Cold Laser
Cold Laser may be used following surgery or injury to increase healing and decrease inflammation.
*Sprained Ankles
*Surgical Recovery
BY: Ian Stone
chiropractic / chiropractor / cold laser / injury / Uncategorized
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Active Release Therapy A.R.T.
A.R.T. (Active Release Therapy) is a soft tissue therapy used to treat:
*Rotator cuff injury
*Tight hip flexors (commonly seen in cyclists & runners)
*Headaches & Migraines
*Scapular instability
BY: Ian Stone
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What is Norma Tec?
NormaTec is the leader in rapid recovery—our systems give a competitive edge to the world’s elite athletes, coaches, and trainers. The goal of NormaTec is to establish recovery as an integral part of every athlete’s training. The NormaTec PULSE Recovery Systems are dynamic compression devices designed for recovery and rehab. The NormaTec system use their patented PULSE technology to help athletes recover faster between trainings and after performance.
NormaTec is championed by elite athletes but is beneficial for active people at all levels.
NormaTec systems include a control unit and attachments which go on the legs, arms, or hips. They use compressed air to massage your limbs, mobilize fluid, and speed recovery with our patented NormaTec Pulse Massage Pattern. When you use the system, you will first experience a pre-inflate cycle, during which the connected attachments are molded to your exact body shape. The session will then begin by compressing your feet, hands, or upper quad (depending on which attachment you are using). Similar to the kneading and stroking done during a massage, each segment of the attachment will first compress in a pulsing manner and then release. This will repeat for each segment of the attachment as the compression pattern works its way up your limb.
The NormaTec Pulse Massage Pattern starts in the foot, hand, or lower hip and moves upwards zone-by-zone massaging the limb and mobilizing fluid out of the extremities.
Created by a physician bioengineer (MD, PhD) to enhance blood flow and speed recovery, NormaTec Pulse Massage Pattern employs three key techniques to maximize your recovery:
PULSING: Instead of using static compression (squeezing) to transport fluid out of the limbs, Sequential Pulse Technology uses dynamic compression (pulsing). Our patented pulsing action more effectively mimics the muscle pump of the legs and arms, greatly enhancing the movement of fluid and metabolites out of the limbs after an intense workout.
GRADIENTS: Veins and lymphatic vessels have one-way valves that prevent fluid backflow. Similarly, NormaTec Pulse Technology uses hold pressures to keep fluids from being forced in the wrong direction. Because of this enhancement, instead of tapering pressure off, the PULSE and PULSE PRO can deliver maximum pressure in every zone.
DISTAL RELEASE: Because extended static pressure can be detrimental to the body’s normal circulatory flow, Sequential Pulse Technology releases the hold pressures once they are no longer needed to prevent backflow. By releasing the hold pressure in each zone as soon as possible, each portion of the limb gains maximal rest time without a significant pause between compression cycles.
BY: Ian Stone
chiropractic / chiropractor / fitness / injury / Physical Therapy / Uncategorized / wellness
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Safe Tablet Use for Kids
Chiropractic for Kids in School, Smart & Safe Tablet Use
You’re probably doing it right now! Using a mobile device to read. I’m sure by now you are aware that the way people typically look at phone and tablets can be quite detrimental to the back and neck. Did you know that cell phone use can double or triple the weight of your head and can strain your neck? Are you currently tiling your head forward to look down at your device? With schools in our area using ipads for learning in and out of the classroom, have you noticed your kids place the ipad on their lap and looking down?
Cell phones and tablets are changing the way our kids access the materials they need in school. The use of these devices influences our posture and body mechanics in unhealthy ways that contribute to neck, upper back, shoulder, and arm pain. Furthermore, poor posture while sitting, standing, walking, or in a static position can lead to more than upper body pain and stiffness—poor posture affects other parts of the spine, such as the middle and low back.
How much does a human head weigh?
Typically, an adult human head weighs between 10 and 12 pounds and an elementary aged kid’s head is around 5 pounds. As the head tilts or angles forward, the cervical spine’s (neck) muscles, tendons, and ligaments support the head during movement and when static (such as holding the head in a forward tilted position.) Even the neck’s intervertebral discs are involved and help absorb and distribute the forces exerted on the neck.
How much heavier is the human head when tilted forward?
Dr. Kenneth K. Hansraj, MD, Chief of Spine Surgery at New York Spine Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, created a computer model of the cervical spine. In an article published in Surgical Technology International, he reported that this model showed that the strain on your neck rises as the forward angle of your head increases.
- At 15 degrees of forward tilt may equate to a head weighing 27 pounds.
- At 30 degrees forward, the strain on the neck equals a 40 pound head.
- The greater the angle, the greater the strain: 45 degrees forward equals 49 pounds of strain, and 60 degrees forward equals 60 pounds.
Now consider the fact that the average person is holding his or her head forward to look at a phone or read a tablet for 2 to 4 hours a day, according to Dr. Hansraj. Teenagers spend even more time each day looking down at their devices, he added. As you tilt your head, you also move your shoulders forward into a rounded position, which is another aspect of poor posture. All this excess strain creates extra wear and tear on the structures of the neck, upper spine and back, and contributes to/can lead to severe spinal degeneration that may require surgery. Chiropractic adjustments at an early stage can prevent degeneration.
Postural awareness a positive first step
Making good posture a habit can help prevent neck or back pain from developing, along with related posture and biomechanical problems. Good posture means that your head is upright, your ears are in line with your shoulders, and your shoulder blades are down and retracted. At CHAMP Chiropractic we can assess your child’s posture when using their tablet, provide exercises to improve posture, and strengthen stabilizing muscles.
Here are some tips you can implement right now.
- First, don’t use your cell phone or your tablet for extended computer work, according to Stanford University’s Environmental Health and Safety Department.
- Place the tablet on a table top surface and use a case that props the tablet on 45 degree angle.
- When you use a cell phone, instead of bending your head to look down at it, raise your phone level to or just below your face.
To book a free consultation at CHAMP Chiropractic you can call 317.219.4980 or click HERE. At CHAMP consultations are always free but now through August 15, 2017 children under 15 can get up to three free adjustments.
Learn more about chiropractic for other ages
BY: Ian Stone
chiropractic / chiropractor / kids chiropractic / wellness
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Chiropractic Care for Infants
Even the Youngest Spines Need Care
I was fortunate enough to adjust my newborn daughter moments after her birth. Subluxation or vertebral joint misalignment occurs in babies too.
Being born is quite the ordeal, for mom and baby, so it’s not unreasonable to acknowledge that the baby’s body has had an equally stressful time entering the world. One study of 5-day-old infants suffering from insomnia, vomiting, and hyperactivity found that 95 percent of them suffered from a spinal subluxation!
As an adult you likely have a preconceived notion that a chiropractic adjustment requires too much force for an infant. However, chiropractic adjustments for infants and even young toddlers is radically different than what you experience as an adult. Our gentle chiropractic adjustments are safe even for these new arrivals, putting the baby on the right course toward a healthier life.
Infants, babies, toddlers, and small children have plenty of opportunities for bumps, spills and falls as they explore their world. Unfortunately, these jolts to the system can cause additional alignment problems. Regular spinal screenings at CHAMP Chiropractic allow for incremental adjustments to keep little bodies on track and help the nervous system to function more efficiently. This, in turn, improves digestive, immune, urinary and other system functions, reducing problems such as:
- Colic
- ADHD
- Allergies
- Constipation and/or bedwetting issues
- Common infections such as ear infections
- Asthma
Choosing infant chiropractic care can start your child’s life on the best path. However, I’m sure you have more questions. At CHAMP Chiropractic Dr. Stone offers a free consultation. He will talk to you about what infant chiropractic care looks like and can even talk to you before the baby is born. CHAMP Chiropractic is offering free adjustmente for children under age 15 through August 15, 2017. You can book an appointment online HERE or give us a call at 317-219-4980.
Visit our other blogs about other ages and chiropractic.
School Age
BY: Ian Stone
chiropractic / chiropractor / kids chiropractic / wellness
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THREE SIMPLE WAYS TO BE HEALTHIER THIS YEAR
I am not a believer in New Year’s resolutions. Most resolutions tend to be unrealistic and not specific enough and so we are just setting ourselves up for failure. But I do believe that having a goal of simply being healthier this year is achievable without radical changes.
Instead of making an impossible to achieve goal try making “little’ changes in your everyday life that will help you to be a healthier you.
Here are three ideas to get you started:
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REPLACE ONE UNHEALTHY FOOD OPTION WITH A HEALTHIER ONE
If you drink soda replace that with water or unsweetened tea for one day a week. Gradually add days until you are mostly drinking the healthier option. Or if you always get a side order of fries when you are brunching with your besties, get the veggies instead.
Replace giant portions sizes with normal ones. So you love ice cream? Who doesn’t? But it doesn’t have to be the three scoop cone with hot fudge and sprinkles. Have a small scoop, in a cup. Treat yourself but choose a smaller portion.
Maybe you are a second helping kind of person. Only allow yourself second helpings on Sundays or give up the second helping all together. Imagine how much healthier you’ll be this year with just this one simple change.
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TRY ONE NEW FITNESS CLASS OR TRAINING THAT YOU HAVE NEVER TRIED BEFORE
Mixing up your work out routine is so good for you in so many ways. Your body adapts to the demands you place on it so every so often throw something at it that it’s not used to. You will feel muscles you didn’t know you had and may even find that you are reaching a new level of fitness you didn’t know you could obtain.
Don’t be afraid to try something new, you might find something you love in the process. And don’t give up on it too soon, according to Les Mills you need to try a class at least three times before you make up your mind. That way you become familiar with the format and the moves and can make an informed decision about whether to stick with it.
You’ve done all the classes? Good for you! Try a small group training or one on one session with a personal trainer. You are on your way to being healthier this year.
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MAKE FRIENDS WITH AT LEAST ONE PERSON WHO IS FITTER THAN YOU
The people we surround ourselves with influence our lives. I am not too proud to admit that most of my closest friends are way fitter than me. Their enthusiasm for living a healthy life style keeps me working toward that goal as well. My friends also keep me accountable. They will call me out if I miss a work out. My friends encourage me to lift more, do more and be more awesome than I usually think I am. Get yourself a Tribe that wants you to be the strongest, healthiest, best you. You can be healthier this year and your friends can be too. Let’s do this together!
It’s been my experience that most of the fit people I’ve met are genuinely passionate about spreading the fitness around. They want everyone to be healthy and to feel the pride of accomplishing their fitness and healthy living goals. It’s fun to share that with friends. We are better together.
BY: Trudy Huter
Diet / fitness / Fitness Consulting / group fitness / Motivation
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Think You’ve Tried Everything?
Have you tried chiropractic? Many of my current patients come to see me for chiropractic care as a last resort. They’ve tried everything else first. They’ve accepted that pain is their new normal.
I want you to know that you don’t have to try everything else first, in many cases chiropractic care can be your first call. Chances are that with early intervention, chiropractic care may be your last call too.
Here are just a few success stories about our treatments…
Chiropractic Care and Plantar Fasciitis
Tammy came to me after her medical doctor and orthopedic doctor told her “the only thing she could do was wear orthotic shoes or insoles every day.” Tammy didn’t accept this as her only option and began treatment and therapy at CHAMP. In about two months of regular treatments her constant pain from Plantar Fasciitis has ended and she doesn’t have to wear special shoes or insoles. Tammy has been free from Plantar Fasciitis pain for two years.
Chiropractic Care and Range of Motion
Brian came to see me after he sustained a shoulder injury on the golf course. Brian is an avid golfer and actually had been attending my golf fitness class for months before his injury. Brian hadn’t been to a chiropractor before. We worked together with graston, ART, and spinal manipulation to return and even improve the range of motion in his shoulder. Now Brian has become a regular chiropractic patient and does wellness visits to keep feeling strong and healthy.
Kathy came to see me two years after breaking her arm and shoulder from a fall and extensive surgery. Even after two years of physical therapy and rehabilitation, Kathy was unable to manage simple daily tasks like drying her hair or fastening an undergarment, and it had greatly affected her quality of life. At the time Kathy was 69 and starting to accept that she’d have to live with limited range of motion the rest of her life. Kathy’s visits lasted 6 months with chiropractic adjustments, graston, ART and Cold laser. She went from being 4 inches away from touching her own ear to placing her hand at the base of her neck. She can now use a curling iron to style her hair something she dreamed about before chiropractic treatment.
I know from personal conversations with each of these patients and many others that they wished they had tried chiropractic sooner. If you feel like you’ve tried everything, give me a call to set up a free consultation to talk through a treatment plan. You don’t have to accept daily pain and a diminished quality of life. Chiropractic may be the answer you’ve been seeking.
Dr. Ian Stone
317-219-4980
Same-Day Appointments, Insurance Accepted, Free Consultations….what’s stopping you from feeling better today?
BY: Ian Stone
A.R.T. / chiropractic / cold laser / feet / graston / injury / Medical Articles / pain / wellness
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