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CHIROPRACTIC AND YOUR HEART

28/6/2015

Taking care of your heart may be something you don’t think about everyday, but it should be!

There’s one simple thing you can do to take care of your heart. Are you ready for it?

See your chiropractor.

Why? Eliminating interference in your body may help it function properly and fight heart disease better. And chiropractic care does just that. How?

Lower Your Blood Pressure. Adjustments may help keep your blood pressure down by enhancing certain nervous system functions that decrease your heart rate.

Relieve Stress. By eliminating pains and discomfort through regular adjustments, your body might thrive!

Welcome Immunity. Chiropractic care has been known to boost immunity. And, stronger immunity means a stronger heart.

Nutritional and Wellness Support. We’re here to support you and show you ways you can take care of your heart with healthy foods, exercise and more.

Give chiropractic a try!

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The Art Of Lifting

18/6/2015

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For healthy lifting, lift with your legs, keep the load close to your body and get help.

One of the best ways to keep your back pain-free, and one that all too many overlook, is the fine art of proper lifting.

Think about how you lift a heavy object, for example, a box filled with books. Do you just bend over from the waist to lift it? If so, you are putting yourself at serious risk for pain and damage.

Here are the steps required for proper lifting:

Sizing up the situation– Do you know where you’re going? Do you know the weight of the object to be lifted? Do you have a clear path from Point A to Point B? Do you need a partner to help you, based on the weight and/or shape of the object to be lifted? Get the “lay of the land” before you begin.
Keep it close– When lifting any object, it’s best to carry it close to your body, rather than holding it out in front of you with your arms extended. This keeps you, and the object you are lifting, more balanced
Spread your feet shoulder-width apart– Again, this makes it easier for you to stay balanced and provides the firm foundation and footing needed to maneuver an object safely.
Bend at the knees– This is critical. When getting ready to actually lift an object, bend at the knees and keep your back straight. The same holds for putting the object back down.
Tighten up those abs– Holding your stomach muscles tight helps transfer some of the load from your back.
Make your legs do the work – Your legs have some very strong muscles – use them to help you lift an object. This also helps prevent too much stress on your back.
Give yourself a break– If heavy lifting is a regular part of your job, take frequent breaks. The muscles in your arms and legs get tired, and when they do, you are at greater risk for injury.

Master the art of proper lifting and you will be doing your back a huge favor. However, as with any activity, if you strain your back or feel pain, call us right away to schedule an appointment for a thorough chiropractic examination and necessary care. Waiting usually lengthens the healing process and rarely makes a painful situation better.

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JOB SATISFACTION AND LOWER BACK PAIN

12/6/2015

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Experts see new link between white-collar back pain and career satisfaction.

Low back pain, more commonly associated with jobs involving physical labor, is now striking an increasing number of white-collar workers. Usually associated with heavy lifting, turning, bending and repetitive motions, back pain is becoming a plague among those who lift nothing heavier than a stapler.

While workplace design and employee fitness are factors in office workers developing neck and back injuries, an overlooked element is the psychosocial factor — how positive a person’s mental outlook is, and especially how much they like their career.

Instead of taking drugs to reduce the symptoms, more and more recommendations involve reducing the amount of stress and taking steps to increase job satisfaction.

Experts say that up to 80 percent of adults will seek treatment for work-related neck or back pain at some point in their career.

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Lifestyle decision

6/6/2015

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Lifestyle decisions and long-term neglect can produce obesity, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and other health problems. But since symptoms can take years to appear, these issues are easy to overlook.

If pressing a button instead of taking the stairs immediately resulted in a visible weight gain, you’d head for the stairs.

If expressing anger, envy or grief instantly created a stomach ulcer, you’d watch what you say.

But it can take years for the earliest symptoms to show up and by then, the problem has advanced. “It won’t happen to me,” we lie to ourselves.

Yet, the damage is done. That’s why our most health conscious practice members see us on a regular basis. Can chiropractic care reverse years of neglect? No. But periodic checkups may catch problems before they become serious.

Has it been a while since your last visit? Give us a call.

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