Monday, January 31, 2011
Monday, January 3, 2011
Year End – Best of Balanced Wellness
As 2010 comes to an end and 2011 fast approaches, it only seemed right to reminisce and give thanks to everyone who helped support and grow the practice into what it is today. The clinic couldn’t have come this far without the help of friends, family, and the wonderful patients who come through the front door. It was the dream of Drs. Dustin and Angela Schmidt to open a beautiful, state-of-the-art chiropractic and acupuncture clinic in the heart of Edmond to serve the community; and to offer a balanced, natural approach to health care. Here is the story of their clinic’s humble beginnings and a recap of some of the year’s events:
November 2009 – Balanced Wellness was in the final stages of completing a brand-new, state-of-the-art clinic in the heart of Edmond.
February 2010 – Balanced Wellness opened its doors and welcomed new patients to the practice.
April 2010 - Turnoff Week was April 19-25. This event encouraged parents and kids to turn off TV and computer screens in order to become more active.
July 2010 - 2010 Worlds Sitting Volleyball was an incredible event held at UCO July 11-18, 2010. Both Doctors, who are passionate about Paralympic sports, volunteered at the historic event.
May 2010 - May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. ThermoActive cold and hot mobile compression therapy was unveiled at the clinic. These are not standard hot/cold packs...they are anatomically designed supports that deliver targeted relief from painful injuries. The clinic began offering back, elbow, and shoulder supports for purchase. Quick, easy, and convenient monthly payment plans were offered through Care Credit. The clinic welcomed Tanner Schmidt to the team this month. Tanner is the Office Manager and is responsible for billing, insurance, helping to manage the practice, and also a chiropractic assistant.
June 2010 – The clinic began emailing monthly newsletters full of insightful information. Signing up on the website is free! (www.BalancedWellnessOK.com) The week of June 6-12 is National Headache Awareness Week, and chiropractic and acupuncture can help alleviate headaches naturally. On June 14, 2010, Balanced Wellness closed its doors for the day due to the torrential downpours that flooded the city streets. The clinic began its “Show How Much You Care...” campaign this month that encouraged existing patients to take a flower to a friend or loved one to let them know they care about their health & well being. The friend or family member could bring the card that was attached to the flower back to the clinic for FREE first day services in appreciation of a $20 donation to the American Heart Association.
July 2010 - Balanced Wellness began offering digital meridian imaging through AcuGraph. It’s like a lab test for acupuncture that measures select acupuncture points on the hands and feet to show evidence-based exam data and acupuncture point selection. This allows the patient the most advanced treatment options available. An accurate acupuncture meridian analysis takes about two minutes with this new state-of-the-art equipment. The clinic also became in network with Aetna this month.
August 2010 – Doctors Schmidt are not only dedicated to the health of the community, but to volunteering as well. This month both doctors participated in the Edmond Young Professionals Habitat for Humanity. On August 26, 2010, Drs. Dustin and Angela Schmidt spoke at the Edmond Chamber of Commerce Women's Network Breakfast at River Oaks Golf Club. They discussed proper posture and how purses, backpacks, and even bras can affect posture and health.
September 1 – October 30 – Balanced Wellness ran their first “Fall Canned Food Drive” for two months in an effort to collect canned goods for the Edmond Young Professional’s First Annual Trick or Eat event to benefit the Edmond Hope Center. In less than two weeks, patients at the clinic showed incredible generosity and enthusiasm!
October 2010 - October is National Chiropractic Health Month! 2010’s theme was “Why Weight? Get Healthy!” and it focused on how doctors of chiropractic play an important role in preventing and treating obesity. The press release and more campaign information can be found on the American Chiropractic Association’s website. The clinic became in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield. By October 7, the food donation box was busting at the seams thanks to all of the generous patients! The clinic welcomed another employee to the team, Lacey Reeder. She is Director of Marketing and Public Relations, and she regularly conducts business appreciation and health screening events at local Edmond businesses.
October 30, 2010 - The Edmond Young Professionals hosted the 1st Annual Trick or Eat food drive to benefit the Edmond HOPE Center on this day, and it was a huge success! The goal was to raise 8,000 pounds of food, and Crest Foods got them halfway there by donating 4 pallets of food (4,000 pounds). Balanced Wellness donated 175 pounds of food to the Edmond EYP Trick or Eat food drive Saturday afternoon. The generous patients at the clinic donated all of this food and it will all go to the Edmond HOPE Center. Big congratulations to the Edmond Young Professionals for a successful first annual Trick or Eat event. Their goal was to collect 8,000 lbs. of food for the Edmond HOPE Center and they went above and beyond and collected 18,000 lbs. of food!! Thanks again to our patients who donated to help EYP exceed their goal!
November 2010 - Be the office hero! Beginning this month, the clinic began offering free 10-minute chair massages to local Edmond small businesses as a token of appreciation for hard work in the community. Lacey Reeder is in charge of coordinating and conducting these events, and she also offers a complimentary health survey at the event.
December 2010 – With the holiday season in full swing and the year coming to an end, the clinic posted the 12 Days of Health and Wellness on the clinic’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/BalancedWellnessChiropractic). These informative daily newsletters offered tips and suggestions for living a healthy lifestyle.
Did you know…
Chiropractic patients have a 95% satisfaction rate with their care, and according to Consumer Reports, chiropractic ranked #1 for Low Back Pain. Approximately 80% of adults have suffered from back pain at some point in their lives, and chiropractors consistently rank at the top when it comes to patient satisfaction.
Doctors of chiropractic are offering promising results with non-drug treatments that focus on postural muscles, nutrition and lifestyle changes that affect brain activity.
If you have headaches and migraines, you're not alone. 9 out of 10 Americans suffer from them, but there is something natural you can do to help…see your chiropractor.
Unfortunately, the days of eating healthy foods because they are good for you are gone. Carrot farmers are having to market baby carrots like junk food so people will eat them.
Research and published studies show that increasing sleep, decreasing stress, and stepping up your amount of exercise all plays a role in helping conquer the cold virus.
Research studies show that antibiotics are often not much more effective than the body's own immune system, and repeated doses of antibiotics can lead to drug-resistant bacteria. Chiropractic and acupuncture are natural ways to boost the immune system so the body can heal itself. Chiropractors can also adjust ears, which can help with drainage.
Simple tasks around the house and yard, such as raking leaves, usually involves repetitive motions that can leave you sore, or even injured. Chiropractors can help provide solutions to help prevent injuries.
Did you know that an acupuncture needle is so small that it can fit inside a standard needle like those used to start IV's in hospitals? For those who are afraid or apprehensive to have needles used for acupuncture, there are other methods of point stimulation, such as electronic and laser acupuncture.
Seasonal allergies? Sinus pain or pressure? Traditional (needle) and electronic laser acupuncture can help! Acupuncture has proven results with allergies, headaches, migraines, and much more. Relieve seasonal allergies the natural way…a study of 26 hay fever patients published in the American Journal of Chinese Medicine showed that acupuncture reduced symptoms in all 26 - without side effects! In a second study of some 72 people, more than half experienced completely eliminated symptoms, with just two treatments.
When a car doesn't get routine maintenance it breaks down...well, the same happens with your spine. The spine is a complex structure that is used and worked everyday for 80-90 years or longer. Cars can be replaced, but your spine can't, so do your body a favor and give your spine the maintenance it deserves. Chiropractors can help get you started on the road to good spinal hygiene.
Floss your spine? We've all heard some people say that once you go to a chiropractor, you have to go for the rest of your life. What people may not realize is that they go to their dentist for the rest of their life. Dental hygiene, and spinal hygiene, are good things.
Start the New Year off right by practicing good spinal hygiene. People often make New Year's resolutions to eat better, exercise, and stop bad habits. Having a health spine is often overlooked, yet it is an essential part of living a balanced, healthy life.
As we’ve reflected upon the past year, we now look forward to a new year of helping more people achieve better health and reaching their goals. From all of us at Balanced Wellness, we hope you have a safe and Happy New Year!
November 2009 – Balanced Wellness was in the final stages of completing a brand-new, state-of-the-art clinic in the heart of Edmond.
February 2010 – Balanced Wellness opened its doors and welcomed new patients to the practice.
April 2010 - Turnoff Week was April 19-25. This event encouraged parents and kids to turn off TV and computer screens in order to become more active.
July 2010 - 2010 Worlds Sitting Volleyball was an incredible event held at UCO July 11-18, 2010. Both Doctors, who are passionate about Paralympic sports, volunteered at the historic event.
May 2010 - May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. ThermoActive cold and hot mobile compression therapy was unveiled at the clinic. These are not standard hot/cold packs...they are anatomically designed supports that deliver targeted relief from painful injuries. The clinic began offering back, elbow, and shoulder supports for purchase. Quick, easy, and convenient monthly payment plans were offered through Care Credit. The clinic welcomed Tanner Schmidt to the team this month. Tanner is the Office Manager and is responsible for billing, insurance, helping to manage the practice, and also a chiropractic assistant.
June 2010 – The clinic began emailing monthly newsletters full of insightful information. Signing up on the website is free! (www.BalancedWellnessOK.com) The week of June 6-12 is National Headache Awareness Week, and chiropractic and acupuncture can help alleviate headaches naturally. On June 14, 2010, Balanced Wellness closed its doors for the day due to the torrential downpours that flooded the city streets. The clinic began its “Show How Much You Care...” campaign this month that encouraged existing patients to take a flower to a friend or loved one to let them know they care about their health & well being. The friend or family member could bring the card that was attached to the flower back to the clinic for FREE first day services in appreciation of a $20 donation to the American Heart Association.
July 2010 - Balanced Wellness began offering digital meridian imaging through AcuGraph. It’s like a lab test for acupuncture that measures select acupuncture points on the hands and feet to show evidence-based exam data and acupuncture point selection. This allows the patient the most advanced treatment options available. An accurate acupuncture meridian analysis takes about two minutes with this new state-of-the-art equipment. The clinic also became in network with Aetna this month.
August 2010 – Doctors Schmidt are not only dedicated to the health of the community, but to volunteering as well. This month both doctors participated in the Edmond Young Professionals Habitat for Humanity. On August 26, 2010, Drs. Dustin and Angela Schmidt spoke at the Edmond Chamber of Commerce Women's Network Breakfast at River Oaks Golf Club. They discussed proper posture and how purses, backpacks, and even bras can affect posture and health.
September 1 – October 30 – Balanced Wellness ran their first “Fall Canned Food Drive” for two months in an effort to collect canned goods for the Edmond Young Professional’s First Annual Trick or Eat event to benefit the Edmond Hope Center. In less than two weeks, patients at the clinic showed incredible generosity and enthusiasm!
October 2010 - October is National Chiropractic Health Month! 2010’s theme was “Why Weight? Get Healthy!” and it focused on how doctors of chiropractic play an important role in preventing and treating obesity. The press release and more campaign information can be found on the American Chiropractic Association’s website. The clinic became in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield. By October 7, the food donation box was busting at the seams thanks to all of the generous patients! The clinic welcomed another employee to the team, Lacey Reeder. She is Director of Marketing and Public Relations, and she regularly conducts business appreciation and health screening events at local Edmond businesses.
October 30, 2010 - The Edmond Young Professionals hosted the 1st Annual Trick or Eat food drive to benefit the Edmond HOPE Center on this day, and it was a huge success! The goal was to raise 8,000 pounds of food, and Crest Foods got them halfway there by donating 4 pallets of food (4,000 pounds). Balanced Wellness donated 175 pounds of food to the Edmond EYP Trick or Eat food drive Saturday afternoon. The generous patients at the clinic donated all of this food and it will all go to the Edmond HOPE Center. Big congratulations to the Edmond Young Professionals for a successful first annual Trick or Eat event. Their goal was to collect 8,000 lbs. of food for the Edmond HOPE Center and they went above and beyond and collected 18,000 lbs. of food!! Thanks again to our patients who donated to help EYP exceed their goal!
November 2010 - Be the office hero! Beginning this month, the clinic began offering free 10-minute chair massages to local Edmond small businesses as a token of appreciation for hard work in the community. Lacey Reeder is in charge of coordinating and conducting these events, and she also offers a complimentary health survey at the event.
December 2010 – With the holiday season in full swing and the year coming to an end, the clinic posted the 12 Days of Health and Wellness on the clinic’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/BalancedWellnessChiropractic). These informative daily newsletters offered tips and suggestions for living a healthy lifestyle.
Did you know…
Chiropractic patients have a 95% satisfaction rate with their care, and according to Consumer Reports, chiropractic ranked #1 for Low Back Pain. Approximately 80% of adults have suffered from back pain at some point in their lives, and chiropractors consistently rank at the top when it comes to patient satisfaction.
Doctors of chiropractic are offering promising results with non-drug treatments that focus on postural muscles, nutrition and lifestyle changes that affect brain activity.
If you have headaches and migraines, you're not alone. 9 out of 10 Americans suffer from them, but there is something natural you can do to help…see your chiropractor.
Unfortunately, the days of eating healthy foods because they are good for you are gone. Carrot farmers are having to market baby carrots like junk food so people will eat them.
Research and published studies show that increasing sleep, decreasing stress, and stepping up your amount of exercise all plays a role in helping conquer the cold virus.
Research studies show that antibiotics are often not much more effective than the body's own immune system, and repeated doses of antibiotics can lead to drug-resistant bacteria. Chiropractic and acupuncture are natural ways to boost the immune system so the body can heal itself. Chiropractors can also adjust ears, which can help with drainage.
Simple tasks around the house and yard, such as raking leaves, usually involves repetitive motions that can leave you sore, or even injured. Chiropractors can help provide solutions to help prevent injuries.
Did you know that an acupuncture needle is so small that it can fit inside a standard needle like those used to start IV's in hospitals? For those who are afraid or apprehensive to have needles used for acupuncture, there are other methods of point stimulation, such as electronic and laser acupuncture.
Seasonal allergies? Sinus pain or pressure? Traditional (needle) and electronic laser acupuncture can help! Acupuncture has proven results with allergies, headaches, migraines, and much more. Relieve seasonal allergies the natural way…a study of 26 hay fever patients published in the American Journal of Chinese Medicine showed that acupuncture reduced symptoms in all 26 - without side effects! In a second study of some 72 people, more than half experienced completely eliminated symptoms, with just two treatments.
When a car doesn't get routine maintenance it breaks down...well, the same happens with your spine. The spine is a complex structure that is used and worked everyday for 80-90 years or longer. Cars can be replaced, but your spine can't, so do your body a favor and give your spine the maintenance it deserves. Chiropractors can help get you started on the road to good spinal hygiene.
Floss your spine? We've all heard some people say that once you go to a chiropractor, you have to go for the rest of your life. What people may not realize is that they go to their dentist for the rest of their life. Dental hygiene, and spinal hygiene, are good things.
Start the New Year off right by practicing good spinal hygiene. People often make New Year's resolutions to eat better, exercise, and stop bad habits. Having a health spine is often overlooked, yet it is an essential part of living a balanced, healthy life.
As we’ve reflected upon the past year, we now look forward to a new year of helping more people achieve better health and reaching their goals. From all of us at Balanced Wellness, we hope you have a safe and Happy New Year!
ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP?
Years ago, before the invention of the light bulb, people slept an average of 10 hours per night; today (according to 2002 Sleep in America Poll) Americans sleep an average of 6.9 hrs on weeknights and 7.5 hrs per night on weekends.
How Much Sleep Do You Need?
Exactly how much sleep you need varies from person to person, but experts agree on average, 7 to 9 hours should be sufficient. What about children? Preschoolers (ages 3-5) need 11 to 13 hours, school age children (up to 12) need 10 to 11 hours, and adolescents need 8.5 to 9.5 hours of sleep each night.
Sleep is a necessity for our bodies to restore and replenish itself, for example, important hormones are secreted, blood pressure is lowered, kidney functions change and memory is consolidated, just to name a few. Not to mention, poor sleep habits leave us feeling tired, sleepy, and sometimes just outright exhausted. When we talk about a good nights sleep we mean comfortable, undisrupted, sound sleeping, so when we awake we feel rested, alert and ready for a new day.
Tips for getting a good night sleep:
Routine
Having a set bedtime and allowing an hour or so before bedtime to relax.
Relax
Turn off the television, listen to calm music or read a book.
Environment
Make your bedroom a comfortable place to sleep.
Comfortable
A quiet, cool and dark bedroom is the best for sleeping.
Exercise
Exercising will help you sleep if done at least three hours earlier.
Eating
Try not to eat at least 2-3 hours before bedtime.
Mattress
Make sure your mattress is suited for your needs, and not worn out.
How Much Sleep Do You Need?
Exactly how much sleep you need varies from person to person, but experts agree on average, 7 to 9 hours should be sufficient. What about children? Preschoolers (ages 3-5) need 11 to 13 hours, school age children (up to 12) need 10 to 11 hours, and adolescents need 8.5 to 9.5 hours of sleep each night.
Sleep is a necessity for our bodies to restore and replenish itself, for example, important hormones are secreted, blood pressure is lowered, kidney functions change and memory is consolidated, just to name a few. Not to mention, poor sleep habits leave us feeling tired, sleepy, and sometimes just outright exhausted. When we talk about a good nights sleep we mean comfortable, undisrupted, sound sleeping, so when we awake we feel rested, alert and ready for a new day.
Tips for getting a good night sleep:
Routine
Having a set bedtime and allowing an hour or so before bedtime to relax.
Relax
Turn off the television, listen to calm music or read a book.
Environment
Make your bedroom a comfortable place to sleep.
Comfortable
A quiet, cool and dark bedroom is the best for sleeping.
Exercise
Exercising will help you sleep if done at least three hours earlier.
Eating
Try not to eat at least 2-3 hours before bedtime.
Mattress
Make sure your mattress is suited for your needs, and not worn out.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
STRESS. Chiropractic just might be the answer to relieving stress.
There are so many different causes of stress, especially in today’s fast paced world. It seems like bills pile up faster than ever and that can lead to being overworked and that can lead to worrying about our job security, and that can lead to arguments with coworkers or with our spouse and children. You see how fast this can snowball and some people will become overwhelmed and totally frustrated.
Physical stress may be the result of not getting the proper sleep, having to many things to do, a poor diet or just getting over being ill. Mental stress can come from worrying about bills, losing your job, illness or death of a spouse or loved one.
Whatever the cause, stress can take a toll on you physically and mentally. Even the smallest of problems can sometimes totally stress you out.
Tips to help you with those stressful times.
• Exercise – Exercising is an excellent way to relieve tension and anxiety, it will also help you get into good physical condition, sleep better at night, feel more confident about yourself and simply be much more healthier.
• Walking – This topic would normally be in the exercise category, however, it seems that just a short walk can clear your mind and really help to relieve stress especially for elder’s or a person unable to do certain exercises.
• Breathing Exercises – While sitting quietly try to focus on your breathing, take in deep breaths, hold it in a few seconds, and then release by blowing out gently. Make sure to concentrate on your breathing, repeat this for a few minutes.
• Yoga – Yoga is an excellent way to relieve stress. You can also do your own mediating at home without ever taking a Yoga class. All you need is a quiet room and a few minutes to relax. Start by sitting comfortable, you want to focus on all your different muscles by tightening them for 5 seconds and then relaxing them for a minute or so. Start with your scalp muscles, then your face muscles and so on working your way down your body. Its very important to let your mind relax, try to put yourself in a calm and tranquil place, maybe somewhere you’ve been and enjoy. Try to keep the outside world out of your thoughts completely.
Stress Is A Serious Matter.
Stress can be much more serious than most people think, stress is proven to cause illness and other health problems that could even become life threatening.
We can identify and treat stress through nutrition, exercise, adjustments, and lifestyle.
Why live with stress when you really shouldn’t have to.
Physical stress may be the result of not getting the proper sleep, having to many things to do, a poor diet or just getting over being ill. Mental stress can come from worrying about bills, losing your job, illness or death of a spouse or loved one.
Whatever the cause, stress can take a toll on you physically and mentally. Even the smallest of problems can sometimes totally stress you out.
Tips to help you with those stressful times.
• Exercise – Exercising is an excellent way to relieve tension and anxiety, it will also help you get into good physical condition, sleep better at night, feel more confident about yourself and simply be much more healthier.
• Walking – This topic would normally be in the exercise category, however, it seems that just a short walk can clear your mind and really help to relieve stress especially for elder’s or a person unable to do certain exercises.
• Breathing Exercises – While sitting quietly try to focus on your breathing, take in deep breaths, hold it in a few seconds, and then release by blowing out gently. Make sure to concentrate on your breathing, repeat this for a few minutes.
• Yoga – Yoga is an excellent way to relieve stress. You can also do your own mediating at home without ever taking a Yoga class. All you need is a quiet room and a few minutes to relax. Start by sitting comfortable, you want to focus on all your different muscles by tightening them for 5 seconds and then relaxing them for a minute or so. Start with your scalp muscles, then your face muscles and so on working your way down your body. Its very important to let your mind relax, try to put yourself in a calm and tranquil place, maybe somewhere you’ve been and enjoy. Try to keep the outside world out of your thoughts completely.
Stress Is A Serious Matter.
Stress can be much more serious than most people think, stress is proven to cause illness and other health problems that could even become life threatening.
We can identify and treat stress through nutrition, exercise, adjustments, and lifestyle.
Why live with stress when you really shouldn’t have to.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Nutrition - It's all about what and how you eat!
Ever wonder just how many diets are out there? Hundreds, maybe even thousands! Let's think here a second...Why are so many people in America overweight when they have all these sure fire diets to slim them down in no time flat?
Why shouldn't I be able to eat as much as I want for twenty years, become totally unhealthy, maybe even obese, and like so many others just take a new and amazing diet pill? It works on all the television commercials, doesn't it? You've seen them before...someone is 250 lbs. overweight, but within 60 days they are swimsuit models. Their hair, teeth, and eyes are even beautiful!
Let's face reality; if it were so easy to take a wonder pill, or go on a 30-day supermodel diet, the whole world would be in great physical shape (including myself). All jokes aside, nutrition plays a vital role in our life. Eating the right foods along with the correct portions determines how our bodies grown and function.
Through the foods we eat is how our bodies receive the vitamins and minerals it needs to live. Eat right and your body will be healthy and well, eat junk and your body will be not so healthy or well.
Chiropractors today have studied nutrition and they know what foods you should eat. They understand the importance of a healthy, well balanced diet, and sometimes can even diagnose a lack of a certain vitamin or mineral is causing a patient symptoms.
Why shouldn't I be able to eat as much as I want for twenty years, become totally unhealthy, maybe even obese, and like so many others just take a new and amazing diet pill? It works on all the television commercials, doesn't it? You've seen them before...someone is 250 lbs. overweight, but within 60 days they are swimsuit models. Their hair, teeth, and eyes are even beautiful!
Let's face reality; if it were so easy to take a wonder pill, or go on a 30-day supermodel diet, the whole world would be in great physical shape (including myself). All jokes aside, nutrition plays a vital role in our life. Eating the right foods along with the correct portions determines how our bodies grown and function.
Through the foods we eat is how our bodies receive the vitamins and minerals it needs to live. Eat right and your body will be healthy and well, eat junk and your body will be not so healthy or well.
Chiropractors today have studied nutrition and they know what foods you should eat. They understand the importance of a healthy, well balanced diet, and sometimes can even diagnose a lack of a certain vitamin or mineral is causing a patient symptoms.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Chiropractic and You.
Chiropractic care involved diagnosing and treating patient's problems, and not just treating the symptoms. While medications often have their place in a patient's treatment, medications can have terrible and sometimes fatal side effects; and surgical procedures can sometimes be avoided.
A Different Approach.
The human body is capable of healing itself naturally, with regular spinal check-ups (and adjustments if needed), exercise, and a nutritional diet. By listening to, and working closely with our patients, we are able to unlock a persons own healing ability, and can lead them down the path to having good health, both physically and mentally.
The Body's Ability to Heal Itself.
Unlocking a persons own healing ability means that we will first, listen to the patient explain what or where the problem is. Second, we will examine the patient to find out exactly what is causing the problem. Third, we will discuss the condition with the patient and explain the types of treatments that are available.
An All Natural Way of Life.
After the initial symptoms have been treated and are under control, we may suggest a regular maintenance program, which could open the door for you and your family to live a better way of life. Our goal is to create a healthier and happier you, through natural healing. Our practice isn't just about taking away the pain, but exceeding far beyond your expectations so you can live life to its fullest.
A Note from Our Office.
Even though chiropractors take the natural approach to healing, they do understand that under certain circumstances, conditions will need to be treated with medications, and we would never want you to stop taking medications that could mean life or death. Please consult with your prescribing physician before changing or stopping your medication.
A Different Approach.
The human body is capable of healing itself naturally, with regular spinal check-ups (and adjustments if needed), exercise, and a nutritional diet. By listening to, and working closely with our patients, we are able to unlock a persons own healing ability, and can lead them down the path to having good health, both physically and mentally.
The Body's Ability to Heal Itself.
Unlocking a persons own healing ability means that we will first, listen to the patient explain what or where the problem is. Second, we will examine the patient to find out exactly what is causing the problem. Third, we will discuss the condition with the patient and explain the types of treatments that are available.
An All Natural Way of Life.
After the initial symptoms have been treated and are under control, we may suggest a regular maintenance program, which could open the door for you and your family to live a better way of life. Our goal is to create a healthier and happier you, through natural healing. Our practice isn't just about taking away the pain, but exceeding far beyond your expectations so you can live life to its fullest.
A Note from Our Office.
Even though chiropractors take the natural approach to healing, they do understand that under certain circumstances, conditions will need to be treated with medications, and we would never want you to stop taking medications that could mean life or death. Please consult with your prescribing physician before changing or stopping your medication.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Sports and Chiropractic Care
The Chiropractor plays a very important role in the sports world. From professional to amateur and even the weekend player, all are benefiting from chiropractic care.
The Chiropractor’s role is not only to treat injuries, but they can also help to enhance performance, prevent and manage injuries. They can be effective in the nutritional aspects of athletic performance as well as helping in competition preparation and endurance, and all aspects of injury prevention and treatment.
More and more athletes, professional and amateur, are choosing chiropractic care; this is evident by the increased treatments in the collegiate, Olympic, and professional levels. The list of advocates is long, and includes boxing champion Evander Holyfield along with professional football players Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, and Rodger Craig. Other advocates are Chichi Rodriguez in golf; world champion kick-boxer Dennis Alexio; as well as champions in virtually every major sport are becoming regular chiropractic patients. Many athletes insist on being adjusted by their chiropractors just prior to competition. They feel they are not able to perform at their optimum ability without the reassurance that they have full range of motion and decreased restriction in their joints.
The athlete is always looking to enhance performance, speed, injury rehabilitation, and increase endurance. In their search they are being drawn to the benefits of nutrition. Chiropractors qualified in the field of nutrition are able to give pertinent advice on vitamin supplementation, dietary intakes, environmental toxicities, homeostasis, and biomechanical reactions of bodily systems.
Looking to reduce injuries, entire teams as well as individual athletes are following a chiropractic designed conditioning program. Chiropractors are trained professionals in the area of biomechanical function of the neuromusculoskeletal system are capable of preparing a better, more complete conditioning and injury prevention program.
The trend towards chiropractic in sports care has been shown to be valid. It is hoped that more definitive studies in the area of nutrition, biomechanics and injury rehabilitation will be done to heighten chiropractic in the sports care arena. Because of the increasing worldwide interest in sports and fitness, no matter what your age or level of athletic achievement, the opportunity to finally see the role of chiropractic in sports cares is at hand.
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