Madison Chiropractic Center

06/07/2022

The office will be open a couple Saturdays per month, by appointment only. Call or text me at 8127019879. Thank you.

07/02/2021

For those of you looking at this page, thank you. I am currently practicing on Fridays from 9am until the last scheduled patient. Please call or text me at 812 7019879 if you wish to schedule.

11/12/2020

I hope you'll take the time to watch this. I know I'm going to.

Backbone is a docu series following former Recon Marine, Roger Sparks as he searches for better healthcare solutions for himself, his military, his peers and for all of us. Watch the trailer here >

03/23/2020

I'm not sure where all the stuff I've been putting up is going, but I'll try again. This is a good time to get to know your family again. Many people are home from work and/or school. If anyone in your family is having dry cough, fever over 100.4 , these are the symptoms that are different from colds, allergic reactions, standard flu.They need to be isolated, everything they coughed on, touched or otherwise contacted, needs to be wiped down with a high alcohol (>40%) and/or disinfectant solution. everyone in the house needs to be vigilant. This is a good time to be OCD.
For those of you with sick and/or senior family members and friends, they are particularly at risk. If they do not live with you, you might consider taking their groceries/needs to them, so they don't have to go to the store. I saw an incredible number of seniors at Kroger the other day. Here at the office, I am keeping patients away from each other with careful scheduling. For those who like to drop in. please stop in the parking lot and call if there is a car other than mine in the lot, BEFORE you come in. I am wiping down surfaces between patients, no matter how healthy you look or feel. The bathroom has been sanitized between each use as well. Even the pen and counter at the front desk has been attended to between each use. If you have questions about your health, I'll be happy to address them by phone. For those of you are not working or dealing with reduced income, I am here to help you. I do not let finances get in the way of your health.

03/16/2020

I want to wish all my patients and families a Happy St Patrick's Day. This is an important day in my family as my grandfather Patrick was born on this day and there is a lot of Irish heritage in my family. The office is open normal hours: M.T.W.F 9-12,2-6. If you have questions about your exercises, ergonomics, the Corona virus or other health related concerns, feel free to call if you are sick and/or don't want to go out.Stay healthy!

03/13/2020

Good morning. I know everyone is in a panic over the Covid 19 outbreak. People are staying at home, hunkering down, working from home and so on. There is some good news, and that is, in the hardest hit countries, things are getting better as people get serious about this. At the office, we're wiping down surfaces, counters, door k***s, faucets, chairs, tables, washing up and down between every patient, not shaking hands etc. We are still open for business. I would recommend these procedures for your homes, vehicles and offices as well. Liquid antibacterial soap is better than bar soap and the 'purel' hand sanitizer. Bar soap is good but can become a collection point for germs. Now would be an excellent time to change out your toothbrushes, frequently wash pillowcases, bedding, and don't share anything you touch or put on/in your face. Even if your not 'sick' you could have this, so act like it. Mouthwash and good oral hygiene are especially important at this time. A whole lot of little steps can make the difference. We deal with different flu's every year. Many more people die from the 'normal flu' every year than have died from this COVID 19 version so these precautions should be more the norm than exception. Some times 'Mother Nature' reminds us to be more careful.Remember you spine and nerves are an important part of your immune system. All disease is a stress reaction your body can't 'handle'. Reducing musculoskeletal stress reduces your overall stress, making the body function more efficiently. I'm not going to say that an adjustment will prevent or cure infectious disease, but by reducing overall stress, you will have a better chance of fighting this. Get good sleep, eat good foods, do things that help you be a stronger you. In Health. Doc L

03/04/2020

Is there someone you know who has hearing issues? A good friend of mine was a hearing aid specialist who told me that hearing loss happened at geometric rates. In other words, you don't lose 1 or 2 decibels of hearing sensitivity per year. The loss is more like 1 db the first year 2 the second 4 the next, 8 the next and so on. You can see that a little hearing loss can progress very quickly. If we are not using our hearing 'muscles' that part of the brain is not receiving stimulation and like any muscle, what is not used, becomes weaker. I have seen this progression in several patients over the years. When the brain is not stimulated by input, thoughts wander and get confused. Your balance works the same way, but I'll save that discussion for another day. Get your hearing tested. If there is a deficit, do something about it while you can. Less deficit can be offset by less expensive hearing aids.

Wearing hearing aids may delay cognitive decline in older adults and improve brain function, according to promising new research.

01/07/2020

Happy New Year, For those of you who have not been in recently, the clinic hours have changed. I am no longer splitting time with the Clarksville office and am back to my 'normal' hours. Those will be 9-12 and 2-6 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Other times can be arranged in advance. I'm looking forward to helping you on your health journey. I hope the hours will be convenient for you.

05/17/2019

Well this is some very interesting info. Stroke is in the top ten causes of death in kids..........So for all of you who have kids, coach kids or work with kids or grandkids, please pay attention to this article. Feel free to share.

This terrifying story is for anyone who thought strokes were something that only happens in elderly people.

05/07/2019

Strength and stability in the neck decreases migraine headaches. With all the head forward posture I'm seeing, there are serious imbalances in neck muscle strength. While adjustments help with many migraines, the rehabilitation of the muscles is also important.

Background Despite previous evidence, the association between migraines and cervical muscular performance is unclear. Objective To compare the differences in neck flexor and extensor muscle enduran...

05/06/2019

So I'll say it again, if you want to keep moving, keep moving. The exercise room has a rower, skier, non-powered treadmill, stair climber and airdyne. We also have weights of many varieties (dumbbells,kettlebells, barbell, weighted soft balls, slosh pipes, stretch bands). For balance work, there are soft surface pads, wobble boards, rocker boards and a body blade. In the years, we have had the equipment, very few have ever bothered to use it. One person who did use it regularly, got really great results and has continued at her newly created, home gym. She still comes in for coaching and workout advice.