Fact:Your spine should be checked regularly throughout life, starting in the first few weeks of your life. Why you may ask? What problems could a child have with their spine at such a young age? The answer to this question is the birthing process. We all have this one act in common. The birthing process for the mother and the child is very traumatic even when done cesarian section. The earlier problems with the spine and nervous system are corrected the better chance the child has to maximize their true potential and avoid more serious problems throughout life. This idea goes back to the philosophy of creating a healthy body before waiting for symptoms to become present. To find out if your son or daughter may be appropriate for a chiropractic check-up please visit http://www.powaywellness.com/ and click on the heading "children and chiropractic". At A+ Family Chiropractic we also offer family discounts in order to make having your entire family under regular chiropractic care much more affordable. You can also learn more about creating a healthy family at my blog at http://powaywellness.blogspot.com

Spinal Phases of Degeneration

Misconception #1: The spine should only be adjusted if you are having back or neck pain.
This unfortunate theory that is extremely prevalent within our society is absolutely incorrect and in fact is actually dangerous for your health. In reality, every person's spine should be checked and maintained throughout life. In chiropractic we call this spinal hygiene. When the spine is not maintained throughout life degeneration and decay occurs. There are 3 phases of degeneration that occur as the spine breaks down. In a normal (healthy) spine, we should see curves in the neck, mid back and low back when looking at the spine from the side. In phase one of degeneration we see a generalized straightening of the spine. This is problematic because the curves are our primary defense against shock absorption. When our spine is straight we lose this ability to take on shock. Instead the forces from our daily activities are then transmitted to the spinal bones and to the discs. In phase two of degeneration we see that the discs begin to become smaller and smaller and bone spurring occurs around the spinal bones. If this process continues, phase three of degeneration occurs and the joints within the spine are completely destroyed. Bone on bone with lots of bone spurring is the final outcome. What is interesting is that age is not directly correlated with spinal degeneration. Instead, how well a person takes care of their spine has much more to do with how healthy their spine will remain. This means that maintaining great posture, regular exercise and consistent chiropractic checkups and adjustments are the key to spinal health over your life. If you would like a chiropractic spinal check up or are interested in chiropractic care please go to http://www.powaywellness.com/ and make sure to print off the online coupon for a your initial visit!

 

The Living Principle

The human body has an inborn ability to heal itself. An example of this amazing adaptation occurs when people who have been smoking cigarettes for 20 years decide to quit and that very day the body begins to heal the lungs. This ability to heal occurs in all living organisms and is known as the "Living Principle". Chiropractors and other "natural health care professionals" truly understand that there is no better way to create a healthy body than from within. As a chiropractor, people hire me to improve the communication and awareness between their brain and the rest of their body. This improved function allows the body's inborn ability to heal itself to be expressed or enhanced. My goal for treatment is never to cure the patient with a certain adjustment for a certain condition, rather I am attempting to free the body from the stress created from subluxation in the spine. When subluxations are corrected, amazing results can happen as the body's healing powers are released. To find out more about natural healing from the inside out, please go to http://www.powaywellness.com/ or check out my blog at http://powaywellness.blogspot.com