The Atlas Times

Welcome to the following NEW PATIENTS!!

Debra M.                     Travis M.                     Maisie M.                    Angie G.

Steven M.                    Tod G.                          Tim B.                          Ethan B.           

Thank you for your Referrals!!!

Anna M.                      Jessica B.                     Denise S.                     Allen B.                                                

Welcome Back!!!!             

Charlie S.                                                                                             

Office News:

Out of the office:

Dr. Borski will be out of the office the afternoon of Thursday, October 3^rd for an out of town conference.

Patient Orientation Class is held once a week at 6:00pm. It is required attendance for new patients, but all are always welcome to attend.  See the front desk to sign up.  This month the class will be held Wednesday, October 9^th and 23^rd and Monday, October 28^th.

Patient Appreciation Days is here!!! 

Tuesday, October 15^th 

Bring $10 worth of nonperishable food items, household goods and/or cash to be donated to local charities and receive a complimentary adjustment. Snacks and raffle prizes are available throughout the day too!  Just remember this is a bonus adjustment and does not replace your regularly scheduled chiropractic visit.  Refer your friends and family as brand-new patients for Friday, October 18^th and for their same donation they will receive a consultation, examination and x-rays.  These new patient appointments are available that Friday as well as during regular business hours throughout the week of celebration.  

Condition of the Month 

Seasonal Back Pain and Injury

Fall and winter activities, specifically leaf raking and snow shoveling, can place great strain and stress on the spine. Snow shoveling accounts for 11,500 hospital visits per year. Leaf raking caused 38,000 injuries in 2018. GOOD NEWS!  Raking and shoveling burns calories.  A 180-pound person burns 180 calories in 30 minutes while shoveling!

There are many factors that lead to injury, including:

·         Over-exertion                       Poor posture                     Falls and Slips

·         Ignoring warning signs        Improper footwear          Using the wrong equipment

·         Improper footwear              An unstable foundation

PREVENTING SEASONAL INJURIES

·        Stretch- pay attention to neck, back, and shoulder muscles

·        Maintain an upright position and avoid twisting

·        Bend from the knees, not the back

·        Choose an appropriate sized shovel/rake

·        Take frequent breaks

·        Push the snow, do not lift it

·        Don’t overload to shovel

·        Don’t over-reach when raking, use small strokes

·        Don’t lift heavy bags

And of course, support with Foot Levelers custom orthotics.

·        Create a stable and balanced foundation

·        Add more comfort to normally uncomfortable boots

·        Help relieve strain on joints and soft tissue 

With the dock strike, many of you will be thinking of provisions. Make sure you have your supplements up to date. It may get prolonged if not impossible to get some items.   Please let the doctor know if you are interested in using the site, FullScript, to have a permanent list of your usual supplements and order through your doctor using this site. Then you do not have to come in to pick up your items; they are shipped to you. It helps us to reduce waste in stocking items that are intermittently ordered, or that we may be able to obtain but do not normally stock. 

RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Spaghetti Squash Casserole

1-2 ½ to 3 lb. squash, cut lengthwise, seeds removed

(2 T water)

1 lb. lean ground beef (or mix beef and sausage?)

1 med. Shallot/onion

2-8 cloves garlic (to your taste, I use 8!)

1 ½ t. Italian seasoning (or improvise; I add some red pepper flakes for heat!)

½ + 1/8 t. salt

½ t. ground pepper

1        28 oz. can of crushed/diced tomatoes

1 c. shredded Fontina/cheese of your choice

Fresh basil for garnish, optional

1.     Preheat oven to 400 deg. F.

2.     2 ways to prepare squash:  place squash cut side down in microwave safe dish uncovered, on high until tender (about 10 min.)  or

Place cut side down on baking sheet at 400 deg. F, 40-50 min. depending on size.