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Why Mission Viejo Chiropractor Helps Neck Pain So Well!

Dr. Jan Teitelbaum — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:25:52 +0000

Great article showing the great benefits Chiropractic offers to You!

How can chiropractors benefit your health?

Published May 02, 2012
NewsCore

Back and neck pain are the chief complaints for which patients seek chiropractic help. Through manual spinal manipulation, chiropractic care is a holistic therapy that focuses on maintaining healthy musculoskeletal and nervous systems to ensure overall wellness.

Effectiveness

The research about chiropractic care is growing. According to the Annals of Internal Medicine, recent studies show that spinal manipulative therapy performed by a chiropractor, along with exercise, relieve neck pain more effectively than medication.

Furthermore, the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics reported that an integrated approach to health care — including chiropractic care — results in a 51.8 percent reduction in pharmaceutical costs and 43 percent fewer hospital admissions.

You should consider seeing a chiropractor if you experience frequent pain in your back, neck or joints, as well as headaches. This is especially so if intense soreness follows accidents, household chores or prolonged periods of poor posture.

Back and neck pain

Chiropractors are best known for safely and effectively treating acute back and neck pain, as well as headaches. Whereas a medical doctor might prescribe pain medicine, muscle relaxers or anti-inflammatory drugs, and an orthopedic doctor might suggest surgery, a chiropractor will treat your back problems by hand, through manipulation of the spine.

Nancy Elwartowski-Cooper, a pediatric and prenatal chiropractor, sees more and more referrals from medical doctors: “They (patients) are tired of the drugs and want answers to what is causing their problems.”

Chiropractors bring the musculoskeletal structure into proper alignment. Chiropractors change the position of your body and apply pressure to particular points along the spine that are not properly aligned. This results in a popping noise similar to the one created when you crack your knuckles. The noise is created by a change in pressure in your joints as gas bubbles are released.

By adjusting the spine with their hands at particular pressure points, chiropractors unblock nerve energy and allow it to flow better down your spin and throughout your entire body. Repeated visits can, over time, realign your spine to optimize overall health.

Chiropractor Brian Elwartowski said the brain sends messages down the spinal cord and out through the nerves to the rest of your body. If certain nerves are squeezed by a twist in the spine, they won’t function as well as if they were straight. “Chiropractic [care] allows the nerves to work at their most optimum ability,” he said, “allowing the body to heal at its optimum ability.”

Treatment plan

Many chiropractors seek to care for the whole person, from general wellness to disease prevention. They examine every patient, not only for the reason of their visit but also their level of health. After diagnosis, a chiropractor develops a treatment plan.

Keith Overland, president of the American Chiropractic Association, said, “This may include combinations of chiropractic manipulation, physical therapy and rehabilitative procedures for many musculoskeletal problems.”

Some chiropractors provide nutrition advice, exercise recommendations, ergonomic and lifestyle counseling and so on. The successful management of chronic conditions may require a combination of these major components. This holistic approach can reduce the need for potentially addictive pain medication or invasive surgery.

Mission Viejo Chiropractor cares for children to support their living a healier, happier life

Dr. Jan Teitelbaum — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 23:43:52 +0000

I started to write this article myself and then realized the article below says it so well

Why Should Children Have Chiropractic Care?

Jeanne Ohm, D.C.

More and more parents are seeking chiropractic care for their children. .Many spinal problems seen in adults began as early as birth. Even so called ‘natural’ birthing methods can stress an infant’s spine and developing nerve system. The resulting irritation to the nerve system caused by spinal and cranial misalignment can be the cause of many newborn health complaints. Colic, breathing problems, nursing difficulties, sleep disturbances, allergic reactions and chronic infections can often be traced to nerve system stress.

Since significant spinal trauma can occur at birth, many parents have their newborns checked right away. As the infant grows, learning to hold up the head, sit, crawl and walk are all activities that affect spinal alignment and are important times to have a child checked by a Doctor of Chiropractic.

As the child begins to participate in regular childhood activities like riding a bike, dance or gymnastics, small yet significant spinal misalignments (subluxations) may occur. If neglected, the injuries during this period of rapid growth may lead to more serious problems later in life. Subtle trauma throughout childhood will affect the future development of the spine leading to impaired nervous system function. Any interference to the vital nerve system will adversely affect the body’s ability to function at its best.

One of the most common reason parents seek care for their child is trauma from an injury of some sort. These misalignments may or may not result in immediate pain or symptoms. Regular chiropractic checkups can identify potential spinal injury from these traumas, make the correction early in life and help avoid many of the health complaints seen later in adults. Proper spinal hygiene is an important key to better health.

Another sought out reason for care is the resolution of a particular symptom or condition. Parents seek care for conditions such as colic, ear infections, asthma, allergies and headaches (to name a few) because they have heard from other parents that chiropractic care can help.

It is important to understand that the doctor of chiropractic does not treat conditions or diseases. The expertise of the chiropractor is in checking the child’s spine for misalignments that impair nervous system function therefore affecting overall body function. The bones of the spine, the vertebrae, house and protect the spinal cord. The spinal cord is an extension of the brain and carries information from the brain to the body parts and back to the brain again. Subluxations interfere with the nerves’ ability to transmit this vital information.

The nerve system controls and coordinates the function of all the systems in the body: circulatory, respiratory, digestive, hormonal, eliminative and immune system. Any aspect of health may be impaired by nerve interference. The chiropractic adjustment restores nerve system function allowing the body the ability to express a greater state of health and well-being.

The doctor of chiropractic will take a case history and perform a chiropractic exam to determine if spinal subluxations exist. Chiropractic adjusting procedures are modified to fit a child’s size, weight, and unique spinal condition. They are both gentle and specific to the child’s developing spinal structures. Most parents report that their children enjoy their chiropractic adjustments and look forward to subsequent visits. They also report that their children experience a greater level of health while under regular chiropractic care.

To enhance your child’s ability to function in a greater state of health, we can help you find a doctor of chiropractic near you who is dedicated to serving children with the utmost of care. Once your family has experienced the many benefits of chiropractic care—please help us tell others!

Copyright., Dr Ohm. All rights reserved.
All the above information was compiled from International Chiropractic Pediatric Association

Further links

http://www.icpa4kids.com
http://www.icpa4kids.org
http://www.makinmiracles.com
http://www.pathwaystofamilywellness.org

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Dr Jan Teilbaum DC
949-215-4000
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Mission Viejo Chiropractor describes intermediate neck exercise

admin — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:12:59 +0000

Here is a simple exercise that you can do at home with no exercise equipment.
It works the longus capitis, longus colli, SCM (sternocleidomastoid) muscles.
The purpose of this exercise is to increase neck strength and muscular endurance.
The benefits are improved stability, functional strength and injury prevention.

Begin by lying on the back with the head extended off the table, maintaining a chin tuck position.
Slowly extend the head back towards the floor and then raise the head, returning to the initial neutral starting position and repeat as instructed.
Move slowly through the range of motion.
Slowly return to start position.
Repeat for prescribed repetitions and sets.

Mission Viejo Chiropractor, Dr Jan Teitelbaum Speaks on Living a Wellness Oriented Life

Dr. Jan Teitelbaum — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:41:03 +0000

Your Health, Energy and Vitality support and enhance your life. You need high quality health to parent well, have successful relationships and be productive. What part of Life doesn’t work better when you show up with your Energy and Vitality? Our Mission is to give your body the greatest opportunity for Health and Vitality. We do this by combining skill, expertise, experience and compassion that spans the entire chiropractic wellness spectrum. Dr. Jan Teitelbaum, D.C. and Dr. Siri Smith D.C., are committed to bringing you better health and a better way of life by teaching and practicing the true principles of chiropractic wellness care. Our unique factor is not only fixing the problems you arrive with, but also teaching you and giving you tools to not recreate the problems over and over. The Health, Energy, Vitality and Well-Being of you and your family is our highest goal. This is a wellness oriented approach which includes physical, mental, emotional and spiritual components. We want you to understand the powerful ability of your body to heal given the proper support. This will enable you to live with more connection to and trust in your own body. The benefits are more energy and vitality, increased immune system response, greater clarity of thought and staying younger throughout your life. We are YOUR Chiropractor in Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch and Rancho Santa Margarita.
Each doctor has over 30 years of experience working directly with people just like you. We have treated many patients with the following conditions: neck and back pain, headaches, whiplash, scoliosis, herniated discs, sciatica, poor posture, sports injuries, joint & extremity problems, pinched nerves and many more We have had extraordinary success with these conditions and many others. We are looking to give you the best “doctor” experience you have ever had!

We Listen
We Care
We Get RESULTS!

Dr. Jan Teitelbaum DC
www.ChiropractorMissionViejo.com
949-215-4000

Chiropractor in Mission Viejo explains knee exercises for beginners.

admin — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:12:56 +0000

Here is a simple exercise that you can do at home with no equipment.
It works the biceps femoris, semimembranosus, semitendinosus muscles.
The purpose of this exercise is to increase knee strength and muscular endurance.
By doing this exercise you can have the benefits of improved stability, functional strength and injury prevention.

Begin lying on floor facing up.
Bend knees so feet are firmly on floor.
Extend arms upward toward ceiling.
Activate core muscles.
Lift hips off floor to attain a bridge position with knees, hips and shoulders in alignment.
Slowly return to start position.
Repeat for prescribed repetitions and sets.

Initially, you may develop some cramping in the back of your thigh. A simple hamstring stretch before and after may prevent this from occurring.
Slowly return to start position.
Repeat for prescribed repetitions and sets.

Chiropractic hip exercises for Mission Viejo.

admin — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:12:54 +0000

Here is a simple exercise that you can do at home with no equipment.
It works the gluteus medius/minimus, piriformis and hip lateral rotators muscles.
The purpose of this exercise is to Increase hip strength and muscular endurance. By doing this exercise you can have the benefits of Improved stability, functional strength and injury

Begin lying on side on the floor with legs extended.
Top leg should attain a straight line through hip and shoulder.
Bottom leg may be bent for added stability.
Activate core muscles.
Lift top leg upward, abducting leg as foot simultaneously rotates. This will result in a toe-up position.
Slowly return to start position.
Repeat for prescribed repetitions and sets.

Follow the Nutritional Support That Lance Armstrong Does!

Dr. Jan Teitelbaum — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 23:52:06 +0000

LEARN from LANCE ARMSTRONG!
Recently I had the great honor of spending a day with Lance Armstrong’s Chiropractor, Dr. Jeff Spencer.
As the team doctor for 8 Tour De France winning teams, Dr. Spencer shared intensely valuable insights about whole food nutrition support, and the importance of structural freedom, that I would like to share with you!
There are 4 areas of nutritional support that you could be addressing and there are specific nutritional products for each area.
1- BASIC NOURISHMENT
In terms of nutritionally enhancing your basic systems: your brain, your circulatory system, your stress response, your digestion, anti oxidation and managing the inflammatory process and supporting your energy production at a basic level. How you handle your foundational needs (which Dr. Spencer refers to as “The Rock”) from a nourishment point of view, is crucial. After this is handled, you are able to address higher levels of productivity and achievement
2- SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE
“Performance” isn’t an activity isolated to athletes alone! Consider the energy required for career/leadership performance, parenting and relationship performance.
You need the energy, endurance, stress management, neurological responsiveness and mental acuity to perform in many aspects of daily life. This includes intestinal tract support to make sure you are absorbing the nutrients you are taking into your body.
3- DAILY RECOVERY
Have you ever considered the need to repay your energy each day? Physical debt (exercise) emotional debt (home, parenting, work and career stress) all take an enormous toll. Does your nutrition pay back the debt to your body? The body of the “Super-Mom” or super-achiever or super- athlete, needs daily replenishing. If you don’t recover from performance, you will eventually burn out or suffer injury. This is a desperately overlooked area in the life of achievers!
4- DEALING with INJURY
If you can get the proper, specific nourishment (combination of herbs abd suplements)on Day 1 of an acute injury, you can cut the recovery time by 40% ( a very significant number)! This alleviates the edema, the swelling, the pain, and the scar tissue.
Dr. Spencer stated that the most important aspect of treating the “Active Person” is alleviating the structural restrictions. This is crucial to overall health and optimal performance. Much can be accomplished through nutrition. However, it is very difficult to overcome structural limitations. Spinal alignment, and function is necessary. Chiropractic provides this opportunity while freeing us from structural limitations.
Everyone has structural limitations of which we are unaware.
These limitations translate to your nervous system and result in a myriad of consequences from the wear and tear on your spine, to physical pain, emotional issues and a detrimental affect on life. These issues result in an obvious limitation of responses and experiences both physical, mental and emotional.
Free your Body and experience your greatest health possibilities

For greater support to enhance your quality of life, set up a consultation with me today! 949-215-4000
Make 2012 the year to turn “good ideas” into reality.
TO Your Health, Energy and Vitality Today and EVERY day!
Dr Jan

Mission Viejo Chiropractor shares ankle exercises for beginners.

admin — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 14:12:52 +0000

Here is a simple exercise that you can do at home with no equipment.
It works the peroneus longus/brevis, tibialis anterior, tibialis posterior, gastrocnemius, soleus muscles.
The purpose of this exercise is to improve muscular endurance, ankle strength, and proprioception.
By doing this exercise you can have the benefits of Improved stability, functional strength and injury prevention.

Begin seated in a chair with good posture.
Extend leg.
Attempt to write alphabet from A through Z with toes, moving ankle in all directions.
Repeat for prescribed sets.

Chiropractor Mission Viejo shares low back exercises for beginners.

admin — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:12:50 +0000

Here is a simple exercises that you can do at home with no equipment.
It works the multifidus, erector spinae, transverse abdominus, oblique muscles.
The purpose of this exercise is to Increase low back strength and muscular endurance. By doing this exercise you can have the benefits of Improved stability, functional strength and injury prevention

Begin lying on your back.
Extend arms above head flat on floor.
Activate core and lift knees above hips and maintain a 90/90 hip and knee position.
Activate core.
Lift one arm off the floor and raise it towards ceiling until above shoulder level while simultaneously extending one leg downward towards floor.
Pause momentarily.
Return to start position, alternating sides.
Core activation should be maintained throughout entire exercise.
Repeat for recommended repetitions and sets.

Mission Viejo Chiropractor Offers Free Care to Returning Veterans

Dr. Jan Teitelbaum — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 01:05:26 +0000

Free Care for Returning Vets!
If you know servicemen and servicewomen who have just returned from Iran or Afghanistan, refer them to our office and Dr Jan will take care of them for Free. “After they served our country and protected my freedom, caring for these great men and women is my honor” Lord knows the stress they went through while being of service. A series of chiropractic care over time will help them calm down their over reactive Nervous Systems. Help me spread the word! I am part of a group of Chiropractors around the country performing this great service. Let me know if you know returning servicemen in other areas as well.
Dr Jan Teitelbaum
Mission Viejo Chiropractor