In today's fast pace, high stress world that we live in, chiropractic adjustments are essential to keep the body functioning properly and feeling good. Chiropractic adjustments help the central nervous system, which consists of the brain and spinal cord, to communicate and control effectively with the rest of the body's muscles, organs, and tissues to enable the body to function at an optimal level. An important thing to remember with chiropractic care is that you do not have to have pain in order to benefit from chiropractic treatment. In fact, the main philosophy of chiropractic treatment is that it is designed to keep the body functioning properly, and not let the body deteriorate to a point where it is experiencing pain. It is much easier and also more cost effective to keep the body functioning properly than to attempt to fix it after a problem occurs.

Chiropractic adjustments are also effective for the extremities such as knees, shoulders, elbows, wrists and other extremity joints. Chiropractic adjustments, along with specific exercises, are especially effective for knees and shoulders.

Persons involved in automobile accidents should be checked chiropractically to evaluate if any structural changes have occurred from the accident. Prompt treatment can greatly reduce the chance of traumatized joints becoming arthritic, and greatly speed the healing process from an injury. Sprain/strain type injuries respond very well to chiropractic treatment.

The office now offers light therapy for arthritic joints, jaw problems, sinus problems, wrist and carpal tunnel problems and foot related problems. Light therapy can also be utilized over open wounds to promote accelerated healing and over post-surgical scars, such as knee scars, to reduce healing time and to greatly reduce external scarring. Light therapy has been utilized in Europe for over twenty years and is now FDA approved in the United States. If you would like more information on light therapy, please contact the office.

There are many nutritional products that are as effective, if not more effective, than medications for many health related conditions without the dangerous side effects of medications.

This office uses Proteo Plus as a nutritional supplement to help promote faster healing in acute injuries. Proteo Plus supplies Proteolytic enzymes, which speed healing in acute tissue trauma injuries such as strain/sprains. Proteolytic enzymes help reduce soft tissue swelling and promote increased blood flow to injured tissues, thus resulting in a shorter healing time. Proteo Plus also acts like COX-2 inhibitors such as Celebrex, Vioxx, and Bextra without the dangerous side effects. Proteo Plus is an effective, safe alternative for pain and inflammation, especially of arthritic joints.

Nutra-Calm is also utilized in this office to help relieve muscle spasm and cramping. NutraCalm is also effective in promoting restful sleep.

Nutra-Mend with MSM is used as a nutritional aid in the office in the repair of connective tissue and provides nutritional support during the healing and rehabilitation phase of an injury. It also improves muscle and ligament tone and aids in elasticizing muscles and ligaments. It improves blood flow to the connective tissues and enhances vein and capillary integrity. Nutra-Mend is very effective following strenuous physical activity and greatly reduces muscle pain and stiffness.

Neuro B-6 is a nutritional supplement that is very effective in conditions of sciatica and carpal tunnel syndrome. Neuro B-6 helps promote healthy nerve tissue and cardiovascular health. Vitamins B-1, B-2, B-3, B-5 and B-12 are also supplied in Neuro B-6, because the B complex vitamins work better in combination with each other.

Arthro-Mend with MSM is utilized in this office for support of healthy joints. Arthro-Mend helps reduce arthritic pain, and the progression of arthritis, while producing stronger, more flexible joints.

CardiOmega is effective in promoting cardiovascular health and joint function; it also supplies essential fatty acids, which are critical to enhancing physical well-being. Essential fatty acids are best known for their anti-inflammatory effects, which are thought to reduce the risk of degenerative diseases. CardiOmega supplies Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil and flax seed oil, which are very essential to combat the side effects of Omega-6 fatty acids. The majority of people do not consume enough Omega-3 fatty acids.

Anti-Ox-Plus is a strong antioxidant and is effective in the treatment of arthritis, cataracts and macular degeneration of the eye; it is also effective in neutralizing the chemical byproducts of smoking. Anti-Ox-Plus has grape seed extract, which is fifty times more potent as an antioxidant than Vitamin-C and Vitamin-E.

It is interesting to note that the top three diseases in the United States today are cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes. The risks for all three of these diseases can be greatly reduced with better eating habits, proper exercise and maintaining a healthy nervous system. Nutritionally, I recommend the Page Fundamental Diet (which can be obtained simply by calling our office); eliminating foods that produce inflammatory responses in the body; and eating a sufficient diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and olive oil that ensures an adequate intake of anti-inflammatory nutrients.

It is also important to keep in mind that other alternative healing arts such as acupuncture and massage therapy may be beneficial for your particular conditions. If I feel that you need services other than chiropractic care to improve your health, I will always tell you.

I hope this information will assist you in your quest for a healthy lifestyle. If you have any questions on any of these topics, please do not hesitate to talk to me.

-- David N. Poitinger, D.C., CCSP