Here it is… If you are not familiar with this protocol. The foam roller can be used for multiple therapeutic benefits. Today we will so you our favorite protocol for improving posture and what is known as Upper Crossed Syndrome. In today’s society too many of us spend way to long in a hunched over position, whether we are at work on the computer or surfing our iphone. Our spines suffer because of our daily postures. So our goal here is to Stretch the muscles in  the front and strengthen the muscles in the back.

If you have any questions, feel free to call us any time here at 180 Wellness Chiropractic in Southlake, TX at (817)488-4186.

1) Chest Stretch for 1-3 minutes

2) Up/Downs 20 times

3) Side to Sides 15 times each arm

4) Scissors 15 times each arm

5) Snow Angels 20 times

6) Chest Stretch for 1-3 minutes

180 Wellness in Southlake, TX may be the answer you are looking for. The Doctors of 180 Wellness specialize in Southlake Chiropractic Care for the treatment of these chronic conditions in the Keller/Southlake area for over 30 years combined. Whether this will be your first time to see a chiropractor in Southlake, or you have been getting care for years, our doctors will get to the root cause of your complaint and point you toward the life you are seeking.

The 180 Wellness System is not just a pain based Southlake Chiropractic treatment, but a whole body approach to getting your life back on track. 180 Wellness families range from newborns (yes, we successfully treat babies!) to the elderly and professional athletes to stay at home moms. 180 wellness families are the healthiest on the block!

At 180 Wellness we offer much more than Southlake Chiropractic treatments.  The 180 Wellness System is a healthy turnaround (a complete 180) in lifestyle focusing first on correction of the spine and removing the physical stress on the body. Secondly we focus on detoxification, diet and nutrition (giving your body the proper fuel) which reduces the effect of chemical stresses on the body.

Environmental stresses are located and removed using the newest FDA approved NANO SRT treatment system (some call it an allergy eliminator). The removal of these major stressors will allow your body to function at its optimal capacity. We correct deficiencies, and eliminate toxins, which helps restore health.

At 180 Wellness we are here to serve you in any way we can. If you are uncertain if Southlake Chiropractic or wellness care is for you, you have nothing to lose by taking advantage of our “Getting you know you offer.”

We will offer your first consultation at no charge to see if 180 Wellness is what you have been looking for. Procrastination is the thief of health…

Stop waiting and call us today at (817) 488-4186.

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 skating or riding a bike, 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.

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!  – Jeanne Ohm, DC

For more information please visit http://www.makinmiracles.com/articles-childrens_health.html and http://icpa4kids.org/

How could that be so? Chiropractic care is based on human performance. Chiropractic’s main focus is improving the function of the nervous system, which is responsible for performance. When the muscles of the spine undergo abnormal physical stress associated with athletic training and competition, the spinal vertebra is slightly shifted from its normal alignment. The spinal bone shifting out of its alignment is called a vertebral subluxation and is also commonly caused by the physicality of contact sports. Once the vertebra has subluxated, the hard vertebral bone irritates the spinal nerve, which disrupts communication to all the organs and systems in the body. When the spinal nerve is irritated the body cannot perform at 100% of its ability. Nerve compression can disrupt cardiovascular and respiratory function (athletes have less wind, greater fatigue), muscle contraction (less strength, lethargy) and body chemistry (CO2, VO2, and lactic acid levels all sub par).

A published sports performance research paper stated that athletes under regular chiropractic care performed better than athletes not under chiropractic care. Two groups of athletes were used in the study; one group was given weekly chiropractic spinal adjustments and the other was not. Every six weeks the athletes were tested in agility, kinesthetic perception, power and reaction time. The group under regular chiropractic care, after six weeks, performed 10.57% better than the group that wasn’t under chiropractic care. After twelve weeks, the chiropractic group had shown a 16.7% improvement compared to the control group.[1]

Another study showed that athletes under chiropractic care for a fourteen-week trial period showed significant improvement in muscle strength, long jump distance and capillary blood counts.[2]

One of the most relevant studies on chiropractic care and athletic performance measured pulmonary function in athletes receiving chiropractic spinal adjustments. The test subject’s lung volume capacities increased 6% following two weeks of care.[3] The implication of increased lung volume for competitive endurance athletes is significant. Being able to breathe stronger and deeper for longer periods of time, sending the vital oxygen to the muscles, increases endurance.

A considerable amount of evidence supports the view that people without symptoms, such as athletes, can benefit from chiropractic care. Improved function can be objectively measured following chiropractic care in a number of body systems.[4] It is plausible that chiropractic care may be of benefit to every function of the body, thus enhancing all aspects of performance including health.

Dr. Steven Horowitz, one of a team of chiropractors for the United States Olympic squad, said of the athletes receiving care, “They call chiropractic care before competition a ‘tune-up’. They always come back and tell me that the care enhanced their performance.” According to Dan O’Brien, an Olympic Decathlon Gold Medallist, “If it wasn’t for chiropractic care, I would never have won the Gold Medal.”

Without doubt, competing athletes or even the weekend warrior who wants to be at their very best, should consider regular chiropractic care for the competitive edge. Not only will it help your body function at an improved level, chiropractic care is good for your overall health.

-Dr. J. Zimmerman D.C.

1 Chiropractic effects on athletic ability -
Lauro A. Mouch B. Journal of Chiropractic Research. 1991;6:84-87
2 Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research – 1997, 1(4): 33-37
3 ACA Journal – 1986, 20(9): 65-67
4 Journal of Vertebral Subluxation – 2003 In Press