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Sleep is Medicine
Sleeplessness has been highlighted as one of the most detrimental factors to well-being
We all know the dichotomy between waking up refreshed after a good night’s sleep and waking up stressed after a bad one. Rest is essential to the functioning of all important systems in the body. As you rest and restore, your body is busy at work repairing damaged cells, rebuilding muscle, recharging the immune system and getting your heart ready for another day of activity. Chronic sleeplessness puts you at risk for a variety of severe health concerns.
Listen! Your Body is Calling
Don’t ignore your body’s warning signs
Pain, for example, being a prime example: what is our society’s standardized reaction for when someone experiences back pain or a headache? Often, it is reaching for a painkiller, whether an OTC or something stronger. While painkillers definitely have a place in pain management, they let us down because they mask the pain rather than addressing the root cause of the problem. Pain is a signal that something is wrong- it should prompt us to probe for the cause. At Scorca Chiropractic Center, we are resource for determining where your pain is coming from and why.
Taking a Moment to Appreciate Movement
A body in motion will stay in motion- an extrapolation from Newton’s Law of Motion
This is a central tenet of our philosophy at Scorca Chiropractic Center- in order to keep you moving and independent late in life, we need to make sure that the structures that support movement are maintained. And this work starts now! It may surprise and upset you to learn that we are treating more people than ever in their twenties whose bodies are suffering the effects of sitting too much. And while the spine isn’t designed to last forever, there are steps we can take to keep your body balanced and upright despite aging.
Reducing Pain and Improving Circulation with Myofascial Release
What is myofascial pain?
The fascia is a layer of tissue which surrounds and protects muscles and bones; this layer of tissue is dense, strong and flexible, allowing it to aid in human movement while preventing injury. However, what happens when you sustain an injury? The myofascia tightens and conditions ranging from pain and numbness to headaches and muscle spasms ensue. Another side-effect is poor circulation. Fortunately, we practice a natural method for treating myofascial related pain known as myofascial release.
Beyond the Adjustment: Managing your Pain in the Meantime
Your chiropractic care doesn’t stop after an adjustment!
Restoring spinal alignment and alleviating nerve compression; improving range of motion and thus flexibility; reducing muscle pain and improving blood circulation; these are some of the noticeable improvements that many people feel after a chiropractic adjustment. This is what makes chiropractic such an effective alternative to more standardized western treatments including painkilling pharmaceuticals and surgery. But what happens after you leave the office?
A Reason to Stop Smoking: Your Back Pain
While smoking may not cause back pain, it certainly does not help it.
Smoking has been shown to contribute to hypertension or high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, high blood cholesterol and now studies are turning to how these conditions are contributing to back pain. Because smoking suppresses the oxygen supply in your blood, muscles and structures in the back which rely on a steadily refreshing supply of oxygen don’t get the right amount and this can cause problems including hampering their ability to rebuild and repair and helping them to drain waste products such as lactic acid.
Back pain is a less-thought of consequence of smoking
Making Childbirth Easier in Fremont
Fetal positioning is one of the most important elements of a healthy pregnancy
Chiropractic is an important aid for mothers seeking an easier pregnancy. At Scorca Chiropractic Center, we mitigate the severity of pain caused by minor discomforts that are so standard in pregnancy, including lower back pain and sciatica. During the first two trimesters, we help to create a nurturing environment for the child to grow. By maintaining pelvic balance and the proper alignment of the spine through the sacrum, we contribute to optimal space for the baby to develop and contribute to the best possible chance for a fetus to get in a conducive position for birth.
Postpartum Care in Fremont
Postpartum care is vital
After the tumult of pregnancy and childbirth, and the joy of acclimatizing to life with a new child, your body is looking at an uphill battle to return to its pre-pregnancy state of equilibrium. A woman’s body goes through more hormonal and physical change than at any other point in life during pregnancy, it is important to focus on your body after the dust has settled.
Chiropractic is an important part of postpartum care
Throughout pregnancy, the hormone relaxin remains elevated in order to loosen ligaments and make way for the passage of the baby. Levels of relaxin remain elevated for up to eight months after pregnancy and blood flow is limited to the ligaments which are attempting to tighten up.
Prenatal Chiropractic in Fremont
Chiropractic care is important for prospective mothers
At Scorca Chiropractic Center, we specialize in providing chiropractic care for mothers-to-be during all stages of the pregnancy. Our primary goal is to provide you with a high level of care that will:
- Keep the mother happy and her immune system optimal
- Preventing the standard aches and pains of pregnancy
- Create a nurturing environment for the child to grow
- Lessen the chance for surgical intervention during delivery
- Prevent dystocia
Chiropractic for Relaxation in Fremont
Chiropractic is a useful tool for relaxation
Think about the scope of subconscious movements that your spine undergoes in a given week and you will quickly realize that it is an unquantifiable value. Every single movement has a given outcome and the majority result in general wear and tear that slowly accumulates over the years. Below we have brainstormed common outcomes of regular chiropractic therapy.
What could feel better than:
- Less muscle tension
- Reduced stress
- A better functioning immune system
- Less trouble sleeping
- More flexibility and less chance of causing yourself pain
- Increased endurance
How do we encourage such relaxation?
- Chiropractic adjustment: to restore your spine to proper alignment, alleviate pressure on nerves, improve range of motion and mitigate pain.
- Chiropractic mobilization: to restore and enhance joint function
- Trigger point therapy: to break up knots of muscle tension.
- Attention to muscles: to improve elasticity and improve circulation.
- Stretching to relieve muscle tension
Your chiropractic specialists in the Fremont area
When your body feels good, your brain responds. Levels of the stress hormone cortisol fall while dopamine and serotonin, two hormones responsible for mood and motivation are released; the end result is a replenished immune system. If you are interested in finding out more about the power of chiropractic to influence relaxation, give our office in Fremont a call to schedule an appointment today.