Newsletter- May 2023

Welcome to the following NEW PATIENTS!!

Michael D.                   Bennett B.                   Darren B.                     Linda W.                      Brooke F.

Robert L.                     Myron K.                     Baobai L.                     Kerry W.                      Ellie B.

Evelyn T.                      Adela A.                       Terri B-W.                  

Thank you for your Referrals!!!

Nicole S.                      Sara B. x2!                   Rosann B.                    Dr. Blahnik x2!            Dawn L.

Leanna K.                     Sandy S.                       Dan K.                          Meredith T.                 Angela A.

Sherry B.
                                                           
Welcome Back!!
           
Angela A.                                                                                                                    

Office News:
The office will be Closed Monday, May 29th – Thursday, June 1^st.  We will resume with normal office hours Monday, June 5^th. 

Patient Orientation Class is held once a week at 6:00pm. It is a requirement for new patients, but all are always welcome to attend.  See the front desk to sign up.  This month class will be held Thursday, May 4^th, Wednesday, May 10^th, Monday, May 15^th and Wednesday, May 24^th. 

           
Mother’s Day: Sunday, May 14^th
“I always say if you aren’t yelling at your kids,
You’re not spending enough time with them.”
-Reese Witherspoon

“I want my children to have all the things I couldn’t afford.
Then I want to move in with them.”
-Phyllis Diller

Condition of the Month:
                                                                                   
BACK PAIN

At some point in their lives almost all individuals will suffer from back pain.  In fact, in any given month, an astounding 43% of the population suffers from some form of back pain!

Back pain can be an acute or chronic condition- and it is often caused by accidents, strain, disease, normal wear and tear and even bad posture.  Individuals who are more likely to suffer from back pain include pregnant women, smokers and people that lift heavy items regularly.

Back pain is the most common reason for seeking services of a chiropractor.  More specifically, lower back pain is the most cited reason for seeing a chiropractor.


Sciatica
One of the most common causes of lower back pain is sciatica- a condition whereby the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in the body, becomes inflamed.  The pain from this condition can vary from a constant throbbing pain to an intense knife-like pain.  Luckily, chiropractic spinal adjustments can take the stresses off the associated spinal discs and nerves.  In turn, the spinal adjustments allow the body to function in a more effective manner.  

Scoliosis
Another cause of back pain is scoliosis (curvature of the spine). Scoliosis affects approximately 2% of the population and is more prevalent among females.  As scoliosis does put undo stress on the spine chiropractors can aid in relieving stress through spinal adjustments.

Upper Back Pain
Any pain felt between the top of the lumbar spine and the bottom of the neck. Some causes of upper back pain include compression of the vertebra and spinal disk herniation.


Chiropractic Treatments are Beneficial!

The spinal adjustments that chiropractors perform relieves stress on the associated discs and nerves which helps alleviate the back pain.  According to a 2003 American Medical Association publication “The Journal of the Spine” chiropractic care was five times more effective than treatment with Vioxx or Celebrex.  Numerous studies also reveal that people who visit a chiropractor for their back pain are more satisfied with chiropractic treatments than with traditional medical care.

Happy May Day!



  Baker Borski’s Top Five Tips to Keep You and Your Family Strong!

#5        Get Your Sleep!  One-third of our life should be spent sleeping and naturally restoring our body’s immune system.  Studies have shown individuals who do not get enough sleep literally get “worn down”.
#4        Keep Moving!  During this time, you and your family may not be getting enough movement.  Daily walks, bike rides or dancing around to fast paced dance music will keep your muscles and tissues tuned-up.
#3        Eat Clean!  If you and your family are eating processed food, you are weakening your immune system.  Healthy proteins, veggies and fruits are the willing formula for staying healthy.
#2        Stay Positive!  That’s right! Studies have shown that those who have a positive attitude are typically healthier.
#1        Get Adjusted!  Parents report back that when their children have gotten adjusted regularly, they notice they have less colds and flu symptoms and are generally healthier!
No Bake Energy Bites
Prep time: 10 min.
Yield: about 1+ doz.
Ingredients:
· 1 cup dry oatmeal (rolled oats OK)
· 2/3 c. toasted coconut flakes
· ½ c. nut butter of your choice
· ½ c. ground flaxseed or wheat germ
· ½ c. chocolate chips or cacao nibs
· 1 T. chia seeds (optional)
· 1 t. vanilla extract
· ½ c. honey or maple syrup
Other ingredients to substitute:
(Dried fruits, chopped nuts, etc.)
Method:
Stir dry ingredients together, and then add
wet ingredients in a medium bowl until
thoroughly mixed. Refrigerate 30-60 min.
Roll into balls of any size and keep in
airtight container in fridge for up to one week!