The Tools We Use: The Wobble Chair & Repetitive Cervical Traction
July 15, 2010
When clients come in for an adjustment, we have them warm up and stretch their muscles, ligaments, and disc with two handy tools – the Wobble Chair and the Repetitive Cervical Traction.
How do these tools help?
The Wobble Chair:
The Wobble Chair is a patented, specially-designed seat that rotates 360°, flexes 40° side to side and flexes 35° front to back on a universal type joint. These movements facilitate lumbar disc mobility, re-hydration, nutrition delivery and waste elimination.
Benefits of the Wobble Chair:
- Strengthens your lumbar discs.
- Strengthens your ligaments and tendons.
- Facilitates nutrition of your discs and elimination of waste products.
- Increases motion in your lumbar spine.
- Increases proprioception from the lumbar spine to brain (helps them talk to each other better, thereby reducing risk of injury).
Repetitive Cervical Traction:
The patented Repetitive Cervical Traction provides similar movement to the neck as the Wobble Chair does the back.
Benefits of the Repetitive Cervical Traction:
- Helps with cartilage growth.
- Decreases healing time.
- Restores perfect disc function.
- Improves cervical and lumbar curves.
- Rehydrates thin discs.
- Reduces discomfort in the neck, arm, mid and low back.
To learn more about these tools, ask us at your next adjustment, or call us at 408-979-9999.
Embrace Life…
July 13, 2010
We know we need to wear seatbelts because it’s the law here in California, but this video was so beautiful that I still thought we should share it. Our lives are truly so precious and such a gift that can be easily taken from us.
We talk about interference of the body’s optimal functioning being the cause of so much sickness, disease and death. Not wearing a seatbelt is an example of how you could have a MASSIVE interference to your life force.Watch, enjoy and grab a tissue…
What other high risk activities do you participate in that may be increasing your risk for interference of some kind?
Release Tension at Home
July 8, 2010
One way we help our clients release tension at home is through offering decompression tips to incorporate into their daily schedules.
To make sure we’re all on the same page, decompressing means releasing the tension on your central nervous system. This helps ensure your nervous system is working optimally.
Here are three ways you can decompress, or release tension, at home, work or wherever you may be:
- Walk for 10 minutes. The 50:10 rule works well – especially for those that sit at a desk allday. For every 50 minutes of sitting, get up and move for the next 10 minutes. Walk, stretch or drink a glass of water – then get back to your project.
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Photo Credit: apdk
Breathe deeply.
It’s common for stressed people to take shallow breaths, so practice breathing deeply – 5 counts in and 5 counts out. Slowing down and paying attention to every breath forces our nervous system into a relaxed state. - Laugh. Laughing increases oxygenation to our entire body – there is even research that suggests it activates parts of our immune system as well! Hang out with people who make you laugh, rent some funny movies and laugh out loud!
5 Ways To Stay Healthy on Vacation!
July 7, 2010
Summer is such a great time to travel! Often, traveling can get us run down and take a toll on our health, no matter how much fun we intend to have.
AAAHHH, the life....
These 5 tips will help you make the most out of your vacation and not come back feeling like you need ANOTHER vacation!
I love the tips except for the part about the sleep medication- you can always try something natural like melatonin instead. You will have fewer side effects and feel better for it!
Healthy Living Workshops!
July 1, 2010
Doctor literally means teacher in Latin and we take that part of our work seriously. We are so excited to announce that we have 5 Healthy Living Workshops that we can come to your group, business or even a group of your friends around a dinner table, and teach!
I know you don’t want to be bored for 60 minutes and neither do we! That’s why are workshops are planned to be interactive, fun and also give you cutting edge information!
1. Eat THIS and THAT
2. Living a 100 Year Lifestyle
3. Is It Stress That’s Killing You? (Or Just Your Lifestyle?)
4. Are Your Headaches Just A Pain In Your Neck or All In Your Head?
5. Women’s Wellness Workshop
There is no charge to have us come and speak and we are pleased to speak to groups of any size!
Please contact Cate at 408-979-9999 to get us scheduled!
5 Summer Stretches
July 1, 2010
Now that the weather’s completely warm and summer is full swing with activities like tennis, soccer, hiking, swimming, etc, we thought you might appreciate a few stretches to keep your body safe and loose all summer:
- Quads - Grab one ankle and pull your heel to your buttock. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat with the other leg.
- Hamstrings - While standing, bend over at the waist and try to touch your toes while keeping your legs straight. Reach as far as you can and hold for 30 seconds.
- Pecs - While standing in a doorway, put your hands/forearms on the doorframe and allow your chest to be stretched as you lean forward.
- Calves - Stand near a curb and place one ball of the foot on the curb. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat with the other leg.
- Neck - Tilt you head to one side and place hand on top of the head. Gently increase pressure with your hand. Repeat on the other side.
Photo Credit: lululemon athletica
A few things to keep in mind when stretching:
- Recent research suggests it is more important to stretch after a workout when muscles are warm rather than before exercise when they are cold.
- Do not bounce when you are stretching- hold for 30 seconds at 80 percent pressure and repeat.
- If you have a partner, stretch with a little resistance. Have your partner hold your stretch then as you are returning to neutral posture have your partner resist so the muscle is working then stretch again. This will help you achieve a deeper stretch.
Now go have fun enjoying the sun!
Want An Extra Edge??
June 29, 2010
At a seminar in Reno a few weeks back, we found these great bracelets designed to enhance performance. I must say, I walked by the booth 30 times thinking to myself ” oh sure, a magic bracelet”. I finally stopped to listen and get tested – I was truly AMAZED at the difference in my balance, strength and flexibility!
Get The Edge!
Here’s how they work. We are all energetic beings, our bodies have certain frequencies and the bracelets are embedded with the optimal frequencies for the body. We are also inundated daily by other frequencies- fluorescent lighting, computer screens, cell phones and many more. The technology works to harmonize and stabilize the body’s own optimal current.
The manufacturers did a test on the UCLA basketball team and found that on average their maximum vertical leap increased by 2-4 inches with the bracelets on!
Personally,I have noticed a definite increase in endurance and balance. I can work our harder and it doesn’t feel as hard! Longer workouts, more intense workouts- and I feel better after doing it.
If we haven’t tested you yet in the office- ask us! You can also get one shipped to you directly by using this link and be sure to enter the promo code (9054662) on the FIRST page for FREE SHIPPING!
How We Do It: Tracking Down Subluxation
June 24, 2010
Ever wonder how we know where to focus efforts to decrease subluxation? Beyond the specialized training, our office has a very handy tool that makes the job even more accurate: The Insight Subluxation Station (certified by a branch of NASA). This state-of-the-art technology detects the source of problem areas so we can alleviate pain effectively.
With our Space-Certified Insight Subluxation Station, we’re able to establish a reliable, scientifically valid, quantitative, multidimensional representation of a patient’s condition – something never before possible. This insight enables us to:
- Analyze a patient’s condition more accurately.
- Communicate findings more effectively.
- Track the effectiveness of treatment more precisely.
As one of the few offices in the Bay Area utilizing this technology, we see the value in taking advantage of available technology to serve Silicon Valley as effectively as possible.
For more info about additional techniques and tools we use, feel free to call our office at (408) 979-9999.
5 Ways to Squeeze Healthy Habits into a Busy Schedule
June 15, 2010
Photo Credit: Pink Sherbet Photography
If you’re like us, your list of things to do outweighs the hours in the day. Given a hectic schedule, how do you find time to stay healthy, too? I recently read an article on www.SparkPeople.com with 13 tips for Fitting Healthy Habits Into Your Hectic Life. Here are 5 great ways to start:
- Drink water throughout the day. You don’t hear this nearly enough: water is an all-purpose wonder-substance. It’s great for your skin, your digestive system, and circulatory system, and aids in weight loss and cellulite reduction. If you feel fatigued during the day, it’s often because you aren’t hydrated properly. Drink water throughout the day, sipping from a large bottle or glass. If you have it nearby, it’s easy to remember. If you don’t like the “taste” of water, keep a supply of lemon so that you can add a slice to your water – it cuts any bitterness, adds a bit of vitamin C and makes it taste more festive!
- Stock up on healthy, portable snacks. When you are grocery shopping, pick up bags of baby carrots, string cheese, nuts, fresh and dried fruit, single serving packs of applesauce, yogurt, wholegrain crackers, peanut butter, turkey jerky, etc. Having healthy portable snacks around will help you avoid bad vending-machine, convenience store and fast-food options.
- Take the time to plan healthy meals for the week. Spend 15 minutes or so to map out your meals. Keep it simple. Then, when you shop for groceries, make your purchases based on the meals you will make during the week. This will help you avoid relying on less healthy take-out or fast food choices.
- Take a walk break during the day. Even 20 minutes can make a difference in your energy level, plus it gives you time to clear your head. If you walk with a friend or colleague, it also gives you time to socialize.
- Get enough sleep. Even if you gain more time in your day by cutting back on sleep, you will be less effective throughout the day, as your energy level and cognitive functioning will be reduced. Insufficient sleep also makes you more susceptible to illness. By getting enough sleep, you become more efficient during the time you are awake.
Read all 13 tips at http://bit.ly/aPLURs.
The Doctors of the Future are Here
June 8, 2010
Over 100 years ago, Thomas Edison said, “The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.” It appears he was right.
According to the American Academy of Physicians, there is a severe shortage of primary care medical doctors. This shortage is expected to reach 40,000 within the next ten years and climb to 124,400 by 2025 according to The Associate of American Medical Colleges. There are multiple reasons for this shortage, including a shift in consumer demand towards drug free primary health care, the type of care provided by doctors of chiropractic.
Over the past 30 years, chiropractors have gradually become the primary health care provider for millions of individuals and families. Thinking about Edison’s words of wisdom, chiropractors appear to be right on target.
To begin with, chiropractors definitely care for the human frame. The alignment of the spine is critical to good health because of its intimate relationship with the nervous system. Basic anatomy teaches that the nervous system controls and coordinates the function of every cell, tissue and organ of the body. This vital and delicate system is protected by the spine and requires proper alignment to function normally. Good alignment and spinal function make it possible for healthy communication from the brain to the body as well as the body to the brain. Keeping this pathway clear and strong, which is one primary goal of a chiropractor, is essential for good health.
People of all ages are realizing the importance of staying well, and the role that a healthy frame plays in accomplishing this. Many doctors of chiropractic also provide nutrition, fitness and drug free health education to their patients and community as a way to be proactive and make a healthy lifestyle a priority. With the recent problems at the FDA, highly publicized drug side effects, and growing mistrust in our country’s drug culture, people are trusting their bodies more and making choices which include chiropractic care.
Regardless of age, it is never too late to care for your frame, eat healthy, exercise and minimize or eliminate drugs from your life. Learn more by calling our office at (408) 979-9999.
