Zen and the art of chiropractic table maintenance.
Maintenance Matters. The Chiropractic Table Repair Man Any machine that gets used on a regular basis, whether it’s your car, a furnace, a chiropractic table or human body, it needs maintenance to stay in the game. We are a small local office with a big heart and we get big results for our patients. We also focus locally on supporting businesses that give back to the community, are honest, caring and give you the time and energy that you need. Just like us. Peter West is the owner of the business Chiro Table Care. He lives in Portland and has been maintaining and repairing the tables at our office for years now. Now that his business is registered, he’s ready to help anyone with a chiropractic or medical table in need of service or repair. I have known Peter for years and he’s an honest, hard working engineer with the skills to not only fix your table but make it better. He optimizes the function of your table with his chiropractic table repair and maintenance. Just like you do with your patients. Whether you are a damage control chiropractor that works on symptoms and sends people on...
read moreA “Small Chiropractic Office”. Is it for you?
Why a small chiropractic office may be best for you. If you have had experiences in medical facilities that made you feel like a “rushed number”, you may want to find yourself a small chiropractic office. Small offices often provide you with a level of care that feels different than a large multi doctor business. A small chiropractic office offers a lot of one on one time, if that’s what you want. So often, patients in larger “factory like” offices feel as though they are not given enough time with the provider. The attitude of small offices is different, it’s not as stressed, it’s dedicated to you and your time to be heard. A small office also emphasize much of what other types of offices lack, listening and concern for the individual. Because they aren’t focused on fulfilling quotas or paying for expensive overhead, they have less to worry about so they can worry about you. Small offices often have consistent staff, less turnover, and that means more consistency for you. It’s nice to know that when you walk into your providers office, you’ll see a familiar face who knows you and some of your story. Just because it’s...
read moreWe had 4 patients today who had a fall on the ice beneath the snow after yesterday’s storm.
What Lies Beneath….The Snow. Don’t be fooled! Just because the snow looks soft and fluffy from today’s storm, doesn’t mean there aren’t hazards beneath the surface! Slip and fall accidents leave people injured, missing work, missing family time and falling short in all activities of daily living if the fall is a bad one. Beneath the snow lurk hazards that will ruin your day, week or year if you aren’t careful. Below are a four of the main culprits that are awaiting your arrival! Hazard 1: ICE Ice beneath the snow is easy to slip on. One false move and you’ll be in a world of hurt, may miss work, may not be able to pick up your kids or sit down on your butt. A broken tailbone is the last thing you need. Hazard 2: POTHOLES Twist your ankle, fall on your hip, say hello to urgent care or the ER. Not a fun way to spend a Wednesday or Thursday afternoon. Hazard 3: LEGOS Legos are always a stepping hazard. Hazard 4: CAR TRACKS Believe it or not, packed snow under a car tire can be nearly as slippery as ice. Just pay attention. Hazard 5: CRACKS...
read moreWhiplash Injuries In Maine.
You may be surprised by the research on whiplash injuries. Unfortunately, whiplash injuries are common in winter months because of rear end collisions. There are several misconceptions that have been dispelled by research. What you don’t know may lead to greater harm to you if you are rear ended by another vehicle. Research shows that low impact collisions are more dangerous to passengers as most people think. At 8 mph the head and neck are exposed to forces 2.5 times those of the vehicle itself. In a 1992 research by Macnab in The Spine, states that “in a 15 mph collision the head would accelerate with a force of 10 G’s in less than 1/2 second.” To put this in perspective, a fighter pilot begins to “gray out” at 6G and one cannot raise their body against 8G. At 5G there is a 50/50 chance of sustaining a concussion. TAKEAWAY: Low speed accidents can create real bodily harm that left uncorrected may lead to big problems in the future. Research also shows that damage to your car is often much less severe than the damage to your body. TAKEAWAY: Just because your car is ok, doesn’t mean you are. Being...
read moreThe Dirty Dozen: Buy These Organic!
The Dirty Dozen is a list of fruits and vegetables that you MUST buy organic. Most non-organic vegetables are saturated in pesticides. Large non-organic farms use pesticides to protect crops but these pesticides harm humans (you and me). Some fruits and vegetables are more absorbent of pesticides and are more covered in pesticides than others. The produce that should always be purchased and consumed “organic” are on a list called “The Dirty Dozen”. Strawberries Spinach Nectarines Apples Peaches Pears Cherries Grapes Celery Tomatoes Sweet Bell Peppers Potatoes If you are only able to buy some foods from the organic section, make sure that they are those on this...
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