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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Aug 6, 2015 | Zed
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Jul 30, 2015 | Health Articles
The joints of our knees and the leg pains associated can be confusing or frightening sometimes when we hear the medical diagnosis. The actual diagnosis terms can sometimes be more scary than the actual condition. But do not fear! Below are two common conditions explained simply so that you can begin focusing on the solution...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Jul 18, 2015 | Zed
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Jun 23, 2015 | Health Articles
As an athlete prepares for a big race, the excitement can begin with the pulling tight of the laces on the track shoes. The heart pounds a little louder as a quietness falls over you and the mental vision of the race pushes your thoughts of “I am READY!”
But are you really ready? Have you prepared to the best of your ability?
Today, the greatest athletes have added the next level to their preparedness – a Chiropractic and Physical Coaching Team which may include Physical Therapists, Massage Therapists, and Physical Trainers. This conglomeration of expertise prepares the body to maximize performance by keeping their body in the correct alignment for the most enjoyment and maximum benefit which has led them to be the new top 1%!
How Can I Increase My Performance Quotient?
In order to get the most out of the valuable time you spend exercising, we want to ensure that your musculoskeletal system is working effectively and efficiently. Bones, joints, and muscles need to be able to go through a full range of motion in order to exercise properly. Any limitation of mobility might cause an injury, which would not only be painful but would set back your normal exercise schedule.
A healthy spine and posture is so important and especially critical for athletes, or anyone who exercises regularly. Many people are unaware that they can have a difference of 2 to 10 pounds in their weight distribution. Add the pressure of running, riding or any other sport and over time and major damage can occur.
Regular chiropractic care is designed to create balance in the body and helps you enjoy a full exercise program and reap all the benefits that exercise brings by helping make sure that your muscles, bones, and joints are working to their best ability.
A Perfect Example
The Ironman Triathlon is regarded as one of the toughest races a human can do. Needless to say, the athletes that compete in the Ironman Triathlon have to be in the best shape. Chiropractic care has helped many Ironman athletes in the race and has allowed their bodies to be pushed to the limit over and over again.
The Ironman Triathlon World Championship is held every year in Kona, and many of the athletes qualify for a slot by being among the top finishers in their age bracket at one of the worldwide competitions. This race has found incredible value and in Chiropractic and has ensured that Chiropractors are always on hand to treat injuries and remove obstacles that may prohibit an athlete from performing at their peak. A range of techniques are found to be used, including standard chiropractic adjustments and the Active Release Technique (ART).
Lisa Walker, a woman in her early 50s from Edmonds, WA, credits Florida chiropractor Dr. Dan with allowing her to compete in the World Championships. “I met Dr. Dan in the ART tent the week before the race. He explained that without a healthy, efficient spine the body cannot work to its full capacity. The spine is the body’s foundation and the position of the spinal bones will help dictate where the weight placement and the pressure on each of the other joints such as knees, hips, head rotation affected could be. I had issues with both shoulders and my right foot. Dr. Dan fixed me up so well I went back two more times just to see him about the issue. I really appreciated what he did for me because it gave me back my confidence in both swimming and my run. This was my 4th time in Kona and I ended up with a 7th place AG finish, a personal record (PR) and a Boston marathon qualifying time by 11 minutes on the run.”
Chiropractic Works!
Chiropractic care is a vital part of the training for most Ironman athletes and without it they would be unable to compete. Having a chiropractor is a huge benefit for any athlete or weekend warrior as they can experience optimum spinal health, which in turn will lead to peak performance, the quickest recovery time from injuries and an overall feeling of healthiness.
Ready to Race!
If you are partaking in a sport that includes running, where efficient coordination of movement is paramount, a chiropractic checkup should be vital to see if you are getting the most out of your efforts in both training and racing. If you are in competitive running sports we further recommend a chiropractor who uses X-rays to accurately assess pelvic alignment and leg-length difference, which are extremely important to running at your peak potential and avoiding unnecessary injury.
So lace up! Our team is ready to help you achieve your 1%!
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Jun 9, 2015 | Health Articles
It can happen in an instant! You were simply driving your car – possibly in auto-pilot- then out of no where another car swerves or an animal runs in the road and suddenly you slam on your brakes. Most often we avoid the collision of another object but often in cases we don’t. Unfortunately this sharp stop can be more harmful than you first suspect.
The “Sharp Stop” and Your Spine
Your spine houses and your spinal cord. The first cervical vertebra, Atlas or C1, is the most freely movable vertebra in the spine and the one most likely to cause irritation or tension to the spinal cord. It pivots around the second cervical vertebra, the Axis or C2, connected only by ligaments and tendons, but has no disc, making it uniquely different from the rest of the spine. This is what allows the majority of spinal rotation to occur, but at the price of instability.
Any kind of head or neck trauma can cause a misalignment to your spine. Now add a sharp stop – especially one of an automobile or mechanical vehicle, which adds more speed and force.
Today, intensive research studies have demonstrated that any collision greater than 11mph is serious because it can cause whiplash and misalignments to your cervical spine and damage to underlying muscle, ligaments and surrounding tissue, leading to further problems with your nervous system. C1 and C2 are most vulnerable and if left undetected and uncorrected, can lead to nerve interference, which results in poor function inside the body and a deterioration in your health.
An Interesting Study
A study published in August 2, 2004 in the peer reviewed “Journal of Vertebral Subluxation”, showed that the onset of both Parkinson`s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis were statistically related to trauma to the head and or neck. The study also showed that a high percentage of the patients in this retrospective study benefited significantly from chiropractic and soft tissue rehabilitation care.
This study reviewed the cases of 81 patients with either Parkinson`s Disease or Multiple Sclerosis. Of the 81 patients 78 recalled that they had experienced at least one head or neck trauma prior to the onset of their disease. Of the patients in this study, 39 reported that they were involved in auto accidents, 29 noted that they had been involved in some sort of sporting accidents, such as skiing, horseback riding, cycling, and football and 16 were involved in falls such as on icy pavements or down stairs. The length of time between the traumatic event and onset of their disease varied from two months to 30 years.
All 81 patients received specific chiropractic care for correction of spinal misalignments. The results were astounding!
Of the 44 Multiple Sclerosis cases, 40 (91%) reported improvement from the chiropractic care. Of these, 28 showed “substantial” improvement; 8 showed “moderate” improvement; and 5 showed “minor” improvement. No further progression of Multiple Sclerosis was noted in the improved cases during the care period, which ranged from one to five years depending on the patient. Only four cases reported “no change” in their condition.
Of the 37 patients with Parkinson`s Disease, 34 (92%) reported improvement. Of these patients, 16 showed “substantial” improvement; 8 showed “moderate” improvement; and 11 showed “minor” improvement. As with the MS patients, no further progression of Parkinson’s Disease was noted in the improved cases during the care period, which ranged from one to five years depending on the patient. Only three cases reported “no change” in their condition.
The conclusions published in the Journal showed that a causal link exists between trauma-induced upper cervical (neck) injury and disease onset for both Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson`s Disease. Correcting the injury to the upper cervical spine (C1 & C2) with chiropractic and soft tissue rehabilitation seemed to arrest and reverse the progression of both of these diseases in the patients in this study. These results offer hope to patients who suffer from these debilitating diseases.
Why Wait? What is Stopping You?
There are so many variables involved in how an accident occurs, as there are with the individual victim, so it is impossible to predict an exact pattern of symptoms. It may also be the case that injuries are felt within an hour of the accident, or not until weeks or months later. Generally, though, there is an array of conditions that is very often seen after whiplash: neck pain, headaches, TMJ problems, brain injury, dizziness, and low back pain.
Whiplash injuries should be treated by specially trained professionals who know and understand this condition early before disease processes can begin. The most effective treatment combines chiropractic care with rehabilitation of the soft tissues, and a self-care routine.
So why wait until you become sick. Our expert team which can include chiropractors, physical therapists, registered nurses, and massage therapists has been created for you to teach you about how to get well and stay well, for life. We recognize that true health comes from effort and when we start taking responsibility for our choices, we can return to the best of health and stay there!
As an athlete prepares for a big race, the excitement can begin with the pulling tight of the laces on the track shoes. The heart pounds a little louder as a quietness falls over you and the mental vision of the race pushes your thoughts of “I am READY!”
It can happen in an instant! You were simply driving your car – possibly in auto-pilot- then out of no where another car swerves or an animal runs in the road and suddenly you slam on your brakes. Most often we avoid the collision of another object but often in cases we don’t. Unfortunately this sharp stop can be more harmful than you first suspect.