Chiropractic treatment has been associated with pain relief ever since Dr. D.D. Palmer performed the initial chiropractic adjustment in September 1895. So if you experiencing pain in your back, neck or shoulders I recommend that you see a chiropractor for an adjustment. But the question is should you only to see a chiropractor for pain relief?

The main reason people make that first visit to see a chiropractor is because they are in pain. They may be experiencing persistent headaches, low back pain, radiating pain from the neck, sore shoulders, knees or some other type of pain. Some patients will be trying out a chiropractor as a last resort after exhausting all the common options out there, and others are looking into chiropractic for preventative measures.

As a chiropractor it is my job to adjust spinal misalignments, which are a major cause of pain throughout the body. A lot of my patients quickly discover there is a lot more to chiropractic than just pain relief. Chiropractic adjustments have the potential to improve and help eliminate different health issues and related problems.

Some health problems that chiropractic can potentially help with, include:

• Ear Infections
• Increased Range of Motion
• Colic
• PMS Symptoms
• High Blood Pressure
• Various Behavioral Issues
• Improved Productivity
• Improved Immunity
• Reduce Stress
• Decreased Need for Pain Medication
• Improved Quality of Sleep
• More Comfortable Pregnancy
• Allergy Relief

It is important when you visit a chiropractor that you explain what you are experiencing; because it is just a symptom of a more conglomerate issues. Chiropractors are trained to find the problem, and not only to alleviate the symptoms.

At Lifetime Wellness Center our approach is simple, we believe that health is among our most valuable possessions. We seek to provide chiropractic care to as many families as possible so they can maintain their optimal health potential- naturally- without the need for harmful medications. It might take only a few sessions, or it may take longer, but in the end you will be free of pain and you will feel like your old self. My team at Lifetime Wellness Center is here to help answer your questions.  Please feel free to contact us today. If you enjoyed this blog post make sure click the Facebook “like” button above and share it with family and friends!

On Saturday, July 8th 2017, I was on AM800 discussing the importance of chiropractic care and how it helps facilitate healing throughout the body by retraining it to know what normal should be. Along with how text neck is impacting our younger generation’s posture; which than effects the nervous system causing problems throughout the body.  I also explain about peripheral neuropathy and how it can impact our daily life, and the therapies we offer at Lifetime Wellness Center. If you enjoyed this blog post make sure click the Facebook “like” button above and share it with family and friends!

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We all have been there before – sitting for long periods of time while traveling then after, hours have gone by and now experiencing stiffness in our necks that eventually turns into pain. Well there are ways to prevent these negative side effects from happening to you on your next vacation!

I have several patients ask me “How do I prevent a sore neck on my vacation?” Honestly, getting an adjustment before and after your vacation will help you immensely.  Why I tell them this? Because adjustments allow your body to prepare for the upcoming changes in your daily activity. Not only should you get an adjustment prior to traveling but a great thing to pack with you is a Denneroll. If you are asking yourself “What’s a Denneroll?” It is a cervical orthotic traction unit (pictured to the right). You are only able to obtain these units through a chiropractor; who has prescribed it to you as part of your treatment. Using this “roll” daily on your travels will help prevent neck pain. This allows you to spend more time with your family and friends and less time being uncomfortable and in pain.

Regardless whether you do or do not have a Denneroll, there are some stretches that you can perform to help keep your neck limber while traveling. When you do these stretches below properly, they can help relieve and prevent neck pain. I recommend including these stretches in your everyday life especially if you have a desk job, commute to work or do a lot of traveling.

You will want to hold each stretch for about 10 to 15 seconds and repeating about 3 to 4 times (take little breaks in between each stretch). Remember if any of these stretches feel like they are too much, take it back a notch.

Stretch 1

You are going to be taking your shoulder out of the equation by putting your left arm behind your back. (This anchors your shoulder so it doesn’t prop up while you are stretching) *Pictured on the right*

 

Place your right hand on the left side of your head; then bring your right ear to the parallel shoulder. *Pictured on the left*

 

*You will feel this stretch in the side of your neck; repeat the same steps to stretch your right side*

Stretch 2

In this stretch you will want to anchor your shoulder and look 45 degrees to your right. *Pictured on the right*

Place your right hand on the back of your head; once you are in this position you are going to pull your head forward.
*Pictured on the left*

 

 

*You should feel this stretch in the back of your neck; repeat the same steps on for the right side*

Stretch 3

In this stretch you are going to anchor your shoulder in a slightly different way than the last 2 stretches. You are going to place your left hand under your butt by sitting on it. *Pictured on the right*

Similar to stretch 1 you are going to place your right hand on the left side of your head; then bring your right ear to the parallel shoulder.
*Pictured on the left*

*This stretches the oblique muscles of your neck; repeat these steps to stretch the right side*

All the commotion that happens with our neck affects us all the way down to our spine as well, causing a whole host of problems. Concluding, take breaks when you’re sitting for long periods at a time. My staff and I look forward to seeing you before and after your travels! If you enjoyed this blog post make sure click the Facebook “like” button above and share it with friends!