Monday, October 3, 2011
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Spinal Decompression
Non surgical spinal decompression is a great alternative for the treatment of herniated, bulging and degenerative discs. For patients that are suffering from sciatic pain or are possibly facing surgery, this is a non invasive procedure that facilitates the body's natural healing process of the disc.
Anyone that has had a disc injury knows that it isn't easy to heal up from. The process is long and the pain can be excruciating. Also if not rehabbed correctly, this leaves one prone to a life of intermittent bouts of spine pain.
One key factor to the healing process is how much blood flow the disc receives. Blood delivers essential nutrients to the tissues that make up our bodies. It helps us repair injured tissues and also helps us to get rid of injured cellular debris as well. Unfortunately the intervertebral discs do not get a lot of blood flow which hinders the speed at which our bodies can recuperate from an injury (ie: herniated or bulging disc). In fact the discs rely upon spinal movement to facilitate a type of pumping mechanism to help drive nutrients in and out.
Here is the catch 22: when you injure your spine, the last thing you want to do is move. Muscles stiffen up and pain, achiness and swelling all start settle in for the long hall.
Non surgical spinal decompression helps with the repair of injured vertebral discs by passively inducing spinal motion. It allows the spine to move without causing severe pain to the injured tissue. The results of this treatment can be a decrease in patient pain intensity and frequency.
For more information on this procedure please contact our office for a complimentary consultation. 775-882-3555 office or visit our website at chiropracticcarsoncity.com
Anyone that has had a disc injury knows that it isn't easy to heal up from. The process is long and the pain can be excruciating. Also if not rehabbed correctly, this leaves one prone to a life of intermittent bouts of spine pain.
One key factor to the healing process is how much blood flow the disc receives. Blood delivers essential nutrients to the tissues that make up our bodies. It helps us repair injured tissues and also helps us to get rid of injured cellular debris as well. Unfortunately the intervertebral discs do not get a lot of blood flow which hinders the speed at which our bodies can recuperate from an injury (ie: herniated or bulging disc). In fact the discs rely upon spinal movement to facilitate a type of pumping mechanism to help drive nutrients in and out.
Here is the catch 22: when you injure your spine, the last thing you want to do is move. Muscles stiffen up and pain, achiness and swelling all start settle in for the long hall.
Non surgical spinal decompression helps with the repair of injured vertebral discs by passively inducing spinal motion. It allows the spine to move without causing severe pain to the injured tissue. The results of this treatment can be a decrease in patient pain intensity and frequency.
For more information on this procedure please contact our office for a complimentary consultation. 775-882-3555 office or visit our website at chiropracticcarsoncity.com
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Arthritis and Cold Laser
So I know it has been a while since I posted something to my blog, so here goes.
Arthritis: Cold Laser a New Treatment Option
What is arthritis?
Painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints.
Are there different types of arthritis?
Yes there are several different types of arthritis. All are inflammatory conditions of the joints; the difference between them is what causes the inflammation.
Osteoarthritis (OA): This is the most common arthritis and typically shows up in knees, hips, backs, fingers etc. It is usually due to trauma or repetitive wear and tear on the joints. When you hear someone say they can feel a storm coming because their joints start to ache, this is typically attributed to osteoarthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): This type of arthritis is due to an auto immune disease. The person’s own bodily defenses attack the joint surfaces causing inflammation and pain. This type of arthritis can be mild to severe and usually manifests itself in the hands and feet although all joints may be affected.
Gouty arthritis (Gout): This arthritic condition is due to the accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joint. People that are affected by gout usually have flare ups due to certain foods that are ingested. When the body can’t break down the urate, this material accumulates in the joints and causes painful inflammation. The most common joints affected are the big toe and knee.
There are other types of arthritis, but those listed above are the most prevalent.
What can I do for the treatment of arthritis? This varies depending on the patient. Some choose to manage their pain with drugs. Using over the counter medications such as Advil, Tylenol etc. or even stronger drugs that require a prescription. Some use moist heat treatments such as hot tubs and saunas. Some turn to topicals like Icy Hot, Bengay or Flex All 454. Although these may help alleviate the pain of arthritis they don’t address the real problem which is getting rid of the inflammation that is causing the pain in the first place. It is like being in a ship at sea with a hole in the bottom. Would you rather spend your time bailing water with a bucket or would you rather repair the hole?
How can I stop bailing water and start repairing my damaged joints?
1) Cold laser treatments
2) Change in diet
3) Specific exercises
Call our office today to schedule your cold laser visits.
775-882-3555
or visit our website: www.chiropracticcarsoncity.com
Aloha
Arthritis: Cold Laser a New Treatment Option
What is arthritis?
Painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints.
Are there different types of arthritis?
Yes there are several different types of arthritis. All are inflammatory conditions of the joints; the difference between them is what causes the inflammation.
Osteoarthritis (OA): This is the most common arthritis and typically shows up in knees, hips, backs, fingers etc. It is usually due to trauma or repetitive wear and tear on the joints. When you hear someone say they can feel a storm coming because their joints start to ache, this is typically attributed to osteoarthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): This type of arthritis is due to an auto immune disease. The person’s own bodily defenses attack the joint surfaces causing inflammation and pain. This type of arthritis can be mild to severe and usually manifests itself in the hands and feet although all joints may be affected.
Gouty arthritis (Gout): This arthritic condition is due to the accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joint. People that are affected by gout usually have flare ups due to certain foods that are ingested. When the body can’t break down the urate, this material accumulates in the joints and causes painful inflammation. The most common joints affected are the big toe and knee.
There are other types of arthritis, but those listed above are the most prevalent.
What can I do for the treatment of arthritis? This varies depending on the patient. Some choose to manage their pain with drugs. Using over the counter medications such as Advil, Tylenol etc. or even stronger drugs that require a prescription. Some use moist heat treatments such as hot tubs and saunas. Some turn to topicals like Icy Hot, Bengay or Flex All 454. Although these may help alleviate the pain of arthritis they don’t address the real problem which is getting rid of the inflammation that is causing the pain in the first place. It is like being in a ship at sea with a hole in the bottom. Would you rather spend your time bailing water with a bucket or would you rather repair the hole?
How can I stop bailing water and start repairing my damaged joints?
1) Cold laser treatments
2) Change in diet
3) Specific exercises
Call our office today to schedule your cold laser visits.
775-882-3555
or visit our website: www.chiropracticcarsoncity.com
Aloha
Monday, November 1, 2010
Check out this guest post I did for my friend Luke Wold.
I wrote up a recent article talking about the importance of Chiropractic care and it's ability to improve athletic performance. If you haven't checked out Wold Fitness, now is the time to browse his site. It is packed with tons of great info and a lot of videos demonstrating genius ways to maximize your workouts.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Check out this link on Back Pain best practices
This was a recent news article talking about the best practices for back pain. Chiropractic is a great choice when it comes to your health care needs.
Call my office and tell the front desk that you saw the Consumer Report news article and that you want to set up a no cost consultation with Dr. Russell 775-882-3555.
Call my office and tell the front desk that you saw the Consumer Report news article and that you want to set up a no cost consultation with Dr. Russell 775-882-3555.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Check out this link showing the benfits of Chiropractic and professional athletes.
Many professional athletes utilize Chiropractic as part of their regimen to perform better. (Which translates into millions of dollars in contracts!)
Here is a list of a few of them:
NFL Teams: Check out your favorite team and see who is their team Doc! http://www.profootballchiros.com/about_us/Chiropractor_Roster_by_Team.htm
Tiger Woods: Yes, even Tiger needs to get adjusted. It won't solve all of his problems, but it will definately help his golf game.
Lance Armstrong: Dr. Jeffery Spencer DC is, as described by Lance Armstrong in his book Every Second Counts, “part doctor, part guru, part medicine man.... While he fixed us physically he also fixed us mentally … we believed Jeff could fix anything...”
College Athletes: In 2006, a study analyzing Division I NCAA college athletes at inter-college sporting events in Hawaii found that chiropractic usage within the last 12 months was reported by 39% of respondents.
I hope this has motivated you to check out the benefits of Chiropractic and to want to take care of your health in the same manner these professionals do.
Yours in Health,
Dr. Russell
Many professional athletes utilize Chiropractic as part of their regimen to perform better. (Which translates into millions of dollars in contracts!)
Here is a list of a few of them:
NFL Teams: Check out your favorite team and see who is their team Doc! http://www.profootballchiros.com/about_us/Chiropractor_Roster_by_Team.htm
Tiger Woods: Yes, even Tiger needs to get adjusted. It won't solve all of his problems, but it will definately help his golf game.
Lance Armstrong: Dr. Jeffery Spencer DC is, as described by Lance Armstrong in his book Every Second Counts, “part doctor, part guru, part medicine man.... While he fixed us physically he also fixed us mentally … we believed Jeff could fix anything...”
College Athletes: In 2006, a study analyzing Division I NCAA college athletes at inter-college sporting events in Hawaii found that chiropractic usage within the last 12 months was reported by 39% of respondents.
I hope this has motivated you to check out the benefits of Chiropractic and to want to take care of your health in the same manner these professionals do.
Yours in Health,
Dr. Russell
Monday, July 26, 2010
Kettle Bell Expert
I've spent the last decade focused on discovering the secrets of transforming physiques that "master trainers" use to get incredible results with their clients.
A big stumbling block that many people have when they start training is BACK PAIN.
Great people come to see me for training, but car accidents, bad chairs, and other factors have put their back in so much pain that they can hardly walk, let alone exercise.
That's how I came to work with Dr. Russell - the man is a genius when it comes to getting my clients pain-free and ready to train.
A few months ago Brian was in my gym and I put him through a quick workout with a kettlebell (a kettlebell is a cool cannonball with a handle that is a hidden training secret of Hollywood Stars, Special Forces Units, and Elite Athletes)
He instantly realized the amazing potential for the kettlebell as a back rehabilitation tool.
If you want to strengthen your back - here are five reasons that kettlebells are right for you:
Kettlebell Chiropractic Secret Number One: Kettlebells Stretch The Hip Flexors
The hip flexors are a group of muscles at the top of your thigh that come up to your hips.
When these muscles get shortened, they pull the pelvis out of alignment putting a lot of stress on your lower back.
You can do simple stretches at home to loosen your hip flexors (we do these before every one of my bootcamp workouts):
Kettlebells are the perfect exercise tool to loosen your tight hip flexors because:
Kettlebell Chiropractic Secret Number Two: Reduce The Odds Of Arthritis
When your bones break down, it's because you don't move enough to convince your body that it needs to keep calcium in your bones.
Without a reason (exercise), your body will start reabsorbing the calcium in your bones for other uses.
Kettlebell exercise will also keep the cartilage of your joints healthier.
If you don't exercise, guess what happens? "...the collagen network loses its cohesion and the cartilage deteriorates.
For healthy bones and joints, use kettlebells.
Kettlebell Chiropractic Secret Number Three: Strong Core
Running, biking, and weight machines all have one big problem when it comes to fixing back pain - you never strengthen the muscles of your core.
Kettlebells, on the other hard, teach you how to "brace" your body. When you brace your core, you AUTOMATICALLY protect your back.
Forget all the nonsense about "sucking in your stomach" on crunches and other exercises.
Visualize your stomach as a SHIELD that wraps around your middle and protects your sides and back.
Kettlebell Chiropractic Secret Number Four: Tight Butt
If you spend any part of your day sitting down, you probably have a dysfunction in your butt muscles (the technical term is "gluteal amnesia")
When your butt muscles don't work right, your LOW BACK has to take on all the work that your glutes are supposed to be doing.
And the strong muscles in your butt are much better suited to lifting than the small muscles of your low back.
Kettlebell training is the best way to get the high, tight butt that protects your back (and looks darn good in jeans!)
Kettlebell Chiropractic Secret Number Five: Low Back Endurance
Want to know something interesting? Research has shown that it doesn't matter how STRONG your back is when it comes to preventing injuries.
Far more important than strength is ENDURANCE.
There is no better way to improve low back endurance and all around fitness than a high repetition set of kettlebell swings.
Luke's Take Home Message For You
Once your chiropractic program with Dr. Russell has you able to exercise, you need to do it right to transform your body and keep your back healthy.
And one of the best tools you can use is the kettlebell.
About Luke Wold
Luke Wold is a personal trainer and bootcamp instructor in Carson City NV.
For constantly updated, interesting, and entertaining articles about fitness and nutrition visit his blog at:
http://www.WoldFitness.com
A big stumbling block that many people have when they start training is BACK PAIN.
Great people come to see me for training, but car accidents, bad chairs, and other factors have put their back in so much pain that they can hardly walk, let alone exercise.
That's how I came to work with Dr. Russell - the man is a genius when it comes to getting my clients pain-free and ready to train.
A few months ago Brian was in my gym and I put him through a quick workout with a kettlebell (a kettlebell is a cool cannonball with a handle that is a hidden training secret of Hollywood Stars, Special Forces Units, and Elite Athletes)
He instantly realized the amazing potential for the kettlebell as a back rehabilitation tool.
If you want to strengthen your back - here are five reasons that kettlebells are right for you:
Kettlebell Chiropractic Secret Number One: Kettlebells Stretch The Hip Flexors
The hip flexors are a group of muscles at the top of your thigh that come up to your hips.
When these muscles get shortened, they pull the pelvis out of alignment putting a lot of stress on your lower back.
You can do simple stretches at home to loosen your hip flexors (we do these before every one of my bootcamp workouts):
Kettlebells are the perfect exercise tool to loosen your tight hip flexors because:
- You extend your hips
- You're on your feet (exercise machines make back pain worse)
- You move in NATURAL ways
Kettlebell Chiropractic Secret Number Two: Reduce The Odds Of Arthritis
When your bones break down, it's because you don't move enough to convince your body that it needs to keep calcium in your bones.
Without a reason (exercise), your body will start reabsorbing the calcium in your bones for other uses.
Kettlebell exercise will also keep the cartilage of your joints healthier.
If you don't exercise, guess what happens? "...the collagen network loses its cohesion and the cartilage deteriorates.
For healthy bones and joints, use kettlebells.
Kettlebell Chiropractic Secret Number Three: Strong Core
Running, biking, and weight machines all have one big problem when it comes to fixing back pain - you never strengthen the muscles of your core.
Kettlebells, on the other hard, teach you how to "brace" your body. When you brace your core, you AUTOMATICALLY protect your back.
Forget all the nonsense about "sucking in your stomach" on crunches and other exercises.
Visualize your stomach as a SHIELD that wraps around your middle and protects your sides and back.
Kettlebell Chiropractic Secret Number Four: Tight Butt
If you spend any part of your day sitting down, you probably have a dysfunction in your butt muscles (the technical term is "gluteal amnesia")
When your butt muscles don't work right, your LOW BACK has to take on all the work that your glutes are supposed to be doing.
And the strong muscles in your butt are much better suited to lifting than the small muscles of your low back.
Kettlebell training is the best way to get the high, tight butt that protects your back (and looks darn good in jeans!)
Kettlebell Chiropractic Secret Number Five: Low Back Endurance
Want to know something interesting? Research has shown that it doesn't matter how STRONG your back is when it comes to preventing injuries.
Far more important than strength is ENDURANCE.
There is no better way to improve low back endurance and all around fitness than a high repetition set of kettlebell swings.
Luke's Take Home Message For You
Once your chiropractic program with Dr. Russell has you able to exercise, you need to do it right to transform your body and keep your back healthy.
And one of the best tools you can use is the kettlebell.
About Luke Wold
Luke Wold is a personal trainer and bootcamp instructor in Carson City NV.
For constantly updated, interesting, and entertaining articles about fitness and nutrition visit his blog at:
http://www.WoldFitness.com
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