CranioSacral Therapy

              CranioSacral Therapy

Now that a new school year has started and we are getting back into a regular schedule we need to start thinking about how we can help our children do their best this school year.

CranioSacral Therapy, like most other formal and complementary treatments is never successful in 100% of cases. However, the following gives some idea of the degree of success in certain situations:


· Dr. John Upledger's research has found that 50 – 60% of hyperactive child problems originate in the CranioSacral system and can be treated successfully with CST.

· Learning disabilities and dyslexia – again 50-60% of problems can be effectively treated with CST if the problem is caused by a malfunction of the CranioSacral system.

· Autism. Three years of intensive research with autistic children in the late 1970’s revealed significant reduction in self-destructive behaviour and improvement in displays of affection and social interaction. These improvements, however, usually deteriorated in 3-6 months after the CranioSacral Therapy treatment discontinued.

Jeannette Raskin C.S.T is at Family First Chiropractic on Wed and Sat. To book an appointment with  her call us at 403-347-3261. www.family1stchiro.ca 142 Erickson Dr Red Deer

Preventing Stress Through Chiropractic

Preventing Stress through Chiropractic

Preventing Stress through Chiropractic for most people, preventing stress can be very tough. This life is filled with stress-generating situations that can easily weigh people down. If you are not careful, you might become one of them. According to statistics, all people have experienced being stressed at least once in their lifetime. Of course, not all stress is bad but instead helpful because it can develop character and better outlook in life. But when stress becomes chronic, diseases and illnesses may happen. This is the main reason that preventing stress is very important. Good thing that modern life gives us more ways to decrease stress level and one of these is chiropractic. Chiropractic is the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases of the musculoskeletal and nervous system. For many people, they view chiropractic as a means for healing. This is true but not entirely. Chiropractic is basically concern for health promotion. A patient can visit his or her chiropractic even if there is no actual disease process. There are many ways that chiropractic can be a means in preventing stress. At your first visit in a chiropractic clinic, the chiropractor will have to assess you physically through the use of systematic procedures. 

The chiropractor will also make an interview to identify risk factors and contributing factors that might aggravate your stress level. In some cases, if the patient has physical complaints then the chiropractor may order diagnostic procedures and laboratory exams. All these will help determine the best possible course of treatment for the patient. After the chiropractor has created an action plan, it is time for implementation. The primary technique that a chiropractor can do is spinal manipulation. This technique can be both a preventive measure to avoid development of diseases or it can be a means of healing. During session, the chiropractor will maneuver the spine within a certain range of motion in an attempt to establish proper alignment of the spine. Put in mind that there are many benefits can be derived from spinal manipulation. First and foremost, the spine is recognized as one of the most crucial pieces of health and wellness, not only it supports the body but it also helps in protecting the spinal cord. Every second, there are millions of neural impulses that travel to and from the brain.

 The smooth travel of these impulses is vital in preventing stress. If the spinal column and spinal cord is healthy, the nervous system can work at its top performance. Another way that chiropractic can help prevent stress is massage. Stimulating the muscles and soft tissues can free the body from stress. There is a vast majority of people who availed of the services of a chiropractor can attest to the relaxing experience they have during chiropractic session. There are also other chiropractic techniques that can be used to alleviate stress such as soft needling technique, therapeutic exercise, electro-physiotherapy, and many others. Furthermore, a chiropractor can formulate health teaching, lifestyle modification, and diet for the patient. All these can be instrumental in preventing stress. - See more at: http://thechiroblog.com/preventing-stress-through-chiropractic/#sthash.TKRP1jV9.dpuf

Dr Elton Clemence is our newest chiropractor and he is accepting new patients. 403-347-3261 Family First Chiropractic. 142 Erickson Dr. Red Deer www.family1stchiro.ca

What do Medical Practioners Think of CranioSacral Therapy?

What do Medical Practitioners Think of CranioSacral Therapy?

Like most complementary therapies, mainstream medical practitioners have a wide variety of opinions when it comes to CranioSacral Therapy.

I have found, however, that General Practitioners and some Dentists have regularly recommended clients with conditions such as pregnancy discomfort, back pain, headaches, baby colic and other specific conditions. Often conditions that they feel cannot be improved upon by more mainstream medical intervention.

Where CranioSacral Therapy Proves Effective.
In many of these cases, CranioSacral Therapy has proven effective where the other avenues have been exhausted. Many Medical Practitioners seem to recognize the therapy as a gentle, non-invasive therapy that can do a lot of good – and as being especially effective for particular conditions.

When Doctors become more acquainted with the practice and results around CranioSacral Therapy, they recognize that it assists the body as opposed to other treatments where a “correction” may be forced on the patient.

Healthcare practitioners often recommend CranioSacral Therapy as part of a complementary approach to wellness. 

To book an appointment with Jeannette Raskin, Call 403-347-3261. 142 Erickson Dr, Red Deer, AB

www.family1stchiro.ca

Kids and Lack of Exercise

Kids and Lack of Exercise

Kids are generally very active from birth as their bodies and minds are rapidly growing and developing. They struggle to learn to crawl then walk then run in the first year of their lives. They love to explore, play and build things in their toddler years as their mind and nervous system develops. When you think about it, it is totally amazing realizing the development and learning abilities of a young child. Vigorous physical activity fuels the development of the body and mind.

Young children in our western society have so much electronic influence that at a very young age, media such as video games, television, handheld electronics and other things take the place of physical activity. Studies have shown that kids of 3-4 years of age get 84% of their recommended physical activity. This number drops dramatically to only 7% for the age group between 5 and 11 years old then drops even lower to only 4% for 12 to 17 year olds. This results in child obesity and health problems for children due to a lack of activity and exercise.

Make a commitment as parents to reduce the screen time of your kids. Find physical activities that your kids enjoy doing or chores that need to get done. This could include a wide range of activities ranging from walking, soccer, bike rides, skateboarding, bowling, swimming, skiing, skating, hockey, dancing, hiking, mountain climbing, baseball, playing at the park, weight training, vacuuming, washing the floor or car and the list goes on. 

Keep your kids active and in shape. Maintaining the proper alignment of their spine is important as well to ensure maximum enjoyment of their physical activities. Call us today to keep your kids on the path to great health.

Dr. Joelle Johnson is located at Family First Chiropractic and Wellness located at 142 Erickson Drive. 403-347-3261 to book an appointment today.

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