BALANCING EXERCISES 30 second stands: This is the easiest to perform and one of the first things we recommend after an ankle sprain. Barefoot, stand on one leg for 30 seconds without wobbling/excessive movement of the foot/ankle. Then switch sides. Repeat 3 times. I recommend bending the opposite knee (like a stork) to make it [...]
Sleep Tips Sleep. It sounds simple and yet is a struggle for so many. Did you know there are several clues that the body leaves that can help you determine how to improve your sleep quality and get a better night’s rest? • What time do you wake up? If you frequently wake up between [...]
HOME EXERCISE PROGRAMS It is important that home exercises be performed twice daily; once in the morning & once in the late afternoon/early evening. It is often helpful to do them in the morning before school and in the afternoon before homework as they may help to “set” the child’s nervous system/pathways. If the child [...]
What is Sensory Processing Disorder? We learn through our senses: What we see What we hear What we touch What we smell What we experience through movement Sensory Integration theory is a way of looking at how the brain and the body work together to process sensory stimulation. Neurosensory Integration is the ability to take [...]
Signs of Sensory Processing Disorder
Adult 1. Vitamin D with K2: 5,000-10,000 IUs (take in PM optimally) 2. Zinc: 30 mg/day (watch constipation, take away from coffee/tea/soda) Vitamin C: 2000 mg/day (take in AM)-watch sleep. Take B vitamins at another time/day. Silvercilian: Preventative: 1-2 sprays, 3-4 sprays if feeling “run down”/exposed, 5-6 active illness Probiotics: Klaire brand. 1x/day. If you [...]
Never been to a Chiropractor before? Here are some of the most common questions that many people have before their first visit to our office: What is Chiropractic? Chiropractic care involves the repositioning of the spine to reduce pressure to the delicate spinal cord and nerves. Nerves are the messaging system of the body and [...]
The Backpack Dilemma: Function vs Fashion Chiropractors, pediatricians and orthopedic surgeons alike agree that backpacks are a problem for your child’s spine. While alone they may not cause major problems, overloading and improper carrying of a backpack can lead to headaches, neck, shoulder, and lower back pain. For more information on backpack safety check out [...]
Chiropractic Care as an alternative treatment instead of medication for ADHD Family turns to alternative therapy for son’s ADHD when medicine proves helpless.. A million more American kids are taking medicine for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, compared to a decade ago. But many parents are jittery over the side effects. One family ditched medicine [...]
Natural pain-relief for pregnancy and raising healthy children! If you are suffering from pregnancy aches and pains don't reach for that bottle of pain-reliever just yet. Dr. Meagan Leahy details how you can get real relief naturally and how chiropractic practices can help in raising healthy children. Check out the link below from KCTV Live [...]
