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You Didn’t Hurt Yourself While Sleeping. Here’s What’s Probably Causing That Pain…

chiropractors in warrington paThis weekend, I had the privilege of being involved in a community event at a local high school. We love to take part in these types of events to reach out to and help educate our Hatboro, Horsham, Warminster and Warrington communities. While at the event, an older gentleman came over to the booth and told me that he has recently been experiencing irritating lower back pain, but he said he didn’t do anything that caused it. He thought maybe he slept on it wrong. Just because you cannot pinpoint a specific incident does not mean that there wasn’t something that happened that is causing the pain.

The truth is that we live in a world of cause and effect. Whether it is neck pain, back pain, headaches, fatigue, etc., this is the effect. However, there must be an underlying cause to these issues. This man’s account of his issue is very similar to many of the patients who come in to the office. Common reasons people give for their aches, pains and dysfunctions are things like “I slept on it wrong” or “I hurt it picking up the laundry basket” (you could also insert any other basic activity that people do countless times per year without incident).

What we tend to find out is that the issues are actually the result of some type of unresolved trauma in the patient’s life. These could be big traumas like a car accident, slip and fall, sports injury, etc. Even if the big trauma didn’t cause an immediately noticeable problem, it could have affected the alignment and overall function of the body, and over time, we can see issues arise. It is like driving a car that is out of alignment. Driving 10 miles might not cause any additional issues, but if you continue to drive for 1,000s of miles, you are probably going to see things start to break down.

Even more common than the big traumas are what we call micro or repetitive traumas. These are things like repetitive actions or repetitive postures, which have huge effects on the body. Many people are sitting for 8+ hours per day, eating poor inflammatory diets, and dealing with chronic emotional stresses. This is the perfect cocktail for body breakdown and resulting aches, pains and dysfunctions.

By asking the man a couple quick questions about his lifestyle, there were some things that popped up that made a little more sense to why he was possibly getting this low back pain. It probably wasn’t the way he slept or any basic activity he did that caused it. How many times had he slept the same way and didn’t experience anything? Most likely, he had exhausted his body and pushed it to the brink of malfunction. He probably could have done almost any activity or motion that would have pushed him over the edge and caused symptoms. This is why, in our office, we stress being proactive with your health. It is much better to prevent issues before they occur instead of trying to correct issues after the fact.

If you’d like to find out more about the state of your health or don’t know why you are experiencing certain aches or pains, call 215-259-5100 to schedule a complimentary consultation today! We’re excited to work with you to get things corrected and move you towards true health and wellness!

Like Father, Like Son: The Chiropractic Way Both Past and Present

Yesterday, I got to spend Father’s Day with two of the other three chiropractors in my family. It was awesome. I got to spend time with my dad playing tennis and barbecuing with the rest of our family. We had nice weather, and it was a great day. However, Father’s Day also got me thinking about the history of chiropractic. Chiropractic has very strong father-son roots.

Back in 1895, DD Palmer founded the profession of chiropractic. In the building in which DD Palmer worked, there was a janitor named Harvey Lillard. Lillard, 17 years previously, had lost his hearing. He said he lost it after hearing a pop in his spine while he had been working in a stooped position. DD Palmer examined Harvey Lillard’s spine, delivered the first chiropractic adjustment, and Lillard’s hearing was restored. Here is the testimony from Mr. Lillard:

“I was deaf 17 years and I expected to always remain so, for I had doctored a great deal without any benefit. I had long ago made up my mind to not take any more ear treatments, for it did me no good. Last January Dr. Palmer told me that my deafness came from an injury in my spine. This was new to me; but it is a fact that my back was injured at the time I went deaf. Dr. Palmer treated me on the spine; in two treatments I could hear quite well. That was eight months ago. My hearing remains good. HARVEY LILLARD, 320 W. Eleventh St., Davenport, Iowa.”

BJ Palmer, DD Palmer’s son, also became a chiropractor. He truly expanded and developed the profession. BJ was the head of Palmer College, the original chiropractic college, for many years. He dedicated his life to furthering the profession and advancing technologies and techniques while staying true to the original chiropractic philosophy. Fast forward over 120 years, chiropractic is now the largest, drugless healing profession in America.

Like the history of chiropractic, my personal chiropractic story also has strong father-son roots. My grandfather was the first chiropractor in our family. He has been in practice for over 60 years, and he still works for a couple of hours per week. It is amazing. He loves what he does, and everyone loves him! After my grandfather, my dad and uncle both became chiropractors. They have been in practice for over 30 years. I loved being around my dad’s practice growing up. I have been adjusted since birth, so I grew up thinking about health a little differently than a lot of my friends. After seeing all the people (athletes, kids, families) who my family has helped through great chiropractic care, I knew that chiropractic was what I was born to do. It was in the blood, so I did what BJ did and followed in my father’s footsteps. My family has created some big footprints, but I am happy to be a part of a great profession. Thank you Pop-Pop, Uncle Joe and Dad for paving the way for me! I am proud to be a third-generation chiropractor, and I look forward to serving my community just like the many father-son chiropractors before me.

If you are looking for a chiropractor in the Hatboro, Horsham, Warminster or Warrington area, then Radiant Life Chiropractic would be happy to help! Give us a call or click here to schedule a complimentary assessment. We will go over your health goals and determine how we can best help you on your journey to true health!

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Why You Should Take Your Child to a Chiropractor

childrens chiropractor in warminsterIf you think chiropractic is only for pain relief, then you probably won’t understand chiropractic for kids. However, chiropractic isn’t for pain. Chiropractic actually focuses on improving the function of the nervous system, since it is the system that controls and coordinates everything else going on in the body. If your nervous system is only functioning at 80%, then there is no way that the systems that are controlled by the nervous system (i.e. digestive, immune, respiratory, etc.) can function at any higher than 80%.

So what does that have to do with kids?

Well, it starts with the birthing process. The modern birthing process is not only difficult on moms, but also on the newborn babies. Dr. Godfrey Gutmann, a German medical doctor, conducted a study of over 1,000 newborns and found that over 80% of infants had suffered trauma to their cervical spine (neck region). Other studies have shown that 95% of infants have vertebral misalignments after birth. During birth, especially C-sections and births involving forceps or vacuum intervention, the head and neck of the newborn experiences a lot of stress, and this is where we tend to see areas of misalignment and nerve interference. Although an infant will not tell us they are experiencing pain, some of their symptoms may be the result of this birth-induced nerve interference. Common complaints include colic, reflux, digestive issues, and breastfeeding difficulties. Gentle adjustments, with the amount of force used to check the ripeness of a tomato, can help restore proper communication between the brain and body. When nervous system function is improved, often many of those complaints begin to improve as well.

As children get older, they experience additional physical traumas while crawling, walking and falling. These increase as kids become involved with sports and other activities, carry heavy backpacks, deal with poor posture, etc. Many children also deal with chemical traumas in the form of poor nutritional choices. These physical and chemical traumas constantly bombard the nervous system, so it is important for children to be checked by a chiropractor. Other symptoms that have responded well to neurologically-based chiropractic care are allergies, chronic ear infections, asthma, ADHD, and other sensory processing disorders. Chiropractors do not treat these symptoms, but it is amazing how the body responds when you look for the root cause of issues and aim to improve overall body function.

As the Twig is Bent, So Grows the Tree

At Radiant Life Chiropractic, we believe that to make a lasting impact on the health of our community, we need to start with the health of the youth. Healthy kids grow up to be healthy adults, and healthy adults make up healthy communities. We do not wait until we are 47 years old to see a dentist; we shouldn’t wait until we are older to see a chiropractor. It is much easier to stay well than to get well.

For more information about the benefits of chiropractic care for kids, visit icpa4kids.org. As a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), Dr. Andrew stays up-to-date with pediatric and prenatal chiropractic topics and research. If you have children in the Hatboro, Horsham, Warrington or Warminster areas, call 215-259-5100 or click here today to schedule an appointment!

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Our Health Care System is Broken and You’re the Solution

chiropractic careHealth care is a big topic in this country. It was one of the main areas of debate during the recent presidential election, but the politicians can’t seem to agree on much. I don’t think we’ll ever have a perfect system, but I do know that what we’ve been doing for the last 25 years hasn’t worked. Chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes have dramatically increased, and this has increased our spending. In case you didn’t know, we spend over 3 trillion dollars on health care per year. For such a large number, you would assume we would have one of the best health care systems in the world. However, the World Health Organization ranked the United States as number 37. That made us just a little better than Slovenia, but not quite as good as Costa Rica. No offense to those countries, but if we are spending the most money per person per year on health care, then that’s unacceptable company. The main problem is that we aren’t attacking the real issue. We use the term “health care” even though it is more like “disease care.” Our system is a very reactive, emergency-based model. If you experience a crisis, then we have the technologies and capabilities to handle those situations, and that is amazing. However, our health care doesn’t truly help us produce health. It doesn’t really support proactive health measures like eating healthily and exercising. You can’t go to the local gym or grocery store and try to buy a membership or some organic vegetables with your health insurance card. Instead our health insurance tends to pay for expensive Band-Aids to mask symptoms. 95% of health care dollars are spent dealing with conditions and symptoms that are already present when it would be more beneficial to prevent those things from occurring in the first place.

It’s easy to want to blame the government or the health care industry for our current health care predicament, but Americans should look at themselves. Health care reform doesn’t start in Washington with government; it begins with our lifestyle. Unfortunately, most people don’t take any action to improve their health until they feel pain or suffer a crisis. If you think about it, many health issues are more progressed by the time someone feels pain. Heart attacks are often the first sign of heart disease, so it is better to be proactive and worry more about how your body is functioning instead of only worrying about how you feel. To truly take back control of our health, we need to eat better, move better, and think better. It goes back to the triad of health (or 3 T’s).

Chiropractic has been a proactive, preventative option that has produced some nice cost-saving results. One study followed 70,000 people, who utilized a chiropractor as their primary doctor, for 7 years. This group experienced 60% less hospital admissions, 59% less days in the hospital, 62% less outpatient surgeries, and 85% less spent on pharmaceuticals. Chiropractic in conjunction with positive lifestyle changes such as proper nutrition, exercise, and good mental health can transform the health of our communities.

At Radiant Life Chiropractic, our goal is to transform health by providing chiropractic care throughout Hatboro, Horsham, Warminster, and Warrington communities without the use of drugs or surgery. Call now to schedule a complimentary consultation and allow us to get you started on the road to true health!

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5 Exercises to Improve Your Golf Game and Decrease Injury Risk

chiropractic care for athletesGolf is both a great and frustrating game. I have been playing since I was little and love it. I still try to get out to the local courses in Hatboro, Horsham, Warminster and Warrington as much as possible. However, since spring arrived, I’ve noticed more golf-related neck and back pain in the office. Golf swings put a lot of torque and stress on the body. It is really important, especially as you get older, to maintain good strength and mobility to prevent injuries. Proactive, preventative actions, like stretching and exercising, are key. Here are 5 exercises that you can do to improve your game and decrease your chance for injury:

  1. Planks: You can do these on your hands or elbows. Get in a push-up position. Maintain a neutral, flat spine from your head to heels. Focus on keeping your abdominal and glute muscles tight. You can start by holding for 30 seconds. This is a good basic core exercise, and core strength and stability are vital to a quality golf swing.
  2. Bridges: Bridges focus on the glutes. Lay on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Raise your hips so that there is a straight line from your knees to your shoulders. Hold for 2-5 seconds. Repeat 10 times. Strong glutes benefit your golf game.
  3. Squats: There are many types of squats. You can start with wall squats or bodyweight squats and work your way up to squats with weights. These exercises tend to work your glutes, hamstrings and quads.
  4. Split Squat Windmills: Start in a lunge position with your torso facing forward. Spread your arms out to the sides and keep them extended the entire time. Rotate your hips and torso toward the front leg side. Do this 6-8 times per side. This exercise is good for thoracic and hip mobility.
  5. Wall Angels: Start with your hips and shoulders up against a wall. Make sure your low back area (lumbar region) stays in contact with the wall or as close as possible. Position your shoulders and elbows in 90 degree angels with your palms facing away from the wall. It will look like you are football referee signaling a made field goal. Next, while keeping your arms against the wall, slide them up overhead. This is a very difficult movement and works on shoulder mobility and strengthening back muscles.

Chiropractic care is also very beneficial to golfers (both before and after injuries). Professionals, including Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth, and Fred Funk, all have/had their own personal chiropractors. They understand that chiropractic care maximizes their performance and gives them an edge on the competition. If you want to see how chiropractic can improve your golf game, call 215-259-5100 and book an appointment with us at Radiant Life Chiropractic!

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Curb Your (Sugar) Enthusiasm

America’s sugar addiction is real, and it is having a major impact on our health! On average, Americans consume 22 to 30 teaspoons of sugar per day. One 12-ounce soda contains 8 to 12 teaspoons. This adds up to be 80 to 150 pounds of sugar per year! It’s not surprising that the amount of sugar in our diets is so high. First, sugar tastes good. It may be toxic to our bodies, but it triggers the same reward center in the brain that many drugs do and drives us to crave more. Actually, there was a study that showed that Oreos were more addictive than both heroin and cocaine in mice, so don’t beat yourself up too badly the next time you want to eat the whole bag. No one said kicking the sugar habit was going to be easy! Another reason why we consume so much sugar is due to bad information from the past. The sugar industry unfortunately helped pin the heart disease issue in our country on fats. Since then, many people have vilified fats, including cholesterol and saturated fat, and promoted low-fat diets. Low-fat diets are often supplemented with increased carbohydrate intake. Many of the low-fat variety foods also substitute in sugar after removing fat to improve taste, leading to even higher sugar intakes. Thankfully, this trend has reversed recently, and people are embracing fats again.

healthy chiropractorsIn our bodies, sugar consumption (especially fructose) has many negative effects. Sugar is very inflammatory. It has been shown to trigger low-grade chronic inflammation. The inflammation is systemic, or present throughout the whole body too. Chronic inflammation is associated with every degenerative disorder. Through many different pathways, sugar causes our immune system to overwork and increases the production of immune mediator and free radical molecules. These chronic inflammatory reactions increase the chances for conditions such as:

  • Diabetes
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Depression
  • Headaches
  • Fatigue
  • Cognitive Impairment
  • Muscle Aches

As you can see, sugar intake can lead to many aches, pains and dysfunctions that we don’t want. Cutting out sugar and other refined carbohydrates from your diet is definitely not easy, but it is worthwhile. Start small if you need to so that it can become a lasting change. One patient started by simply not eating dessert after dinner anymore. In a week, he had lost 7 pounds and felt noticeably better! Avoiding soda and juice is a good idea too. They have tons of added sugar and spike your blood sugar quickly. Maintaining hydration and eating more quality protein, fat, and fiber will also help by keeping you feeling full.

The foods that we put into our bodies have a major impact on how well we feel and function. Sugar is toxic and causes nervous system inflammation, so take a step today to get it out of your diet. Try eliminating sugar for a week to see what changes you notice. If you have any questions, call us at 215-259-5100 or email us at info@getradiantlife.com!

Top 5 Chiropractic Myths Busted

Being a third-generation chiropractor, I grew up with chiropractic, and it is very familiar to me. However, for the public, there are plenty of myths out there regarding the profession that can cause some confusion. If you are looking for a chiropractor in Hatboro or the surrounding area, we wanted to straighten out a few of those myths so you can be better informed in your search.

  1. Myth: Chiropractic is dangerous/chiropractic adjustments hurt.

Reality: Insurance companies understand risk, and chiropractors have much lower malpractice rates than medical doctors because chiropractic does not have the risks that come with prescribing medications and performing surgery. Chiropractic does not add anything to the body or take anything away, and it is very inherently safe. At our office, we use state-of-the-art technology and newer techniques that make care more specific and gentle for the patient.

  1. Myth: Chiropractic is only for neck pain, back pain and headaches.

Reality: Chiropractic has had good results with cases of neck pain, back pain and headaches. However, our focus is on the nervous system because it controls and coordinates everything going on in the body. By focusing on improving function of the body, a lot of the aches, pains and dysfunctions take care of themselves. We have seen improvements with things like digestive issues, posture, and blood pressure by increasing nervous system function.

  1. Myth: Once you go to a chiropractor, you must go for the rest of your life.

Reality: The reality is that you, as the patient, can decide to do whatever you want. In our office, there is an initial corrective phase of care. After that, many patients choose to continue to value taking care of their nervous system with less frequent wellness visits (similar to continuing to go to the gym, eating healthy, proactive visits to the dentist), but the choice is up to you!

  1. Myth: Pregnant women and kids should not get adjusted.

Reality: Chiropractic during pregnancy can help alleviate the back pain and sciatica that many women experience. In addition to the aches and pains, research has shown that pregnant women under chiropractic care have shorter, less painful deliveries with less medical intervention. This is something we believe women should know! The modern birthing process is not only difficult on mom, but also on the baby. Many parents choose to have their kids checked for nervous system interference early in life to make sure they are healthy. Healthy kids tend to grow up to be healthy adults.

  1. Myth: My insurance covers all my chiropractic needs.

Reality: Unfortunately, “health” insurance doesn’t always cover everything we need to be truly healthy, and that is frustrating. Often, it does not pay for our gym memberships or organic fruits and vegetables at the grocery store. Similarly, it may not cover all your chiropractic needs. However, at our office, we offer a complimentary insurance benefits check to see what will and will not be covered before you incur any charges. We work to maximize coverage and have other programs to make care affordable in case you are uninsured or underinsured.

Hopefully, busting some of those myths was helpful. Please share this with a family member or friend who is confused about what chiropractic is, and if you have any additional questions, feel free to email us at info@getradiantlife.com or call the office at 215-259-5100.

The 3 T’s of Dis-ease and What to Do About Them

In 1910, D.D. Palmer, the founder of chiropractic, stated that there were three underlying causes of subluxation, or nerve interference. He identified them as the 3 T’s: thoughts, trauma and toxins. Today, these 3 T’s continue to wreak havoc on our bodies and contribute to many of the aches, pains and dysfunctions that we experience.

  • Trauma: Trauma as a cause of our issues is easy to understand for most people. Whether it is a major trauma, such as a car accident or slip and fall, or a repetitive microtrauma, such as sitting at a desk for 8 hours, trauma can have a huge impact on both how we feel and function.
  • Toxins: Toxins refer to what we put into our bodies. Today’s diet high in sugar, white flour, and genetically-modified organisms doesn’t exactly promote good health. Many things we eat are highly inflammatory to our bodies. Other forms of toxins are environmental toxins such as water pollution and mold.
  • Thoughts: Thoughts are what most people tend to ignore. Our highly stressful lifestyle gets us stuck in a sympathetic state. If you remember back to science class, this is the fight-or-flight stress response. When we are constantly in this state, it can alter our hormones and trigger a negative cascade in the body. The stress response can be beneficial in the short term, but chronically being in this state can cause our health to break down and deteriorate.

WHAT CAN WE DO TO COMBAT THE 3 T’S

When it comes to health, most people are looking for the quick fix that doesn’t exist. Unfortunately, to create positive long-term changes, there is no magic diet, no easy exercise regimen, and no simple mental cleanse. The idea of being healthy is not complicated. All you need to do is eat well, move often, and think good thoughts. The action is where it becomes hard.

  • Eating well takes discipline and planning. It also requires people to cut through trendy, confusing, and often conflicting information about nutrition. Taking a small step in the right direction is a good, sustainable start and can be built upon moving forward.
  • Moving often refers to staying active and exercising. Even consistent, brisk walking is a positive place to start for many people. Another aspect of moving is how our body’s physically move. Chiropractic adjustments can help improve spinal movement and overall posture. Chiropractic is not the only aspect of health, but it is essential because I do not know how you can be truly healthy if your nervous system is not functioning at its optimal level.
  • Correcting our thoughts is difficult for some people. Often, we may be active and watch what we eat, but we do not always guard what we allow in our heads. We are constantly being bombarded with new information, and it is important to protect our mindset. Activities like mediation, yoga, deep breathing techniques, etc. can be beneficial for us to unplug, de-stress, and re-center our thoughts.

Our goal is to help transform the health of our Bucks and Montgomery County community without the use of drugs or surgery. If you want to see how your body is functioning or need help achieving your health goals, give us a call to schedule a complimentary consultation!

Thinking about getting into meditation? Read this first

Research shows chronic, sustained stress can take a huge toll on our health, and as long as we are living, we are guaranteed to experience stress. Because of this, it is greatly beneficial to find an activity that helps you relax and get out of that fight-or-flight response. I have tried a lot of different things such as exercise, deep breathing techniques, reading, yoga, and meditation with varied stress-reducing success. I always read about the awesome health effects of meditation, but it was hard for me to get into the routine of meditating consistently because I felt like I was bad at it. I thought I was supposed to turn my brain off and just sit in silence, and that was never going to happen for me. My millennial, overstimulated brain wouldn’t let me do that.

Then, I read Vishen Lakhiani’s book The Code of the Extraordinary Mind. I appreciated that the author, a meditation guru, stated that (for most people) it is impossible to meditate like a monk. We have busy lives and asking our brains to turn off is not realistic, so he developed an active meditation practice called 6 Phase Meditation. The 6 Phase Meditation is broken into 6 sections:

  1. Connection: focus on your consciousness connecting with every other living thing on Earth.
  2. Gratitude: go through 3 to 5 things that you are grateful for in your personal life, 3 to 5 things that you are grateful for in your business life, and 3 to 5 things that you are grateful for about yourself.
  3. Forgiveness: recall a conflict, re-live it for a minute, ask for forgiveness, and forgive the other person for wronging you.
  4. Visualizing Your Perfect Future: visualize how your life will be in 3 years focusing on how you will grow, what you will contribute, and what experiences you will have.
  5. Daily Intention: visualize your day’s activities unfolding perfectly so that you are on your path to your perfect 3-year future.
  6. Blessing: call on your higher power or inner strength to help guide and support you in your day so that you can achieve your perfect future.

The 6 Phase Meditation has been effective for me because my mind can actively think while meditating. It is nice because you get the benefits of not just meditation, but also gratitude, forgiveness and visualization. Pass this along to someone you know who needs a little stress relief, who is thinking about beginning meditation, or who wants to meditate but thinks that they can’t. The 6 Phase has made it easy for me to make meditation a part of my morning routine.

Poor Posture: A Modern Day Epidemic

So often, I hear people acknowledge that they have bad posture and then minimize it by laughing it off. Most of the time, they are part of the portion (60%) of the work force that spends nearly eight hours in a seated position at a desk or using technology. Posture is so important, though, and probably shouldn’t be a laughing matter. It is one of the only aspects of health that, when improved, makes you look better, feel better, and function better. Posture is a great window into how well your body is working; it is more than just some aches and pains in the neck and upper back or an aesthetic problem.

Poor posture is a modern-day epidemic. Research has shown that children as young as 10 years of age are demonstrating spinal degeneration on x-ray. Certain postures, like forward head posture, have been linked to migraines, high blood pressure, and decreased lung capacity (less oxygen to your body). A 2004 study in the Journal of American Geriatric Society even showed a significant relationship between bad posture and early death. If you have bad posture, then it is a good news-bad news scenario. Obviously, the bad news is that poor posture has some negatives (and we didn’t even touch on the relationships with self-esteem and confidence), but the good news is that it can be improved.

WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT

  • Be conscious about your posture: Posture is largely controlled by lifestyle habits, not age or genetics. A huge start to improving posture is to be mindful of your posture. Much of our bad posture can be attributed to bad habits. Over the next couple of days, take note of times during your day in which your posture isn’t so great. It could be sitting at your desk, driving, etc. Once you know when your posture tends to be bad, you can plant some posture cues to remind you to check and improve it.
  • Take posture breaks: Unfortunately, due to our lifestyles, we have deconditioned ourselves to the point that our spines have trouble maintaining proper posture for longer than 20 minutes. Because of this, posture breaks are very important. It is not how many hours of sitting that is bad; it is how often you interrupt that sitting posture that is good for you. Every 30 minutes, take a 30 second to 2-minute-long posture break. During this break, stand up and stretch to reverse the flexed posture that settles in during sitting.
  • Go see a chiropractor: Of course, I was going to recommend this one. The ABCS of posture consist of alignment, balance, core control, and strengthening/stretching muscles. Chiropractors excel with alignment, but they can also give pointers to improve the other components of posture.

CORPORATE POSTURE PROGRAM

For businesses, we have developed a corporate posture program. The following is what is covered in the Corporate Posture Program:

  • Impact of posture on communication and sales
  • The posture-health connection. How posture affects overall health
  • Proper ergonomic design
  • How to improve posture/prevent injury (ex: lifting techniques), including immediately valuable takeaways
  • Positive effects of exercise and diet on productivity

Why is this program valuable?

  • Research supports that the implementation of proper posture and ergonomic utilization of equipment while working will increase productivity by 54%, decrease absenteeism by 67%, a reduction of 93% in worker’s compensation cases, and a decreased employee turnover of 94%
  • The number one reason for absenteeism among employees is due to musculoskeletal disorders
  • 80% of people have had or currently have back pain

How does the program work?

  • Most often for companies, we come in during a team/staff meeting
  • In the past, we have provided food appropriate for the time of day (lunch/breakfast)
  • We can adapt our program to different lengths of presentation time

For an appointment to have a complimentary consultation and posture check or to inquire more about the corporate posture program, call 215-259-5100 today!