September 18
Today is the birthday of chiropractic. 1895, DD Palm made the first adjustment of Harvey Lillard. 116 years after that first adjustment, we are one of the most popular alternatives to allopathic medicine, yet we are only seeing a very small percentage of the population.
People are inundated with pharmaceutical marketing on tv, in print and even online. Our emails are bombarded with messages about cheap deals on various medication.
How do you break past the mindset that everything that ills you can be solved by a pill. The reality is that the medications may relieve your pains for a time, but it inevitably returns in force. Many people live day to day popping over-the-counter pain medications like skittles. Unaware of the continued degeneration progressing under these suppressed warning signs.
What if we could get more of these people in to see us to correct their poor posture, their fixated joints, their lost motion. Even if we could only improve the quality of their daily life by 10 percent. Decreasing the amount of medication that they needed on a daily basis. What a difference that could make in the world today.
If you have not seen a chiropractor, why not? If you do, have you sent your family and friends to be checked? Who do you know that needs to be seen? The need for corrective care is vast, the need for maintenance is even greater.
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Sunday, September 18, 2011
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
What You Thought You Knew about Chiropractic!!!!!
Did You Know…
- that not all adjusting techniques make the popping sound?
- that you cannot adjust yourself?
- that you cannot tell when you need to be adjusted?
- that after going through the birth process, babies’ little systems can have interference already?
- that you cannot “get addicted” to getting adjusted?
- that you can stop anytime?
- that chiropractic is different from massage?
- that Chiropractic care is extremely safe?
- that you can go to a chiropractor even if you have a medical doctor?
- that Chiropractors do not use medicine or surgery?
- that even if you “feel fine” you should see a chiropractor?
- that your frequency of adjustment may be different than someone else?
Renaissance Chiropractic Center
253-473-0300
Dr. Rodger Niemi
Am I Going to Feel Better After You Adjust Me?”
Dr Jenifer Rozenhart of San jose CA posted this article.
Dr. Jennifer received her undergraduate education at the University of Alberta in Canada where she was born. She moved to complete her chiropractic education at Palmer College of Chiropractic- West in San Jose. She graduated in 1997 and has been in private practice in San Jose since graduating.
The answer is “Maybe.”.
Why maybe? The answer depends on MANY factors including how long the subluxation been there, what your current level of discomfort is, and what lifestyle factors are involved that are contributing to the problem.
Research shows that the length of time you have had neck pain is directly proportional to how long that neck pain will take to resolve. If you continue to sit at your computer for 10 hours per day and don’t take recommended breaks, it will last longer.
The adjustment works with your body to unblock proper nervous system function so your body returns to a normal state of function. The adjustment does not work like a drug. The process of correction, healing and stabilization takes more time than the covering of symptoms with some chemistry.
Roughly 80% of our practice members feel better after their first adjustment. About 10% feel no change after one adjustment- this is perfectly normal as most people wait weeks to years before seeking care for their bodies and it takes time to repair these patterns. The remaining 10% of practice members may feel some soreness, this is nothing more that muscle soreness as if you exercised the muscles around your spine. This too is a normal reaction that goes away within the first few adjustments.
What are YOU procrastinating about? What can you do TODAY that will change the quality of your health?
If you are procrastinating calling us, do it now-before something else becomes more important- and there isn’t anything more important than your health!
http://bit.ly/chirotacoma
http://bit.ly/drrodgerniemi
Thank you to Dr Jenifer Rozenhart
Dr. Jennifer received her undergraduate education at the University of Alberta in Canada where she was born. She moved to complete her chiropractic education at Palmer College of Chiropractic- West in San Jose. She graduated in 1997 and has been in private practice in San Jose since graduating.
Am I Going to Feel Better After You Adjust Me?”
August 10, 2010The answer is “Maybe.”.
Why maybe? The answer depends on MANY factors including how long the subluxation been there, what your current level of discomfort is, and what lifestyle factors are involved that are contributing to the problem.
Research shows that the length of time you have had neck pain is directly proportional to how long that neck pain will take to resolve. If you continue to sit at your computer for 10 hours per day and don’t take recommended breaks, it will last longer.
The adjustment works with your body to unblock proper nervous system function so your body returns to a normal state of function. The adjustment does not work like a drug. The process of correction, healing and stabilization takes more time than the covering of symptoms with some chemistry.
Roughly 80% of our practice members feel better after their first adjustment. About 10% feel no change after one adjustment- this is perfectly normal as most people wait weeks to years before seeking care for their bodies and it takes time to repair these patterns. The remaining 10% of practice members may feel some soreness, this is nothing more that muscle soreness as if you exercised the muscles around your spine. This too is a normal reaction that goes away within the first few adjustments.
“Procrastination is the thief of health”- B.J. Palmer, Developer of Chiropractic
What are YOU procrastinating about? What can you do TODAY that will change the quality of your health?
If you are procrastinating calling us, do it now-before something else becomes more important- and there isn’t anything more important than your health!
http://bit.ly/chirotacoma
http://bit.ly/drrodgerniemi
Thank you to Dr Jenifer Rozenhart
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Vertigo
Definition of Vertigo
Vertigo is a type of dizziness felt as a shift in a person's relationship to the normal environment (a feeling that the room is spinning is common) or a sense of movement in space. Although dizziness and vertigo are often used interchangeably, they are not the same thing. While all vertigo is dizziness, not all dizziness is vertigo.
True vertigo, from the Latin "vertere," to turn, is a distinct, often severe form of dizziness that is a movement hallucination.
Description of Vertigo
There are four major types of dizziness - vertigo, presyncope, disequilibrium, and lightheadedness.
Most patients with true vertigo have a peripheral vestibular disorder, such as benign positional vertigo. This is usually associated with tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and hearing loss.
Central disorders, such as brain stem or cerebellar lesions, tend to be more chronic but less intense than peripheral disorders and are not associated with hearing loss. Central disorders account for only 15 percent of patients with vertigo.
Vertigo is the illusion that you - or your surroundings - are moving. You may feel that you are spinning, tilting, rocking, or falling through space. You may vomit or have ringing in the ears (tinnitus). Also, your eyes may uncontrollably jerk back and forth (a condition called nystagmus).
Causes and Risk Factors of Vertigo
There are several causes of vertigo:
Benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV) is a disorder of the inner ear. The cause usually is unknown, but an upper respiratory tract infection or a minor blow to the head may be responsible. This type of vertigo occurs abruptly when you move your head up and down, or when you turn over in bed. Symptoms can be distressing but they fade in a few seconds. Avoiding positions that bring this on may reduce its occurrence.
BPPV is the commonest form of vertigo, with attacks lasting 30 to 60 seconds, typically set off when rolling over in bed, moving the head to one side or reaching for something ("top-shelf vertigo"). Sufferers can usually describe specific head movements that trigger it.
Although BPPV often occurs for no apparent reason, it can follow an ear infection, head or ear injury, and is thought to result from the dislodgement of normal crystalline structures in the ear's balance detectors. People with BPPV are often relieved to hear that it is due to an inner ear condition and does not signify some serious disorder such as a stroke or tumor.
Labyrinthitis refers to a variety of conditions within the inner ear. It may be associated with inflammation, an upper respiratory infection or nerve deterioration, but often occurs independently of other problems.
Central nervous system disorders that can cause vertigo as a symptom include multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, neck injuries, certain forms of migraine, acoustic neuroma, cerebellar and brain stem tumors, and TIAS (transient ischemic attacks).
Symptoms of Vertigo
A patient may experience severe vertigo for days or weeks. Nausea, vomiting, and involuntary eye movements are common. The condition gradually improves, but symptoms can persist for weeks or months.
chiropractic care for Vertigo
Chiropractic care can help significantly for dizziness and vertigo problems. more commonly, I find that the upper cervical region is where the problem begins. The occipital, atlas and axis area has a tremendous impact on how the body functions.
The Skull, Atlas (C1) and Axis (C2) allow you to be able to move the head through most of the motion available in the neck. these bony structures protect and support the lower brain stem and top of the spinal cord. Subluxation of these joints will have various degrees of impact to the neural function of these pathways. Simple put, when the Atlas is out of place, the skull does not sit level on top of the spine and the spine will shift left and right below the Atlas compensating for this shift. With this type of subluxation, the proprioceptors of the upper cervical region will fire into the cerebellum's balance centers, giving the sensation that either you or the room around you is spinning.
Adjustments to the Atlas, Axis and Occiput can provide relief to these symptoms.
There are several techniques that provide a very specific upper cervical adjustment to reduce the Atlas subluxation. Talk to your Chiropractor if you are having any of these symptoms.
http://bit.ly/chirotacoma
Renaissance Chiropractic Center
4902 Tacoma Mall Blvd
Tacoma WA 98409
253-473-0300
Vertigo is a type of dizziness felt as a shift in a person's relationship to the normal environment (a feeling that the room is spinning is common) or a sense of movement in space. Although dizziness and vertigo are often used interchangeably, they are not the same thing. While all vertigo is dizziness, not all dizziness is vertigo.
True vertigo, from the Latin "vertere," to turn, is a distinct, often severe form of dizziness that is a movement hallucination.
Description of Vertigo
There are four major types of dizziness - vertigo, presyncope, disequilibrium, and lightheadedness.
Most patients with true vertigo have a peripheral vestibular disorder, such as benign positional vertigo. This is usually associated with tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and hearing loss.
Central disorders, such as brain stem or cerebellar lesions, tend to be more chronic but less intense than peripheral disorders and are not associated with hearing loss. Central disorders account for only 15 percent of patients with vertigo.
Vertigo is the illusion that you - or your surroundings - are moving. You may feel that you are spinning, tilting, rocking, or falling through space. You may vomit or have ringing in the ears (tinnitus). Also, your eyes may uncontrollably jerk back and forth (a condition called nystagmus).
Causes and Risk Factors of Vertigo
There are several causes of vertigo:
Benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV) is a disorder of the inner ear. The cause usually is unknown, but an upper respiratory tract infection or a minor blow to the head may be responsible. This type of vertigo occurs abruptly when you move your head up and down, or when you turn over in bed. Symptoms can be distressing but they fade in a few seconds. Avoiding positions that bring this on may reduce its occurrence.
BPPV is the commonest form of vertigo, with attacks lasting 30 to 60 seconds, typically set off when rolling over in bed, moving the head to one side or reaching for something ("top-shelf vertigo"). Sufferers can usually describe specific head movements that trigger it.
Although BPPV often occurs for no apparent reason, it can follow an ear infection, head or ear injury, and is thought to result from the dislodgement of normal crystalline structures in the ear's balance detectors. People with BPPV are often relieved to hear that it is due to an inner ear condition and does not signify some serious disorder such as a stroke or tumor.
Labyrinthitis refers to a variety of conditions within the inner ear. It may be associated with inflammation, an upper respiratory infection or nerve deterioration, but often occurs independently of other problems.
Central nervous system disorders that can cause vertigo as a symptom include multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, neck injuries, certain forms of migraine, acoustic neuroma, cerebellar and brain stem tumors, and TIAS (transient ischemic attacks).
Symptoms of Vertigo
A patient may experience severe vertigo for days or weeks. Nausea, vomiting, and involuntary eye movements are common. The condition gradually improves, but symptoms can persist for weeks or months.
chiropractic care for Vertigo
Chiropractic care can help significantly for dizziness and vertigo problems. more commonly, I find that the upper cervical region is where the problem begins. The occipital, atlas and axis area has a tremendous impact on how the body functions.
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| Upper Cervical Anatomy |
The Skull, Atlas (C1) and Axis (C2) allow you to be able to move the head through most of the motion available in the neck. these bony structures protect and support the lower brain stem and top of the spinal cord. Subluxation of these joints will have various degrees of impact to the neural function of these pathways. Simple put, when the Atlas is out of place, the skull does not sit level on top of the spine and the spine will shift left and right below the Atlas compensating for this shift. With this type of subluxation, the proprioceptors of the upper cervical region will fire into the cerebellum's balance centers, giving the sensation that either you or the room around you is spinning.
Adjustments to the Atlas, Axis and Occiput can provide relief to these symptoms.
There are several techniques that provide a very specific upper cervical adjustment to reduce the Atlas subluxation. Talk to your Chiropractor if you are having any of these symptoms.
http://bit.ly/chirotacoma
Renaissance Chiropractic Center
4902 Tacoma Mall Blvd
Tacoma WA 98409
253-473-0300
Friday, July 30, 2010
Diaphragmatic Breathing (stomach breathing).
When overcoming high levels of anxiety, it is important to learn the techniques of natural breathing. Many people who live with high levels of anxiety are known to breathe through their chest. Shallow breathing through the chest means you are disrupting the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide necessary to be in a relaxed state. This type of breathing will perpetuate the symptoms of anxiety.
The natural breathing technique is called Diaphragmatic Breathing (stomach breathing). We automatically breathe this way when we are born. Diaphragmatic breathing uses the diaphragm muscle (a strong dome shaped muscle) located under our ribs and above our stomach. When we breathe in, we push the muscle down, and our stomach moves forward. When we breathe out, the diaphragmatic muscle moves back to resting position and our tummy moves back in. There is little or no upper chest movement.
As we grow older many of us change our pattern of breathing and start breathing through our chest. This can be the result of a number of factors such as the pressure on women to have a flat stomach, certain fashions, poor posture, and of course anxiety.
Diaphragmatic breathing is intended to help you use the diaphragm correctly while breathing to:
2. Breathe in slowly through your nose so that your stomach moves out against your hand. The hand on your chest should remain as still as possible.
3. Tighten your stomach muscles, letting them fall inward as you exhale through pursed lips (see "Pursed Lip Breathing Technique"). The hand on your upper chest must remain as still as possible.
When you first learn the diaphragmatic breathing technique, it may be easier for you to follow the instructions lying down, as shown on the first page. As you gain more practice, you can try the diaphragmatic breathing technique while sitting in a chair, as shown below.
To perform this exercise while sitting in a chair:
1. Sit comfortably, with your knees bent and your shoulders, head and neck relaxed.
2. Place one hand on your upper chest and the other just below your rib cage. This will allow you to feel your diaphragm move as you breathe.
3. Tighten your stomach muscles, letting them fall inward as you exhale through pursed lips (see "Pursed Lip Breathing Technique"). The hand on your upper chest must remain as still as possible.
Note: You may notice an increased effort will be needed to use the diaphragm correctly. At first, you'll probably get tired while doing this exercise. But keep at it, because with continued practice, diaphragmatic breathing will become easy and automatic.
The natural breathing technique is called Diaphragmatic Breathing (stomach breathing). We automatically breathe this way when we are born. Diaphragmatic breathing uses the diaphragm muscle (a strong dome shaped muscle) located under our ribs and above our stomach. When we breathe in, we push the muscle down, and our stomach moves forward. When we breathe out, the diaphragmatic muscle moves back to resting position and our tummy moves back in. There is little or no upper chest movement.
As we grow older many of us change our pattern of breathing and start breathing through our chest. This can be the result of a number of factors such as the pressure on women to have a flat stomach, certain fashions, poor posture, and of course anxiety.
Diaphragmatic breathing is intended to help you use the diaphragm correctly while breathing to:
- Strengthen the diaphragm
- Decrease the work of breathing by slowing your breathing rate
- Decrease oxygen demand
- Use less effort and energy to breathe
Diaphragmatic breathing technique
1. Lie on your back on a flat surface or in bed, with your knees bent and your head supported. You can use a pillow under your knees to support your legs. Place one hand on your upper chest and the other just below your rib cage. This will allow you to feel your diaphragm move as you breathe.
2. Breathe in slowly through your nose so that your stomach moves out against your hand. The hand on your chest should remain as still as possible.
3. Tighten your stomach muscles, letting them fall inward as you exhale through pursed lips (see "Pursed Lip Breathing Technique"). The hand on your upper chest must remain as still as possible.
When you first learn the diaphragmatic breathing technique, it may be easier for you to follow the instructions lying down, as shown on the first page. As you gain more practice, you can try the diaphragmatic breathing technique while sitting in a chair, as shown below.
To perform this exercise while sitting in a chair:
1. Sit comfortably, with your knees bent and your shoulders, head and neck relaxed.2. Place one hand on your upper chest and the other just below your rib cage. This will allow you to feel your diaphragm move as you breathe.
3. Tighten your stomach muscles, letting them fall inward as you exhale through pursed lips (see "Pursed Lip Breathing Technique"). The hand on your upper chest must remain as still as possible.
Note: You may notice an increased effort will be needed to use the diaphragm correctly. At first, you'll probably get tired while doing this exercise. But keep at it, because with continued practice, diaphragmatic breathing will become easy and automatic.
How often should I practice this exercise?
At first, practice this exercise 5-10 minutes about 3-4 times per day. Gradually increase the amount of time you spend doing this exercise, and perhaps even increase the effort of the exercise by placing a book on your abdomen.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
How diet soda causes weight gain!!!!!
What you are eatting and drinking throughout the day has an impact on your health. Everything you do is a choice!!! Here is an excellent video in diet and your body's pH.
Enjoy!!!!
Youtube video "How Diet Soda Causes Weight gain"
An informative, fun video about the importance of your food's pH and its impact on your health.
Education changes behavior. This simple philosophy makes Wellness Works (http://www.wellness-works.net) one of the most effective employee wellness programs available today. Designed by fitness, nutrition and exercise experts, Wellness Works offers programs and products to teach, motivate and inspire your employees.
Renassance Chiropractic Center. 253-473-0300 to schedule an appointment
Enjoy!!!!
Youtube video "How Diet Soda Causes Weight gain"
An informative, fun video about the importance of your food's pH and its impact on your health.
Education changes behavior. This simple philosophy makes Wellness Works (http://www.wellness-works.net) one of the most effective employee wellness programs available today. Designed by fitness, nutrition and exercise experts, Wellness Works offers programs and products to teach, motivate and inspire your employees.
Renassance Chiropractic Center. 253-473-0300 to schedule an appointment
Monday, July 5, 2010
The Brain Back Body Exercise program and DVD
The Brain Back Body Exercise program and DVD. Dr. Robert Adams of Neuro Technologies out of Sonoma California created the program; a combination of specific neurological integration exercises combined with traditional strength building protocols. The program is divided up into three different chapters, or days, each day focusing on specific body area.
The coolest thing about the program is not only the instructional DVD, but the fact that it sells as a complete kit providing the user everything they need to perform the warm-ups and the exercises right in their own home.
The kit includes:
- The Brain Back Body DVD
- Large 65cm sports fit ball (Burst Free holds up to 600 pounds)
- Mini fit ball for neck strengthening
- Ball pump
- Light exercise band for resistance training
- Extra heavy exercise band for resistance training
This exercise program can be done by almost anyone. Ask your doctor at Renaissance Chiropractic Center about the program.
The coolest thing about the program is not only the instructional DVD, but the fact that it sells as a complete kit providing the user everything they need to perform the warm-ups and the exercises right in their own home.
The kit includes:
- The Brain Back Body DVD
- Large 65cm sports fit ball (Burst Free holds up to 600 pounds)
- Mini fit ball for neck strengthening
- Ball pump
- Light exercise band for resistance training
- Extra heavy exercise band for resistance training
This exercise program can be done by almost anyone. Ask your doctor at Renaissance Chiropractic Center about the program.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
At what age should you start being adjusted???
This morning at a networking group I was asked how old should someone be before you start having them adjusted. My IMMEDIATE response was; "AS SOON AS POSSIBLE." The youngest that I have adjusted is 3 days old. Other doctors in my office have adjusted within a few hours of birth. Some peoples initial response is why would you adjust an infant. They can't be injured that early can they??? When you look at the birth process, even an uneventful birth, can be very traumatic to both the mother and the child. And it does not matter if it is a natural birth or if it is a Cesarean delivery. Trauma occurs in any type of delivery.
Here are some indications that you should have your child checked:
Contact us at Renaissance chiropractic Center to schedule to have your child checked
Here are some indications that you should have your child checked:
- the head is constantly tilted or turned to one side.
- when they are nursing, they will favor one side, have difficulty latching on the other breast
- the eyes and face appear asymmetrical, one eye may be higher or larger than the other
- they are colicy
- they do not sleep for long periods of time, sometimes waking every few minutes
- they are constipated, have diarrhea or have excessive gas
- they are unable to keep food down.
Contact us at Renaissance chiropractic Center to schedule to have your child checked
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
How far reaching is an adjustment??
"We never know how far reaching something we may think, say, or do today will effect the lives of millions tomorrow." - Dr. B. J. Palmer
At the moment we make an adjustment, we have no idea what the end result may be. Our intent is to remove the subluxation to let innate flow through the body as intended. The immediate response can be the relief of pain, better mobility, return of function or no outward change at all.
But what is the long term result of an adjustment??? What is the impact on the quality of life for someone that has been unable to do even the simplest task due to prolonged pain. What is the impact to that persons family when they are not able to play with their children, be close to a spouse, share in the joy of life because they are struggling to move normally about the home. what is the impact to the mother whose infant is not sleeping for more than a few minutes at a time.
How can you measure the impact that that adjustment had when the baby now sleeps for several hours after being adjusted. How do you measure the impact on the family now that mom can do the things she enjoys around the house. What is the impact on the marriage now that a spouse can enjoy personal time together because they are no longer in pain.
How would your life change with a single adjustment???
Dr. Niemi is a Chiropractor at Renaissance Chiropractic Center in Tacoma WA
www.chirotacoma.com drrodger@chirotacoma.com
At the moment we make an adjustment, we have no idea what the end result may be. Our intent is to remove the subluxation to let innate flow through the body as intended. The immediate response can be the relief of pain, better mobility, return of function or no outward change at all.
But what is the long term result of an adjustment??? What is the impact on the quality of life for someone that has been unable to do even the simplest task due to prolonged pain. What is the impact to that persons family when they are not able to play with their children, be close to a spouse, share in the joy of life because they are struggling to move normally about the home. what is the impact to the mother whose infant is not sleeping for more than a few minutes at a time.
How can you measure the impact that that adjustment had when the baby now sleeps for several hours after being adjusted. How do you measure the impact on the family now that mom can do the things she enjoys around the house. What is the impact on the marriage now that a spouse can enjoy personal time together because they are no longer in pain.
How would your life change with a single adjustment???
Dr. Niemi is a Chiropractor at Renaissance Chiropractic Center in Tacoma WA
www.chirotacoma.com drrodger@chirotacoma.com
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