by Admin | Apr 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
Even if you’re a casual fan of basketball or sports, you probably have heard the news about Golden State Head Coach Steve Kerr being sidelined for the playoffs. He’s out indefinitely due to complications after he had back surgery a few years ago. This isn’t the first time he’s had problems. In fact, early last year he was out for almost 30 games with debilitating migraines due to the back surgery. This time it’s new complications from the same back surgery. The other day Steve Kerr came out and said, “If you’re listening out there, if you have a back problem, stay away from surgery. Rehab, rehab, rehab.” Thankfully, someone in a position such as Kerr is in is starting to speak out about the problems with such an invasive treatment as back surgery. The stats are not in favor of the patient when it comes to success rates of low back surgeries. In fact, there are some sources that state low back surgery has an 18% success rate. Meaning the rest of the time people are stuck getting more and more surgeries, or are simply in as much or more pain than they were before. The percentage of people who visit a surgeon first for their low back pain and wind- up getting back surgery is near 40%. Compare that with only 1% of people who visited a chiropractor first end up getting the surgery. Those stats are eye opening and should be considered by everyone thinking about getting help for their back pain. Steve Kerr’s story is a tragic one. He’s a bright, young, and talented coach,...
by Admin | Apr 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
Interesting title, huh? Who would ever think that a wind farm and chiropractic would be used in the same sentence or same blog post. Truthfully, chiropractic has a lot in common with wind farms. The wind turbines found on these farms are used to generate electricity for the grid. They’re not capable of being used for all our electrical needs, however, they do contribute to a portion of our electricity. When it comes to our bodies, most people understand that the brain controls and runs the show. However, have you ever stopped and wondered how or where the brain gets all its energy from? Don’t worry…I’ll wait… The brain does get some of its energy from food, however, the majority of it’s fuel comes from a different source. That source is actually our spine. Yup, that’s right. About eighty percent of the energy needed to power our brains comes directly from motion in the spinal bones. Without that motion, our brains can’t function at their optimal levels and the rest of the body suffers. What does that look like? Well, when the brain doesn’t have enough energy to run properly it affects all areas of the body. Some people may experience anxiety, or depression. Others could experience digestive trouble, headaches, or pain somewhere in the body. The symptoms vary depending on the person. So, how does chiropractic fit into this story? Getting adjusted by a chiropractor helps put motion into spinal segments that were otherwise not moving as well as they should. This lack of motion, called a subluxation, causes the brain and the rest of the body to...
by Admin | Apr 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
Do you suffer with shoulder pain? What do you think is causing it? Could it be muscle, soft tissue, arthritis, or dislocation? Does it affect the way you go about your daily routine? Does it make it difficult for you to lift your arm up to grab things from the cupboard? Are you able to play basketball or lift weights like you used to? The shoulder complex is exactly that…very complex! There’s a lot going on in the shoulder, and a lot of variables that could be contributing to the pain and discomfort. However, we find there’s one variable that is often overlooked when it comes to causing shoulder pain. The most commonly overlooked issue is a subluxation in the cervical spine, or neck. The reason a subluxation in the neck could cause pain or discomfort in the shoulder is because of how connected both areas of the body are. In order to move your shoulder, you must contract muscle that is attached not only to your shoulder but also to your neck. Therefore, if there’s a problem in your neck, then that problem will typically affect your shoulder and vice versa. When someone first sees a chiropractor, it’s important to check the alignment of the neck in order to assess whether that could be causing problems in the neck or in another area, such as the shoulder complex. Chiropractic is full of case studies that have shown and documented improvement in shoulder issues after having the cervical spine adjusted and cared for properly. This purpose of this post is not to say that all shoulder problems are due...
by Admin | Apr 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
Most people are aware of cavities. They’ve been hammered over the head with the importance of making sure to brush their teeth and floss everyday. However, most people have never heard of a subluxation. They don’t understand why they need to be checked for them, or the devastation one can cause if left untouched. A subluxation is interference in the nervous system. The nervous system controls every function in our bodies. Without it working properly, problems will inevitably arise. A subluxation can be caused by three main factors: negative thinking, bad food/drink, and physical stress/trauma. Since, most people encounter one or more of these stresses on a daily basis, it’s critical to continually have their nervous system checked and cleared of any subluxations. Eighty percent of the energy for the brain to work is created by motion of the spine. Subluxations can often cause limited motion of the spinal bones. When there isn’t enough movement, the brain can’t possibly function as well as it should. This leads to countless problems, including, difficulty sleeping, low energy, pain/discomfort, allergies, decreased immune function, etc. People who are checked regularly for subluxations and adjusted if necessary, generally report a better quality of life because their nervous system is functioning at a much higher level. It’s amazing that a health issue, so important to the body’s overall health has not gained more ground in the public’s eye. Checking and adjusting the spine and nervous system is just as important as cleaning our teeth and gums. Unfortunately, most people only do the latter. With regular chiropractic care, we have the ability to express our highest...
by Admin | Apr 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
If you’re anything like me, your taste buds love the flavor of sweet. The sweeter the better! Anything that is sweet, by law has to have sugar. Unfortunately, sugar is harmful to our bodies. Even in smaller amounts, sugar can affect us in a negative way. It doesn’t matter if it’s processed sugar, which tends to be thousands of times sweeter than the natural form, or just plain old fruit. Sugar is sugar. The reason sugar is so harmful to our bodies is that it causes inflammation in our cells and hijacks our nervous system. Inflammation has been discovered to be at the root of every chronic disease we know, whether we’re talking about heart disease, diabetes, cancer, etc. Sugar also affects our nervous system negatively. It causes the same sort of reaction that cocaine does. We become hooked on sugar just like we would become hooked on a street drug. Sugar has been found to be just as addictive. It creates a loop. After we have some sugar, a few hours later we crave more of it. This process will continue and grow stronger and stronger. It’s even harder to break the sugar addiction because of how commonplace it can be found. It’s literally everywhere. In fact, if you pick up a box, package, or can at the store, chances are extremely high that you will find sugar somewhere in the ingredients. Companies have become smarter about how they label sugar in their products. They know people have started to look for it. Instead of calling it “sugar” they label it things like, “natural flavors” or “fructose”. If...
