Chiropractic and Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

The researchers scanned eight medical databases for studies on chiropractic care for autism spectrum disorders (ASD). They identified five studies that met their strict inclusion criteria. After sifting through the research, they determined that chiropractic care may alleviate ASD.

“We encourage further research for definitive studies on Chiropractic’s effectiveness for ASD. However, given the ineffectiveness of pharmaceutical agents, a trial of Chiropractic care for sufferers of autism is prudent and warranted,” conclude the study’s authors.

“At the heart of the core symptoms of ASD (ie., impared social interactions, deficits in communication and repetitive or restricted behavioral patters) is abmormal sensory processing,” explain the researchers. “Preliminary studies indicate that the chiropractic adjustment may attenuate sensorimotor integration based on somatosensory evoked potential studies.”

-Explore – November 2011; 7:384-90

The study included 28 patients with scoliosis. According to the report, “The average beginning primary Cobb angle was 44″. Patients received the same chiropractic rehabilitation program for approximately 6 months. At the end of active treatment, improvements were recorded in Cobb angle, pain scores, spirometry, and disability rating. All radiographic findings were maintained a 24-month follow-up”

Findings showed that patients “reported improvements in pain, Cobb angle, and disability immediately following the conclusion of treatment and 24 months later.”

-Journal of Chiropractic Medicine – September 2011; 10:179-184

The topic is: Maximizing Health and Abundant Energy

Location: Holiday Inn – Stone Road and Scottsdale Drive, Guelph)

Time: 7:00 pm

Cost: Current patients can invite up to 5 free guests

Sign up: In Advance at the front desk of the Family Chiropractic Centre (987 Gordon St., Guelph)

Family Chiropractic Centre

Transforming lives one patient at a time

A recent poll indicates that 76 per cent of Ontario Chiropractors agree that overloaded backpacks are a leading cause of back and neck pain in many of their school aged patients. 

The long-term implications of carrying a heavy backpack are poor posture,  neck and arm pain as well as irritation of the spine, joints and muscles. 

To avoid problems, start by choosing the right backpack.  Make sure the backpack is made of lightweight material, has two wide, adjustable shoulder straps that do not cut into the arm, contains a waist belt, several individual pockets, a padded back and is proportionate to the child’s body size.

The load in a backpack should not exceed 10 percent of the child’s body weight for elementary aged school children and 15 percent for those in secondary school. And the contents should be evenly distributed with heavy items packed closely to the body. 

When putting the backpack on, a child should place the backpack on a table or chair, bend at the knees and lift with the legs while putting on one shoulder strap at a time. Before your child walks out the door remind him or her not to wear the bag on one shoulder and to adjust the straps so the bag fits comfortably close to the body. 

Having your child checked by a Chiropractor may be your first step  in adding a preventative approach to your family’s healthcare.

Do you get headaches, tightness in you back and neck or trouble breathing because of stress?

If so, you need to consider attending this event.

We all have stress in our lives and any lessons and strategies we can learn in order to manage our stress more effectively will only enhance our lives.

On Thursday July 29th, 2010, The Family Chiropractic Centre is hosting a free community outreach dinner to help teach how to Manage Stress to Save Your Life.

This dinner will be held at the Holiday Inn on Scottsdale Drive in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. 

Seating begins at 6:30 pm with Dinner at 7:00 pm.

There is only an investment of your time for current patients (and current patients can bring up to 5 guests for Free)

To attend, please sign up by calling The Family Chiropractic Centre (9-987 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario) at 519-837-1234 or email @ familychiropractic@rogers.com before July 27th.

If you are not a current patient and would also like to attend I would suggest that you give them a call anyways.

But sign up as soon as possible, because seating is limited.

Your sciatic nerve is the longest and largest nerve in your body.  It begins in your lower back as five smaller nerves and extends down the back of your leg to your toes.  And, if you have burning pain, numbness or tingling down your leg, often aggravated by sitting or changes in position, you may have damaged the sciatic nerve causing a condition known as sciatica. 

Historically, drugs, surgery or physical therapy have been used to treat the pain of sciatica but often bring little or no relief.   

Research has shown Chiropractic to give long term results, because it corrects the cause of the sciatica by re-aligning the vertebrae and thereby removing the bony pressure on the sciatic nerve.

 To learn more about how a safe, gentle and scientific, Chiropractic adjustment could TRANSFORM your health contact your chiropractor.  If you are interested in a complimentary consultation, CALL  The Family Chiropractic Centre, 519-837-1234, or visit us online at http://www.guelphchiropractors.com .

I’m Dr. Brent Lipke, educating you to help you educate others !

Aerobic exercise is defined as physical exercise that intends to improve the efficiency of the cardiovascular system in absorbing and transporting oxygen. Aerobic exercise includes prolonged movement of large muscles in your hips, legs and arms that affects your hearts and lungs. 

 You will notice changes in your cardio (heart) pulmonary (lungs) fitness within weeks of starting.  Your body will also release endorphins, natural pain-killers that increase your sense of wellbeing. 

Regardless of your athletic ability, age, weight and gender aerobic exercise is good for you.

Aerobic exercise is a stress placed on the body that is actually good for you and will make your body stronger and more efficient.

Regular exercise can:
·        Reduce health risks including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke, osteoporosis (especially weight-bearing exercises)
·        Help you maintain a healthy weight
·        Ward off viral illness by stimulating your immune system
·        Keep your arteries clear (decreasing LDL or ‘bad fat’ and increasing HDL ‘good fat’)
·        Strengthening and increasing efficiency of your heart
·        Boost your mood

Another way to help keep your spine healthy is by visiting your Chiropractor.

To learn more about how a safe, gentle and scientific, Chiropractic adjustment could TRANSFORM your health contact us.  If you are interested in a complimentary consultation, CALL The Family Chiropractic Centre, 519-837-1234. 

 I’m Dr. Dan Vitale, educating you to help you educate others !

With the decrease in air quality that comes with warmer weather many of us begin to experience the agony of dealing with allergies.

The sneezing and watery eyes occur when the immune system OVERreacts to an allergin, things like dust or  pollen, and produces too many neutralizing chemicals, called histamines, to counteract it.  Drugs called anti-histamines are often given, but long-term use may cause blood pressure or heart problems.

Chiropractic focuses on balancing the nerve system which CONTROLS the immune system, allowing it to function normally which handles the CAUSE of the allergic reaction.

To learn more about how a safe, gentle and scientific, Chiropractic adjustment could TRANSFORM your health contact your chiropractor.  If you are interested in a complimentary consultation, CALL me at The Family Chiropractic Centre, 519-837-1234. 

I’m Dr. Brent Lipke, educating you to help you educate others !