Weekly Chiropractic Info

Weekly Chiropractic Info http://www.roscoechiro.com/blogweekly-chiropractic-info.html en-us NYK RSS Feeder Bringing Back the Balance: A Chiro Mom's Perspective http://www.roscoechiro.com/blog/weekly-chiropractic-info/2023/03/21/bringing-back-the-balance-a-chiro-moms-perspective/ Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:02:58 -0400 <img alt="" src="https://roscoechiro.com/uploads/ChiroMom.jpg" style="width: 1100px; height: 578px;" /> My introduction to chiropractic care came after the birth of my first child. As a new mother, I found myself bombarded with facts, stories, and ideas of what everyone else seemed to think was best for my child. Walking into a momâs group at my local chiropractorâs office was like a breath of fresh air, confirming my natural motherâs instincts that told me to trust in my ability to make good decisions for myself and my baby. Chiropractic care not only supported this drive toward finding myself as a new mother, but also taught me to trust the inner wisdom of my body. I believe we are all seekers by nature, looking for answers that resonate deeply within us. Quite possibly these answers reside in the unmapped areas of our own truth. These answers might not necessarily be what the doctor would order, but instead are what might make sense to us as individuals. I try to listen to my heart when making decisions for myself, my children, and my body. Our hearts hold a deep knowledge that is sure to guide us in the right direction if we take the time to listen. <blockquote> âAll paths are the same, leading nowhere. Therefore, pick a path with heart!â âÂCarlos Castaneda </blockquote> Every living thing on our planet possesses an innate knowledge as it comes into creation. Wonderful examples of this can be found in nature. Each tree unfurls its leaves and blossoms at exactly the right moment for its personal stage of growth. We witness this same inner knowing unfold as a baby nurses for the first time, never having been taught to do so beforehand. As humans, we are all born with a natural drive to learn, create, and be one with our surroundings. As we grow older, it seems that most of us forget this truth. We forget how our bodies are actually capable of functioning on their own, and that we do usually know what is best for ourselves and our children. Life also holds an abundance of learning opportunities. There are times we may struggle to maintain a sense of balance and harmony in our lives. In these times, we all could use a gentle and loving reminder to help set us back on track. A hug from your partner after a trying day with the kids or a chiropractic adjustment after a collision playing tag might be just the nudge we need to fall back into step, emotionally and health-wise. These struggles also serve as a wake-up call, guiding us toward a new way of thought that nurtures who we are in a gentle and trusting way. <blockquote> âWe are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.â âÂCharles R. Swindoll </blockquote> As a homemaker and a mother, I am constantly surrounded by the everyday chaos of home life. When things get very chaotic, I have the opportunity to hear my lessons loud and clear. This is when I know that I need to slow down and focus on the things in my life that mean the most to me. All of the âother stuffâ can wait. Similarly, our bodies find numerous ways to call us back to a place of overall well-being. Fevers ward off nasty intruders, diarrhea rids our body of harmful toxins, and major illnesses alert us to make major dietary and lifestyle changes. It is in these places of distress that we have the opportunity to strengthen our core, as well as to take a hard look at what life means to us. Everything happens for a reason and our bodies are constantly working toward a state of balance. Remembering how our body does these things to protect itself, we can trust that it can also heal itself properly without forced intrusion. Chiropractic is one of the most profound forms of holistic healthcare that my family and I have experienced. When we visit the chiropractor, we receive a gentle adjustment, correcting subluxations and bringing our bodies and minds back to a place of balance and clarity. When our bodies are in balance, they can function at optimum levels. When our spines are aligned, we can grow and thrive as we were intended to, warding off unnecessary illness and discomfort. We also feel at peace with ourselves and our surroundings when our minds are clear. This mentality gives my family freedom and ensures that our bodies are always functioning well. Our bodies are our vehicles in this lifetime. Just as I treat my family gently and with respect, itâs natural to treat my body the same way. Chiropractic provides a gentle approach to healthcare, nurturing us inside and out, and helping us to be the best we can be. Outside my body is my family; outside my family is society. As a whole, we make up the world. If we take the time to nurture ourselves, our bodies, and our children, we can affect the world as a whole and the future of the planet. The next time you feel out of balance or under the weather, take a few moments. Listen to what your body truly is saying. Connection Made: How the Chiropractic Adjustment Improves Body Function http://www.roscoechiro.com/blog/weekly-chiropractic-info/2023/03/14/connection-made-how-the-chiropractic-adjustment-improves-body-function/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 12:22:39 -0400 <img alt="" src="https://roscoechiro.com/uploads/ConnectionMade.jpg" style="width: 1100px; height: 578px;" /> Everything that takes place in the body is regulated by information contained in the brain and the nerve system. The brain is the control center of all bodily functions. The spinal cord and branching nerves send signals from the brain to control and coordinate the function of all the organs, tissues and systems. Nerves also send signals from the body back to the brain. This relaying of electrical and chemical signals to and from the brain allows the body to function and adapt to everything that we do and experience. All organ systems and processes in the body connect to the brain, including the: <ul> <li> Heart and blood vessels </li> <li> Digestive system </li> <li> Production of hormones </li> <li> Skin and sensory perception </li> <li> Immune system </li> <li> Muscular and skeletal systems </li> <li> Detoxification and elimination of waste </li> <li> Reproductive system </li> <li> Respiratory system </li> <li> Regulation of body chemistry </li> </ul> The brain controls all that we see, hear, smell, taste, touch, and feel. It is also the center for our thoughts, emotions, and behavioral responses, both conscious and subconscious. The delicate brain and spinal cord are protected by bone. Pound for pound, bone is harder than cast iron or steel. In order for the body to be healthy, it must be able to adapt to internal and external forces. The body can be subjected to experiences that may overwhelm its ability to fully adapt. These stressors impact the body and may create vertebral subluxations. Vertebral subluxations are disruptions in the motion and/or alignment of spinal bones with related irritation or obstruction of proper nerve function. Vertebral subluxations alter the ability of the brain and nerve system to properly control and coordinate the body, which results in decreased body function, adaptability, and vitality. Vertebral subluxations are like static in a communication system. They prevent the brain from accurately perceiving what is happening in the body and from properly regulating bodily functions. Often subluxations are present without pain or symptoms. Left uncorrected, subluxations reduce the function of the body and may manifest in an increased aptitude for disorders, illnesses, disability, and disease. An unobstructed nerve system is essential for the body to be healthy and vital. Correcting vertebral subluxations with a specific spinal adjustment allows the body to function better. Free of subluxations, the brain and body function more harmoniously and adapt to stressors more successfully. Innate Intellingence http://www.roscoechiro.com/blog/weekly-chiropractic-info/2023/02/28/innate-intellingence/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:28:49 -0500 <img alt="" src="https://roscoechiro.com/uploads/Innate_Intelligence.jpg" style="width: 1100px; height: 578px;" /> It must be luck, because a lifetime of the chiropractic lifestyle couldnât possibly have maintained me in a state of active organization for so long. As Dr. William Boyd states in hisÂTexbook of Pathology, âItâs amazing that a harp with so many strings can stay in tune so long.â Spoken like a true mechanistâsomeone with the view that our bodies are machines, that these machines are imperfect and destined to break down piece by piece. But this mechanistic view, based in the Newtonian notion that the role of science is to âtease out the secrets of Mother Nature so that we may control and dominate her,â has a fatal flaw.ÂWe didnât build the machine.ÂRather we are created by an infinite intelligence, which provided an individualized portion of itself to be present in every living thing. This innate intelligence is complete in its wisdom and knowledge of how to receive the challenges of our world with grace, to cause constructive changes and adaptations. This is the Law of Life. The vitalistic view of living things recognizes that there is more to us than a fortunate accumulation of happenstances. An innate intelligence gives rise to innate forces that continually direct the molecular and biological activities to greater order. You may know this as healing, homeostasis, or adaptation. It is simply the normal behavior of a body expressing its portion of life itself. We are not machines. We areÂliving machines. The power and wisdom of life expresses itself in our material bodies, communicating with, and acting as, the controlling agent of the nervous system. Because nerves are delicate little things, they are easily traumatized. You all know the chiropractic story: Bones on soft nerves causes those nerves to lose their ability to behave normally. This initiates a cascade of events leading to metabolic and cellular behaviors which, once named, take their place in Dr. Boydâs book of pathologies. Yet these pathologies are just names and descriptions of the ways subluxationsâdisturbances in the nervous systemâchoke our lifelines to our innate intelligence. I believe that many of the problems we face today are due to lack of knowledge of the Law of Life. Nature needs no help,Âjust no interference. So much for luck! The Amazing Human Body http://www.roscoechiro.com/blog/weekly-chiropractic-info/2023/02/21/the-amazing-human-body/ Tue, 21 Feb 2023 12:00:38 -0500 <img alt="" src="https://roscoechiro.com/uploads/Amazing-Human-Body.jpg" style="width: 1100px; height: 578px;" /> <h3>Have you ever wondered how your body heals when you fall off your bike and scrape your arm and knee?</h3> Or how every cell in your body just knows the exact reaction to mount a response to a threat in our immune system? The human body has an amazing ability to adapt, change, and heal all on its own. This is called innate intelligence. Every living thing has innate intelligence. How does innate intelligence communicate with all of the body parts? How does it know to absorb some nutrients and to reject others, and at the same time grow and develop the muscles that you just worked out at the gym? The answer to these questions is we all have an inborn wisdom,Â<a href="https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/holistic-healthcare/innate-intelligence.html">innate intelligence</a>. This wisdom, which God placed in our bodies, is designed to develop us and keep us healthy throughout our lifetimes. With innate intelligence, every cell of your body is connected and controlled through your brain and spinal cord. Your nervous system is the master communication network for innate intelligence. The brain and spinal cord, also known as the Central Nervous System (CNS), controls all functions of the body by a process that sends signals from the brain via the nerves and then out to the body. This system is called the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS.)Â It is vitally important for the body parts to always have communication andÂ<a href="https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/chiropractic/connection-made-how-the-chiropractic-adjustment-improves-body-function.html">stay connected with the brain</a>. One important reason for this connection is for restoring or repairing and healing from injuries that may happen on a daily basis. We all need to be able to adapt to our environment, which for many of us is always changing. If a body part loses communication with that network, it will begin to lose its proper function and not be in sync with the rest of the body. This will cause us to become weaker and weaker, and more susceptible to injury or trauma because it isnât performing and supporting us optimally. The way for that body part to stay plugged-in to the innate intelligence is through the nervous system. Every nerve supplies every organ, every muscle, and every tissue. Those nerves need to properly relay their signals through the PNS all the way up to the innate intelligence headquarters in the brain. Our brain, being the master controller, sends signals that travel down the spinal cord, then exit out a small space between two vertebrae, which ultimately takes the information all the way to its destination. If that network is disrupted at any point along its path, the signal will be weaker or even lost. The number one most common way for those signals to be disrupted is through misalignment in the spine. The space that the nerve needs to exit the spine is quite small and also contains blood vessels, lymph vessels, and fatty tissue. <blockquote> Chiropractic frees up those signals of innate intelligence to flow from your brain to the body, allowing us to properly develop, heal, and achieve normal function.Â </blockquote> It only takes about 10mm of Hg (mercury) pressure on a nerve (about the weight of a dime) to cut the nerve signal off about 50%. The misalignment of the vertebra is called a vertebral subluxation. This mis-alignment causes pressure on the spinal cord and nerve exiting the space between the spinal bones. The result is that the intended body part for that nerve will not be receiving the full message from the brain. So you can imagine if the brain cannot communicate with the body, then there will not be proper function.Â The reason why so many people are helped with peripheral problems like muscle tension and weakness, digestive problems, and even asthma through chiropractic care, is because we remove the interference between those body parts and the brain. It is not just about pain! So many people correlate chiropractic with helping back pain, neck pain, and headaches.Â<a href="https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/holistic-healthcare/what-is-chiropractic.html">Chiropractic is about restoring FUNCTION</a>. Better communication between the brain and body is our driving force. Chiropractic frees up those signals of innate intelligence to flow from your brain to the body, allowing us to properly develop, heal, and achieve normal function. Chiropracticâs main goal is to allow a clearer expression of your innate intelligence. Yes, we help with back and neck pain, but that is not what gets me out of bed every day to help more people! Most importantly, chiropractic allows your innate intelligence to be able to communicate freely throughout the body through the nervous system. Your innate intelligence is programmed to cause your body to thrive with health, and Iâm here to support you now and throughout your lifetime. Train Your Brain http://www.roscoechiro.com/blog/weekly-chiropractic-info/2023/02/14/train-your-brain/ Tue, 14 Feb 2023 11:50:05 -0500 <img alt="" src="https://roscoechiro.com/uploads/Train_Your_Brain.jpg" style="width: 1100px; height: 578px;" /> <h3>Creating new neural pathways will help you let go of bad habits.</h3> When you understand how neural pathways are created in the brain, you get a front-row seat for truly comprehending how to let go of habits. Neural pathways are like superhighways of nerve cells that transmit messages. You travel over the superhighway many times, and as you do, the pathway becomes more and more solid. You may go to cigarettes or a specific food for comfort over and over, and that repetition forms a brain pathway. Thankfully, the brain is always changing, and you can forge new pathways and create new habits. I used to drive with my left foot on the brake and my right on the accelerator, and I wanted to train myself to drive with one foot only. It took some time, as I had a strong neural pathway for two-footed driving. But because I had the will to do it, I built a new pathway and reprogrammed my brain. You can remove a behavior, or a thought or addiction, directly from the brain. Because of neuroplasticity, the brainâs potential to change, anything is possible. People whoâve had strokes can retrain their brains to function again by building new pathways. Smokers, overeaters and many others can learn new behaviors and attitudes that can transform their lives. Whether you work with others to change their habits, or you work with your ownâor bothâyou can apply these understandings to boost your success. <h2>1. Identify the habit youâd like to transform and set the intention.</h2> You may remember the punch line, âThe light bulb has to want to change.â You have to have a high intention to change as well. If there is this high intention, then creating new pathways in your brain is bound to happen. <h2>2. Observe what the old habit or pathway is doing in your life.</h2> Look at your feelings, thoughts, and how your body is responding to the habit, and see what results youâre creating in your life. Be the witness, and be aware. <h2>3. Shift your focus.</h2> This is very important. To create a new neural pathway, you must take the focus off the old habit, and then that old habit will eventually fall away. Donât pay attention to the doughnuts and cakes. Focus your awareness on wholesome, healthy, delicious foods. <h2>4. Use your imagination.</h2> You can build new neural pathways not only with new behaviors, but through the imagination. Imagine the new behaviors over and over and over. Keep repeating them in your mind so you build new pathways. Focus your mind and retrain your brain. <h2>5. Interrupt your thoughts and patterns when they arise.</h2> Say ânoâ or âcancelâ when an old thought or impulse comes in, and say, âI donât have to do that anymore.â Then turn toward the new neural pathway youâre building and keep on going in the right direction. <h2>6. Use aversion therapy.</h2> This isnât everyoneâs cup of tea. Itâs an optional path. I like to call it the âmaggots on the chocolate cakeâ technique. I used to love candies and sweets, and when I stopped eating them, I still had to pass by the candy store in town. I used aversion to train my brain to keep walking: âThatâs junk,â I said to myself. âItâs made in factories, is sickeningly sweet, and makes me feel bad. The company makes it so sweet just to addict buyers. I donât want any of that.â So I talk myself out of it. Iâve used it with many of my clients (only those who say they want it) to help them quit smoking, eating junk food, using cocaine and many other behaviors. <h2>7. Create a specific plan and choose what to do instead.</h2> When you get specific, itâs easier to build new neural pathways. You âmake it official.â Decide that you want to exercise instead of overeating, or that you want to eat fruit instead of candy. Just keep focused on the new choice. You may want to create affirmations and anchors to reinforce your choices. This can be âIâm free,â or âIâm in control.â Reinforce this with energy therapies like Emotional Freedom Technique or other methods. <h2>8. Transform the obstacles.</h2> Look at whatâs in the way. Look at secondary gainâ what youâve been getting out of the old habits or pathways. Look at the stress in your life, and think about how you can handle it differently. Get your mind in the place of possibility. Handle the emotions and thoughts, and get on a new superhighway in your mind. <h2>9. Connect with your higher source for inspiration and support.</h2> Listen to our guidance. Know you have the Force within you, and therefore you have great power. Meditation creates new pathways and brain changes. Actual studies have been done on the brains of monks to show meditationâs effect on neural circuits of the brain. <h2>10. Transform and make the shift.</h2> Know that transformation is always possible and that you can create new brain pathways whenever youâre ready to make the shift. When you keep your mind in the âI can do it!â space, you get a clear sense that youâre done with the old and on a new beam now. Some people feel weâre being rewired spiritually for a new era. Thereâs great upheaval now in our world. And thereâs a process of transformation happening on earth in which huge changes are taking place for all of humanity. You have to be present in the moment, overcome your fears, and get to know the infinite source so you can be a vehicle for the light to predominate on the earth. Chiropractic and Your Childâs Brain Neuroplasticity http://www.roscoechiro.com/blog/weekly-chiropractic-info/2023/02/06/chiropractic-and-your-childs-brain-neuroplasticity/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:28:51 -0500 How chiropractic supports brain function throughout life Regular chiropractic care has innumerable positive effects on your ability to live in health and live the life you deserve. While chiropractic can help reduce pain and prevent injury, it also positively affects your bodyâs ability to function optimally and healâ without being propped up by drugs and other outside interventions. Chiropractic care has improved the lives of millions of people across the globe.<img alt="" src="https://roscoechiro.com/uploads/Brain%20Neuroplasticity.jpg" style="width: 550px; height: 289px;" /> One cool thing about chiropractic is that your adjustments improve your brain function. Yes, regular care can help you learn new things and be more adaptable to new information. This not only has very important implications for you as you age, but also your kids as they grow and develop. <h2>The Role of Neuroplasticity</h2> Your brainâs ability to cognitively functionâbeing able to manage all your voluntary and involuntary tasksâis called neuroplasticity.Â<a href="https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/inspirational/train-your-brain.html">To do this, your brain must form new neural connections over time.</a>ÂThis is how children learn to walk, talk, read, ride a bike, learn a new subjectâ In fact, brain neuroplasticity is involved in every activity in our lives. Even as adults, when we learn new things or take up a new hobby,Â<a href="https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/new-edge-science/neuroplasticity-changing-our-belief-about-change.html">we are adapting ourselves to a new situation and processing information to adjust to new ways of thinking.</a> Our brainâs ability to respond to stimuli and process information and then convert that into thoughts, behaviors, and abilities depends on our brain being able to form new neural connections. Our very existence depends on brain neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity should happen on its own, without any assistance from the outside. A child with optimal neuroplasticity is going to develop and achieve expected milestones. They can pay attention in school, engage with their peers, and respond and adapt to changes in their environment. <h2>The Spineâs Role in Neuroplasticity and Brain Function</h2> The spine is integral to maintaining optimal brain function. The spineâthe cervical spine, in particularâis the home to essential nerves and lymphatic delivery systems that are responsible for feeding the brain vital, life-sustaining information. The nerve bundles housed in the cervical spine carry critical messages to and from the brain, facilitating unconscious and complex functions. Likewise, blood supplied to the brain provides oxygen, amino acids, electrolytes, hormonesâessential chemicals and bodily substances for healthy brain performance. The spine (along with the skull) is the protector of the central nervous system, which consists of the brain and the spinal cord. The spine is made of 33 bones, some fused together, but most that are extremely movable. The cervical spine contains seven bones and is the most mobile (and thus least stable) part of the spine. It is also the closest to the brain and brainstem. When the spine shifts out of alignment (or subluxates), the stress this causes is transferred to the brain supply systems located there. These misalignments, in turn, interrupt the flower of communication necessary for healthy brain function.Â When this happens in adults, we may experience neck pain. But before that, we may experience brain fog, outside interventions. Chiropractic care has improved the migraines, exhaustion (fatigue), memory loss, changes in temperament (more bad moods), etc.âthings we may not attribute to poor spine health. But these are all signs of negative brain neuroplasticity.Â For a child, subluxation most certainly affects brain neuroplasticity. To put it plainly, a subluxated child is disconnected from his or her internal and external environments. These kids may struggle with focus and attention, learning, social and family relationships, impulsivity, or exhibit behavioral issues. These are examples of ânegative neuroplasticity.â In these cases, the brain is not making the required neurological connections to adequately respond to stimuli and convert that into appropriate and expected thoughts, behaviors, or ability.Â<a href="https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/childrens-health-wellness/autism-neuroplasticity-and-the-polyvagal-theory-what-does-it-all-mean.html">These are the children who are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, or any number of other behavioral or mental health disorders.</a>ÂThey may also live with allergies, asthma, migraines, or other health conditions. <h2>Chiropractic and Brain Neuroplasticity</h2> With the link between the spine and brain evident, researchers have begun to look at how chiropractic may be used as a tool to help preserve positive neuroplasticity. Clinical studies have already begun, monitoring the effects of chiropractic on patientsâ abilities to solve puzzles, multitask, and recall memories. A growing body of evidence is showing that regular chiropractic care can have a positive effect on brain activity. Chiropractic care removes obstructions in the nervous system and restores the neurological pathways necessary to ensure proper flow of blood and information, which has a positive effect on neuroplasticity. And what we see is that the life of a child improves. Chipping Away at Dis-Ease http://www.roscoechiro.com/blog/weekly-chiropractic-info/2022/05/24/chipping-away-at-disease/ Tue, 24 May 2022 10:48:41 -0400 <img alt="" src="https://roscoechiro.com/uploads/Chipping_Away_at_Dis-Ease.png" style="width: 761px; height: 400px;" /> David was sculpted out of a âruinedâ block of marble rejected by all his contemporaries. In choosing the block, Michelangelo said that he looked past the flaws to visualize the figure that had to be freed. He then merely chipped away at what was NOT David to reveal the masterpiece. Likewise, in his dramatic series known as the Captives, partially sculpted figures appear as if they are escaping from the stone that imprisons them. Subluxated patients are very similar. Within each subluxated individual is a masterpiece waiting to emerge. Like Michelangelo, a skillful Chiropractor sees the potential health within every patient. Years of stress, trauma and fear acting as granite which entombs your potential â every adjustment acting as a finely placed chisel strike that gently chips away the stone to free the beautiful life inside you! With time and persistency, a fine piece of art emerges. No matter how covered, disfigured or unfinished you may feel, stay consistent with your care. Every adjustment that chips away at nerve interference reveals the amazing, healthy person who lies within you! Forget Someone? http://www.roscoechiro.com/blog/weekly-chiropractic-info/2021/12/07/forget-someone/ Tue, 07 Dec 2021 12:11:14 -0500 <img alt="" src="https://roscoechiro.com/uploads/Forget_Someone.png" style="width: 761px; height: 400px;" /> Chiropractor âÂâHey Mary, where are your kids?âÂMary âÂâI left them at home, they donât have any back painââÂChiropractor âÂâThat might be true, but are they subluxated?â Â Studies show that stress from the birth process alone is enough to produce pediatric subluxations â subtle, yet significant vertebral misalignments which alter normal nerve function in children. And donât forget the stress they experience from falling off bikes, rough housing with siblings or just trying to fit in at school. Kids are inherently subluxation prone! If you bring your kids to the dentist for preventative maintenance as soon as they get teeth, it only makes sense you bring them to the Chiropractor as soon as they get a spine. In other words, donât leave them at homeâ get them checked EARLY and REGULARLY for subluxations. Youâre investing in their health and their future when you do! The Rest of the Family http://www.roscoechiro.com/blog/weekly-chiropractic-info/2021/05/04/the-rest-of-the-family/ Tue, 04 May 2021 12:32:09 -0400 <img alt="" src="https://roscoechiro.com/uploads/The_Rest_of_the_Family.png" style="width: 763px; height: 400px;" /> Mommy loves going to the Chiropractor. Ever since sheâs started, weâve seen a huge change in her. She used to get headaches every day, but now she rarely gets them. Daddy notices that Mommy sleeps through the night more often now and she wakes up in a much happier mood. Sheâs even doing more around the house and spending more time with us reading, playing and just being a great mom. We never see her popping those pills anymore. Mommy told us when she goes to the Chiropractor they check her for something called a Subluxationâ thatâs whatâs been making her sick all these years. They check her spine to see if she needs to get worked on. When she does they do something called an adjustment to fix her. Mommyâs been the healthiest sheâs been in a long time. Weâre all so happy for her and we love having our Mommy back. But we have one questionâ With Mommy doing so well, we wonder if going to the Chiropractor could help us too! Daddyâs always sore after work and he has to take more and more medicine for his high blood pressure. My sister has to take an inhaler every day for her asthma and I hate having to take stuff for my allergies and ear infections. We all want to be healthy like Mommy but we donât know where else to turn. Maybe the Chiropractor can help us too. If Mommy would only bring us to get checked! The Scale Moves Slowly http://www.roscoechiro.com/blog/weekly-chiropractic-info/2021/03/02/the-scale-moves-slowly/ Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:08:40 -0500 <img alt="" src="https://roscoechiro.com/uploads/The_Scale_Moves_Slowly.png" style="width: 760px; height: 401px;" /> If you jump on the scale after every healthy meal you ate, looking for an immediate change, youâre going to drive yourself nuts. DoingÂgoodÂthings for your body isÂgoodÂâ but those good things may not register noticeable changes right away. The same goes for your adjustments. Itâs common for clients to hop off the chiropractic table after an adjustment, looking for some instant, measurable change in the way they feelâ and there are times when some relief is experienced. However, to expect an immediate resolution of a chronic complaint from one adjustment is no different than expecting to be 10 lbs lighter after just one low carb meal. Patience is your friend and time is the road you must both travel to reap the health rewards you hope for. It takes work and time for your body to make the best of each life enhancing adjustment. Be consistent and faithful with your care and youâll eventually experience the lasting results we know youâre capable of getting! Launching Your Care http://www.roscoechiro.com/blog/weekly-chiropractic-info/2021/02/23/launching-your-care/ Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:13:32 -0500 <img alt="" src="https://roscoechiro.com/uploads/Launching_Your_Care.png" style="width: 760px; height: 399px;" /> In its heyday, the space shuttle would generate nearly 8 million pounds of thrust just to lift itself off the launch pad into the atmosphere. Once beyond the Earthâs gravitational pull, it didnât require as much effort to stay in space and could effortlessly cruise at 17,500 mph with a fraction of that power. The same can be said for your chiropractic care plan. The start of any healthy endeavor requires more effort â in chiropractic that means more visits in the beginning to break free from the gravity of dis-ease and build forward momentum. Once free from the âpullâ of poor habits and chronic illness, it requires less effort to keep you aloft. It takes more effort to get off the initial care launch pad than it does to stay in a healthy orbit. If you want to get results, expect to put more work in at the beginning of your care. Your chiropractic team is ready to help you along the wayâ just stick with the mission plan and youâll reach your destination! Why Check Your Eggs? http://www.roscoechiro.com/blog/weekly-chiropractic-info/2021/02/16/why-check-your-eggs/ Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:39:17 -0500 <img alt="" src="https://roscoechiro.com/uploads/Why_Check_Your_Eggs.png" style="width: 759px; height: 397px;" /> How many times have you had a minor fender-bender, or a slip on the sidewalk and never gave it a second thought? Maybe your ego was bruised, but you didnât notice any outward signs of injury. What happened to you on the inside could be a different story. After a trauma, things may appear fine on the outside, but it doesnât mean theyâre ok on the inside. Thatâs why we open egg cartons and check the contents for hidden damage before we buy them. The same goes for your spine after any jolt. What may seem like a minor bump from the outside, could actually create SUBLUXATIONS on the inside. (Misaligned vertebrae that interfere with nerve function, and silently diminish health) Whatâs the smart thing to do? Get your spine checked for SUBLUXATIONS after any trauma, no matter how big or small. If your kid takes a tumble down the stairs â get them checked. If your spouse backs the car into a fence post â get them checked. If you tripped over the dog on the way to the refrigerator last night â get yourself checked too. Lifeâs tough enough without having to live it SUBLUXATED!Â Which Pothole Did It http://www.roscoechiro.com/blog/weekly-chiropractic-info/2021/01/19/which-pothole-did-it/ Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:33:07 -0500 <img alt="" src="https://roscoechiro.com/uploads/Which_Pothole_Did_It.png" style="width: 758px; height: 398px;" /> Itâs a common question Chiropractic patients haveâ âHey doc, what do you think did it to me this time? Is it the way Iâm sleeping, or maybe the stress at work?â To tell you the truth, without 24/7 video surveillance of your every move, itâs difficult to tell. Trying to determine what specific activity created your subluxations is like trying to figure out which pothole in the road knocked your car out of alignment. They all contribute to it. And driving in fear â worrying about every rock, crack and ditch your car travels over, will only stress you more. Instead of fretting over every scenario that could throw your spine out of alignment, itâs healthier just to get checked and adjusted on a regular basis. Physical, mental and chemical stress is an everyday part of life. Chiropractic care simply helps you get past all the bumps youâll eventually hit in the road! Living on a Crooked Frame http://www.roscoechiro.com/blog/weekly-chiropractic-info/2021/01/12/living-on-a-crooked-frame/ Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:56:17 -0500 <img alt="" src="https://roscoechiro.com/uploads/Living_on_a_Crooked_Frame.png" style="width: 760px; height: 399px;" /> If youâve ever crashed your bicycle and twisted the handle bars out of whack, you probably got up, stabilized the front tire between your knees and muscled the frame back into alignment before hopping on again. Everyone knows riding a bike with crooked steering could put you at risk for another spill down the road. After youâve crashed your body (i.e. lifted a heavy weight incorrectly, fell asleep on the couch or spent 8 hours sitting in front of a computer), your spine may also have slipped out of alignment. A healthy posture requires your head, shoulders, hips, and feet to line up properly for your spine to maintain functional integrity â just like handlebars of a bike need to line up with the frame and tires to steer properly. If one part of a mechanical structure becomes misaligned (like your head isnât balance over your shoulders, or your hips arenât balance over your feet) it will create undue stress on the rest of the system and increase the risk of catastrophic failure! If riding with crooked handle bars feels awkward, just imagine how your muscles, joints and ligaments feel when you try to perform routine, daily activities with a crooked spine. Maybe those annoying aches and pains are telling you ââitâs time for a trip to the Chiropractor to get straightened out!â Before You Exercise http://www.roscoechiro.com/blog/weekly-chiropractic-info/2021/01/05/before-you-exercise/ Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:07:13 -0500 <img alt="" src="https://roscoechiro.com/uploads/Before_You_Exercise.png" style="width: 761px; height: 400px;" /> Hammer a straight nail, and it drives right into the wood. Hammer a bent one, and it bends even more. The same principle applies to your spine. A properly aligned spine can withstand the forces you encounter every day (like lifting, standing, bending and twisting). Put a âkinkâ in the spine (subluxation), and instead of withstanding those forces, your spine succumbs to them â turning normal everyday activities like doing housework, exercising or playing with your kids into occasions for injury, discomfort and disability. Structural integrity begets normal function. When it comes to strength and performance, your spine needs to be in proper alignment to get any job done safely and pain free. Keep it in shape with regular Chiropractic care and youâll protect yourself from lifeâs daily pounding! An ADIO Thanksgiving http://www.roscoechiro.com/blog/weekly-chiropractic-info/2020/11/24/an-adio-thanksgiving/ Tue, 24 Nov 2020 10:58:53 -0500 <img alt="" src="https://roscoechiro.com/uploads/An_ADIO_Thanksgiving.png" style="width: 763px; height: 400px;" /> Itâs Thanksgiving time so we would like to share with you a few things we are truly grateful for this year. Hereâs a short listâ Weâre thankful for Subluxation free spines! Patient nerve systems, through which the power of innate intelligence flows, coordinating all the functions that support life. An abundance of trusted referrals and miracle testimonials. Weâre especially grateful for our principle, and the many lives that have been saved by its faithful application! But most of all weâre thankful for all our patients, staff and ChiropracTIC fanatics worldwide who, through their trust and unrelenting desire to advance life, have come to appreciate these things as well. Our practice is nothing without you â our Chiropractic family. Have a blessed Thanksgiving, above down, inside and out! Healing with the Brakes on http://www.roscoechiro.com/blog/weekly-chiropractic-info/2020/09/09/healing-with-the-brakes-on/ Wed, 09 Sep 2020 12:04:14 -0400 <img alt="" src="https://roscoechiro.com/uploads/Healing_with_the_Brakes_On.png" style="width: 761px; height: 397px;" /> Have you ever felt like youâre spinning your wheels when it comes to staying healthy? You eat right, exercise five days a week and try to get enough sleep â youâve got the âpedal to the metalâ when it comes to staying fit, but somethingâs holding you back. Maybe itâs time to pay more attention to your nerve system. Although youâve got one foot on the gas, subluxations can put the brakes on your progress! Subluxations are troublesome misalignments in your spine that irritate your nerve system and rob you of potential health energy. The effect is like trying to drive with your brakes on. Youâve got your fitness throttle wide open, but youâre going nowhere fast. If you want to stop spinning your wheels when it comes to your health, prioritize your spinal care. When it comes to unleashing more health horse power, nothing releases the brake like Chiropractic can! Repetition Restores http://www.roscoechiro.com/blog/weekly-chiropractic-info/2020/06/16/repetition-restores/ Tue, 16 Jun 2020 13:09:59 -0400 <img alt="" src="https://roscoechiro.com/uploads/Repetition_Restores_.jpg" style="width: 1280px; height: 853px;" /> <p style="color: rgb(29, 34, 40); font-family: Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">If your hand was taped in one position for years, and someone cut the tape off and tried to move it, what do you think would happen? Your hand would snap back to the position it was stuck in for all that time. But with repetition â normal movement and alignment can be restored. The same goes for your spine. <p style="color: rgb(29, 34, 40); font-family: Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">When vertebrae are misaligned and stuck chronically over time (subluxated), supporting muscles and ligaments tend to âholdâ them in that position. The first time a Chiropractor tries to adjust it, just like the taped hand, the vertebrae may shift back to the old position it was stuck in. Thatâs why âone and doneâ rarely works in Chiropractic. It takes repetition to change. <p style="color: rgb(29, 34, 40); font-family: Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Frequency and repetition are necessary components of any successful Chiropractic care plan. The more consistent you are with your adjustments, the better the results. For Chiropractors, the definition of sanity is doing the right thing over and over again until health is restored. Restoration Care http://www.roscoechiro.com/blog/weekly-chiropractic-info/2020/06/09/restoration-care/ Tue, 09 Jun 2020 13:00:36 -0400 <img alt="" src="https://roscoechiro.com/uploads/Restoration_Care.png" style="width: 760px; height: 398px;" /> <p style="color: rgb(29, 34, 40); font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Undertaking a restoration project can be a harrowing task. Depending on how much wear, tear and neglect youâre faced with, it could take several months and a lot of money to get your rusted classic back to the way it looked in its glory days! <p style="color: rgb(29, 34, 40); font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Getting your spine back in shape can be a big restoration project too. Instead of re-chroming the bumpers, painting the trim and removing the rust, your Chiropractor will attempt to bring your spinal range of motion back to operating specs, correct any bad vertebral alignment issues and halt the progression of arthritic degeneration with protective care â all in an effort to undo years of neglect and poor maintenance. <span style="color: rgb(29, 34, 40); font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 17.12px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Too often, people leave spinal care out of their health regiment â waiting until something âbreaks downâ before they give it proper attention. Unfortunately when it comes to your spine, itâs impossible to replace original parts once theyâve worn. So please, take care of the ones you have now! Process of Illumination http://www.roscoechiro.com/blog/weekly-chiropractic-info/2020/04/28/process-of-illumination/ Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:36:53 -0400 <img alt="" src="https://roscoechiro.com/uploads/Process_of_Illumination.png" style="width: 760px; height: 399px;" /> <p style="color: rgb(29, 34, 40); font-family: Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">To eliminate darkness, you must add LIGHT. Darkness is nothing more than the void left behind in the absence of energyâ in this case, âLIGHT.â Likewise, to eliminate coldness you must add the appropriate energy âHEATâ to fill the void left behind! <p style="color: rgb(29, 34, 40); font-family: Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">So if darkness is the absence of light, and coldness is the absence of heat, what can be said of disease? If thereâs a Life Force in the body that provides health and order, could limiting the presence of that energy in the cells, tissues and organs of your body also leave behind a void? It in fact does, and Chiropractors call this void Dis-ease. <p style="color: rgb(29, 34, 40); font-family: Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Chiropractors recognize that to eliminate dis-ease, you must add âHEALTH.â When you remove interference from the nerve system and allow vitalizing Life energy to illuminate every nook and cranny of the body, the void of dis-ease is overcome. 100% innate expression over time equals health. This is the formula on which our profession was founded and the sick get well! Einstein Got it Right http://www.roscoechiro.com/blog/weekly-chiropractic-info/2020/03/17/einstein-got-it-right/ Tue, 17 Mar 2020 11:36:21 -0400 <img alt="" src="https://roscoechiro.com/uploads/Einstein_Got_it_Right.png" style="width: 762px; height: 398px;" /> <div style="color: rgb(29, 34, 40); font-family: Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> One of Albert Einsteinâs famous quotes is âNothing happens until something moves. When something vibrates, the electrons of the entire universe resonate with it. Everything is connected.â Motion is lifeâ lack of motion is death. Itâs a foundational reason why Chiropractors adjust spines â to restore normal motion to joints, mental impulses transmission through nerves and subsequently, Life throughout your entire body. When you become âconnectedâ the Life inside you resonates positively to your loved ones, your community, and your planet! If Einstein is right, the small act of moving a spine causes the entire universe to resonate with Life and Health â everything gets connected. And why wouldnât you want to reap the benefits of that?</div> Daylight Adjustment Time http://www.roscoechiro.com/blog/weekly-chiropractic-info/2020/03/10/daylight-adjustment-time/ Tue, 10 Mar 2020 11:06:11 -0400 <img alt="" src="https://roscoechiro.com/uploads/Daylight_Adjustment_Time.png" style="width: 760px; height: 401px;" /> <div style="color: rgb(29, 34, 40); font-family: Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> What does turning your clocks forward and adjustments have in common? Both give you more LIGHT â get it! The primary purpose of Chiropractic is to locate and correct Subluxations. If you break the word down you get: Â SUB = Less, LUX = Light, and ATION = A state or condition of. Â Subluxation literally means a state of less âLightâ or energy caused when misaligned spinal bones restrict the flow of impulses through the nerve system. A Chiropractic adjustment corrects this misalignment, eases pressure off nerves and extends the time Life energy flows through you â giving you more opportunity to heal! Now that the day light will be extended longer, remember your innate healing âLightâ will also shine longer after every adjustment you receive. Spring forward into a healthy routine with Chiropractic!</div> Boosting Your Immune System http://www.roscoechiro.com/blog/weekly-chiropractic-info/2020/03/03/boosting-your-immune-system/ Tue, 03 Mar 2020 12:23:31 -0500 <img alt="" src="https://roscoechiro.com/uploads/Boosting_Your_Immune_System.jpg" style="width: 1024px; height: 608px;" /> With spring on its way and with it comes warmer weather anda fresh feeling, sometimes we canât avoid the miserable and inconvenience ofthe common cold. Our immune system is a vital part of us staying healthy, aswell as our bodies being able to function to its full potential, and ourlifestyles play a huge role in whether or not we stay healthy on a consistentbasis!How Can Chiropractic help boost the immune system?The nervous system and immune system are hardwired to worktogether to create optimal responses for the body and interact with each othermore often than you may think!The nervous system relays information to the brain from theentire body and can directly influence receptors in the immune system. Thebrain has the ability to use nerve cells to communicate directly with theimmune system and trigger an immune response, and vice versa. The immune systemcan send signals to the brain to let it know of any foreign, unwanted antigens.The brain can then tell the nervous system to react. ÂWith the nerve system unhindered by subluxations somestudies have shown increased levels of antibodies and other essential cells inthe immune system following an adjustment. In some cases, patients who weresick with colds, sore throats, and sinus congestion reported acceleratedrecoveries after their adjustments! If you start to feelunder the weather call the office 815-623-8000 to get in to see Dr. Rini for animmune system boost, so that you can be back to your normal active self sooner! When Your Healing Engine Stalls http://www.roscoechiro.com/blog/weekly-chiropractic-info/2020/02/25/when-your-healing-engine-stalls/ Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:03:45 -0500 <img alt="" src="https://roscoechiro.com/uploads/When_Your_Healing_Engine_Stalls.png" style="width: 760px; height: 398px;" /> <p style="color: rgb(29, 34, 40); font-family: Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">An engine stall mid-driving, mid-boating, or worse yet mid-flight can certainly be a bad thing. Usually youâll find an electrical system issue that initiated the stallâ and the engines wonât fire until itâs addressed. <p style="color: rgb(29, 34, 40); font-family: Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">When old injuries fail to get 100% better, or an illness persists much longer than anticipated, itâs time to check your healing engines â and the first place to look should be your Nerve System. Nerves carry signals for muscle movement and sensation, but they also carry âneurotrophicâ or tissue nourishing signals that influence growth and repair. Think of the person with limb atrophy from permanent nerve damage. Without proper nerve supply, body parts wither and die â the most common source of nerve flow restriction being a subluxated spine. <span style="color: rgb(29, 34, 40); font-family: &quot;arial&quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 107%; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">While there are many reasons for poor healing, nerve interference from spinal mis-alignments (subluxations) is a good place to start the trouble shooting process. Once normal nerve integrity and flow has been restored with proper adjustments, thereâs a good chance your healing engines will start back up and youâll be on the road to recovery again! The Missing Piece http://www.roscoechiro.com/blog/weekly-chiropractic-info/2020/02/18/the-missing-piece/ Tue, 18 Feb 2020 10:11:56 -0500 <img alt="" src="https://roscoechiro.com/uploads/The_Missing_Piece.png" style="width: 765px; height: 401px;" /> <p style="color: rgb(29, 34, 40); font-family: Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Setting goals for a healthier lifestyle is something we do every yearâ and for some, just about every month! No doubt there are a myriad of exercise plans, home gym equipment and diet regiments to choose from to restore your fitness and vitality â but will you include this important piece of the puzzle to become the healthiest version of you yet? <p style="color: rgb(29, 34, 40); font-family: Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Eating right and exercising are important to restoring lost health. But your âbest healthâ picture wonât be complete without a clear nerve system. Proper muscle function, efficient digestion and a good mental attitude depend on smooth transmission of signals within your nerve system â signals which can be interfered with if your spine is stiff, misaligned and in poor shape. <span style="color: rgb(29, 34, 40); font-family: &quot;arial&quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 107%; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">If you want to get the most out of any new healthy routine, make sure to pencil in a trip to your Chiropractor and have your spinal health evaluated for potential problems that could hold you back. If you fit in ALL the pieces of the puzzle, your hard work will certainly pay off.