Straight Talk

2010-07-21T13:55:00.001-07:00

The Adjustment . . . keeping it real, keeping it simple. . .
7/2010

2010-07-19T10:39:00.000-07:00

Want to Feel and Function Better? The Law of Persistence says . . . . . .

"I will persist until I succeed" http://www.ogmandino.com.

When is comes to building health . . persist, persist, persist. . do not give up. It is NOT an overnight thing.

Even just Ten (10) minutes a day. . can make a difference in the long term.

What can we do in just 10 minutes? How about stretch, deep breathing exercises, yoga exercises, pushups and pullups, walk, drink water, etc.

It's the little things that can make a big difference over the long haul

Oh, and of course, get an adjustment!

Getting an adjustment in this office only takes a few minutes but will make a huge difference in your long term health.

2009-11-10T18:53:00.000-08:00

Consistency

If you want the best results in life. . . be consistent! We always get the consequences of our actions. Health happens by choice, not chance.

The human body requires necessary maintenance for health. If these needs are not met, one has to expect problems. These needs include sleep, food, exercise, chiropractic, positive mental attitude, spirituality, etc. It has become trendy and cool to neglect your body and even do things that are harmful. Most people neglect their bodies most of their lives and then complain and feel angry when their bodies begin to fall apart at the young age of 40, 50 ,or 60, when that simply was the consequence of their actions.

Generally, we are responsible for the results in our lives. I say . . .break the cycle. Understand, anything that makes the body stronger is an important investment in life. You may have 5 houses, 3 cars, but you will only have one body and it doesn't come with replaceable parts. Keep things simple. Find fun ways to cook healthy foods. Get rest each night and in the day if possible. Find a fun exercise program that you can do consistently 2-4 times a week.

Be as consistent as possible and you will experience positive changes in your life!

2009-08-23T19:02:00.000-07:00

This was sent out to my practice members 4th of July weekend.
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Happy Choices Day. . . independence Day!
Happy Independence Day!

Hey Dr. Scott. . what's up with the Happy Choices day?

Well, with independence comes freedom. . the right to pursue life, liberty and whatever make you happy! With freedom comes choices . . .the freedom to choose what you want in your life, etc, etc.

But, be careful, because there are so many choices and for some people that can be a challenge.

Choices like;
- what to eat for dinner
- what to wear
- what to drink
- what to watch on TV
- what channel to watch
- where to live
- what to be when I grow up.
- should I exercise today or tomorrow
- should I get adjusted
- etc, etc, etc,

Amazing, isn't it! And I can go on and on.

So how do we manage all of these choices in a FREE society? Concepts like - what do you value most, prioritizing your goals, focusing on your goals and taking action.

These are just a few and I know we can come up with more principles.

So, take the time this weekend to let go and wup it up, haha. Then get back to what you value most and focus so that the daily choices we make serve you and your family.

Let this weekend remind us that we have the freedom to wup it up when we want to and then we have the freedom to choose a healthy lifestyle!

As we enter the second half of the year, re-choose a healthy lifestyle just like we do at the beginning of the year with our resolutions. Keep it simple to start - eat better, exercise a little more, keep positive, rest, and get your spine checked for nerve interference(subluxations).

Realize that every choice we make either move us toward health or away from health. Please choose wisely!

2009-08-23T18:00:00.000-07:00

Can You Fix Me . . .Doc?

Is there really a fix when it comes to your body? When we feel better from a cold or an injury. . are we fixed? If we take a drug for an ailment and feel better . . did the drug fix you? If you feel better after an adjustment, are you fixed? My answer is "It all depends on your personal definition of fixing". If 'fix' to you is feeling better, than yes, you can be fixed.

In my opinion, there is no such thing as fixing the body. Sorry. We have to move away from this dangerous idea that you can go to a doctor and take a pill, or get one adjustment, etc., and expect a fix. Of course, you can feel better, but the body is a dynamic organism. The human body does not stop and everyday we are subjected to physical, chemical and emotional stresses of life.

Please do not misunderstand this point. One of the definitions of 'fixed' is to repair or restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken.The body can be repaired but the body is always in a continuous state of change! A machine can be fixed. You replace the part, and whammo, it is working again perfectly. It's entirely different with our body. There are too many variables (parts). Our bodies require much more daily attention and maintenance compared to machines even when we feel GREAT!

Also, how you feel on a day to day basis is not a strong indicator of how healthy you are. Our bodies are simply adapting to everything we do every second of our life.. You can feel miserable one day and great the next. Of course you need to pay attention to your body but don't mistake feeling good for fixed and not feeling good to - broken.

There is another aspect to this - "If it's not broke, don't fix it". This philosophy is dangerous when it comes to our bodies. This is saying "there is nothing wrong with me, I feel fine" Most vertebral subluxations are not felt. Does that mean that you are fine? No, you may feel fine, but you have a misaligned vertebra interfering with the proper function of the nerve system. The inborn wisdom of your body, which controls and coordinates the function of every cell in the body, is not free to do its job. That's why its important to get you spine checked at least weekly because most of the nerves are not felt and you really do not know when you are subluxated.

Perhaps we need a major change in our attitude. Perhaps we need to focus on what causes health, what causes proper body function, what causes increased performance on a mental, physical and emotional level. It's really rather simple: eating right, getting regular exercise, maintaining a nerve system free of interference (regular visits to your chiropractor) and having a positive mental attitude.

2009-07-16T14:28:00.000-07:00

Check out this cool website - chiromatrix.com

Hello everyone,

Here is a link to a website that can show you how vertebral subluxations can potentially effect certain organs and body parts.

http://www.chiromatrix.com/Chiropractic_Website_Spine_Simulator/nerve_chart/

Visual learners will love this site!

Just a few things to keep in mind. First, everyone of us is 'wired' differently. So the website gives us a general idea where the nerve goes. No two people are wired the same! Yes, we all have 2 eyes, 2 ears but no two faces are exactly the same.

The second thing is that most nerves leaving the spine serve multiple organs and parts. So we really do not know which part of a nerve and which organ is affected by the subluxations. What we do know is that when misalignments (subluxations) happen, these organs and tissues will not functions the best that they can. This effects the entire body to some degree. This site does give us an idea how complex the nerve system is and how it affects the function of every part of the body.

Here are some important questions to think about: Which of these organs and parts can you (and your family members) afford to have deprived of a good nerve supply and working incorrectly as a result of nerve interference and for how long? What do you think will happen to these organs if you (and your loved ones) walk around subluxated?

If you (and your family) are interested in maximum health and getting the most out of life, you really cannot afford to have any part of your body deprived of a good nerve supply. The only way you can insure that there are no vertebral subluxations interfering with your body's ability to be all you can be is to have your spine checked regularly and adjusted as needed.

2009-07-16T14:23:00.000-07:00

This is an article I wrote for a local periodical.

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Your Health: Less or More?

When it comes to health, what are you hoping for? Less struggle? Less disease? Less risk? Less symptoms? Or . . More opportunities? More health!!? More energy? More vitality? More flexibility? etc.

I guess it all depends how you look at your life. We can take a reactive ( or less ) approach to life and health. In this scenario you are always putting out fires. You are kind of going with the flow. But who's flow? You are always worried about catching the next disease or how to cure it. It can be a scary way to live because you have no control. It's fear based and it can cause one to just run in place for years. You are basically running away from disease and trying to figure out how to get rid of your new ailment.

There is nothing wrong with addressing how you feel on a day to day basis. But, to be really healthy and bounce back quick to the stresses of daily life takes a subtle shift of your focus.

We can easily shift our focus from 'running away', to 'moving toward'. 'Moving toward' is a proactive (more) approach to life and health. You may think its prevention but its not. Its the mind-set of 'what can I do today to build health' in my body and life. For example; instead of exercising regularly to prevent bad health, you exercise to build health and power! Instead of eating well to prevent cancer, you eat well to build health and power. The basic fact is - disease cannot exist in a healthy body!

This pertains to what I do for a living also. Most people go to the chiropractor because they have an ache or a pain they want to get rid of. In other words, they want less of something. There is nothing wrong with that because we all want to feel better. However, what most people don't know, is that chiropractic adjustments will add more power to your nerve system. Another fact that most people don't know is that 90 percent of your nerves are for function, no pain. For example, your stomach, , your pancreas , liver, kidneys are performing hundreds of functions without your conscious control.

Everything we do affects our spine so some degree. Chiropractic adjustments keep the spine working properly which keeps your nerve system working better. This allows us to have more energy. more vitality and more health.

2009-03-02T19:58:00.000-08:00

Chiropractic and Energy

Energy. We can't live well without it. Everyone has a better, productive, happier day when they are more energetic!

Every cell in the body (trillions) is a tiny natural energy generator. At the basic chemical level, the body uses energy to power cellular functions with ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate). ATP is the power molecule generated during cellular respiration. Almost every muscle contraction in the body is powered by ATP. So how do we produce ATP? From glucose, lipids and sometimes amino acids from our everyday food.

Glucose is stored in the liver and muscles and is always available for our body's energy production. Did you know that glucose in the blood is carefully monitored by the nerve system? The body has to maintain an average of 70 - 110mg/dl.of glucose in the blood. When blood glucose rises, the hormone insulin is released. Insulin will increase the rate of glucose transport into the cells. Our Energy depends upon this mechanism to work.

It's the nerve system that monitors and coordinates all of these processes. The release of insulin is carefully controlled and timed by the nerve system. The nerve system is protected by hard bone, which is your spine. And here is the point - Chiropractic deals with the relationship between the bones of the spine and the nerve system. Spinal misalignments (called subluxations) interfere with the function of the nerve system and therefore will affect the body's energy production in some way. How much effect it will have is an individual experience. However, your nerve system simply works better without these subluxations.

This is just one example, out of the many thousands of examples, that illustrate the power of your nerves!

Get your spine checked and adjusted as often as possible. Your nerves will thank you for it!

Dr. Scott

2008-06-19T13:02:00.000-07:00

The Power of Decisions

The following is a great quote from Anthony Robbins: "It's not what we do once in a while that counts, but our consistent actions. And what is the father of all action? What ultimately determines who we become and where we go in life? The answer is our decisions. It's in these moments that our destiny is shaped. More than anything else, I believe our decisions - not the conditions of our lives - determine our destiny."

Everything we do counts. We make hundreds of decisions a day. Some are tiny and unconscious and some are huge and life changing. But in my opinion, most are small decisions that do not seem life changing. We decide to brush our teeth, to eat a high fiber breakfast, or to exercise. We decide to turn right or take that other route to work or school. We decide to make a call or not to make a call. All day long we make these types of decisions. THEY ALL COUNT! That's good news because we can take control of our lives from moment to moment.

Health is the same way. You are in control of your lifestyle. Get informed, decide on a plan, and take action. Take the tortoise approach to health. You cannot make major changes in a week or for some, a month. Make a decision to consistently build your health one month at a time! Make a decision to get your spine checked more regularly instead of waiting for symptoms. Your body will thank you for it.

Dr. Scott

2008-02-24T18:07:00.000-08:00

*Feeling Good*

*We all want to feel good. Don't we?! In fact, to a certain extent, how we feel about a thing or situation helps determine how we act. Feeling good is a basic human emotion and a powerful driving force. It is a basic human need to feel good and want to be healthy. But there is a key factor missing for some people. It seems that the busier you are (for example, too many shifts, working doubles, family and kids) the more important this key is.

So here's the key - BALANCE. Feeling good is about balance. We need to balance the things we know are bad for us, but make us feel good, with the natural things that we don't do enough of and we know are good for us. I am a big advocate of balance and I know the busier you are the tougher it its. It's easy to reach for a cocktail at the end of a busy shift than to listen to a relaxing meditation tape. It's easier to stop at a fast food restaurant than prepare a healthy balanced meal at home. It's easier to reach for a candy bar than a piece of fruit.

So here is my take. I am NOT and advocate of sudden change when it comes to health. We all want to feel good. Enjoy the things that make you feel good that you know are not really good for you. Then, slowly add balance to your life. Learn about things that help you feel good but are not instantaneous. Things such as exercise, deep breathing, stretching, really good nutritious food, supplements and sleep to name a few. Don't try to be perfect because feeling good naturally takes a little longer.

And one more thing, take care of your spine. It protects the nerve system which is the powerhouse of the body. The brain stores some of the best natural 'feel good' chemicals known. The release of these chemicals are coordinated by the nerve system. *Chiropractic adjustments help remove interference from the nerve system which allows your entire body to work better.*

Dr. Scott Timpanelli http://www.timpanellichiropractic.com/

2007-11-18T10:42:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone,

This is an article I wrote for a local magazine. I wanted to share it with you. I wrote it for people who work in the service industry but it really applies to all of us. Dr. Scott Timpanelli
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What Can Chiropractic Do for You?

Picture this. You get to work around 4 P.M. on a Friday night. You know it's going to be busy tonight. And then it starts. Here come the customers. You are moving fast, non-stop, serving customers, dealing with the kitchen, etc. But at two A.M. when the night is finished, you realize you’ve been on your feet for ten hours! You haven’t eaten anything, and you’ve been breathing secondhand smoke all night. Sound familiar?

Would you agree that you have experienced some STRESS? Stress on your spine, your legs, your feet. Stress from the customers, your boss, etc. Sound familiar?

So, what can chiropractic do for you?

Let me first explain how your body works. Your brain and spinal cord control every single function in your body. Billions of fine wires called nerves run down your spinal column and out to every organ, cell, and gland of your body. These nerves control your digestion, your breathing, your ability to fight disease, your ability to do your job, your ability to fully get the most out of LIFE! That’s right, chiropractic is about LIFE!

“But Dr. Scott, my back hurts, my feet hurt, and I am exhausted! Can chiropractic really help me?” YES. Chiropractic is based upon the premise that your body is a self-regulating and self-healing organism. There are 24 bones of the spine called vertebrae. Their job is to protect your spinal cord, keep you upright, and help you move in many ways. The nerves from the brain exit out of holes on the sides of the spine. Due to everyday stress, one or more of these vertebrae can misalign. We call these misalignments – subluxations. These subluxations cause nerve interference between the brain and the body. In other words, nerve messages from the brain to the body are interfered with or altered in some way. You may not even feel them because most of your nerves are not for pain, they’re for function. You don’t know what your liver is doing right now, but it's performing hundreds of functions without your conscious control or awareness.

Now, back to these subluxations. They are caused by everyday STRESS – standing or sitting all day, everyday worries, or toxins in the air and food just to name a few. There’s really no avoiding them. You can take steps to reduce these stressors, but life goes on and we can’t stop living. So, the chiropractic approach to life and health is to build power in the body. We simply check your spine for these misalignments and then provide a gentle push called an adjustment.

The adjustment helps correct these misalignments and several AWESOME things may happen. You may start to feel better; your range of motion and movement may increase; your muscles may relax; and you may just be in a better mood. But some of the greatest benefits are within and not felt outwardly. The adjustment removes nerve interference which allows your nervous system to work BETTER! Organ function and systems can improve. You may sleep better and feel less stressed. Your digestion may work better. Your exercise activity may improve, etc, etc. I cannot make individual claims, but one thing I do know is that your body will function BETTER without nerve interference caused by subluxations.

As you can see, chiropractic can do a lot for you and for your family. It can open up another world for your health; and most importantly, it can add to your LIFE. A well adjusted life starts with a well adjusted body.

For more information go to www.timpanellichiropractic.com

2007-09-30T18:05:00.000-07:00

Staying Focused and Clear.
By Dr. Scott Timpanelli

Do you ever get into a rut sometimes? You know the feeling. You have a ton of stuff to do like personal errands, projects around the house or yard, planning a trip, the kids’ ballgames, etc. - and you’ve got to be at work by 5 for your evening shift. Added to that, you also have a small business that you are working on growing. Life moves quickly sometimes, and that is why it is so important to be clear and focused in our daily lives to get things done.

The following is a quick check list that I’ve compiled over the years;
· Spend a few hours once a week (preferably Sunday) and write down everything that is on your mind – even the minute details.
· Spend a few hours once a month to list the things you want to accomplish that month and prioritize them. Then, plan your weeks and days.
· TAKE ACTION and get things done ONE at a time.
· Exercise daily – 5 minutes is better than 0 minutes.
· Improve your nutrition. Brain chemistry and your ability to focus and stay clear depend upon good nutrition.
· Relax. Join a yoga class, learn to meditate, start a martial art, start basket weaving (something to take your mind away from everyday ‘stuff’).

One more thing – take care of your spine. Most people think that CHIROPRACTIC is about bad backs and stiff necks. Furthermore, I know that most people go to chiropractors for these reasons and millions of people have incredible results using chiropractors for aches and pains.

BUT, there is more to it! Your ability to stay clear and focus also depends upon a healthy functioning NERVE SYSTEM. Your nerve system coordinates thousands of bodily functions at the same time! Getting a chiropractic adjustment will not only remove stress from your neck and back but will also increase clarity and focus. Regular chiropractic adjustments INCREASE your nerve power by removing nerve pressure caused by spinal misalignments (subluxations).

As you can see, chiropractic can do a lot for you and your family. It can open up another world for your health, and most importantly, it can add to your LIFE. A well adjusted life starts with a well adjusted body.

2007-09-30T17:57:00.000-07:00

What kind of body will you have next year?

Contrary to popular belief, our physical body is never older than seven (7) years! This is because the body recreates itself constantly. Cells die and are replaced by new ones. Every second we lose around three and a half million blood cells. No need to worry though, for another three and a half million are born to replace the old one. Ninety - eight percent of the atoms present in our body today will be gone within one year and replaced by new ones.

There is a different life expectancy for every type of tissue cell depending on its function and location in the body. Skin cells live for seven days, heart cells live for ninety days, and bone cells (osteocytes) have a thirty -six month life span. Life energy, the creative force, is constantly at work recreating our tissues and organs. Life energy or "human electricity" travels via the nerve system to reach every single tissue cell in the body.

When nerves are compressed or irritated (vertebral subluxation), there is a loss of life. Abnormal function results and the reproduction cycle of cells is altered. We either have a slower rate of reproduction which can lead to degeneration or a faster rate of reproduction which can lead to abnormal growth. Basically , cell balance is shifted when we have subluxations.

The question we must all ask ourselves is, what kind of body are we going to have next year? Is it going to be a healthier one or a sicker one? Is it going to replace itself efficiently or less efficiently? If already in a state of degeneration or decay, is it going to keep going downhill or is it going to rebuild itself? If a state of dys-function exists, are we going to give our body the potential to heal itself, or are we going to allow it to express more dysfunction?

Chiropractic is special in that it utilizes the adjusting of vertebral (spinal) subluxations or spinal misalignments that interfere with the life force expression. The result is a body that has the potential to reproduce itself normally and function at its maximum potential.

Healing is creation, and the creative spark is Life. Consistent chiropractic adjustments release Life Force by keeping the Life channels open and free of subluxation. In time the body can recover and express better health.

In seven years we will have a brand new body, but what kind is it going to be?

Scott P. Timpanelli, D.C.'864-386-8316
http://www.timpanellichiropractic.com

2007-08-25T15:23:00.000-07:00

Nerve Power!

I wanted to share with you a little blurb from a gentleman named Jon Gordon. You can check him out at http://www.jongordon.com. His theme is 'energy' and how to improve it, get more of it, etc. He also talks about stress. Very interesting.

My comments are in bold.

JG - " the age of physical strength is over. Darwin's - Survival of the Fittest - is history. Unless you're a soldier or living in the wilderness, rarely does one have to run from a tiger or fight hand to hand combat anymore. Survival today depends much less on our physical ability to conquer someone and relies much more on our ability to transform and manage stress"

Isn't that true. Transform and manage stress? What's that? One way - is to get your spine checked for vertebral subluxations on a weekly basis.

JG - " In our energy-strapped, technology - driven, time -constrained society, the new law of the land is survival of the calmest. I call it 'Conscious Darwinism". Instead of evolving physically to meet the attacks of predators, we must evolve consciously to meet the challenges of a radically changing society. After all, its not the tigers and wild animals but our own fearful, stressful, and negative thoughts that cause us harm. Instead of fighting other tribes, now we must fight the lines at Starbucks and battle traffic during our daily commutes. Everywhere you turn, people are stressed out."

Haven't I said over and over that emotional stress causes spinal misalignments. We are all very busy. We work very hard in this country and enjoy a high standard of living. But at what cost. We are stressed out. Emotional stress takes its toll slowly on the body. It is usually very subtle. Little things can slowly add up over time. The first step is to become aware of your lifestyle. One way to become healthier and manage stressis to make small changes. Add one health raising activity to your life this week, like taking a 10 minute walk or getting your spine checked.

JG - " think of stress like a dam or wall that blocks a flowing river, causing stagnant water and the build up of toxins, bacteria, pesticides and other harmful influences. In our flowing energetic bodies, stress creates and energy blockage that stops the healthy flow of our energetic matter. Since energy creates matter, energy blockages create physical blocks. When our energy is stagnant we are more prone to toxins and illnesses."

Life flows over the nerve system. Bones of your spine protect the spinal cord and nerves. The stresses of daily life can cause the spinal bones to misalign which put pressure on and can alter the function of these nerves and interfere with the flow of life over the nerve system. I check your spine for these misalignments and provide a gentle force called an adjustment. The adjustment helps correct these misalignments, allowing life to flow over the nerve system.

JG - "another way to think of stress is to realize that our bodies require communication at the energetic level between cells via electromagnetic signals and frequencies to maintain harmony, balance and health. Each cell needs to know what the others are doing in order for us to not fall apart ( our inner intelligence is simply fascinating). Unfortunately, stress effects this inner intelligence and harmony. Stress is like a radio signal jammer that effects our cells' ability to communicate with other cells. This leads to more disharmony inside the body and more dis-ease."

Wow, this is chiropractic philosophy from a non-chiropractor! In chiropractic, we talk about the innate intelligence of the body. This intelligence is simply a principle of organization thatuses the nerve system to run and control the body. A spinal misalignment or vertebral subluxation interferes with the function of the innate intelligence. This leads to disharmony or dis -ease which can affect our cells ability to communicate with each other. Get your spine checked and adjusted and increase your 'nerve power'

Great stuff. Scott P. Timpanelli, D.C.
864-386-8316

2007-06-21T08:21:00.000-07:00

The Five (5) Factors of Health: I would like to present to you five very important factors of a health life from a chiropractic perspective. They are not in any particular order. We can probably come up with more categories. Many, however, would be sub-categories which would fall under the main five.

*Number One: Nutrition. You are what you eat, or so you've heard. But there is truth to this infamous expression. Everything you decide to eat is converted to living tissue, or it is discarded. So yes, what you eat is extremely important. The body needs proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals. There is a lot of good material out there and counselors. Take advantage and just start with the basics.

*Number Two: Exercise. Our bodies are composed of living things. Movement and motion are key principles to life. Our bodies are designed to work and to work hard. It has the inherent or innate capacity to adapt and to heal. We need to exercise. Exercise keeps the juices moving. It enhances our circulation, immune system, aids digestion, improves sleep, and so on. Make it simple - a 10 minute walk done on a consistent basis will do wonders. Exercising can be anything from weightlifting to tai chi.

*Number three: Rest. Sleep and relaxation. We all need it. Our bodies need to recuperate. Tissues and cells need to be maintained and repaired. It's during sleep that our bodies get the chance they need to repair and revitalize.

*Number Four: A Positive Mental Attitude. This is more important than most people know. Believe me, I know it's a challenge to stay positive, especially since life is busy and stressful at times. Our thoughts are much more powerful than you can imagine. There are books written and studies being done that show how thought affects body chemistry. That means that our cells are affected in a positive way by powerful positive loving thoughts. WOW! Powerful stuff. Some of you may have a problem with this concept. Here's a daily example. Have you ever been embarrassed? What happens? Our face may tend to turn red and we blush. An obvious example of cell biology changing with thoughts.

*Number Five: Chiropractic. You knew I had to add chiropractic to the list. It's NOT about your back; it's about your LIFE! Chiropractic will keep your nervous system free from interference. A good nerve supply will not only keep the body working better, but it will also increase the benefits that you receive from all of the other health raising activities listed above!

Dr. Scott P. Timpanelli
http://www.timpanellichiropractic.com 864-386-8316

2007-06-09T07:04:00.000-07:00

Emotional, Chemical, Physical . . . . .

These are the three types of stress that cause vertebral subluxations. They are written in order of the most frequent to the least frequent amounts/types of stress that we are exposed to. While the amounts of each may vary from person to person, there are probably hundreds in each category that we are exposed to daily.

Most people can understand how physical trauma can cause spinal problems, but often overlook the other two. How many times have you had a health challenge and when you really thought about, you think "But, I didn't do anything physical to cause it!"? This is because physical stresses are the least common causes of subluxations.

If we were to take a moment to think now about all of the chemicals we place into our bodies from the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the foods we eat, it would frighten us. Now add to that the emotional stress of daily life - our jobs, finances, family and friends. Emotional stresses are the most common cause of subluxations!

The human body is truly amazing! The fact that we can experience these stresses and live long productive lives is wonderful. But since you are alive and have a spine there is no way that you cannot be exposed to these daily stresses. This is why it is absolutely necessary to get your spine checked for vertebral subluxations on a regular basis. While we cannot get rid of stress, we can reduce the impact it can have on you.

Getting your spine checked and adjusted regularly will BUILD power in your nervous system.And a more powerful nervous system increases the power of your BODY and LIFE!

2007-05-19T06:56:00.000-07:00

Tying a Piece of String Around Your Aorta

If you tie a piece of string around your aorta (the largest artery in the body coming directly from the heart), would that cause any noticeable problems or symptoms? Perhaps. Perhaps not. However, would your body be better off without the string tied around your aorta? Absolutely! What would be the best time to take the string off? Should you wait for problems or symptoms? A full blown disease process? Death? Or how about right when its placed there because it is a detriment to the function of the aorta.

Subluxations ( misaligned spinal bones causing spinal cord and nerve interference) need to be corrected as soon as possible - regardless of whether you have a symptoms or medical problems.

2007-05-12T20:24:00.000-07:00

Altering Structure Always Affects Function:

When you put a suitcase on top of your car, you have altered (temporarily at least) the structure of your car, affecting its weight, its wind resistance,its gas mileage, its brake distance, its tire wear, etc.

A vertebral subluxation is a change in structure of the spine that affects the function of the nerve system. It causes altered spinal biomechanics, abnormal body function,it drains energy, and can cause many other problems. The only thing left is to determine how long you are willing to tolerate this altered function for yourself, your friends, and love ones.
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Think of it this way . .would you use a tennis racket to play golf? Of course not. Structure affects function. . . always. Alter the structure of the spine and you alter the functions of the body. Chiropractic works on structure to restore function

Dr. Scott 5.13.07

2006-06-01T08:59:00.000-07:00

What is Straight Chiropractic?

If you ask anyone on the street what chiropractic is. . . . believe me . . . they'll tell you. The public already knows what it is. . . "fixing bad backs and stiff necks" . Can you blame them? Just take a look how chiropractors advertise. . .. .. . neck pain, back pain, sciatica, car accidents. . . . etc. Now, this blog is not about judging how anyone practices chiropractic. Our scope of practice allows us to use a variety of procedures in the office - adjustments, physiological therapeutics, acupuncture, heat, ice, traction, etc.. And any procedure performed in the office within the scope of practice is legally fine. However, do you think this may confuse the public as to - - What is chiropractic?

There are a few ways to define chiropractic, but I like to keep it in really simple terms.

Chiropractic is a science, a philosophy, and an art that deals with the relationship between the bones of the vertebral column(the spine) and the nerve system. It is based on the premise that the body is a self-regulating and self-healing organism. The objective is to correct vertebral subluxations to remove nerve interference so the body can heal and work better from the inside out.

Check these websites for longer definitions.
http://www.sherman.edu
http://www.straightchiropractic.com
http://www.f-a-c-e.com

And I'm sure there are more.

Do you think the average person new to a chiropractor's office is exposed to the above definition? I don't think so. They come in with their problem. Their problem is addressed, discussed, analyzed , explained and treated. Maybe chiropractic is part of the treatment, but maybe it's not. I've heard of people going to a chiropractor for months and not receive a chiropractic adjustment.

So, if this patient's problem went away then . . . wow. . . chiropractic worked and then they stop coming in. And if the problem didn't go away . . . oh well. . . I tried chiropractic. . . it didn't work for me. . . and they stop coming in. Either way . . . they stopped coming in. And now, they'll be subluxated for the rest of their life. The profession as a whole is not telling the public the powerful truths about what we do!

With straight chiropractic we take a different approach.

Straight chiropractic's only focus is to analyze , locate and adjust vertebral subluxations simply because they exist! It is non-therapeutic in nature. The only tool used to correct vertebral subluxations is a chiropractic adjustment. Every human being needs this service, and I recommend that every human being get their spine checked a minimum of once a week for LIFE! My fee system and office procedures reflect these recommendations.

Vertebral subluxations are dangerous. They put pressure on the brain and spinal cord and they are caused by every day stress. These spinal misalignments interfere with the messages from the brain to the body and they may never cause symptoms. And no matter what is going on in your life, your body will benefit from this service.

But we are still missing something here. There is a metaphysical component to all this.

What really controls the body? Is it the nervous system?

What is the difference between someone who is alive and a corpse? They both have a brain and spinal cord!

Dr. Scott
http://www.timpanellichiropractic.com