Balls of Paper & Chiropractic Garbage
Balls of Paper & Chiropractic Garbage Next time you visit your chiropractors office, look in the garbage by the adjusting table. You’ll see a bin full of squashed up tissue paper. Face paper from the table that is disposed of after a patient receives their adjustments. This face paper in the can is so much more than trash. Those balls of tissue represent a chiropractic adjustment or series of adjustments. The white paper balls are recent byproducts of the process of healing. Better nervous system regulation and restored energy flow from your brain, through ones nerves and to the organs, tissues and cells that they control. Did you know that your brain and nerves control all healing, function & regulation in your body? The paper is a sign that someones internal computer was rebooted to run faster and more efficiently, similar to when you reboot your PC at home. Immune system function, digestion, pain management, reflexes, thoughts, strength and internal communication all have the opportunity to improve with each ball of tissue thrown into the face paper waste basket. Everything works better when your brain and nerves work better. You see, most people think adjustments...
read moreChiropractic Question In Portland, Maine
Chiropractic Question In Portland, Maine A mothers question about her son. I was recently asked a question about chiropractic that I thought was worthy of sharing. A mother of three asked me what the best time to bring her 2 year old son for an evaluation would be. We’ve known each other a while so I told her the truth. “Two years ago” I said. She laughed and said that she thought that I was going to say that. I asked her why she asked me if she already knew the answer. She responded that she wanted to hear it from me and said that the answer makes sense. I asked her why. She said two words. Birth Trauma. Birth trauma, whether it’s from a vaginal birth or c-section can be rather significant. It is often a baby’s first real exposure to physical stress that can lead to spinal misalignment, nerve compression and decreased nerve control and development. Needless to say, kids don’t often complain about back and neck pain. A child’s exam is not about pain, it is about function and preventing issues in the future by identifying underlying predispositions now. It...
read morePregnant Moms! Time To Go Shoe Shopping!
Pregnant Moms! Go Shoe Shopping! The moment I hear that an existing patient in my Portland office is pregnant, or that a new patient is pregnant, we have the “shopping talk”. There are few times in one’s life when weight gain and structural change occur as rapidly as when one is pregnant. Tell your partner or spouse that pregnant moms need to shop for shoes. It’s my first recommendation after learning of their pregnancy. They need supportive shoes that provide the three primary arches of the foot with enough support that the structural and weigh changes don’t cause those arches to fall. If shoes are not an option then a rigid shoe insert like those made by “Superfeet” or Birkenstock are ideal. Superfeet are available at our Portland office but along with Birkenstock inserts are also available at Lamey Wellehan in Falmouth or Scarborough. Arch support needs to be acquired early in the pregnancy and professional advice is recommended with regard to the extent of the support needed. Rapid weight gain of any kind leads to unfamiliar strain on the feet. Arches will tend to fall. Arches falling and feet spreading during pregnancy is part of...
read moreTips For Your Back In A Snow Storm In Portland, Maine!
Save Your Back in a Portland, Maine Snow Storm! There’s lots you can do to save your back in a Portland, Maine snow storm! Dr. Lou works on backs all day long and here are a few of his favorite tips for avoiding back pain disaster after clearing your life of snow! (For more info on Portland, Maine snow and injuries read this Portland Press Herald article featuring Dr. Lou from Wednesday, February 19). Warm Up – Treat shoveling like a sporting event. Stretch and warm up before the “competition” Get Ergo – If you are using a shovel, get an ergonomic one (with a bend in it) to help reduce bending and stress on your low back and shoulders. Take Small Bites – Don’t fill the shovel with more snow than it is designed to hold, smaller shovels are less heavy. Lighter loads will be less likely to strain your body. You bought it for a reason – If you are using a snow blower, let it work for you, not against you. There should be no need to man handle it. Pushing and pulling the blower with brute force can lead to injury. ...
read moreRevisiting A Magical Place – Titcomb Mountain Makes Farmington Awesome!
Revisiting A Magical Place Titcomb Mountain Makes Farmington, Maine Awesome It’s been over 20 years since I’ve had a run at the hill on which I learned to ski. I went back today with my wife and four year old to meet my good friend Bo and his daughter. Last time Bo and I were skiing at Titcomb we were probably 16 and I’m turning 41 next week. As I pulled up to the mountain today I recognized and remembered many things that I think are important. I have barely been to Farmington since my father’s funeral 2.5 years ago. The only time between then and now that I’ve been there was for the gathering to celebrate the life of Bo’s father who passed away not too long ago. Having lost both of my parents so close together and because of some of the things that have transpired since, going back does not bring me much joy. I’m working on it. Titcomb Mountain makes Farmington awesome. Today was great. I want to share a few reasons why you should ski at Titcomb Mountain in Farmington. Titcomb is a small mountain but it has...
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