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Importance of Everyone’s Posture
Importance Of Pain-Free Posture System
Dr Brad Ivanchuk, a Burlington chiropractor has recently discussed the importance of healthy posture in infants, children and pregnant mom’s.
Good posture however, is a necessity for everyone.
It is very important for you to understand that the posture system is just as important as every other physiologic system in your body, if not more so.
Your cardio-respiratory system, your digestive system, your musculo-skeletal system and even your reproductive system for example will not work properly if you do not have a healthy posture system.
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The primary purpose of your posture system is to keep you upright against the ever-present force of gravity and to stabilize your core so that your arms and legs are free to perform coordinated movements.
The posture system integrates various forms of sensory feedback from your brain to your body so that your body can adapt and balance and stay upright in response to an ever changing environment on a moment by moment basis. And you don’t even have to think about it!
The key to having a healthy and functional posture system is 100% dependent on spinal and skeletal alignment.
So, over the next few weeks I am going to teach you what the health risks are if you have alignment issues or postural distortions in each of the 4 posture quadrants that make up the human body.
Now, if you have any immediate questions on this topic or any other health concerns you may have or your children may have, please call me.
Remember that consultations are always free of charge and family appointments are also available.
Office hours are on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and most Saturday mornings. Our phone number is 905 335 LIFE (5433) or you can email me directly by clicking on the link found on our home page.
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12 Month Mark
Postural Development In Children
Dr Brad Ivanchuk is a Burlington chiropractor at Life Chiropractic Centre which is a family chiropractic facility.
Last time we talked about the importance of tummy time for your baby.
Recall also that 65% of your baby’s neurological development takes place within the first 12 months of life so it is absolutely critical that your baby has good posture during this period of time.
Today I have a question for you …. should chiropractic care continue after the 12 month mark?
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Aside from the fact that 47.9% of babies fall on their head at least once during the 1st year of life causing stress to their head and neck, it is estimated that the average child will experience 2500 stressful events/falls by the time they reach 7 years of age.
And research also now tells us that kids as young as 10 years of age are demonstrating visible signs of spinal degenerative arthritis on xray.
Remember that this is a direct consequence of physical stress and spinal misalignments.
So, chiropractic care is an absolute must during the childhood years!
Remember what we learned previously; ‘as the twig is bent, so grows the tree.’
Society has for many, many years told us that your posture is determined by your age and your genetics.
This is absolutely NOT TRUE!
STRESS is the ultimate mechanism behind shaping our biology.
It directly sculpts the way our body will develop regardless of genetic predisposition.
And the only way to prevent the unfavorable effects of stress from affecting your child’s development is to take the appropriate measures to make sure they have good posture.
And as a chiropractor who specializes in posture, this is where I can be of service to you.
Remember that posture is either good or bad.
There is no in between.
More good information coming your way next time, but in the meantime if you have any questions on this topic or any other health concerns you may have or your children may have, please call me.
Remember that consults are always free of charge and family appointments are also available.
Our phone number is 905 335 LIFE (5433) or you can email me directly by clicking on the link right on our home page.
Life Chiropractic …. Helping families just like yours build healthy, vibrant, drug-free lives for over 25 years in Burlington.
Click Here To Book A Free Initial Consultation With Dr. Brad
Pregnancy Posture
Postural Steps To Avoid Pregnancy Pain
Dr Brad Ivanchuk is a Burlington chiropractor at Life Chiropractic Centre which is a family chiropractic facility.
Previously we have learned about postural development in babies and children and today we switch our attention to the moms.
The mother’s postural presentation during pregnancy, pre-labour and labour as well as life-style choices has a significant impact on the 3 things; the length of labour, the ease of delivery and the degree of potential birth trauma to the baby.
Preparation for labour is greatly enhanced by sitting, standing and squatting with proper posture.
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This of course totally depends upon how good the alignment is in posture quadrant #3 which is the lower back and pelvis.
Good posture here will ensure strong pelvic floor muscles and will allow the core muscles to function as a hammock and cradle the baby form below as well as hold the tummy in place.
After delivery, chiropractic care is critical to help re-strengthen the deep abdominal muscles which is required to repair the over-stretched outer abdominal muscles.
And, chiropractic care is ever so important during pregnancy.
Research studies show that pregnant women have 24% shorter labour times for first time moms and 39% shorter labour times for experienced moms.
Not only that, but moms who participate in postural correction during their pregnancy use 50% less pain medication during labour and delivery.
If you have any questions on this topic or any other health concerns you may have or your kids may have, please call me.
Remember that consultations in our office are always free of charge and family appointments are always available.
Our phone number is 905 335 LIFE (5433) or you can email me directly with your questions by clicking on the link right on our home page.
Life Chiropractic is a family chiropractic facility and has been helping families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives for over 25 years in Burlington.
Baby’s Tummy Time
Posture Development In
Babies Using Tummy Time
Dr Brad is a Burlington chiropractor at Life Chiropractic Centre.
Last time he discussed how spinal misalignments in posture quadrant #1 (head and neck) are the result of the birth process in newborn babies.
Also recall that 65% of your baby’s neurological development takes place during the 1st 12 months of life.
So it is absolutely critical that your baby get regular chiropractic check-ups by a skilled chiropractor during this period of time to ensure proper spinal alignment.
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Tummy time is when your baby is lying face down and they begin to look up and push themselves up with their arms.
Tummy time strengthens their upper body and also allows them to master new skills such as reaching and pivoting their body.
Raising their head provides them with the visual stimuli to look around while supporting the weight of their head.
This is important for neck development.
Another very important reason why tummy time is important is because this is how your baby begins to develop their core strength which is essential for them to be able to sit then crawl then stand then walk and run.
Now a word of caution about tummy time.
Never prop your baby up on a pillow during tummy time.
This will diminish the activation of their core muscles and weaken the developmental skills necessary for initiating proper mobility patterns and spinal curve development.
We will have more very important information for you about kids and posture next time but in the meantime if you have any questions on this topic or any other health concerns you may have or your family may have, please call me.
Remember that consultations in our office are always free of charge and family appointments are always available.
Our phone number is 905 335 LIFE (5433) or you can email me directly by clicking on the link found on our home page.
Life Chiropractic … helping families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives for over 25 years in Burlington.
Life Chiropractic is a family chiropractic facility.
Click Here To Book A Free Initial Consultation With Dr. Brad Ivanchuk
Signs And Symptoms Of Spinal Misalignment
Signs And Symptoms Of Spinal Misalignment Due To Birth Trauma
Dr Brad Ivanchuk is a Burlington chiropractor at Life Chiropractic Centre and last time we learned that 80% of newborns have some type of nerve dysfunction immediately after birth and 95% have some type of nerve dysfunction and a neck sprain/strain 5 days after birth.
Remember that nerve dysfunction and neck sprain/strain is the result of spinal misalignments in posture quadrant #1 which is the head and neck.
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As promised, today you are going to learn about the signs and symptoms of spinal misalignments in posture quadrant 1 which all parents should be aware of especially during the first 7 days following birth.
· your baby’s head or face are not shaped evenly or symmetrically
· your baby’s head stays turned to one side all the time
· your baby has difficulty latching
· your baby feeds from one side only
· there is bruising or swelling on the head, face, neck or shoulders
· your baby arches it’s back when crying
· your baby has difficulty breathing, sucking or swallowing
· frequently spits up
· excessive drooling
· excessive fussiness for no apparent reason
· high-pitched crying
If you identify any of these signs or symptoms, you need to get your child checked by a chiropractor who specializes in children and postural distortions right away.
This is something I can help you with.
And if the issue is outside my scope of practice, you will be the first to know and we will refer you to the appropriate doctor.
It is very important for you to understand as a parent that 65% of your baby’s neurological development takes place during the first year of life.
It is therefore absolutely critical that there are minimal spinal misalignments and posture distortions in quadrant #1 especially to optimize their neurological development.
More on this again next time but in the meantime if you have any questions on this topic or any other health concerns you may have or your children may have, please call me.
Remember that consultations are always free of charge and we also offer family appointments.
Our phone number here in Burlington is 905 335 LIFE (5433) or you can email me directly by clicking on the link found on our home page.
Life Chiropractic … helping families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives for over 25 years in Burlington.
“Click Here To Book A Free Initial Consultation With Dr. Brad”
Children Posture Importance
Why Posture Importance is Crucial To Children’s Health
Dr Brad Ivanchuk is a Burlington chiropractor at Life Chiropractic Centre a family chiropractic facility.
Over the past few weeks we have been discussing the importance of maintaining good posture.
Today we are changing our focus a little bit and you are going to learn why good posture is absolutely critical for children as well.
Because, it is ever so true that ‘as the twig is bent, so grows the tree.’
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Remember that posture distortion patterns result from one thing and one thing only; spinal misalignments or subluxations.
So, if you are already a parent or you are planning on having children, here are some facts that you absolutely need to know.
The birth process can be particularly stressful to the head and neck or posture quadrant #1.
This is because the head and neck are used as a lever to twist and pull the baby out of the birth canal.
Pediatric research now tells us that 80% of newborns have some type of nerve dysfunction immediately after birth and 95% of babies have nerve dysfunction with some degree of neck sprain/strain 5 days after birth.
And these things are a direct result of spinal misalignments in posture quadrant #1 that are caused by the birth process especially if labour was prolonged, difficult or forceps or the vacuum assist were used.
So as a parent, are there signs and symptoms that you can look for?
For sure there are and these you will learn about next week.
In the meantime, if you have any questions on this topic or any other health concerns you may have or a family member may have, please call me.
Remember that consultations are always free of charge, family appointments are also available and our phone number here in Burlington is 905 335 LIFE (5433).
Life Chiropractic … helping families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives for over 25 years in Burlington.
“Click Here To Book A Free Initial Consultation With Dr. Brad”
Lower Back Pain And Brain Aging
Lower Back Pains Can Negatively
Affect Brain Aging Prematurely
Dr Brad Ivanchuk is a Burlington chiropractor at Life Chiropractic Centre which is a family chiropractic clinic.
Over the past few weeks you have learned how spinal misalignments or postural distortions in your lower back or posture quadrant #3 can cause you to have some very serious health problems.
Another very, very important thing you absolutely need to know is studies now show that people who suffer from chronic lower back can also suffer from premature brain aging.
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Your grey matter is a major part of your central nerve system and is found in your brain, brain-stem, cerebellum and your spinal cord.
It is responsible for muscular control, sensory perception (seeing and hearing), memory and decision making amongst other things.
When your grey matter diminishes, it will affect your muscles, your ability to sense through your ears and eyes, your short-term memory and parts of your long-term memory, as well as your ability to make decisions.
So, another huge lesson to learn here is that spinal misalignments or posture distortions in your lower back can cause you to have far more serious health issues than just a sore , stiff, achy back!
More on this next time but in the meantime if you have any questions on this topic or any other health concerns you may have or anyone in your family may have, please call me.
Remember that consultations are always free of charge, family appointments are always available and our phone number here in Burlington is 905 335 LIFE (5433).
Or you can email me directly with your questions by clicking on the link found on our home page.
Life Chiropractic … helping families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives for over 25 years in Burlington.
“Click Here To Book A Free Initial Consultation With Dr. Brad”
Spinal Misalignment Problems
“Complications Of Lower Back Pain
Regarding Spinal Misalignments”
Dr Brad Ivanchuk, a Burlington Chiropractor discusses the health complications arising from lower back problems.
Last time we learned about posture quadrant #3 which is the lower back and pelvis.
And today you are going to learn how misalignments or postural distortions here can affect 4 very important aspects of your physiology.
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Symptoms of this would be heartburn, indigestion, acid reflux, stomach pains, abdominal pains and irregular bowel habits including constipation and diarrhea.
2. Your reproductive system. Misalignments in quadrant 3 will obstruct nerve flow to the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, bladder and the muscles that make up the pelvic floor.
When these tissues become weak and clumsy due to poor nerve supply, difficulties arise for females to get pregnant and hold pregnancies.
Bladder accidents will occur in males and females both including bed-wetting in children.
3. Your ability to breathe.
Misalignments in posture quadrant 3 alone will decrease the ability of the lungs to expand by 12 to 15%.
The decreased circulation and supply of oxygen to the body will result in fatigue and over the course of time an increased acidity level within the body.
When the body’s acidity levels increase, it becomes more susceptible to infections and other diseases including cancer.
4. Detoxification.
There are a vast number of lymph glands and lymph ducts in and around posture quadrant 3.
Misalignments here will impair the ability of the lymphatic system to move unwanted toxins up and out of the body.
So as you can see and as I mentioned previously, lower back problems have for more serious health consequences than just a sore, stiff achy back!
And are these problems going to appear immediately? Sometimes they do and sometimes they don’t.
But, if you have your spine checked by a posture expert, you will find out where all of your weaknesses lie.
And how valuable would that information be for you and you children?!
More good information on this topic still to come next time, but in the meantime if you have any questions on this topic or any other health concerns you may have or anyone in your family may have, please call me.
Remember that consultations are always free of charge and family appointments are also available.
Our phone number here in Burlington is 905 335 LIFE (5433) or you can email me directly by clicking on the link found right on our home page.
Life Chiropractic … helping families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives for over 25 years in Burlington.
Click Here To Book a Free Initial Consultation With Dr. Brad At The Burlington Clinic
Lower Back Problems
“How Lower Back Problems Can
Cause Other Problems”
Dr Brad Ivanchuk, owner of Life Chiropractic Centre in Burlington, Ontario a family chiropractic clinic discusses the health consequences of lower back pain.
Last time we learned about the posture quadrant #3 which is your lower back and pelvis.
The primary function of posture quadrant #3 is for stabilization and to keep you upright against the ever present force of gravity.
Many other posture distortion patterns of the spine also begin resulting from distortions in posture quadrant #3.
Complications of posture quadrant #3 reach far beyond the mere symptoms of a sore, stiff, achy back.
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These patients will be less sturdy on their feet, have less overall postural control and increased postural sway or instability.
Another important thing that you need to know is that your spinal discs stop receiving a blood supply after 25 years of age.
Your spinal discs are a very important part of your spine.
In order to keep them healthy as you age, proper movement in posture quadrant #3 is critical for stimulation of the disc tissue.
And without proper movement, your spine will deteriorate faster accelerating postural aging.
More very important information on this topic again next time, but in the meantime if you have any questions on this topic or any other health concerns you may have or anyone in your family may have, please call me.
Remember that consultations are always free of charge and family appointments are always available because postural problems do tend to run in families.
Our phone number is 905 335 LIFE (5433) or you can email me directly by clicking on the link found on our home page.
Life Chiropractic … helping families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives for over 25 years in Burlington.
“Click Here To Book A Free Initial Consultation With Dr. Brad”
Pain In The Lower Back
“How Chiropractic Care Can Help
Your Lower Back Pain”
Over the next few weeks we are going to discuss lower back pain and how chiropractic care can help.
But what you are really going to learn is how lower back problems can cause far more serious health issues than just a sore, stiff and achy back.
Lower back pain 99% of the time is caused by subluxation or postural distortion in posture quadrant #3.
Posture quadrant 3 is your 5 lower (lumbar) vertebrae and your pelvis.
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Lower back pain is the most common musculo-skeletal problem in the world.
In fact, the Global Burden of Disease study in 2010 showed that it is the leading cause of disability worldwide and that spinal degenerative arthritis is one of the fastest growing health conditions within the human population.
Recall what I have been telling you for the past 5 years or more … spinal degenerative arthritis is a direct consequence of subluxations or postural distortions in your spine left undetected and uncorrected.
Starting next time we are really going to dig deep into this, but in the meantime if you have any questions on this topic or any other health concerns you may have or your family may have, please call me.
Remember that consultations are always free of charge and family appointments are always available. Or you can email me directly with your questions by clicking on the link found right on our home page.
Life Chiropractic … helping families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives for over 25 years in Burlington.
Click Here To Book A Free Initial Consultation With Dr. Brad