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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Nov 23, 2021 | Health Articles
Enter any store and mall, and there are already signs of the upcoming seasonal holidays. However, this season's good cheer does not need to include tears, neck pain, shoulder pain, stress headaches, and a weakened immune system too. Let's face it the combination of the wrong food, too much alcohol, late nights, rushing ...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | May 27, 2021 | Health Articles
Man’s trajectory from the beginning has been to come, become, adapt, and grow. Our evolution from even a small infant can be measured by lying to sitting, sitting to crawling, and finally crawling to standing. With this said our species from an outside observer would now be entered as the era of de-evolution of man. Our postures on a grand scheme are beginning to hunch and roll from an early and earlier age. But the most noted is the amount of illness, pain, and degenerative diseases that are occurring in the most technologically advanced societies.
If you are now taking the time to Google the why Stop! You have stumbled onto one of the leading causes of the de-evolution of man’s posture.
Smart Phone?
Today, most of our communications are received through a small screen that we slouch and slump to see due to the long hours we remain in that position to inner face with the world. We as adults down to our smallest children can now easily be found no longer interacting with the real world but living virtually. Although we may be obtaining useful information, few people understand the true importance of maintaining good posture while collecting information and interacting with our computers. This poor posture is accelerating our forward head posture which is not only a primary contributor to headaches, neck and shoulder pain, and back pain but is having a detrimental effect on our overall health.
The Above Down
Good posture is more than standing up straight. You have posture when you stand, walk, sit, kneel, lie down, play sport, etc. Whatever position your body gets into, there is a right way and a wrong way of doing it. The right way reduces strain on the supporting muscles and ligaments. The wrong way hurts but not necessarily with immediate pain.
The most dangerous posture change that is affecting our society of all ages today is the forward head posture. The forward head posture change is a huge factor in your overall health because it relates to your central nervous system, which is your body’s power supply. When you have a forward head posture, your spinal cord is pulled and stretched, and this tension changes the shape of your spinal cord.
When your spine is healthy and relaxed, your spinal cord sends signals between your brain and body at approximately 275 mph. As you decrease the natural curves of your spine and over stretch the cord, the speed of these signals traveling between your brain and body all day long is compromised.
The Power of Good Posture
Good posture does the following for you:
- Keeps your bones and joints correctly aligned, so your muscles function properly, and your joints experience the least possible wear and tear, reducing the risk of degenerative arthritis and joint pain.
- Reduces the stress on the ligaments that hold your spinal joints together, making injury less likely.
- Allows your muscles to function with less effort, so you get less tired and stressed.
- Lowers the risk of muscle strain and overuse disorders that can cause back and muscular pain.
Be aware of the common risk factors for bad posture which include obesity, stress, pregnancy, weak postural muscles, unusually tight muscles, high-heels, lack of flexibility, poor work ergonomics, and bad habits when sitting and standing.
Quick Tips To Help Master Posture
Mastering How to Sit
- Your feet should rest on the floor. If they don’t, use a stool.
- Crossing your legs is not advised, and keep your ankles in front of your knees.
- Check there’s a small gap between the front of your seat and the back of your knees.
- Keep your knees at or below the level of your hips.
- Support your low- and mid-back, either with a backrest or back support.
- Don’t tense the shoulders, and check that your forearms are horizontal.
- Get up and move about regularly when stuck sitting down for long periods.
Mastering How to Stand
- The balls of your feet should bear most of your weight.
- Don’t lock your knees; keep them slightly bent.
- Feet should be shoulder-width apart.
- Let your arms hang free at your sides.
- Stand straight and tall with shoulders pulled backward.
- Keep your stomach tucked in.
- Your head should be level, earlobes over your shoulders. Don’t force your head in any direction.
- When unavoidably on your feet for a while, shift your weight from your toes to your heels, or from one foot to the other, to share the burden.
The Artistry of Lying Properly
- A suitable mattress is imperative. Make sure you find one that is supportive and comfortable and suits your individual needs.
- Use a pillow to maintain your spine in proper alignment.
- Don’t sleep on your stomach.
- Sleeping on your back is preferred with a small cushion to support your natural neck and lumbar curve. To assist with this place a small pillow under your knees.
- Place a pillow between your legs if you sleep on your side.
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Dec 24, 2020 | Health Articles
Can you hear the holiday songs playing? Of course, that’s because the holidays are until after January! However, with this season’s good cheer, holiday stress may lead to tears, neck pain, shoulder pain, and headaches.
The combination of the wrong food, too much alcohol, late nights, rushing around carrying heavy bags, and, let’s face it, family stress, can all lead to physical overload, taxing not only our physical bodies but our immune systems too. Let’s be prepared this season to tackle the holidays and be in great shape for the new year!
Stocking Stuffer Health Tips To Survive The Shopping Season:
Follow these great holiday tips to survive the shopping marathon:
- Stay well-hydrated. Drink eight to ten 8-ounce glasses of water every day, and do not substitute any of that with coffee, tea, soft drinks and alcohol, because those are diuretics and will end up robbing you of water.
- Stretch both before and after a long day of finding goodies for the whole family. Shopping can be stressful and your muscles need all the help they can get to stay relaxed.
- Choose your shopping shoes for their comfort, not style. You need plenty of cushioning to counteract those endless hours on your feet.
- Wear comfortable clothing as well, and, if it’s cold out, have a few layers on so you can peel them off and pile them on as you move from the streets to the warm shop interiors and back out again.
- Wear an over-the-shoulder handbag rather than carrying a single shoulder bag, and try to keep its contents to the bare minimum.
- In a mall or a shopping area where lockers are provided, use one to store your shopping bags as you acquire them. If you can park close by, drop the bags in the trunk every so often.
- Any slight aches and pains you feel after a day out shopping, grab an ice pack and apply to the affected area for 20 minutes for at least two hours. Repeat several times over a day or two until you feel better.
Rest, Shop, Repeat
When having a serious shopping day, take a break every 45 minutes, or more often if you feel the need.
If you’re hungry, eat something light, or you’ll feel very sluggish when you resume shopping. It can also be dangerous to burden your system then continue with what can amount to physical exercise.
Coffee may seem like a good idea as a quick boost, but it adds extra stress to the system. As for soda, that is never a good idea. Stick with water.
Shopping with Children
Children and extended shopping trips don’t go together. Not only will they tire before you do and want to go home, but they will also want to buy everything in every shop. That’s a double whammy of whining that’s going to stress you out. Try and get someone to look after them instead.
Wrapping Posture Preppers
When you have a mound of gifts to wrap, make sure you don’t sit or stand in one position for too long, or you’ll start to ache. Vary your position, but avoid wrapping while sitting on the floor, even when carpeted, as this is terrible for your posture.
It may sound a little OTT but stretch before and after wrapping your gifts.
The Gift of Health
Here at our practice, our expert team is ready to make sure your spine and body are in tip top condition to not only to have the physical stamina to endure the season but to be able to battle the bustling crowds.
Call Today and Schedule One More Gift – One To Yourself – A Health Checkup and Have your Gifts Wrapped up for the Holidays!
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Jun 18, 2020 | Health Articles
What do you do when you suffer from a pounding headache? Do you grit your teeth and carry on? Lie down in a dark room? Pop a pill and hope the pain goes away?
We all recognize this old saying. If we don’t listen to our body, it cries louder AND LOUDER! Until we finally listen and take the action to make some important changes. That point of nothing to lose is unfortunately when many new people begin seeking alternative solutions.
Relax, breath deep, and read on for a great solution.
Unsettling Statistics on Headaches
More Americans complain about headaches than any other health condition, including back pain; in fact, approximately 45 million Americans say they suffer headaches each year.
That’s one in every six people or more than 16 percent of the population. More than 8 million Americans visit their doctor seeking relief for symptoms of headaches each year. Unfortunately, the most popular treatment is over-the-counter pain relievers or prescription medication.
There is some good news when it comes to headaches. There are safe and effective natural solutions available to help reduce or eliminate the symptoms of various headache types. Let’s first learn about that headache you may be suffering from and then the natural solutions available to relieve those headaches.
Defining the Difference
The most common type of headache is the tension headache. It is estimated that 80-90 percent of the U.S. population suffers from tension headaches at some point in their lives.
Tension headaches are intimately connected to abnormal posture, muscular tightness, joint stiffness, and restricted range of motion in the body. To obtain optimum health and function, it is important to remember that everything is connected and everything matters. Dysfunctional patterns of movement and posture affect how much tension and stress your body holds. The body must compensate for these dysfunctional patterns by any means necessary, and it accomplishes this by altering tension points. Your brain and nervous system must compensate for this dysfunction by altering blood flow, muscle movement patterns and breathing. These alterations often lead to tension headaches.
The second most common type of headache is the migraine headache. Approximately 16-17 percent of the population complains of migraines. These headaches are far more debilitating than the tension-type headaches. More women than men suffer from migraine headaches, leading researchers to believe there may be a hormonal component to migraines. The majority of migraine sufferers correspond the episodes with trigger factors.
How Chiropractic Can Help
Chiropractic care can help alleviate the symptoms of tension and migraine headaches by improving and restoring normal postural patterns. Chiropractic treatment is aimed at normalizing muscle tension, restoring joint range of motion, and stabilizing the body to reduce abnormal stressors. Optimizing postural control of the head and neck reduces the workload your muscles must apply just to keep your head up during the day. The proper spinal alignment and muscle control helps give the body a fighting chance of avoiding a tension headache.
Headache sufferers tend to breathe more from their chest and shoulders as opposed to their diaphragm. This leads to repeated elevation of the shoulders and upper back muscles hundreds of times a day, leading to increased tension in the head and neck. Chiropractic restores function to the spine, ribs, and hips to maximize breathing and good postural control. Better breathing equals better health.
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If you’re suffering from headaches and are tired of taking pain-relieving medication day after day, our expert team looks forward to helping you regain the quality of life back you desire – pain free- medication free. Can Now!
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Dec 10, 2019 | Health Articles
"The Back Man" and "The Bone Setter" I have heard them all. When it comes to descriptions of my office, it is always interesting that they relate only to the musculoskeletal conditions that they think I am able to treat and little else.
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Can you hear the holiday songs playing? Of course, that’s because the holidays are until after January! However, with this season’s good cheer, holiday stress may lead to tears, neck pain, shoulder pain, and headaches.
