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Fire Up Your Metabolism: Unlocking Your Body’s Natural Energy Engine

drthomas@bealignedhealth.com (Thomas) — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:15:18 GMT

Fire Up Your Metabolism: Unlocking Your Body’s Natural Energy Engine

By: Dr. Matthew Vincler

Living life causes our bodies to break down.

An often overlooked aspect of inhibiting this break-down - and aiding in our natural repair mechanisms - is metabolism.

Let’s keep this simple: Metabolism, in general, involves your body's ability to burn calories more efficiently.

We need calories - from food - for energy; and improving your body's ability to turn those calories into energy is vital. And it’s vital for way more than you think.

Optimal Metabolism helps with:

1. Overall Health and Longevity: Enhancing cellular health and contributing to longevity by promoting efficient body systems and natural repair mechanisms.

2. Improved Blood Sugar Regulation: Can prevent insulin resistance and reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and other metabolic disorders by maintaining steady blood sugar levels.

3. Weight Management: Maintaining a healthy weight can significantly reduce the risk of

obesity-related conditions, such as heart disease, stroke, and certain cancers.

4. Muscle Maintenance and Growth: Preserve lean muscle mass to maintain strength, mobility, and metabolic health - especially as we age.

5. Increased Energy Levels: Higher energy levels improve daily function, facilitate an active

lifestyle, and enhance participation in regular exercise, which benefits overall health.

6. Improved Fat Loss: Reducing excess body fat not only supports weight management but also

lowers the risk of conditions such as cardiovascular disease and hypertension.

7. B etter Blood Circulation and Oxygenation: Efficient circulation improves the delivery of oxygen and nutrients, benefiting cardiovascular health and overall bodily function.

8. Digestive Efficiency: A well-functioning digestive system aids in nutrient absorption and waste

elimination, supporting metabolic health.

9. M ood Enhancement: While often seen as a secondary benefit, improved mood and reduced stress levels contribute to mental health and overall well-being.

So, how do we increase metabolism?

First, it's always best to increase your metabolism naturally - through lifestyle choices and actions. So, this article will focus on those natural ways.

The quickest measures to take - to naturally increase your metabolism - in order of most effective, are as follows:

1. Engage in High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): HIIT workouts are among the most effective in boosting metabolic rate. They involve short bursts of intense exercise followed by brief recovery periods, which can increase calorie burn even after the workout is over (which is called the afterburn effect).

2. Build Lean Muscle Mass: Strength training exercises, such as weightlifting, increase muscle mass. Since muscle tissue burns more calories than fat at rest, this can raise your resting metabolic rate.

3. Increase Protein Intake: Eating more protein can temporarily boost metabolism through the

thermic effect of food (TEF), which is the energy needed to digest, absorb, and process nutrients. Protein has a higher TEF compared to fats and carbohydrates.

4. Stay Hydrated: Drinking enough water is important for optimal metabolic function. Studies suggest that drinking cold water may temporarily increase metabolism as the body works to warm it to body temperature.

5. Incorporate More Whole Foods: Eating whole, minimally processed foods, especially those rich in fiber, can increase the energy expenditure needed for digestion and improve metabolic health overall.

6. Prioritize Sleep: Adequate sleep is crucial for maintaining a healthy metabolism. Sleep deprivation can disrupt hormones that regulate appetite and energy use, leading to metabolic decline.

7. Drink Green Tea or Oolong Tea: These teas are believed to have metabolism-boosting properties due to their caffeine and catechin content, which may increase fat oxidation and energy expenditure.

8. Avoid Long Periods of Sitting: Incorporate more movement into your day by standing up regularly, taking short walks, or using a standing desk, as prolonged sitting can lower your metabolism.

9. Consume Spicy Foods: Spices like chili peppers contain capsaicin, which may enhance metabolism by increasing the rate at which your body burns calories.

10. E ngage in Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT): Increase daily activities that aren't formal exercise, such as walking or gardening - to promote calorie burn throughout the day.

Final Thoughts......

Your metabolism is the powerhouse behind your energy, vitality, and overall well-being. Small, intentional changes in your daily habits can significantly enhance your body's ability to repair, sustain energy, and thrive. If you're ready to take control of your health and learn powerful, natural ways to boost your metabolism, we invite you to join us for our Pure Energy Makeover on February 8th.

This event will provide you with the tools, strategies, and insights you need to optimize your metabolism and feel your best. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your health—reserve your spot today below!

To good health,

Dr. Matthew Vincler, DC

5 Best Ways to Hit Your New Year’s Goals

drthomas@bealignedhealth.com (Thomas) — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 15:00:01 GMT

Dr Jay's

5 Best Ways to Hit Your New Year’s Goals

(Without Falling for Fads and Phases)

As holistic specialists, we’ve seen it all with our patients (and even ourselves): the New Year’s resolutions that seem impossible to keep, the fads that promise quick results, and the “get fit fast” trends that fizzle out by February. The truth is, long-lasting change doesn’t come from gimmicks or extreme diets—it comes from aligning your goals with your mind, body, and spirit in a sustainable, well-rounded way.

If you want to set goals for the New Year that truly stick, it’s essential to approach them with balance and mindfulness. Here are five strategies to help you achieve your goals without falling into the trap of quick fixes or short-lived phases.

1. Align Your Goals with Your Core Values

Before setting your New Year’s resolutions, take a moment to reflect on your core values. Are your goals truly aligned with what matters most to you? Often, we fall prey to societal pressures or fleeting desires, which leads to choosing goals based on external validation rather than internal fulfillment and overall health.

For example, instead of making an arbitrary fitness goal like "lose 20 pounds," ask yourself: Why do I want to be healthier? What does wellness mean for me personally? Aligning your goal with your deeper values—like gaining more energy to spend time with loved ones or enhancing mental clarity for creative work—creates intrinsic motivation that lasts longer than external pressures.

[Studies show that goals aligned with personal values are more likely to be pursued long-term. According to a 2019 study published in Psychology of Sport and Exercise, individuals who set intrinsically motivated goals (goals rooted in personal values) showed greater commitment and sustained progress compared to those motivated by external factors, like societal expectations or external rewards.]

2. Break Goals Down into Manageable Steps

It’s easy to get excited at the start of the year and set lofty goals that are overwhelming to tackle. However, success isn’t about drastic overnight transformations. It’s about steady, incremental changes that support your overall well-being—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Instead of trying to overhaul your entire lifestyle in one go, break your goals into smaller, bite-sized actions. For instance, if your goal is to "improve mental health," start by integrating small daily practices like meditation, journaling, or taking mindful walks. These incremental habits will add up and create a holistic sense of well-being that doesn’t rely on an extreme "phase" of self-improvement.

[According to The American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, small, consistent changes—rather than dramatic overhauls—are more likely to lead to long-term success. Incremental changes help to build sustainable habits without overwhelming the body or mind.]

3. Embrace Mindful Movement Over Quick-Fix Fitness Fads

Fitness fads come and go: from juice cleanses to extreme boot camps, there’s always a new trend promising rapid results. But how many of these methods are actually sustainable in the long run?

Instead of jumping on the latest fitness trend, focus on mindful movement practices that nourish your body and mind. Yoga, Tai Chi, or even daily walking can be far more effective than the latest "high-intensity" workouts, especially for long-term health. As Chiropractors, we know that movement emphasizes mindful awareness, building strength gradually, and honoring your body’s needs, which helps you avoid burnout or injury.

[Research from The Mayo Clinic shows that moderate, consistent exercise like yoga or walking provides long-term benefits for both mental and physical health, such as reduced stress, improved flexibility, and lower risk of chronic conditions like heart disease. Over time, these practices are more sustainable and beneficial than extreme workout regimens.]

4. Incorporate Rest and Self-Care into Your Goal-Setting

Many people mistakenly view self-care as something secondary or indulgent, but the truth is, rest and recovery are essential parts of achieving any goal, especially in our fast-paced world. If you’re constantly pushing yourself without taking the time to rest, you’ll eventually hit a wall—physically and mentally.

Make rest a priority this year, and don’t confuse relaxation with laziness. Practices like sleep hygiene, regular breaks, mindfulness, and even simple acts of self-compassion are foundational to your well-being and success. Incorporating restorative activities allows your mind and body to recover, helping you stay motivated and avoid burnout.

[According to the National Sleep Foundation, adequate sleep is linked to improved cognitive function, emotional regulation, and physical health. Prioritizing rest not only supports your mental and physical energy but also enhances your ability to achieve goals in a sustainable way.]

5. Cultivate a Growth Mindset and Flexibility

It’s easy to become disillusioned when things don’t go according to plan. The "all-or-nothing" mentality can often lead to giving up on New Year’s goals altogether. However, cultivating a growth mindset allows you to see setbacks as learning opportunities rather than failures. This flexibility is key to staying on track without getting discouraged by temporary obstacles.

Allow room for self-compassion and adaptability. If you miss a workout or make a food choice you regret, don’t let it derail your progress. Instead, reflect on what you can learn from the experience and continue moving forward. A growth mindset embraces imperfection and values the journey over perfectionism.

[Psychologist Carol Dweck’s research on mindset shows that individuals who embrace a growth mindset—believing abilities can be developed through effort and learning—tend to achieve more success in their goals compared to those with a fixed mindset. This is especially true in goal-setting, where persistence and adaptation are key .]

Final Thoughts......

Setting goals for the New Year should be about more than just a quick fix or chasing the next big trend. True transformation happens when you approach your goals with intention, alignment, and balance. As Chiropractors, we encourage you to embrace practices that nourish your body, mind, and spirit. Whether it's making your goals more value-driven, taking small steps towards sustainable habits, or allowing room for self-compassion, the journey towards your goals should be just as fulfilling as the destination.

Remember, the key to lasting success isn’t perfection—it’s progress. And with a strategic approach, that progress will lead you to a more balanced, meaningful life in the year ahead.

Dr. Jay Briggs, DC

Chiropractic Influences Blood Pressure & Heart Health

drthomas@bealignedhealth.com (Thomas) — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 20:05:19 GMT

Many patients experience Chiropractic benefits beyond the spine or back

Chiropractic continues to gain increased popularity across all ages and genders for one primary reason: results! Patient outcomes represent the single largest reason for millions of people adopting regular chiropractic care as part of their weekly or monthly health plan.

Tom Brady, arguably the best quarterback to ever play professional football, played in the Super Bowl at age 43, and visits his chiropractor on a regular basis. People pursuing optimal health and performance trust evidence that proves chiropractic emphasizes optimal health more than pain relief. Nearly every college, professional, and Olympic athlete utilizes the performance-enhancing benefits of regular Chiropractic adjustments. Pregnant mothers, working fathers, growing children, and even babies comprise groups who visit a chiropractor regularly in pursuit of proactive health.

Men and women from all over the world utilize chiropractic for health and wellness measures to safeguard the health of their spine and maximize function of the brain and nervous system. Many patients begin chiropractic care to alleviate pain or symptoms, but most quickly experience benefits far beyond the spine or back. Research based evidence proves that the heart and cardiovascular system experiences a remarkable influence from chiropractic adjustments. The spine directly influences heart health and blood vessel function through the autonomic nervous system. Science continues to discover the profound influence the spine has on the heart, blood vessels, and blood pressure.

A study completed in 2007 selected a random group of individuals who had never experienced any back or neck pain . The subjects were split into two groups. One group received a real chiropractic adjustment, and the other group received a placebo, or fake adjustment. Study subjects were not aware of which group they were in. The group that received a real adjustment experienced an average reduction in blood pressure of 27 points (17 systolic and 10 diastolic).

The study conclusion showed the benefits achieved by those receiving a chiropractic adjustment mirrored a reduction in blood pressure that would normally require two blood pressure medications!

The natural power within the body unlocked better health and performance without the need for dangerous medications. One of the most important pieces of this study was that those receiving adjustments had misalignments in the upper neck but experienced no preliminary back or neck pain. The body usually expresses pain as a final symptom of disease. Proactive health care offers millions of people an opportunity to improve blood pressure problems by simply caring for the spine and nervous system.

Proactive health care means pursuing optimal performance before problems occur. Science and research continues to prove the amazing benefits of chiropractic on heart and organ health. It is a great time to educate the world on the benefits of chiropractic adjustments for people pursuing better heart and blood pressure health.

Journal of Human Hypertension May 2007

“Atlas vertebra realignment and achievement of arterial pressure goal in hypertensive patients: a pilot study.” G Bakris , M Dickholtz Sr, P M Meyer, G Kravitz, E Avery, M Miller, J Brown, C Woodfield, B Bell

Easy Ways to Detoxify

drthomas@bealignedhealth.com (Thomas) — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 20:01:03 GMT

Here are some tips and tricks to help you Detoxify your Body

Start your day with lemon water. Get the hydration habit going with 8 oz. before you eat or drink anything else. Use real lemon juice or, if you are on the go, simply add 1 drop of supplement-grade lemon essential oil to your water.

Oil Pulling. Oil pulling is the process of swishing 1 tablespoon organic coconut oil around in your mouth for between 10 and 20 minutes. The chemical reaction between your saliva and the oil literally “pulls” bacterial toxins out from the deepest crevices in your whole oral cavity. Spit it out into garbage - not your sink drain.

Tongue scraping. Besides oil pulling, another effective way to target the oral cavity for detoxification is through the Ayurvedic practice of “tongue scraping.” The tongue should be scraped very gently, with a stainless-steel spoon, from back to front 7 to 14 times

Consider gentle detoxifying teas. Add some dandelion, turmeric, or Holy Basil tea to your evening routine or try lemon tea for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up.

Media detox. Why not extend your non-media mealtime to a whole day “unplugged?” Abstain from watching the news and other sensationalized or violent television and movies. Opt to read a book, go for a walk, listen to some music, or do a craft instead.

Breathe more. Pay attention to your breath. Does your breathing become shallow when you are stressed or upset? Decide to take a deep breath instead. Deep breathing can help cleanse the respiratory system and oxygenate the blood.

Do some aerobic exercise. Get moving! Aerobic exercise pumps life-giving oxygen and feel-good hormones into your body. But did you also know that, according to researchers at the Swedish Karolinska Institute, during a workout the muscles act like the liver and produce an enzyme that clears out depression-causing chemicals.

Hot and cold shower cycling. Now that you have worked up a sweat and stretched it all out, consider keeping the detoxing going as you step into the shower. Cold showers can lower stress and improve circulation. Hot showers, on the other hand, relieve tension and congestion and help you sleep better. Turn the shower temp to a little hotter than you would normally have it. Then alternate the temp to as cold as it will go for 30 seconds. Work up to alternating hot & cold intervals for 5-minutes.

Spend time in nature. Shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing,” is a Japanese term for being in nature in order to gain the physical benefits it can offer. A 2010 review of 24 studies found that forest bathing kicks in parasympathetic nerve activity that can help heal and detoxify.

Get some sun today. Sunshine provides us with vital vitamin D, a truly “healing hormone” that has been linked to lower inflammation, lower blood pressure, improvements in muscle tone, improved brain function, and even cancer protection. Try 10 minutes of sun exposure without sunscreen.

How do you Know if you have Sciatica?

drthomas@bealignedhealth.com (Thomas) — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 15:02:15 GMT

How do you Know if you have Sciatica?

Suggestive indicators if you have sciatica range from an inability to get up from a lying or sitting position and pricking of the bones in your hip, feet, legs and buttocks to a numbing feeling in the lower parts of your body. When we talk about sciatica or identify them in the bodies of affected individuals, we focus on these areas of the body which are the usually affected regions:

The feet (sole, toes).
The leg.
The lower back.

It should be noted that even though the sciatic nerve begins from the lower back, sciatica delivers more pain to the legs than it does to the lower back.

Some Causes of Sciatica

For a nerve which starts its journey from the lower back side of your body down to your hips and all the way down to both sides of your feet, the sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the human body. As we mentioned earlier, sciatica occurs as a result of irritations and/or injuries. Suggestive indicators if you have sciatica range from an inability to get up from a lying or sitting position and pricking of the bones in your hip, feet, buttocks and legs to a numbing feeling in the lower parts of your body. At the top of the list, between home remedies and seeing a doctor, taking over the counter pain relief medication which should provide the relaxation and relief you need from the nerve pain comes top.

How does sciatic nerve pain happen?

As we mentioned earlier, sciatica occurs as a result of irritations and/or injuries. Here are other events/factors that lead to sciatica:

The narrowing of the spinal canal which then constricts the space meant for the nerves and the spinal cord introduces sciatica to the body. This could happen as a result of the discs experiencing wear and tear.
Pressure from slipped discs .
Accidents and physical violence or abuse intentionally or unintentionally targeted at the sciatic nerve.
Tightness of the buttocks muscles as well.

Possible Treatments for Sciatica

At the top of the list, between home remedies and seeing a doctor, taking over the counter pain relief medication which should provide the relaxation and relief you need from the nerve pain comes top. For starters, it is one treatment to consider before deciding to try out the others.

There are also stretching exercises which help: standing hamstring stretch, sitting hamstring stretch, sitting pigeon pose and others; these exercises last below 10 minutes per set and are comfortable to do without causing more unease. You will begin feeling the positive effects from any of these exercises immediately.

The third option if the mild OTC pain relief medications do not have any or significant effects would be to get stronger relief medications.

If symptoms persist, then it is time to visit a doctor of chiropractic for massages, cold water therapy or ice and heat therapy for your pains. Beyond seeing a doctor of chiropractic – and if the nerve pain lasts over a quarter – it may be time to visit a doctor so that you can be scheduled for a surgery or have an oriental treatment (acupuncture) done on the pressure areas of your body where the sciatic nerve lives.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

drthomas@bealignedhealth.com (Thomas) — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:01:26 GMT

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Because of the overuse of the hands and wrists, carpal tunnel syndrome is a repetitive motion injury that sets in over time. Due to the advent of computers and the spread and usage of this gadget in workplaces, this workplace injury is commonplace in work environments that involve executing tasks via the aid of a computer screen and keyboard. Because in executing tasks on a computer screen, one has to position the wrists and palms a certain way to press the keys on the keyboard; as a result, the median nerve in the wrists experiences a higher pressure level than is normal because of the narrowing of the carpal tunnel.

Identifying Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome changes the way your wrists and hands feel on their own and when they touch things or someone.

These are noticeable signs to watch out for:

Reduced sense of touch in/on your fingertips.
Pain in your thumb, middle fingers, and index finger. While your ring finger should be affected, it is crucial to note that the ring finger is not usually affected because the median nerve in the carpal tunnel only supplies sensation only halfway in the ring finger.
Inability to use your hands to perform tasks that are naturally easy and require no careful thought to carry out such as holding a pen to write on a surface, holding a book you are reading, or holding your phone to binge on Netflix while lying down on your bed.
The inadvertent dropping of things you hold or picked up.
A tingling sensation in your arms and fingers.
Loss of grip strength.

The signs add up, layers upon layers, as carpal tunnel syndrome exacerbates to the point where the base of your thumb shrivels. This is why chiropractors recommend treating this at the earliest possible time immediately any symptom shows up.

Prime Causes

While this condition cuts across different industries, it affects employees and creatives who man the tills at supermarkets and malls more. Creatives such as painters, artists, musicians, designers, and writers have to interact with surfaces and canvasses mostly with their hands and wrists. Considering the time spent creating a piece of paint or an artwork, a content piece or a sketch, or playing a musical instrument, this syndrome creeps in gradually until it becomes full-blown.

There is also a group of individuals who are also affected by this condition: sportspeople who play sports with their hands and wrists and those who play for fun with their hands.

Other Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Moving away from work and play, there are other factors that make way for carpal tunnel syndrome to affect the hands and wrists. They are too much intake of alcohol, deformities in the hands and wrists, osteoarthritis and other variants of arthritis such as post-traumatic arthritis, bone fractures within the wrist and hands, hereditary factors such as a narrower carpal tunnel which runs in the family, and aging.

Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Treating this condition at an early stage is not difficult. Wrists and hand strengthening exercises like firmly squeezing a stress ball for about a quarter of a minute, eagle pose yoga, and clenched fists exercises help to relieve the pain lodged in your hands and wrists. Certain targeted lifestyle changes help as well.

This is where a chiropractor comes in – especially with the hands and wrists strengthening exercises – before carpal tunnel syndrome becomes full-blown and surgery is required. Also, preventive measures such as taking breaks while working and properly positioning your wrists and hands while playing and working will help keep this syndrome away if it does not already run in your family.

A peek at Shoulder Pain

drthomas@bealignedhealth.com (Thomas) — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 15:13:02 GMT

The humerus, the scapula, and the clavicle are known in medical terms as the long or upper arm bone, the shoulder blade, and the collarbone; these are the three bones that make up the shoulder. Naturally, these three bones should be free from pain because they coordinate lots of motion for the human body, that is not always the case because of infections and a host of other reasons.

When infections attack the shoulder which is a ball-and-socket joint, it causes pain in the shoulder; likewise, damage to the nerves affect the shoulder. These factors and some others lead to problems in the shoulder such as rotator cuff arthritis, tendinitis, and bursitis.

Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

If you have ever sat down to think about locomotion in your body or learned the process in a class focused on the skeletal structure, you would have come to the realization that the tendons and muscles help make movement possible. When the rotator cuff becomes inflamed in the shoulder, it is called tendonitis (tendinitis got its name from the word “tendon”).

Arthritis

There are over 100 arthritis types affecting millions of individuals in the United States and this medical condition is recurrent. While there are variants of arthritis diseases affecting the shoulder, it is osteoarthritis that is prevalent more than the rest, followed closely by rheumatoid arthritis; others are avascular necrosis, rotator cuff tear arthropathy, and post-traumatic arthritis.

Of the lot, avascular necrosis worsens with the passage of time and becomes more painful. Surgery is the best way to get rid of it.

Bursitis

Providing lubrication for the shoulder is the major responsibility of the bursae which are fluid-filled sacs around your joints. Should they get inflamed for a number of reasons for which damage to the bursae is one, bursitis sets in.

While there are different types of bursitis that could occur in the human body – bursitis of the heels known as retrocalcaneal bursitis in medical terms, bursitis of the knees aka prepatellar bursitis, bursitis of the hips aka trochanteric bursitis, and bursitis of the elbows known as olecranon bursitis – it is bursitis which occurs in the shoulder that we are concerned about in this piece.

The bursitis of the shoulder which is also known as impingement syndrome happens when you overuse or injure your shoulder, thereby making your shoulder become swollen or reddened.

Treating Any Type of Shoulder Pain

The treatment for shoulder pain hinges on the severity of the experience. For mild shoulder pains, light over-the-counter medication or ice therapy will definitely serve as will adequate rest to reduce stress; for severe pains, there are close to half a dozen remedies to consider ranging from stronger medication which can be taken either orally or as an injection, physical therapy and shoulder brace to rotator cuff support or arm slings as well as surgery.

When it comes to physical therapy as a treatment procedure for shoulder pain, chiropractors are recommended for the procedure; additionally, they can either incorporate chiropractic manipulation or massages to help your shoulder heal faster.

Diagnostic Procedures for Identifying Bulging Discs

drthomas@bealignedhealth.com (Thomas) — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:11:58 GMT

Diagnostic Procedures for Identifying Bulging Discs

Diagnosing Bulging Discs

There are different methods/procedures employed by health professionals in the identification of bulging discs in the body. We are going to have a look at them:

Computed Tomography Scan

Best known as CT Scan, this diagnostic procedure works with different rotating x-rays of your body from different angles (rather than a singular angle) via your presence in a tunnel-shaped device; then, it uses a computer to combine these rotating x-ray results of your body and create slices of your body or a 3D image of the area of your body with the bulged disc.

It works better than an X-ray because it scans your body from multiple angles.

X-rays

Using electromagnetic waves, an X-ray is used to identify bulged discs in your body by a quick scan which produces images of the structures of the bones in your body making it easier to map out the swollen discs. The radiation you are exposed to is little so there is nothing to worry about.

It is performed by either of these health professionals: an x-ray or a radiologist technologist. While an X-ray will show images of the structures of the bones in your body, it is not sufficient to identify the bulging discs in your body.

Myelogram

This test, unlike an X-ray, looks into the relationship between the stack of bones in your back and the discs between them. Doctors require this as a diagnostic procedure if the CT Scan and/or MRI Scan does not reveal enough information about the stack of bones and discs in your body to work off from. A Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan uses radio waves and magnets and certainly, a computer, to create images of the inner sections of your body. With any of these diagnostic procedures or a combination of two or three, doctors can identify if you have a bulging disc between the stack of bones in your back and its severity.

Unlike slipped discs, bulging discs swell or protrude outwards as the name implies; when a disc between the bones in your body bulges, it is the annulus that swells leaving the soft tissue inside unaffected. It affects nerves close to it and creates pains and problems incrementally.

The symptoms and causes of bulging discs are not dissimilar to those of slipped discs and almost the same section of the population and individuals performing certain activities are affected: overweight individuals, desk-bound employees, employees working in physically intense companies and industries such as construction and the likes where “heavy lifting” is a regular thing, individuals with bad/improper standing and sitting posture, those with weak back muscles, et al.

Auto Accidents: How Chiropractic Care Helps in the Aftermath

drthomas@bealignedhealth.com (Thomas) — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:10:51 GMT

Auto Accidents: How Chiropractic Care Helps in the Aftermath

Auto accidents and motor vehicle accidents are unpleasant. They crash your hard-earned money invested into purchasing a car and they crush your bones. If you survive and do not cross over to the other side, add these to the constant pains you feel. Dealing with the aftermath of an auto accident comes with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and panic attacks as you relive the moment when it occurred; this is always a terrible feeling which robs you of sleep and regular functioning in society and makes you scared of cars, the roads and anything that acts as a reminder of that terrible event.

Benefits of Chiropractic Care Post-Accident

Be it a minor or a major auto accident, chiropractic care can help in ways that ensure you heal properly and fast without resorting to downing tablets and pills or taking injections, or being scheduled for surgery or multiple surgeries.

Through gentle massages on the neck, head, back, and other areas of the body, a chiropractor will correct the pains and soreness you feel in those areas and make you feel whole again.
Through spinal manipulative therapy , your vertebrae are manipulated in order to improve bodily function which would have been affected by the accident. Not just that, through this, your nerves will be less irritated. This therapy can also be used to help your sciatic nerves heal from sciatica.
Through massage therapy , your muscles will be treated for tightness and spasms will be eradicated.
ice and heat therapy helps to reduce pain and swelling, and increase blood flow plus the efficient distribution of nutrients to the injured area in – and on – your body.
Through more affordable means of treatment , you spend less amount of money than you would have spent on surgery or multiple surgeries.

Please see a chiropractor today and get the benefits outlined above and many more if you were involved in an auto-crash. Because chiropractic care comes with a record of your injuries and the treatment procedures done, you can submit them as evidence to a car accident attorney or an auto claim company to receive compensation.

Auto accidents and motor vehicle accidents are unpleasant. Add these to the constant pains you feel if you survive and do not cross over to the other side. We have outlined possible injuries you may experience after an auto accident. Chiropractic care can not directly help to destress your mental state after an auto accident, it comes indirectly handy in the emotional and physical aspects., your vertebrae are manipulated in order to improve bodily function which would have been affected by the accident.

Possible Injuries Associated with an Auto Accident

We have outlined possible injuries you may experience after an auto accident. A few are minor while the rest are top and major of the list when it comes to pains:

Neck sprains.
Back pains.
Whiplash (aka Cervical Acceleration-Deceleration) – a scenario where your neck experiences a rough and quick backward and forward movement on impact.
Bulged discs – when the exterior part of the disc between the stack of bones in your back swells and protrudes.
Herniated discs – when the inner part of the disc between the stack of bones in your back slips out of the annulus.
Different types of fractures – stress fracture, stable fracture, open compound fracture, transverse fracture, oblique fracture, etc.
. Spinal injuries – damages are done to the nerves and spinal cord in your body.

Chiropractic care can not directly help to destress your mental state after an auto accident, it comes indirectly handy in the emotional and physical aspects. How, you ask? Let’s find out.

Available Treatment Choices for Back Pain

drthomas@bealignedhealth.com (Thomas) — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:09:15 GMT

Available Treatment Choices for Back Pain

The American Chiropractic Organization has it on good authority that the leading source of handicap in the world is back pain. Are you among the more than 31 million Americans struggling with pain in the back? You have actually come down to the right place for a resolution or a mix of various services that will come in handy to ease your pain. Today, we will certainly look at the available options for treating back pain as well as aid you not to miss out on work.

Back Pain Treatment Options

The readily available options for treating back pain are divided right into natural home remedies and out-of-home treatments.

Home Remedies

Knee to Chest Workout

Workouts have actually been understood to eliminate pain in the back from the body. Among such exercises is this – the knee to chest exercise – which can be conveniently done by existing flat with your back on a comfortable surface (preferably on the flooring), flexing your knees, and also firmly planting your feet on that surface area. In this placement, gently raise one of your knees to upper body level and keep it like that for about half a minute; while doing this, the other knee ought to remain in its position and your back really should be in contact with the surface you are resting on. When you return your raised knee to its original setting, raise the other knee to breast level for concerning half a min.

Do this continuously for a period of time.

Cardio Workouts

Exercises that obtain your blood pumping fast fall under this classification. They are collectively called cardio and also are reliable in reducing pain in the back. Some popular ones are brisk strolling, skipping, stationary biking, running, as well as jogging; as you currently understand, the majority of the cardiovascular exercises are simple to carry out: it is easy to walk, skip, bike, run and jog so it is best to choose the much less difficult cardiovascular exercises before going up to rather challenging ones like swimming as well as an elliptical exerciser.

Ice and Heat Treatment

Using these contrasting two, you can deal with the discomfort in your back at home. All you need to do is cover ice in a lint-free towel and also use it to the root of the pain; preserve this position for an amount of time, like 15 mins at a go. The idea is for the ice to decrease the pain lodged in that location of your back and also if there is any kind of swelling, to lower it too. Heat treatment in the form of a) a warm bathroom b) hot dabs on the area with a dish of warm water as well as a towel c) a hot pad will certainly be available in after a few days to make certain that blood streams effectively to the discomfort area.

Out-of-Home Remedies

Acupuncture

Relying on where you live in the USA and the intensity of the pain in the back you are experiencing, you will need to part with $60 to $125 to have this typical sort of Chinese Medicine done on you. Through the act of needling on pressure points where the pain in your back is located, your back will be restored to its right state of no discomfort.

Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic care treatments such as joint manipulation, dietary as well as nutritional recommendations (such as consumption of dishes with a good portion of Omega-3 fatty acid and magnesium), soft cells therapy, straight thrusts, as well as different sorts of massage therapy (neuromuscular massage, Swedish massage, shiatsu massage, deep cells massage, as well as aromatherapy massage) are several of the means chiropractic care can be provided to your injuring back to clear it of the discomfort.

Natural remedy may fail to completely eliminate the pain especially if the discomfort is severe and also has been around for a very long time. In this instance, it is worth trying out-of-home treatments such as acupuncture and also chiropractic care.

Can a Doctor of Chiropractic Heal Your Hips?

drthomas@bealignedhealth.com (Thomas) — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:05:54 GMT

About Hip Pains

Your hips could be damaged by conditions, prompted by specific variables, or unsafe direct exposure to problems. The presence of these conditions means lowered locomotion and also much less support for the body due to the fact that it is the hip joint which is the biggest hip and socket joint in the body; this implies there will certainly be linked discomfort in the body when one experiencing hip discomforts attempts to move.

If your hips have actually been impacted negatively and also are not the method they must be, you would recognize by feeling any or some of these signs: stiffness in the muscles (mostly around your hips area) however in other parts of your body because of the hip’s responsibility of assistance for your body, discomfort lodged in your hips, swelling of the hips. Referred pain influencing the tissues around your hips might lead to hip pain; so can osteoarthritis and also rheumatoid arthritis, Perthes disease, different types of bone cracks, and the irritable hip disorder.

You or a chiropractor can easily select hip pain by looking out for the adhering to self-revealing signs and symptoms: limps, swelling, muscle tightness, and the likes. If it is hard to specifically determine if you have hip discomfort or otherwise, you can get some analysis treatments such as a bone check, an MRI scan, or an arthrogram done.

Exactly how a Doctor of Chiropractic Can Help

When hip pain is identified or discovered in the body, the next best point to do is look for therapy. Without treatment, the discomfort mainly remains and also becomes a lasting condition with possible damages to the hips (such as hip defect) and the body. Without much ado about nothing, a doctor of chiropractic can heal your hips with the following means:

Doctors of chiropractic will certainly advise a far better feeding way of life so that you can reduce weight and have the called for body mass index for your body type and also individual self. An overweight or overweight lifestyle contributes to hip pains due to the fact that it suggests the hips have to support even more weight than is required for your body type. With ideal nourishment that matches your type of body, your body will certainly be formed and constructed far better to deal with hip discomforts in the present and in the future.
Taking vigorous walks and also utilizing the elliptical exerciser machine are some low-impact exercises that will certainly help you stay healthy and balanced therefore pushing away some of the variables or root causes of hip pain. Other low-impact exercises are swimming, yoga exercise, and extending exercises like the forward layer and also cobra.
Different kinds of massage treatment such as biodynamic massage and deep cells massage therapy.
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Excitement (TENS) where electrical currents which are moderate are released by tiny pads put on your hip area to supply alleviation to your hips.
Chiropractic adjustments/manipulations to readjust your spinal and also effectively place it in its appropriate position to make sure that, moving forward, it does not affect your hips.
Infrared sauna therapy utilizes light waves to heal the discomforts in your hips.

Last yet not least, a particular way of life adjustments that go beyond nutritional and feeding adjustments are suggested by a doctor of chiropractic. These way of life modifications, beginning with good posturing to executing less manually demanding tasks aid your hips to recover.

See a chiropractor today and conserve your hips the pains it has known and also been experiencing for weeks or months. Your hips deserve total healing.

Can Chiropractors Attend To Ear Infections?

drthomas@bealignedhealth.com (Thomas) — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:03:23 GMT

Can Chiropractors Attend To Ear Infections?

Bacteria and also infections often enter into the ear and also contaminate it, specifically the location of the ear behind the tympanum known as the middle ear. Whereas ear infections could result in unease and also discomforts in the body of the affected individual, there are deeper ramifications for the affected such as being hard of hearing.

Microbial and viral infections in the ear can affect kids as well as grownups yet they turn up much more in the former than the latter since the eustachian tubes of children are short and narrow to permit significant water drainage of the liquid in the ear with harmful bacteria.

Chiropractic specialists call this infection Otitis Media and also it is likewise referred to as OM simply put. There are signs to look out for, depending on that is influenced.

Different Sorts Of Ear Infections

Ear infections might either be:

Short however intense, called an Acute Ear Infection.
Long-lasting, referred to as a Chronic Ear Infection.

Either of them is as unsafe as they come but it is the chronic ear infection that is to watch out for due to its recurrence and capacity to cause deep problems to the inner and center ear.These ear infections happen due to reasons ranging from cool, thick phlegm, atmospheric pressure change, and also sinusitis. It is practically very easy to inform if your ear has been influenced and also there are different signs and symptoms divided throughout children and also grownups.

Just how to Tell if Your Ear has actually been Influenced

In your body, keep an eye out for the following: a lack of ability to hear, liquid in the ear permeating out, and discomfort in the ear. In kids, you have to watch out for indicators existing in your body or the body of any other grownup plus other indications; various other signs such as: loss of balance (since the ear assists in supplying equilibrium for the body using the vestibular system also known as the body organ of equilibrium), headache, no hunger, fever and greater than regular bouts of sobbing.

Just How Chiropractic Care Deal With Infections in the Ear

Ear infections should clean up after a while. Yet there are times when they linger for a longer period of time. When this occurs, instead of taking OTC medication for alleviation, it is best to see a medical professional.

If you have a baby under the age of 3, it is greater than likely that they have had an ear infection – and if it was an infection that lingered for an extended period of time, it is most likely that your infant was described a chiropractor.

Chiropractors or chiropractors supply care for the contaminated by boosting water drainage to the ear with chiropractic care adjustments where the joints in the ear are properly lined up in order to suppress the swelling being experienced and also give balance to the influenced celebration. Likewise, via this modification, chiropractic practitioners help the eustachian tubes drain pipes the poor microorganisms fluid in the ears.

Anti-Ear Infection Prevention Techniques

To prevent ear infections in the first place, there are points to implemented. For starters, ensure your child and you, as an adult, live in a smoke-free environment (by “smoke-free”, we mean smoke from stogies and also other sources); wash your hands on a regular basis and also the hands of your infant too and also during winter season, have a lot more protective covering for your infant.

As is recognized, avoidance is much better than remedy. Yet if an ear infection slips in, chiropractic care is always available to handle the issue in a timely way.

Leading 5 Best Chiropractic Practitioners in Powell, OH

drthomas@bealignedhealth.com (Thomas) — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:02:48 GMT

Leading 5 Best Chiropractic Practitioners in Powell, OH

Are you trying to find a chiropractic doctor near Powell, Ohio? If you are, after that look no further! Below, we have actually assembled a checklist of the leading 5 best chiropractic doctors and chiropractic methods in Powell. Every one of these Doctors of Chiropractic is extremely trained and specialist, and they are matched to fit any of your chiropractic requires. The medical professionals in this listing of elite chiropractic practitioners in Powell additionally have excellent Google reviews so you can have assurance knowing that they will care for you.

While each of these chiropractic doctors is a superb option, it is ultimately your personal choice to make a decision whether a chiropractic doctor and technique is matched to fit your demands. There are several aspects to think about when making this selection. It is a fantastic idea to first understand your insurance coverage. Give the practice a phone call and ask how much of the treatment will be covered by your insurance policy strategy. Likewise, think about testimonials from other individuals. As pointed out earlier, each of the chiropractic doctors is ranked the most effective in their location, so you can be certain that these are top tier chiropractic doctors. You may likewise wish to enter into the office and look into the practice. Talk with the assistants and assess your surroundings to genuinely recognize if the method is right for you. Have a brief talk with the doctor to see if she or he connects well and also to see if you like him or her as a person.

After taking into consideration every one of these aspects, consider recommendations from others. Here are our top choices for the best chiropractors in Powell, Ohio

Riverside Family Chiropractic
Pamer Family Chiropractic
Mowry Chiropractic
Life Family Chiropractic
Harville Chiropractic Center

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