The other day I had a patient come back to the office, a woman who hadn't been in for two years. She had been under care for almost a year previously, and for whatever reason, stopped coming in yet decided to come back in this week.
When she walked into the office, I really didn't recognize her. The face and smile looked familiar, but I noticed her hair was different and she just really looked different. I couldn't really figure out why, as most people I remember. My student intern did the examination on her, and came out and told me the woman had lost 80 pounds. That was it! She was a whole new person!
When I sat down to talk with her, she told me that I helped to inspire her to lose the weight and get back in shape. She had taken up running and triathlons (my two passions), and said a lot of the reason she made the change is from what she learned by coming to my office. That is one of the BEST compliments I can receive and made me feel so good to hear that, knowing that her life is now better.
I love being able to change people's lives or at least make a difference in their lives. I know that by adjusting them that happens, but when a big shift like this occurs, it feels even better. Chiropractic care is so much about leading a healthy lifestyle and removing nerve interference so the body can function at its best. Exercise and nutrition are key components and it is nice to know that what we are doing in the office is inspiring others to get and stay healthy!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Pushing yourself
Fall season brings many things, including marathon season! Today was the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC; the Chicago Marathon was a few weeks ago, and the NYC Marathon is next week. I have friends running in all of them and have actually run all those three marathons myself.
Running a marathon is a pretty big test of strength. It requires a tremendous amount of dedication (to do it right) and often times requires digging in deep to your inner core and pushing yourself beyond limits that you are not use to. Today I ran with a few friends and one of them commented that when you train for a marathon, you really need to push yourself when you don't want to. You go out in cold days, rainy days, days you don't feel good, in the dark, in the humidity, and all sort of conditions. When you are finished, you feel good and realize that you just did something you didn't want to.
So....the next time that person goes to do something they don't want to, they can always look back to the marathon or marathon training and say: "I did it then, I can do it now." Excuses get thrown out the door and toughness steps in.
Do you need a goal? Do you want to test yourself? Certainly a marathon is a great goal, but what about a half marathon? Or a 10k? What about doing something you never thought you could? How would that make you feel? What kind of confidence would you gain? There are many races in the fall and spring, so find one for next year and start training now. Most likely, you will be happy you did as you will push yourself to new limits and will be happy you did.
Running a marathon is a pretty big test of strength. It requires a tremendous amount of dedication (to do it right) and often times requires digging in deep to your inner core and pushing yourself beyond limits that you are not use to. Today I ran with a few friends and one of them commented that when you train for a marathon, you really need to push yourself when you don't want to. You go out in cold days, rainy days, days you don't feel good, in the dark, in the humidity, and all sort of conditions. When you are finished, you feel good and realize that you just did something you didn't want to.
So....the next time that person goes to do something they don't want to, they can always look back to the marathon or marathon training and say: "I did it then, I can do it now." Excuses get thrown out the door and toughness steps in.
Do you need a goal? Do you want to test yourself? Certainly a marathon is a great goal, but what about a half marathon? Or a 10k? What about doing something you never thought you could? How would that make you feel? What kind of confidence would you gain? There are many races in the fall and spring, so find one for next year and start training now. Most likely, you will be happy you did as you will push yourself to new limits and will be happy you did.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Exercise
Today I ran 6 miles on the treadmill and as I looked around the gym at all the people working out, I saw men and women of different sizes and ages. It made me think about exercise and weight loss, and exercise and back pain, and how they relate to one another. If you are not exercising regularly, your back muscles are deconditioned and much more susceptible to injury (a.k.a. "back pain"). If you are overweight, your body has to work harder to keep yourself upright, and you also can end up with back pain.
Muscles get stronger when they do work. When they sit at a desk all day (or on the couch), they get weaker. When you exercise, you are less likely to get back pain. If you do have back pain and you don't exercise regularly, you should consider beginning an exercise program. It will help tremendously. I know from personal experience the more I exercise, the LESS my back hurts. Most people think that would be the opposite, but in fact, when my muscles are stronger and more flexible from working out, my back is in good shape.
If you are having questions about working out, and what may be right (or wrong) for you, ask us, we may be able to help!
Muscles get stronger when they do work. When they sit at a desk all day (or on the couch), they get weaker. When you exercise, you are less likely to get back pain. If you do have back pain and you don't exercise regularly, you should consider beginning an exercise program. It will help tremendously. I know from personal experience the more I exercise, the LESS my back hurts. Most people think that would be the opposite, but in fact, when my muscles are stronger and more flexible from working out, my back is in good shape.
If you are having questions about working out, and what may be right (or wrong) for you, ask us, we may be able to help!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Where did the week go?
Well, so much for updating this blog a few times a week. I went out of town for 3 days last weekend and have spent all week trying to catch up on everything. So much for relaxation!
So this week had some great "miracles" as some people like to call them, I just call them chiropractic working at its best. I had a woman come to me since her baby was in the breech position. Her OB scheduled the C-section and she left his office a little freaked out, after having two other children vaginally, why would this happen? Fortunately, she was smart enough to research it on her own, and discover that the Webster Technique could help, and found my office via the internet.
After four visits doing the Webster Technique, the baby moved into the head down position and "miracle"....no need for a C-section! That is a huge success story. Because of how she was able to be helped, she saved herself surgery and three weeks of recovery time. That is never fun, especially when you have two other little ones (plus a newborn) at home. I wish her OB knew about chiropractic, and when she mentioned it to him she said he just rolled his eyes. THAT is a shame.
Hopefully we can keep getting the word out there about chiropractic, the Webster Technique, and the amazing power of the human body to heal itself.
So this week had some great "miracles" as some people like to call them, I just call them chiropractic working at its best. I had a woman come to me since her baby was in the breech position. Her OB scheduled the C-section and she left his office a little freaked out, after having two other children vaginally, why would this happen? Fortunately, she was smart enough to research it on her own, and discover that the Webster Technique could help, and found my office via the internet.
After four visits doing the Webster Technique, the baby moved into the head down position and "miracle"....no need for a C-section! That is a huge success story. Because of how she was able to be helped, she saved herself surgery and three weeks of recovery time. That is never fun, especially when you have two other little ones (plus a newborn) at home. I wish her OB knew about chiropractic, and when she mentioned it to him she said he just rolled his eyes. THAT is a shame.
Hopefully we can keep getting the word out there about chiropractic, the Webster Technique, and the amazing power of the human body to heal itself.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Swine Flu numbers
According to the CDC, as of Sept. 5 2009: 43,771 have been infected and 302 deaths, which means the death rate is 0.6%.....very low for any flu. Those are reported infections, people who went to the Doctor and were diagnosed. However, if you go by CDC estimates, one million people have been infected with 302 deaths, then the death rate is 0.03% ... which means 99.97% will not die from this flu.
Those are pretty strong odds on surviving, and in my opinion, the vaccine is much worse than the flu itself. Build your immune system through proper nutrition and chiropractic adjustments. Ask us how those can help!
Those are pretty strong odds on surviving, and in my opinion, the vaccine is much worse than the flu itself. Build your immune system through proper nutrition and chiropractic adjustments. Ask us how those can help!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Where would you be?
Where would you be if the Chiropractic profession never existed? Would you be sicker? Would your kids be as healthy? Would you be in pain? Would you be stressed? Would you be taking more medications? Would you be married to the person you are married to now? Would you be living where you are living?
These are questions that I have actually thought about in the past two weeks. On Sept. 18th, Chiropractic celebrated its 114th birthday. Back on that day in 1895, the first official adjustment was given by DD Palmer. A man's hearing returned and thus DD started investigating how pushing on the back could make that happen. He and his son BJ then fully researched and developed Chiropractic, and here we are today.
So, I was thinking about where I would be if I had never become a Chiropractor? I know I wouldn't know my husband nor would I be living in Georgia (I doubt it at least). I moved here to go to Chiropractic College and met him, so if Chiropractic was never around there would have been no reason to move here. I doubt I would know my patients and I wonder how healthy I would be.
After 14 + years of regular chiropractic adjustments, I know my nervous system is functioning at its best, I don't get sick as often and I don't get injured as much (from all my running). I could NEVER imagine not ever being adjusted again. I am SO thankful that chiropractic was founded, because I love this profession and I love my practice. It is so much better than my days in corporate America!
So, where would you be if you never ever ever got adjusted before? It is scary and sad to think about and all I know is I am very glad for that first adjustment by DD Palmer. It is ultimately because the profession was founded and developed that I am here, that I am married to my husband, that I am living in Georgia, and that I know all the patients and friends in my office.
Happy Birthday Chiropractic, and thanks Julie for making a beautiful cake for us as we celebrated the 114th birthday of Chiropractic!
These are questions that I have actually thought about in the past two weeks. On Sept. 18th, Chiropractic celebrated its 114th birthday. Back on that day in 1895, the first official adjustment was given by DD Palmer. A man's hearing returned and thus DD started investigating how pushing on the back could make that happen. He and his son BJ then fully researched and developed Chiropractic, and here we are today.
So, I was thinking about where I would be if I had never become a Chiropractor? I know I wouldn't know my husband nor would I be living in Georgia (I doubt it at least). I moved here to go to Chiropractic College and met him, so if Chiropractic was never around there would have been no reason to move here. I doubt I would know my patients and I wonder how healthy I would be.
After 14 + years of regular chiropractic adjustments, I know my nervous system is functioning at its best, I don't get sick as often and I don't get injured as much (from all my running). I could NEVER imagine not ever being adjusted again. I am SO thankful that chiropractic was founded, because I love this profession and I love my practice. It is so much better than my days in corporate America!
So, where would you be if you never ever ever got adjusted before? It is scary and sad to think about and all I know is I am very glad for that first adjustment by DD Palmer. It is ultimately because the profession was founded and developed that I am here, that I am married to my husband, that I am living in Georgia, and that I know all the patients and friends in my office.
Happy Birthday Chiropractic, and thanks Julie for making a beautiful cake for us as we celebrated the 114th birthday of Chiropractic!
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