection of spinal degeneration can stop its progression. In some cases, when caught early enough, degeneration has even been reversed. The first step in protecting your spine is a chiropractic screening. If you haven’t been by in a while or know someone who has never had chiropractic, call to schedule.

If you’re on track with your care, keep it up! Every adjustment is working to keep your bones moving and keep degeneration out of your spine. That means more overall mobility, better communication through your nerves, and higher energy. Add it all up and a healthy spine equals a healthy you.

Warm Weather is Here!

We’ve all felt the effects of the warm-up over the last month. Temperatures have risen from the mid-30’s to the low-80’s and it’s officially Spring time! If you’re like most people, you’re ready to head outdoors and jump into your favorite activity. However, you could be a little out of shape from inactivity over the winter. You would never let your car sit all winter and expect it to perform at its peak without a little help, so why expect it of your body, a much more finely tuned machine?

The answer is you shouldn’t. Your body needs a tune up after periods of rest too. So, before you get started on those yard projects, new exercise routines, or endless rounds of golf, be sure to stop by our office. A visit to the chiropractor before you start any new activity can prevent unnecessary problems that can arise from pushing your body to do something it isn’t ready for.

If you haven’t been in to see us lately, you owe it to yourself to make an appointment. It will help relive any aches and pains you’ve been feeling and prepare you to be at your best. If you have been getting adjusted regularly over the winter, good for you!

Let’s keep at it and be sure to also let us help you with an exercise program. By working hand in hand with one another, your chiropractor and you can make you the best you can be and help you live the type of healthy satisfying lifestyle you really want.

Give us a call today!

March Madness

Whether it’s Cards or Cats we cheer for this time of year, we all catch the fever. There’s just something about friends and family gathered around the big screen anxiously awaiting the final shot of the game that we can’t say no to. After the excitement though, we often go home feeling drained and nursing a huge headache.

Most of us attribute it to the noise or the lights or even the stress of watching our team do battle on the court. All these things do cause headaches, but did you know that your game-time snack could be a culprit too?

Researchers believe that food plays a significant role in headaches, especially migraines. Proving this has been difficult since the exact cause of headaches is still being debated. We do know that an increase or decrease in the blood flow to the brain results in headache pain.

Certain foods contain substances that either constrict or dilate blood vessels throughout the body. While, no single food affects every individual and those that are affected are not always affected to the same degree, certain problem foods have been identified.

So, if you’ve been feeling the pain after the game, try staying away from these trouble makers:

• Aged cheeses
• Alcohol (esp. red wine)
• Artificial sweeteners
• Caffeinated drinks
• Chocolate
• Cured or processed meats (think hot dogs and beef jerky)
• Fresh baked yeast products
• MSG (monosodium glutamate)
• Nuts / peanut butter
• Sour cream
• Yogurt

Your head will thank you!

Chiropractic Helps Your Heart

Did you know February is Heart Month? In honor of this, we want to let you know about one of the most common problems affecting the heart and blood vessels today —- hypertension or high blood pressure.

The term “blood pressure” refers to a pressure within the arteries produced by the beating of the heart. Contraction of the heart creates a high pressure known as the systolic phase and relaxation of this organ creates a low pressure known as the diastolic phase. Your blood pressure is read as a fraction comprised of these two numbers. 120/80 is considered average and this naturally lowers while you sleep and raises during periods of high activity.

In the United States, 30 million people suffer from hypertension and about 30% of these won’t be diagnosed until it is too late. For most, hypertension becomes a problem at age 30, but teenagers, children, and even infants can be affected.

Hypertension is not a disease in itself. It is a symptom of a disorder within the circulatory system, nervous system, or vital organ of the body. Your nervous system controls the primary function and maintenance of normal blood pressure and its proper distribution.

As chiropractors, we diagnose and correct nerve disorders. This means that though adjustments are not a “specific treatment” for hypertension, they can eliminate one of its causes -— nerve interference. Chiropractic can help your body maintain normal control of blood pressure naturally, without drugs or other dangerous treatments.

So, when you schedule your next appointment, let us check your blood pressure.

De-Stress After the Holidays

The Holidays are often full of so much activity, we find it hard to take time for ourselves and end up seriously stressed by New Year’s Day. Whether the stress comes from physical, chemical, or emotional sources, the result is the same. Headaches, muscle tension, digestive distress, fatigue, sleep  disorders, and various aches and pains of unknown origin. Your nervous system has been damaged and is malfunctioning. When these symptoms occur, it’s time to break the cycle of chronic tension.

Create a schedule that allows time for yourself as well as the time you need to accomplish your everyday demands. Eat right (this means avoiding caffeine, fatty foods and sugar), get enough rest, and include a regular exercise program in your daily schedule.

Also, be sure to get your chiropractic adjustments. When you are stressed, your body is more susceptible to subluxations or minor misalignments of the spine caused by trauma to the neck and back, poor posture, and lack of exercise. Each subluxation puts pressure on your nerves and causes interference between your brain and the organs and muscles it controls, resulting in a loss of function. Adjustments correct the misalignment, thereby reducing nerve interference.

When your nervous system is kept in optimum working order, your body can better respond to stressful situations. This means it will be less likely to be damaged by the effects of stress in the future. After all, stress only hurts us when it is greater than our resistance to it.

Making time for exercise, adjustments, and fun keeps you strong!

Has this been you lately? We can help!