March 2017 - Susquehanna Spine & Rehab

How often do you use supplements in your nutrition regimen? Taking vitamin supplements is not an exact science. There is a list of vitamins professionals recommend for most people to take each day, but are you “most people”? Some medications interact with vitamin supplements. Some people have conditions that some supplements should not be taken with. Some people need a different list for optimal nutritional health. Some people need to take certain supplements together for them to work properly. Sometimes your list of supplements changes with the seasons and sometimes it changes based on age or activity level. The only way to know for sure that you are taking the best supplements for you is to consult a professional.

If you are thinking “I am healthy. I don’t need vitamin supplements!” Think again. Do you eat anything that has been processed, grown on US soil, canned, frozen or microwaved? Our soil no longer has the nutrients it needs to give us fully health fruit and veggies. The method of processing our food strips out nutrients. It is impossible to get all your nutrients from your diet no matter how healthy you are.

Why does a chiropractor talk about supplements? Chiropractic is about total health. Vitamin supplements play a big role in how your body heals and functions. Chiropractors have much more training in nutrition on average than other doctors. Swing by our office to pick Dr.Lee’s brain about the nutrition plan that works for you.

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Appointments will now be available starting at 8 am on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays. Yes Fridays! We will have appointments available 4 days a week beginning at 8 am on Monday March 6th, and from 8-12 pm on Fridays Starting March 9. Spots are filling up fast! Give us a call to schedule an appointment.

pro·pri·o·cep·tion (prō’prē-ō-sěp’shən) noun. The unconscious perception of movement and spatial orientation arising from stimuli within the body itself.

What does that mean really? It is the body’s ability to sense the relative position of the parts of the body. We use proprioception training to build core strength which in turn strengthens and stabilizes the back.

Why is this important? Building core strength and the protecting the back is key to preventing injuries. It also aids in your everyday body movement. Think about going down the stairs or getting in and out of the car. You balance your body on one foot while the rest of your body swivels around. Without proprioception, you’d land flat on your face, or rear. Many adults have poor balance (Don’t think so? Try standing on 1 leg with your eyes closed, arms to your side without flailing about). This really comes into effect as we age but balance is important at any age. Proprioception can be affected by injuries to the back, abdomen or from any and all disorders that affect the nerves and muscles (no officer, I haven’t been drinking, I have disc bulge affecting my proprioception).

How often are you on one foot? When we ask people this question they say never. However, you are on one foot every time you take a step across the room and each time you use the stairs. We incorporate proprioception training into all of our physical therapy programs. We want to help our patient’s bodies become as strong and balanced as possible to not only heal present injuries but to prevent future ones.

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