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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Apr 19, 2016 | Health Articles
Are You Ready to Spring into Better Shape and Health? Did you promise yourself that this year you would get into shape? Do you want to feel young again and enjoy your health and life? It can happen. But, it is up to you to make a change. Do something different. Let's Do It! It...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Apr 12, 2016 | Health Articles
Spring is here! Not officially, but we are getting revitalized and ready to go! With this added excitement it is time to begin the spring clean in our garden. Although we are invigorated by the warmth, gardening can provide a great workout but with all of the bending, twisting, reaching and pulling, your body may...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Sep 22, 2015 | Health Articles
Are you in pain? Do you very carefully balance between managing your own pain vs. giving up and crying - "It is too much?" If this is you, read on for insightful information to help you understand and choose your best pain solution options from the experts in treatments of headaches, back pain, neck pain and other musculoskeletal...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Aug 25, 2015 | Health Articles
“Give a Review”, “Review Us”, these are just a few simple phrases that have become very common in our every day lives. Unfortunately, we now seem to prioritize virtually leaving a review rather than prioritize our health and share the wonderful successes. Our successes help others find solutions to their health challenges which should be a priority. Although our lives can be filled with little things, take time to prioritize and share the big things.
Small vs. Big Made Simple
A sore throat is a small thing.
It could be a sign that you’ve exhausted your immune system.
An upset stomach is a small thing.
It may be a symptom of producing too much (or too little) stomach acid.
Back pain is a small thing.
It might be how your body reminds you that change is needed. A change in the way you move or think. Or a change in how you deal with stress.
Spinal misalignments is a big thing.
When your brain loses touch with part of your body and can’t regulate it, that’s big. Impaired nerve communication is a big problem which can make your small back pain into a big one.
A spinal adjustment is a big thing.
A precisely applied force that helps restore nervous system integrity is big. Really big. Knowing where and how to apply this specific force takes a big commitment of education, expertise and experience.
Chiropractic, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is a BIG thing.
Maybe one of the biggest secrets in health care! After all, it can restore nervous system function, which is what controls every other aspect of your body’s ability to function. Chiropractic, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation has faced big opposition by those who have not experienced the wonderful healing and natural restoration of function naturally.
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | May 7, 2015 | Health Articles
Summer vacation is near! The excitement of warm weather and the well needed break from school or work is upon us. As the last school bell rings or the final confirmation of your travel plans arrives make sure you not only pack accordingly but prepare with these simple tips so you may enjoy the most of your holiday.
Leave Your Back Pain at Home
Traveling in any mode of transport can be physically demanding. Even if the final destination is a luxury holiday, getting there can leave you tired, stressed and in pain.
Sitting down for too long can cause significant problems for the body. No matter how comfortable the seat or surroundings, pressures build and blood flow is restricted. This is why some people experience DVTs on long-haul flights; because pressure builds up in the blood vessels of the lower legs as the blood becomes more sluggish. Contracting and relaxing the muscles can help to counter this and help the blood flow better.
Here Are Some Great Tips for Safe and Enjoyable Travel:
Stretch and Warm Up
Travel should be looked on as a form of strenuous exercise that requires a period of warming up and cooling down. Warm up and stretch before you travel, and cool down with a brisk walk when you arrive to reinvigorate your hamstring and calf muscles.
Road Trip by Car
- If you are driving, adjust the seat so you’re as close to the wheel as you can be while still feeling comfortable. Keep the knees just a little bit above the hips.
- Use a back support if the seat does not provide adequate support by design. This will help reduce the risk of lower back pain and injury. The support should be widest between the lowest ribs and the waist.
- Exercise your legs while driving to keep the blood flowing and limit any swelling or pain. Count to 10 while spreading your toes wide; count to 5 while tightening your calf muscles, followed by your thigh muscles, then your glutes (butt); roll your shoulders back and forward (keeping your hands on the wheel!).
- Alternate holding the wheel with your hands at the 2 and 7 o’clock positions, and then the 10 and 5 o’clock positions.
- Try not to grip the wheel too tightly, which reduces the circulation and increase fatigue in the muscles of the hands, wrists and arms.
- Vary your focal point to reduce eye strain and headaches, but keep your eyes on the road.
- Take frequent breaks from driving; remember that fatigue behind the wheel can kill.
Sky Miles
- Airline seats are incredibly spine-unfriendly. Standing up straight, familiarize yourself with the normal curve of your spine, then use rolled-up towels to recreate that curve when sitting down. Use another between your neck and the headrest.
- Bags heavier than 5-10% of your body weight should ideally be checked in rather than carried on. Lifting heavy bags into overhead lockers can hurt the spine. Whatever the weight of the bag, make sure you stand directly in front of the compartment and do not twist your back or neck when lifting.
- Under seat luggage should not be forced in using feet or hands while standing, which can cause muscle spasms given the confined and awkward space between the seats. Instead, sit down first, then push it in using both your hands and feet.
- Move about in your seat frequently to keep the blood flowing and guard against cramps. Massage your thighs and calves, then push up with your toes to shift your knees up and down. Use a bag to raise your feet higher.
- Don’t blast yourself with the overhead air vents which can cause your neck and shoulders to tense.
Safety First with Kids:
- Use an approved car seat appropriate to the age of the child when traveling in a car.
- Infant car seats should always face rearwards so that any impact is spread around the back and shoulders and not taken directly by the neck.
- A car seat should not be used in the front seat of a car where an airbag could deploy into it. Similarly, if the rear doors or the rear of the front seats are equipped with airbags, position the child seat in the center of the rear seat to avoid it being hit by any of them.
- Secure the car seat as per instructions and make sure it is properly fixed in place and cannot shift. The seat should be at a 45-degree angle to properly support the child’s head.
- Traveling by air, ask if a car seat can be used which is safer than seating a child on your lap.
Plan Ahead for Ultimate Vacation Success
For the ultimate success plan ahead and schedule a spinal examination and address underlying issues that may be aggravated by the journey of your holiday. Our fantastic team is just a simple call away and ready to have you jump into your well earned break!
Summer vacation is near! The excitement of warm weather and the well needed break from school or work is upon us. As the last school bell rings or the final confirmation of your travel plans arrives make sure you not only pack accordingly but prepare with these simple tips so you may enjoy the most of your holiday.