Colic Solution: Baby Bowen Technique
Is your baby suffering from Colic? The exact cause of colic is still considered unknown, probably due to multiple factors contributing to the problem. Most sources suggest the following may be involved: Diaphragmatic tension Nerve irritation Abdominal tension Gas Reflux & Indigestion Back spasm The Baby Bowen Technique has been used safely and effectively for years by healthcare professionals and parents around the world. “Baby Bowen” addresses the issues listed above in a way that is tolerated by infants easily. It is quick and often results in immediate resolution of infantile colic. Below is a tutorial on how it is performed. If you are not comfortable performing this technique on your own, or if it doesn’t seem to be working, you should call us and we can help. The technique is extremely gentle. It is extremely efficient (takes only 3-5 minutes). Everyone feels better when your baby feels better! Dr. Lou is a perinatal and pediatric chiropractic specialist in Portland, Maine. He has used “baby bowen” for years and has an incredible success rate. For more information and videos, visit us on YOUTUBE. We also encourage you to have a look at our GOOGLE REVIEWS. ...
read moreNumbness in your body?
What Causes Numbness In Our Bodies? Numbness may be caused by a variety of different illnesses or injuries, some of which are serious, others less so. What is the most common cause of numbness? Nerve pressure. Pressure on nerves leads to dysfunction in the nerves and also leads to numbness. Herniated discs, subluxated vertebrae, bone spurs, inflamed tendons and muscles may all cause enough pressure to cause symptoms of numbness. Most commonly nerves are irritated at the exit of the spine or after they exit the holes in the sides of the spine. Sometimes the spinal cord can be compressed by a severely herniated disc or ruptured disc, also leading to numb sensations and more significant symptoms. What is causing your numbness? It’s not worth trying to guess. You have to be evaluated. Most feelings of being numb are nothing to be overly concerned about, even though it justifies evaluation. That said, occasionally, numbness can be the sign of a very serious, even life threatening situation and emergency medical care may be needed. The Mayo Clinic suggests getting emergency service, even calling 911 if your numbness begins suddenly, follows a recent head injury, or involves an entire arm or leg. They further...
read moreThe Best Adjustment In Portland, Maine
Forget the fluff, does your chiropractor give a good adjustment? What I’m about to do is the equivalent of a magician teaching you the secret to a well known magic trick. This is an insider’s whistleblowing that is intended to help you find the doctor for you. We want you to find a chiropractor who will give you the best adjustment. Chiropractors are like dentists, they are highly specialized and are also limited in their scope of practice. Chiropractors are trained in the identification and correction of vertebral subluxation complex (VSC). VSC, in simple terms, is a state of misalignment of the spine that puts pressure on nerves leading to dysfunction in neurological communication to and from the body and the brain. This communication breakdown can lead to big problems like poor healing, poor regulation and poor control of the body. While not always painful, sometimes it is. VSC is corrected by chiropractors with a chiropractic adjustment, often just called an adjustment. The adjustment is the spinal manipulation. As chiropractors, we’re also trained in physiotherapy (physical therapy) modalities and a number of ancillary therapies that are NOT chiropractic, but more like PT. The only thing that chiropractors do that is...
read morePinched nerve in your neck? Here are 3 things to do right now!
You think you have a pinched nerve in your neck? “On the spot” recommendations for relief! You’ve done something and now it feels like you have a pinched nerve in your neck. What should you do? It’s going to be tough and not advised to diagnose the problem yourself. Very often, muscle spasms will feel like a pinched nerve. The pain may be sharp and twingy, it may even feel hot or electrical, and it will be very hard to turn your head to the side of the pain. Just because the pain feels this way, doesn’t mean it’s a pinched nerve, and this is good news. A true pinched nerve is a serious problem. If a bone or other structure like a disc is directly pinching a nerve, you could be doing serious damage to that nerve in a short period of time. Symptoms may also include numbness, weakness and tingling in the area of the pinching as well as into your neck, shoulders and arms. You may feel an electrical pain, numbness and tingling into your hands. You may not be able to lift or grip with your hand. More often than not, you have what’s called...
read moreFive Rules to Lose Belly Fat For Summer!
Belly Fat Guaranteed To Go Away IF You Follow The Rules. Want to lose an inch off your waistline in a few weeks or less? If you follow the rules, there is almost no way that you will not succeed in losing belly fat. In fact, I would argue that it is impossible to fail if you follow these rules. I’ve done it myself, I’ve helped others do it, and it will work for anyone who has “had enough”. Low Carb Diet: No alcohol, no pasta, no sugar. The only carbs you can eat are those in greens. Eat lean meats like fish and chicken. Exercise: Cardio for an hour 4 times a week. 20 minutes of weights or resistance exercises for the large muscle groups 4-5 times a week. What are the large muscle groups? Back, chest, arms, legs. Exercises? Push ups, bicep curls, seated rows, tricep push downs, squats with or without weight. Sleep: Get a lot of sleep. 8 hours a night minimum. Feeding Frequency: Sounds like you’re being treated like a baby? Kind of. Eat small quantities every two hours. Don’t miss a beat. Too much trouble? Don’t lose weight, or exercise more, your choice. Prep meals a couple nights a...
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