"Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them to become what they are capable of being."
- Goethe
Healthy Back to School Habits
- Walk, ride a bike or take public transportation
- Pack carrots and apples not chips and cookies
- Carry your backpack with two straps
Backpacks can damage a growing spine. Come to Balance in Motion to let Dr. Chrissy fit your child's pack to avoid stress and strain on spinal muscles and bones.
Dr. Chrissy Stamm
Do You Feel as if You’re Living With a Perpetual Case of the Flu?
Do you ache all over, feel drained and lethargic, and have a lack of energy? If your symptoms are severe you may might be suffering from fibromyalgia.
We're all familiar with flu symptoms... but a case of the flu goes away after a few days. If you’re a fibromyalgia patient or your spine is out of alignment, your work, social, and family life can feel like a chore.
Do you want a life full of youthful energy and joy?
What is Fibromyalgia?
According to the National Fibromyalgia Association, it is "characterized by chronic widespread pain, multiple tender points, abnormal pain processing, sleep disturbances, fatigue and often psychological distress."
The pain of fibromyalgia can vary from muscular aches to shooting, stabbing pains, sometimes accompanied by throbbing, twitching, tingling, and burning. Fibromyalgia patients are often profoundly fatigued, and may also suffer from chronic sleeping problems.
Other symptoms that often accompany fibromyalgia include:
- Restless legs syndrome
- Skin sensitivities and rashes
- Dry eyes and mouth
- Headaches (including migraines)
- Irritable bowel and bladder
- Impaired memory and concentration
- Mood disorders such as anxiety and depression
WE CAN HELP!
A study conducted in Quebec subjected fibromyalgia patients to 30 chiropractic treatments involving ischemic compression and spinal manipulation. After only 15 treatments, the patients reported significant improvements in their quality of sleep, their fatigue level, and pain intensity – improvements that lasted for weeks after the last chiropractic treatment.
Massage therapy has also been found to be effective in relieving some of the symptoms of fibromyalgia.
If you suffer from the debilitating symptoms of fibromyalgia or any one of the symptoms associated with it, we want to offer help and hope.
Email Dr. Chrissy Stamm-Christian directly at drstamm@balanceinmotion.com
Featured Supplements from Standard Process
Min Chex: Contains calcium, magnesium, kelp, orchic extract and niacinamide-B6. Min Chex also acts as a mild tranquilizer, excellent for someone who is nervous and cannot relax. It's also effective for muscle spasms and cramps.
Cataplex G: Contains the vitamin B complex factors that metabolize fat. It can help lower blood pressure by relaxing the nerves to the vessels. It also helps with numbness, hyperactivity (Restless leg) and nerve regeneration.
If you really do have the FLU!
Andrographis is especially useful for acute infections, prevention and treatment of colds and relief from mucus congestion.
Call to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Chrissy to find out ways to acheive optimal health and healing. (949) 515-4006
Performance Pearl for August 2009:
Take Care of Your Feet This Fall!
by Dr Jason Reynolds
The average person takes between a mere 1,000- 5,000 steps per day (less than one mile and at best 3 miles). This is important because our feet need to be used, utilizing the muscles and ligaments that contribute to the integrity of our feet. On the same token, if you are active and well exceed this average, it’s good to ensure that your foot structure and motion is not harming you.
Poor foot mechanics with dynamic sport related motions - running and also walking - can contribute to a number of lower extremity injuries and back pain. Muscles in the foot help stabilize the 2 arches of the foot and ensure proper foot motion.
In general there are 2 foot types with a large number of people falling in between the two:
- Flat Foot (Pes Planus ) - This population tends to over pronate (allows the inside of the foot to come into contact with the ground) this causes extreme rotation of the tibia (lower leg) putting abnormal stress on the ankle and the knee.
- High Arch (Pes Cavus) - This population tends to have a very rigid foot and ankle. This can cause callous formation on compensated weight bearing areas of the foot and abnormal motion at the knee.
- Neutral- This population is not necessarily predisposed to problems by structure, but inactivity and mobility compensations can contribute to problems.
A general rule for the foot and ankle is to have good mobility and range of motion, and strong and stable intrinsic muscles.
Please send any questions or comments to Dr J. or schedule an appointment!
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