Chiropractic Wellness Care

“What Is Chiropractic Wellness Care?”

Last time we learned about treatment plans for spinal decay so now I would like to explain to you what you can do once you have successfully completed your corrective program of chiropractic care.

At this point most patients choose to do some sort of maintenance schedule because by now they have realized how much their health has improved.

In my view, maintenance is for lawnmowers and automobiles so this is why I like to call it wellness care. Wellness care not only maintains your spinal correction but the biggest benefit to you is that it keeps you in a state of wellness.

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So what is wellness exactly? Wellness means that all 11 of your body’s systems (eg. cardiovascular system, reproductive system, digestive system, nerve system etc.) are working together harmoniously so that you experience the very best of health possible.

This not only benefits you now, but more importantly it sets the stage for optimal health as you grow older.

Then there is less chance that you will need medication or develop aches and pains or dis-ease.

Your next question will be … “ how often do I need to come in for wellness chiropractic care?”

And my answer is – anywhere from once a week to once a month, but this really depends upon your current lifestyle.

And another thing that I know you are wondering … “ how long does wellness care last for?” And my answer is – it lasts for only as long as you want to remain healthy.

If you would like to find out more about wellness care and corrective care, you are more than welcome to attend one of our Doctor’s Reports.

We hold these most every Wednesday evening from 630 to 7pm right here in our office.

All we ask is that you call 905 335 5433 to confirm your attendance.

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Treatment Program For A Decaying Spine

“What Is A Chiropractic Treatment Plan For Spinal Decay?”

Last time we discussed what you can do to minimize the chances that you or your children develop spinal decay.

So now I would like to explain to you what is involved in a chiropractic treatment plan if it has been confirmed that you do have decay in your spine.

The treatment plan is a 3-pronged approach.

One component is the chiropractic adjustment.

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The second component is spinal traction and the third component is home exercise.

The chiropractic adjustment is what actually corrects the position of your misaligned vertebrae ( subluxations ) which are what cause your spine to decay in the first place.

These are usually done manually by hand or with a hand-held instrument called an Activator.

The adjustment only takes a couple of minutes to do.

The second component which is spinal traction is to assist in correcting your posture and to promote re-hydration of any degenerating spinal discs that we find in your spine.

Traction takes at most 5 minutes to do and is usually done immediately following your adjustment.

The third component which is home exercise is to strengthen the muscles surrounding your spine so that they hold your spine in its proper posture.

Home exercise does not begin until we see your posture start to improve and is done 3 – 4 times per week for 15 minutes per session.

Progress checks and comparative xrays ( if necessary ) are also part of the treatment plan and these are to make sure that we are achieving the desired results.

Each treatment plan is based upon what phase of decay your spine is in and this is discussed when reviewing your xrays at the Doctors Report.

Next time we will discuss what you can do once you have successfully completed your corrective chiropractic treatment plan and you have a healthy spine once again, but in the meantime if you have any questions about this topic or any other health concerns that you may have, all you have to do is give us a call.

Remember that consultations are always free of charge and family appointments are always available because subluxations and spinal problems tend to run in families.

Our phone number is 905 335 LIFE (5433).

Please give us a call today.

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How To Prevent Decay Of Your Spine

“How To Prevent Your Spine From Decaying And Maintain Good Spinal Health In The Process”

You now have a pretty good idea about spinal decay so today I would like to let you know what it is you can do to make sure you minimize the chances of you or your family ever developing spinal decay.

All you need to do is call us to schedule an appointment for your free initial consultation and remember that family appointments are also available because subluxations and spinal problems tend to run in families.

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What we would do is a computerized posture scan and take a spinal xray if necessary as this is the only way to determine what phase of decay your spine is in, if any.

I would then review the results of the posture scan and any xrays with you before recommending a treatment plan.

A treatment plan for a phase 2 spine would be more involved than a phase 1 spine because the problem has obviously been there a lot longer.

If nothing else, this would be a great educational experience for you and an opportunity for you to see what you really look like on the inside.

Our phone number is 905 335 LIFE (5433) and we have office hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and most Saturday mornings.

Please call today.

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The Stages Or Phases Of Spinal Decay

“What You Need To Know About
Spinal Decay”

Last time we talked about what cause your spine to decay and as promised, you will now learn about the different Stages or Phases of spinal decay.

When you get a subluxation and it is left undetected and uncorrected ( which is very unfortunately the case with most people ), this will cause the spine to lose its normal posture.

This would be a Phase 1 spinal decay (or degeneration) and in your neck it is typically characterized by a straight neck or a neck with a reversed or backwards curve. The normal forward curve has been entirely lost.

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There is picture of the different stages of spinal degeneration.

 

If a Phase 1 is not corrected it will advance to a Phase 2.

The difference with a Phase 2 is now there is a thinning spinal disc and the growth of bone spurs on the vertebrae.

When a Phase 2 is not corrected this whole destructive process will affect more and more levels of the spine ( Phase 3 and beyond ) and the spine will inevitably end up fusing together.

Throughout this whole process there is more and more pressure and damage to your spinal cord.

What most people do not realize however is the spinal cord in your neck is a bundle of every single nerve fibre in your body.

So when your neck starts to decay, it is affecting every single nerve in your body.

And this pressure and damage to your spinal cord can result in a multitude of health problems.

All you have to do is refer to the Chart of Effects of Spinal Misalignments found on our home page to understand why.

Next time we are going to discuss what you can do to make sure this never ever happens to you or your children ( especially ) but in the meantime if you have any questions about this topic or any other health concerns you may have, all you need to do is give us a call.

Remember consultations are always free of charge and family appointments are always available because subluxations and spinal problems tend to run in families.

Our phone number is 905 335 LIFE (5433).

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Causes Of Spinal Decay

“What Causes Your Spine To Decay?”

Last time we talked about what it means to have a decaying spine.

Now, we are going to learn about what causes spinal decay and that is a subluxation.

I have mentioned and referred to subluxation many, many times in these postings and to review; a subluxation is a partial or incomplete dislocation of a spinal vertebra.

Remember that subluxations are caused by stress and the first episode of stress for most of us is usually the birth process itself.

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But aside from that, whatever stress it is that causes your subluxations, they are what start the spinal decay process.

And remember the sequence of events is subluxations will alter your spinal posture which will then cause arthritis in your spinal joints and spinal discs.

This whole process can cause a lot of pain and discomfort, a poorly functioning nerve system, dis-ease in your body, overall poor health and a shortened life span for many.

These things can be devastating and that is why we strongly recommend everybody gets their spine checked for subluxations including children because the fact is subluxations and spinal problems tend to run in families.

Next time we will learn about the different phases of spinal decay and the best measures you can take for prevention.

If you have any questions or immediate concerns about your health or your family’s health, please give us a call.

Remember that consultations are always free of charge and family appointments are always available.

The phone number to call is 905 335 LIFE (5433).

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Preventing Spinal Decay

“What Is Spinal Decay And How Do You Prevent It?”

Often times people ask me what it means to have spinal decay.

Most people these days understand what it means to have a decaying tooth, so I would like to discuss what it means to have a decaying spine because it is just as important, if not more.

Spinal decay is characterized by 3 things:  1) poor posture, 2) arthritis in the spinal joints, 3) thinning of the spinal discs which are the spacers found between each of your vertebrae.

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The latter 2 are usually a consequence of the first one which is poor posture.

Often times, you can have spinal decay and not even know it just like a decaying tooth can be pain-free in the early stages.

And the only way to know for sure if you have spinal decay is to get an xray the same way a dental xray can detect a cavity before the tooth becomes painful or damaged.

There is one important difference to keep in mind however, and that is a decaying tooth can always be replaced but a decaying spine can never be replaced!

In our next post, we will discuss what causes spinal decay, the different stages of spinal decay and what you can do for prevention.

In the meantime, if you have any questions about this topic or any other health concerns you may have, all you have to do is give us a call.

Remember that consultations are always free of charge and we welcome family appointments because spinal problems do run in families.

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Chiropractic Care For Kids

“Why Do Your Kids Need
Chiropractic Care?”

Often times people will ask me why so many parents are now taking their children to the chiropractor.

So, I would like to explain why chiropractic care is so important for kids, and hopefully you will learn that not only is it important, but it is vitally important for kids.

When children get regular chiropractic check-ups right from the time they are born, this is the most important thing you can do to make sure they develop good spinal hygiene.

And what I mean by good spinal hygiene is that they have good posture and there is no degeneration or arthritis starting to affect their spine. But, there is even a more important reason.

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Now, why is this important? When you refer to The Chart of Effects of Spinal Misalignments found on this website, you will see that the central nerve system controls every single part of your body.

You will also see on this chart all the symptoms and health issues that can result from spinal misalignments.

Please study this chart carefully. It is quite informative. And after doing so, just imagine how much healthier your children would be if they did not have any spinal misalignments.

Not only that, what effect do you think this would have on their health when they become adults?

Chiropractic care is absolutely and vitally important for children.

This is why we offer free consultations and free computerized posture scans because this is the only way to know for sure if your kids have spinal misalignments.

All you have to do to take advantage of this free offer is to call us at 905 335 LIFE (5433) to schedule your appointment.

We have office hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and most Saturday mornings and remember too that family appointments are also available.

And the reason we recommend family appointments is because spinal misalignments tend to run in families.

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Free Posture Scan

Free Computerized Posture Scan With Every Initial Patient Consultation At Our Burlington Clinic”

For those of you who visit this website on a regular basis, you have noticed that I mention something called a Computerized Posture Scan and I would like to explain to you what a Computerized Posture Scan is.

A Computerized Posture Scan actually analyzes the alignment of your shoulders, rib-cage, hips, knees and most importantly your neck.

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New Technology For Assessing Spinal Posture

It is an excellent preliminary screening tool to demonstrate where your spinal misalignments and subluxations are, and where you may be developing spinal arthritis and bone spurs in your spine.

We simply take a couple of pictures of you with our ipad and within a few minutes we can show you exactly where your problem areas are.

Now, because most spinal problems I see in adults can be traced back to injuries and traumas during their childhood, this type of scan is especially important for children.

Remember the old saying; ‘as the twig is bent, so grows the tree.’

So, if you would like to have your posture scanned and your children’s posture scanned, all you need to do is give us a call.

Remember that consultations are always free of charge and family appointments are always available. And the reason we recommend family appointments is because subluxations tend to run in families.

The Computerized Posture Scan is included in the free initial consultation and our phone number is 905 335 LIFE (5433).

I assure you that this scan will reveal a lot of important information about your health potential and any problems you or your children may be having so please give us a call today.

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Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy

“The Benefits of Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy”

I am often asked if it is ok to get chiropractic care during pregnancy.

And my answer to this question is not only is it ok, but I highly recommend it for all women who are pregnant and those who are planning to get pregnant.

Because …. here are some of the benefits of getting chiropractic treatments during your pregnancy.

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First of all it will help you to maintain good spinal posture which is important for the delivery process because the extra weight out front can force your spine into an unfavorable position; your lower back and pelvis especially.

And, it can help with other common pregnancy symptoms such as neck pain, pain between the shoulder blades, lower back pain, sciatic leg pains, swelling/numbness/tingling in the hands and feet, heartburn/indigestion, fatigue and some moms even find it helps with morning sickness.

Aside from these benefits, a lot of moms report that their delivery process was a lot easier and quicker when getting chiropractic care and I have notice the post-partum recovery time can be a lot shorter as well.

As far as safety goes, we use special, gentler adjusting techniques for mothers-to-be and we even have a special technique for turning babies that are in the breech position.

So, if you are pregnant and not enjoying it due to nagging aches and pains, or you are planning on starting a family and you want to get into the best shape possible, give us a call. We can help.

Our phone number is 905 335 LIFE (5433) and remember too that consultations are always free of charge.

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Cell Phones And Your Bones

“New Study Indicates Cell Phones Can Make Your Bones Weak!”

A study published in a recent issue of the Journal of Craniofascial Surgery suggests that the electromagnetic radiation ( EMR ) emitted from cell phones may adversely affect bone strength.

The study conducted by Dr. Fernando Sravi at the University of Cuyo, Argentina, showed that men who routinely wore their cell phones on their belt on the right side had reduced bone mineral content and reduced bone mineral density of the right hip.

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There have always been concerns about the effects of cell phone EMR on one’s brain tissue, especially in children but this is one of the few studies looking at the effect of cell phone EMR on bone mineralization.

The biggest concern however is because of the rapid increase in cell phone use ( especially in the younger generations ), any effect on bone mineral density could have a profound effect on the osteoporosis rate in our population.

Especially in women who have higher rates of osteoporosis to begin with and children who will have a longer lifetime exposure to cell phone use and the EMR.

I personally have never been a big fan of having a cell phone attached to one’s body and Dr. Sravi’s research study provides another compelling reason why not to.

Thank-you Dr. Sravi!

For more information on this topic or any other health concerns you may have, please call us at 905 335 LIFE (5433).

Remember that consultations are always free of charge and family appointments are also available.

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