Puffin Chiropractic

11/10/2022

Make Your Home Workstation Work: don't forget to stretch and move!
Take Breaks Every 20 minutes:
-stand up and move your legs up and down as if you are walking in place
-look at an object that is more than 20 feet away for about 20 seconds
-gently shake your hands, wrists and elbows for a few seconds while also rolling your shoulders up, back and down
-take a slow, deep breath to improve your posture and smile, then slowly exhale
-sit down, refreshed. You are now ready to get back to work for 20 more minutes
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05/01/2021

Spring Cleaning?
"It's not the load that weighs you down, it's the way you carry it." -C.S. Lewis
Call today while appointments are available & to verify if you would have any out-of-pocket cost or treatment estimate!
Available: Chiropractic, Physical Medicine & Massage
Faith - Family - Wellness

01/08/2021

Winter Chores and Hobbies
Kick 2021 off to a better start; don't let aches take control of your life! Call today while appointments are available to verify if you would have any out-of-pocket cost or treatment estimate!
Available: Physical Medicine & Massage
Faith - Family - Wellness

12/31/2020

Happy New Year's Eve. May 2021 bring better "everything" to you and yours. Stay safe and shovel with your hips and shoulders in alignment, avoid twisting.
Faith - Family - Wellness

11/19/2020

Winter is here. Remember to keep your shoulders in line with your hips and toes when shoveling, don't twist at the waist. Your back will thank you later for taking the extra steps while removing ice and snow.
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10/10/2020

Are you waking up with a stiff neck, headaches or feeling ill-rested?

Pillow Selection:

To avoid neck and upper back pain from improper neck support:
- Select a pillow that will hold your head in a neutral position while sleeping on your side or back.
- Avoid excessively thick or multiple pillows.
- Choose a fiberfill or feather/down pillow as these are usually better than foam.
- Consider a commercially available pillow that promotes good neck posture.

No one pillow works for every person, we all have different sized heads, shoulders and backs. Ask you chiropractor for the best type pillow advise based on your most consistent sleeping position and body-frame.

Faith - Family - Wellness

09/13/2020

Entering & Exiting a Vehicle
Entering and exiting your vehicle is a potential risky activity for low back pain sufferers. Follow these tips to limit problems:

- To enter the vehicle, open the door and stand with your back to the seat, legs close to the side of the vehicle. For larger vehicles, you may wish to begin by standing on the running board. Place your hands on the door and door frame to keep your movements slow and controlled then slowly lower your body into the vehicle.
- Tuck your head into the vehicle. Keep your knees close to each other, as though they have been taped together, brace your abdomen as though you are about to be punched in the stomach and pivot your body as a whole without twisting or bending at the waist. You may grasp the steering wheel with your right hand to help you pivot.
- Use a lumbar roll or other support to help maintain good posture. Position the roll slightly above your belt to support the "small of your back". Adjust your seat so that your knees are slightly lower than your hips. Try to avoid prolonged car rides- take frequent breaks.
- Before exiting, create adequate space by pushing your vehicle seat back as far as possible and move the steering wheel up and out of the way. To exit, first scoot slightly to the door side edge of your seat, then keep your knees together and pivot with the same cautions that you used to enter the vehicle. When your feet are shoulder width apart and firmly on the ground or running board, grasp the door and door frame, lean forward, but be sure not to bend your back, as you tighten your abdominal muscles. Slowly thrust your hips forward to stand up.

08/25/2020

Now Offering Physical Medicine & Massage
We are proud to announce starting August 2020, Jessica Small, LMT, CCCA is joining our team! She is excited to be filling up her schedule. Call today while appointments are available & to verify if you would have any out-of-pocket cost or treatment estimate!

08/01/2020

Faith - Family - Wellness
Do you work on a computer or play on an electronic device?
Do you notice numbness, tingling, burning or a combination thereof in your hands, either awake or after sleeping?

If your answer is yes to either question (which let's be honest most likely true for every American today) ---

watch this short video to help reduce carpal tunnel syndrome (current research is finding proper mobilization and daily exercises are keeping people from needing to go under the knife with correct therapies)

Mobilizing the nervous system is effective, but can be uncomfortable. Treat the entire neural container with various manual therapies or compression wrapping...

07/12/2020

Chiropractic adjustments can improve your golf swing and help prevent fatigue & soreness in your spine and extremities.
Faith - Family - Wellness

06/23/2020

Did you know back pain is one of the leading reasons people are prescribed opioids? Try chiropractic first for your back pain and stay active.
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06/04/2020

Working-age people are most likely to experience low back pain. Movement contributes to healing. Chiropractic can help keep you moving! Call to schedule.
The 6 most dangerous words "Maybe the pain will go away"!

Pain often hides and the problem is still present, waiting to flare back up when it is least convenient or expected.

Chiropractic helps to reduce the cause of pain, the underlying problem.

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