Category Archives for Chiropractic Care
Treating Anxiety
“Treating Anxiety In Both
Children And Adults”
Over the next few weeks we are going to discuss a condition that has become a growing concern both with children and adults, and that condition is anxiety.
What you are going to learn is you will gain a better understanding of what anxiety really is, what you need to know about the popular medical treatments for this condition and what you can do if you choose to treat it without relying on drugs or medications.
And of course, you will find out how chiropractic care has helped hundreds of patients who have suffered from this condition.
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Date: Tuesday, March 18th. Time: 12 noon sharp in the seminar room at the front of the store.
If you are interested in attending this workshop, you need to RSVP your attendance by calling 905 631 8404
905 631 8404 or you can register online at …
www.goodnessme.ca/calendar
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I hope to see you at the workshop.
I am sure you will find it very informative and educational.
But otherwise, you can visit us here again next week when we will begin our video series on anxiety.
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Spinal Disc Overview
“Slipped Spinal Discs..Fact Or Fiction?”
I was consulting with a new patient recently and they were telling me their back pain was because someone else had told them it was because they had a slipped disc in their lower back.
So, I am going to clarify this issue for you because the fact of the matter is there is no such thing as a slipped disc.
First of all, let’s review what a spinal disc actually is.
You will find a spinal disc between each of the 24 vertebrae that make up your spine.
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The spinal disc has 2 very important functions. One is to separate the vertebra so that there is adequate room for the large nerve roots to exit the spine.
And they also act as shock absorbers for the spine.
The disc is firmly attached to the vertebra directly above it and the vertebra directly below it so it is virtually impossible to slip. BUT, a disc can decay (get thin when they should be plump), they can swell or bulge (like a bruise or a sprain), they can rupture (tear) and they can herniate where the jelly-like centre starts to leak out. This is by far the worst scenario because a herniated disc will require a surgical repair.
Remember that a spinal disc rarely becomes a problem unless a subluxation is present. When the vertebrae are misaligned, this puts an incredible amount of unnecessary stress on the spinal disc causing it to become weak and unstable and prone to these types of injuries.
So, another one of the many benefits of chiropractic care is that they help to keep your spinal discs healthy and strong and resistant to these types of injuries.
If you have any further questions about this topic or any other health concerns you and your family may have, please send us an email or give us a call at 905 335 LIFE (5433).
Remember that consultations are always free of charge and family appointments are always available.
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January and February 2014 Events
Coming Events For January and February, 2014
Happy New Year to everyone and I wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2014.
A couple of announcements to start off the new year ….
On Tuesday Jan 21st at the Goodness Me Natural Food Market on Fairview St. here in Burlington, I will be doing a Fibromyalgia workshop.
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We will be discussing natural and alternative treatments for this condition so if you or anyone you know is suffering from fibromyalgia, I strongly urge you to attend.
And on Tuesday Feb 25th, I will be doing a Stress workshop at the same location.
Start time will again be 12 noon in the seminar room.
We will be discussing natural and alternative treatments for stress so if you or anyone you know is having difficulty managing stress, this is the workshop to attend.
Historically, these workshops are very well attended so if you are interested in attending one or both, I would recommend you give them a call to RSVP your attendance.
The phone number for Goodness Me is 905 631 8404 and I look forward to seeing you there.
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Chiropractic Benefits Reproductive Organs
“Here’s How Chiropractic Care Can Help Increase Your Chances Of
Conceiving A Child”
Last time we started discussing how chiropractic care can help you if you are having difficulty conceiving a child.
What you will learn today is how the chiropractic adjustment can actually help your reproductive organs work better.
When you have a subluxation it will impair the flow of vital nerve energy through the nerve.
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In other words, these organs will not be vital and they will not vibrate with a high degree of energy.
In fact, they will become sluggish. And when your reproductive organs are sluggish, getting pregnant is going to be a definite challenge.
Your ovaries may be slow to release the eggs or they may not release them at all.
Passage of the egg through the fallopian tube may take too long for fertilization and implantation of the fertilized egg into the uterine wall may be weakened.
So, how can the chiropractic adjustment actually help these things?
Remember that an adjustment will decompress the nerve which will restore the flow of vital nerve energy to all the organs the nerve is attached to.
The organs in turn will become vital again; they will wake up and start vibrating with a higher frequency.
And in this case, the ovaries will actively release their eggs, motility through the fallopian tubes will improve increasing the chances of fertilization and implantation of the fertilized egg into a fully receptive uterine wall will ensure a strong healthy pregnancy.
More on this next time but in the meantime if you have any questions on this topic or any other health concerns you or your family may have, please send us an email or give us a call at 905 335 LIFE (5433).
Remember that consultations are always free of charge and family appointments are available because subluxations and spinal problems tend to run in families.
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Chiropractic Care For Life
Is It True That Once You Go To a Chiropractor, You Will Have To Keep Going For The Rest Of Your Life?
I have had many people and patients ask me this question over the years, so I would like to take the opportunity to clarify this for you.
To be quite honest with you, most of my patients would tell you that they need their chiropractic treatment every 2 to 3 weeks.
Some a little more frequently and some a little less frequently.
And I myself prefer to be adjusted once or twice a week because it helps me keep up with life in general.
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Remember that adjustments are totally natural, non-toxic, they serve to keep you feeling good, help all your organs to work properly, help you maintain good spinal posture and prevent spinal arthritis.
And if this requires 1 or 2 adjustments per month, I don’t really see anything wrong with that.
And neither should you.
I have rarely seen a patient that needs to go for chiropractic adjustments because they have to. Remember it is your body and your health so you do not have to do anything that you do not want to do.
So, it is more like patients keep going to the chiropractor because they choose to and many patients will tell you that they could not imagine their life without chiropractic care because of the many benefits it provides them and their family.
But, always remember the choice is up to you. Do only those things that are good for your health for only as long as you want to stay healthy.
If you have any questions or comments about his topic, or any other health concerns that you may have (including your family), please shoot us an email or you can call us at 905 335 LIFE (5433).
Remember that consultations are always free of charge and family appointments are always available.
Why? ….. because spinal problems tend to run in families.
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Chiropractic Treatments For Long Term Health
“How Long Do I Need To Keep Going To The Chiropractor?”
Often times people ask me how long do they need to keep coming to the chiropractor for. And I have also heard people say that once you start going to the chiropractor, you will have to keep going for the rest of your life.
Let me add some clarity to these issues …
Let us say that you have decided to change your diet. You want to eat healthy foods. No more junk food or fast foods or dairy or anything that contains wheat or anything that contains pesticides, growth hormones or antibiotics.
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What if you have decided to stop smoking and drinking? How long would you want to do this for? Well, you would stop smoking and drinking for as long as you want to stay healthy.
What about exercise? You have realized you are overweight. Your heart and lungs are not fit. In fact they are sluggish. You commit to exercising 2 to 3 times per week.
How long would you want to keep exercising for? You would continue to exercise for as long as you would want to stay healthy.
Wouldn’t you?
Well, the same thing goes for chiropractic care! Once you have completed your corrective care, how long would you want to continue with your wellness care for? Only for as long as you want to stay healthy.
So you can see that this is my answer for everyone who asks me that question. Do the things that are good for you and healthy for you for as long as you want to stay healthy.
Next time we will discuss the issue that once you start chiropractic care, you won’t be able to stop but in the meantime if you have any questions about this topic or any other health concerns that you may have, please call us at 905 335 LIFE (5433).
Remember consultations are always free of charge and family appointments are always available.
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Family Chiropractic Appointment
“What Exactly Is a Family Chiropractic Appointment?”
For those of you who visit this website on a regular basis, I have often times mentioned family appointments so today I would like to clarify what a family appointment is and why we encourage them here at our chiropractic office.
One reason is when I consult with adults about their aches, pains and other health issues, almost everybody tells me that they can remember having them as far back as childhood.
But the unfortunate thing is that for many of them this was also when they were told that medication was the only solution to their problem.
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This is an observation that I have made time and time and time again over the past 27 years in practice.
As a parent, when you look at your children you will recognize that they may have the same hair color as you, the same eye color as you, even the same body shape as you.
You need to understand that the similarities do not end there. There are similarities on the inside that you cannot see especially when it comes to their spinal posture and spinal health.
And we can easily detect these potential problems by doing a proper postural assessment and a computerized posture scan which only takes a few minutes to do.
This can save your children from years and years of aggravation, poor health and permanent spinal damage.
As a parent, this will certainly save you from the escalating costs of health care.
So when you call our office to schedule an appointment for your free initial consultation, please remember to include your spouse and all your children as well.
Choosing chiropractic care for you and your family will be one of the best decisions you will ever make.
Our phone number is 905 335 LIFE (5433) and we have office hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and most Saturday mornings.
Please give us a call today!
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Public Vs Private Chiropractic Practice
“What Is The Difference Between a Public Chiropractic Practice And a Private One?”
Today I would like to explain to you the difference between a public practice and a private practice when it comes to choosing a chiropractor which will save you and the chiropractor both potential aggravation.
When you go to a chiropractor, you will notice 1 of 2 very distinct means of patient management.
Some chiropractors choose not to manage their patients. And what I mean by this is they let their patients decide if and when they need care, and how often they need care.
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The patient can come and go as they see fit.
On the other hand, there are chiropractors who will actively participate in the management of their patients.
Treatment plans are structured and scheduled in advance. This is what I would define as a ‘private practice’.
The patient needs to be compliant, participate and be partially responsible for their care. After all it is their spine and their health.
This is the type of relationship I personally choose to build with my patients because this is the only way for them to realize the long-term benefits of chiropractic care.
Regularity is the key to getting the most out of your adjustments otherwise they are no different than popping a pill every time you have an ache or pain or you’re feeling sick.
So the thing that you need to decide before going to a chiropractor is do you want to manage yourself, or do you want the doctor to assist in managing your spinal care.
And there is nothing wrong with interviewing the chiropractor before starting care to make sure you are both on the same page.
When the chiropractor cares more about your spine and your health than you do, these types of doctor-patient relationships rarely work out.
If you would like more information on this topic or any other health concerns you or your family may have, all you need 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 call today.
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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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 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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