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Proactive Spinal Health Care

January 17th, 2012

We all have heard the saying “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This is no more applicable than when dealing with your health. We understand that by taking a proactive approach to health we may reduce injury, disease, and sickness. A popular example practiced by most is dental care. We brush, rinse, floss (yes, we need to floss) and have our periodic check-ups with the dentist. We understand that if we don’t care for our teeth, we will lose them, a simple concept indeed.

We can apply this behavior and use it as a model for other health decisions. Adequate exercise, proper nutrition, and the need for rest all can be categorized as preventive practices for good health and well-being. Few could argue that statement. Until recently, this proactive approach has not been » Read more: Proactive Spinal Health Care

Chiropractic For Back Pain

November 22nd, 2011

Introduction to Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic is a continuously growing practice of non-invasive procedures used to alleviate pain and headaches. It is a healthcare approach focusing on the relationship between the body’s structure, specifically the spine, and the body’s functions. Practitioners may use a variety of approaches, but primarily they perform adjustments to the spine with the goal of correcting alignment problems and encouraging the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Misalignments in the spine can interfere with the flow of energy needed to support health.

The term chiropractic itself comes from the Greek words cheir (hand) and praxis (action) to describe treatment done by hand or hands-on treatment. Today, chiropractic in the United States is considered to be a Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). Some chiropractic procedures can even be traced back to ancient times. Chiropractic is based on three key concepts:

  • The body has an ability to heal itself
  • The body’s structure, especially the spine, and the body’s functions are closely intertwined and this relationship affects overall health
  • Treatment aims to rectify this relationship between structure and function enabling the body to do what it does naturally, heal itself » Read more: Chiropractic For Back Pain

Discover the Transformation in an Awakened Spine

November 20th, 2011

Most of us have memories of life events - some bringing joy, some life-changing, and still others we would rather forget. Each of those life events has an energy that can store anywhere in the body, including the spine and nervous system, especially when it did not feel safe to experience at the time. That stored energy converts into tone, vibration and tension. The cerebral cortex - the part of the brain with which we observe our self, experience higher thought, awareness and consciousness - disconnects from that energy as if to say “I never want to feel that again.”

As the energy of stress - physical, chemical or emotional - becomes stuck in the body, the spinal cord becomes stretched like an over-tightened guitar string. This puts the nervous system in fight-or-flight mode, locking in tension patterns that distort the spine and posture. When the spinal cord is under tension, the tone and vibration of each cell is altered, interfering with cellular communication and energy flow. » Read more: Discover the Transformation in an Awakened Spine