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Archives for June 2014

SPINAL HEALTH SURVEY

June 18, 2014 By Paul Blaser

Please check off any symptoms that apply to you to assess your spinal health:

PAIN LOSS OF FUNCTION
□ Neck Pain/Stiffness □ Frequent Colds/Flu
□ Headaches/Migraine □ Asthma
□ Pain between Shoulders □ Sinus/Allergies
□ Pain/Numbness in Arms or Hands □ Fatigue
□ Pain/Numbness in Legs or Feet □ Ear Infection/Tonsillitis
□ Low Back Pain □ Dizzy/Light-Headed
□ Car Accident □ Difficulty Sleeping
□ Serious Fall or Injury □ Nervousness/Depression
□ Arthritis or Swollen Joints □ Poor Concentration/Memory
□ Spinal Curvature (Scoliosis) □ Muscle Weakness
□ Walking Problems □ Digestive Problems
□ Sports Injuries □ ADD/ADHD

If you’ve checked off any of these symptoms, there is a possibility that you have spinal subluxations (misalignments).  If left unchecked these health issues can worsen over time and cause permanent damage.

                                        Subluxations can be caused by:

  • Stress (physical and emotional)
  • Slips and Falls
  • Major traumas like Car Accidents (whiplash)
  • Poor posture
  • Bad sleeping habits (stomach sleeping)
  • Birth process
  • Sitting/Standing for prolonged periods at a time
  • Repetitive motions 
  • Sports activities/injuries
  • Lack of exercise
  • Incorrect lifting/carrying processes
  •  Obesity
  • Improper workstation habits/ergonomics
  • Awkward positions

Blaser Chiropractic utilizes the foundational building blocks for your healthRegular visits to your chiropractor can help reduce the effects of subluxations and restore health back into your body.  To check if your health problems are caused by subluxations, give us a call at 519-653-1020.

If you print off this survey with your results and bring it with you to your First Appt, you will receive your Initial Visit with us (Consultation, Physical Examination and X-rays – if necessary) for only $39.00 (Normal Fee $170.00)! This is valid only until August 28, 2014.

 

Filed Under: Chiropractic Care Tagged With: back pain, spinal health

Carrying Baggage Well

June 3, 2014 By Paul Blaser

Dr. Paul Blaser's team shares about carrying luggage

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In the bustle of packing for vacation or for a business trip, you can get easily carried away and pack everything but the kitchen sink into your suitcase and carry-on. But, over-packed luggage and improper lifting and carrying techniques are common causes of injury to your back, neck and shoulders.

Many of these injuries can be avoided with a little pre-planning.

Choosing Your Luggage:

When shopping for new luggage, look for something sturdy, lightweight and high-quality. If it’s too heavy to lift when it’s empty, don’t buy it! Choose one that rolls easily and where you’re not straining to push or pull it.

A good quality backpack is excellent as a carry-on because when worn properly they can evenly distribute weight. Make sure it has adjustable, padded shoulder straps and a waist strap to minimize the bag’s movement.

Packing Your Luggage:

Choose and pack your luggage carefully; packing only what you absolutely need! Remember the larger and heavier the case, the more strain it will place on your neck, back and shoulders. Make sure whatever you use as your carry-on doesn’t weigh more than 10 to 15 percent of your body weight. Keep the contents of your carry-on to a minimum, put heavier items at the bottom and make efficient use of the bag’s pockets.

Lifting And Carrying Your Luggage:

Even if your suitcase has wheels, lifting your luggage can’t always be avoided. Reduce your risk of injury by moving slowly and, whenever possible, breaking the lifting action into smaller parts. For example, when loading your suitcase into the trunk of a car, try lifting it first onto a chair or step-stool, then lifting it into the trunk.
When lifting, get close to your luggage and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Bend at the knees and let your leg muscles – not your back – do the lifting! Avoid twisting motions; instead, turn your feet in the direction you are headed and turn your entire body in that direction.

Remember

  • Don’t carry heavy luggage for long periods of time.
  • Carry lighter items in each hand rather than a single heavy item on one side.
  • If using a duffel or shoulder bag, switch sides often to reduce the strain on your back, neck and shoulders.

Injuries that result from improper lifting and carrying a heavy load don’t just affect your vacation, they often become chronic. If you are experiencing pain after your travels be sure to give us a call at 519-653-1020 as soon as you return! Injuries are often quicker to heal when treated as early as possible.

From all of us here at Blaser Chiropractic, have a great and safe summer vacation!

Dr. Paul

Filed Under: Chiropractic Care Tagged With: carrying luggage

What’s Your P.B.?

June 2, 2014 By Paul Blaser

“Doc, I’ve got 2 new P.B.’s this past month – one at the All Ontario’s and the other at the Canadian Finals…”, beams yet another runner with a sparkle of both joy and amazement.
“That’s awesome……..let’s adjust your spine.”

If you’re wondering, ‘P.B.’ stands for ‘Personal Best’. If you’re a competitive athlete, no explanation is necessary. Athletic performance is based on many factors such as hard training, discipline, coaching, diet, nutritional factors, mental attitude and optimum nerve potentials. According to Dorland’s Medical Dictionary, the nervous system controls the function of every cell, tissue and organ in the body. Simply put, an optimally functioning nerve system produces better body performance. For example, does a race car perform better with spark plugs that work at 85%, 95% or 99% efficiency?

Chiropractic enhances nerve integrity with each and every adjustment.
Is it any wonder that world caliber athletes such as Donovan Bailey, Bruno Surrey and Dan O’Brien are under regular chiropractic care and get adjusted prior to every major race? Absolutely not!!! They obviously value the impact chiropractic has on overall body performance.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERANot everyone has to be an olympic caliber athlete to benefit from chiropractic. Any athlete who wants to enhance personal performance can benefit. You may run 2km for the first time in your life, or you may complete your 20th marathon. No matter what your level, chiropractic can give your athletic endeavours an edge. I’m reminded of my mother-in-law Gloria when she completed her first 5K run at the Toronto ScotiaBank Waterfront Marathon. It was her way of celebrating her 70th birthday by facing a challenge and achieving a goal that claimed age is just a number. It took courage, discipline and regular chiropractic care that brought her into 6th place out of the 49 in her age category (3rd out of all the women)! Her first run! I can’t tell you how proud I was of her, and what an inspiration she is!

Now your ‘Personal Best’ may be defined in two ways:

1 – Doing something that you have never accomplished before in your life.
OR
2 – Completing a set distance in your best time ever.

Once again, train hard, be disciplined, ‘fuel’ up properly, have the right attitude and maintain an optimal nerve system. I just love seeing the joy and excitement of yet another patient (fellow athlete) telling me about their new P.B.!!

Sincerely,
Dr. Paul

P.S.: I just finished writing this article and my very next patient told me about her 2 new P.B.’s this past week!!! Way to go!!!

Filed Under: Chiropractic Care Tagged With: goals, personal best

10 Tips for Keeping Your Back Healthy

June 1, 2014 By Paul Blaser

_MG_8595Thought I’d start with the very basics of keeping your spine happy and healthy. Keep in mind, how you treat your spine today will affect your quality of life in the future!

  1. Have regular spinal adjustments.
  2. Exercise regularly.
  3. Follow a healthy diet.
  4. Maintain good posture (standing and sitting).
  5. Stretch your spine before and after sports.
  6. Don’t overload your backpack or shoulder bag.
  7. Stretch your legs and back after each hour of sitting.
  8. Never cradle the phone between your neck and shoulder.
  9. Sleep on your back or side not on your stomach.
  10. Invest in a good chair, pillow, and mattress. It’s worth it!

Dr. Paul

Filed Under: Chiropractic Care Tagged With: back health

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