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The results of the six-year study of the Bone and Joint Decade Task Force on Neck Pain and its Associated Disorders has recently been published online in the peer-reviewed journal Spine (see below). If you have any questions about what we do at Broadway Burrard Chiropractic don’t hesitate to contact us.
http://www.chiropracticcanada.ca/ecms.ashx/PDF/NPTFKeyFindings.pdf
Broadway at Burrard Chiropractic/Kitsilano Therapeutic Laser Clinic offers laser therapy as a conservative alternative treatment. Recently we’ve treated patients with bone fractures and pre/post operative patients that require more invasive techniques. Below is a link to recent research abstracts exploring laser therapy and bone healing. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to call your Vancouver Chiropractors, Dr. Tyler Hunsberger and Dr. Jerry Wright.
http://practitioners.meditech-bioflex.com/research/abstracts/bone-healing.php
Your favourite Vancouver Chiropractors now carry Adëeva Health Supplements.
Adëeva Nutritionals is a producer of high quality natural health products and formulations directed towards promoting overall health, slowing the biological processes of aging, combating degenerative diseases and providing adjunctive nutritional support in the case of specific health conditions.
Each product has been formulated or selected by Dr. James Meschino, DC, MS, ND (Clinical Director of The RenaiSanté Institute of Integrative Medicine and Author of The Meschino Optimal Living Program - 7 Steps to a Healthy, Fit, Age-Resistant Body) and is based on the latest and most substantiated, scientific studies available.
Drawing from the best research available, we have selected proven doses and optimal standardized grades of each nutrient to help deliver the best possible health outcomes.
The greatest athletes in the world are looking to chiropractic for increased performance from Michael Phelps, Tiger Woods and Lance Armstrong
, athletes from every professional sport are discovering chiropractic and with good reason.
Chiropractic adjustments have been shown to increase pulmonary (lung) function. The American Chiropractic Association Journal reports in a double blind study that the athletes receiving chiropractic spinal adjustments showed improved pulmonary function as opposed to no improvement in the non-adjusted group. The test subjects lung volume capacities increased 5% following two weeks of chiropractic treatment. The implication of increased lung volume competitive endurance athletes is very significant. Being able to breath stronger and deeper for longer periods of time, sending increased vital oxygen to the muscles, increases endurance, and therefore the athletes can perform at a better level.
Inflammation is your body’s natural respnse to injury. When you damage muscles, tendons, or ligaments, the involved area tends to lose function and become inflamed. This inflammatory response is an important part of the healing process. It limits further damage be restricting movement in the injured area and starts tissue repair and reconstruction. However, if inflammation is prolonged healing can be delayed.
Two of the most important nutrients to help your body with inflammation after an acute injury are the fatty acids omega-6 and omega-3. These fats are not produced by your body, so you must get them from your diet- this is why they’re called the essential fats. Food Sources rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids incluce;
-Fish and shellfish
-Flaxseed (linseed) oil and canola oil
-Hemp oil and soya oil
-pumpkin and sunflower seeds
-leafy vegetables
-walnuts
Also important for healing are bioflavonoids and proteolytic enzymes. These substances minimize the effects of pain and swelling and speed up your recovery.
Bioflavonoids and the water-souble pigments are found in citrus fruits. They have natural anti-inflammatory properties. And proteolytic enzymes such as those found in pineapples and papaya, counteract biochemicals involved in inflammation.
Low back pain has a tremendous impact on Canadians and is a major socio-economic burden. It is one of the leading causes of visits made to health care providers and of time lost from the workplace. Nearly every scientific study on any aspect of low back pain refers to it as being the single greatest area of social and economic loss.
A recent Health Canada study (Economic Burden of Illness in Canada, 1993) revealed that musculoskeletal disorders ranked second after cardiovascular disease in terms of highest cost of burden of illness in Canadian society, at over 17 billion dollars or 13.8% of the total (direct and indirect) cost of illness in 1993. Musculoskeletal conditions were found to account for over 35% of indirect costs (over 15 billion dollars) of long-term disability — by far the highest of all conditions. Morbidity costs due to back and spine long-term disability were estimated at over 4 billion dollars in 1993.
The total direct costs attributed to physicians, drugs and hospitals in the management of musculoskeletal conditions was estimated at roughly 2.5 billion dollars in 1993. Traditional medical management of back pain has been costly and ineffective. The need to shift to chiropractic care for low back pain management becomes even more apparent from a health policy perspective in light of the high costs, failure of may medical interventions, concerns about inappropriate surgery, hospitalization and prescription of drugs, and growing recognition and evidence of the effectiveness of spinal manipulation.
Health experts agree you should practice good sleep hygiene to feel rested and rejuvenated. Use these tips and adopt these habits for a better night’s sleep.
-Examine Your Sleep Habits and Enviroment
Generally, sleeping on you back or your sides are best. However, in either position, the idea is to support your natural neck alignment. At Broadway at Burrard Chiropractic we supply posture pillows to our patients to help support their bodies while they sleep. Retire to bed the same time each night and rise at the same time each morning- even on weekends.
-Exercise and Meditation: A Perfect Pair
Regular exercise relieves stress and improves sleep. But avoid rigorous exercise three hours before bedtime as this can actually keep you awake. Meditation is a perfect complement to exercise. It’s an effective way to relax both mind and body.
-What You Eat Impacts Your Sleep
A high fat diet can cause sleep problems, so cut back on saturated and trans fats. Good bedtime food choices are bread, yogurt, and banana. Avoid protein heavy snacks since protein produces energy.
-Quick Fixes Not Always the Best Choice
Unfortunatley, many people want a fast solution to insomnia and see sleeping pills as the best answer. But these medications can be habit forming and come with numerous side effects.
-How Much Sleep Should I Get?
The National Sleep Association recomends 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night. But in its 2008 Sleep in America Poll, the association’s results show the average person only gets 6 hours and 40 minutes.
Chiropractors can help you prevent running-related problems by assessing your gait, as well as the mobility of the joints in your feet, legs, pelvis and spine. Should you suffer stress and strain from running, a chiropractor can also provide treatment for your pain.
Shoe Shopping Tips
-Shop in the afternoon or evening, as your feet tend to accumulate fluid and swell throughout the day.
-Not all shoes are created equally. The same shoe sizes can have different fits depending on the maker. Make sure you try several sizes to find the most comfortable shoe.
-Avoid buying shoes that you feel need a break-in period. Shoes should be comfortable from the first time you put them on.
-Running shoes are an investment in your health. Better quality shoes may cost more but will pay off in terms of support and sturdiness.
-Most importantly, your running shoes must be comfortable- go for a short jog inside the store to test them out!
-And lastly, to prevent injury, don’t forget to replace your runners every 400 to 60 miles or 6 month, whichever comes first.
From the Kinesiotaping website:
The Kinesio Taping® Method has taken the Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine world by storm. This amazing taping method was developed by Dr. Kenzo Kase over 25 years ago in Japan. Kinesio Taping® has quickly become the gold, or should we say “platinum” standard, for therapeutic rehabilitative taping. The proprietary method of taping uses a uniquely designed and patented tape for treatment of muscular disorders and lymphedema reduction.
The Kinesio Taping® Method involves taping over and around muscles in order to assist and give support or to prevent over-contraction. The first technique gives the practitioner the opportunity to actually give support while maintaining full range of motion. This enables the individual to participate in their normal physical activity with functional assistance. The second technique, which is most commonly used in the acute stage of rehabilitation, helps prevent overuse or over-contraction and helps provide facilitation of lymph flow for an entire 24 hour period.
If you have acute pain, it’s best to apply ice first. If you suffer from chronic sore muscles, heat can be used for comfort. After the acute stage of pain and inflammation (usually limited to the first 72 hours following an injury), alternate heat and cold, .i.e 5 min hot/5 min cold/5min hot. But try each suggestion and see which provides the best and longest lasting relief from soreness.