Chiropractic Newsletter Samples
RESOLVE TO BE HEALTHY IN 2011
It's the time for fresh beginnings. And maybe you've decided that in 2011 you're going to start taking better care of yourself. One step in the right direction would be to schedule a visit to a chiropractor. Making sure your spine is properly aligned is a good way to make sure your body is firing on all cylinders.
Your spinal cord passes through the spine and nerves emanate from it to all parts of the body. Vertebrae–the small bones that make up the spine–can be knocked out of line by anything from normal wear and tear to the trauma of an accident. When out of line, a vertebra could be hampering the function of a nerve that runs to an arm, for example, resulting in a shoulder problem.
The theory behind chiropractic is that the body, when working properly, is capable of healing itself. If you've had a nagging ailment–anything from headaches to back pain–a chiropractic examination and adjustment could be just what you need. And if you're feeling good, a spinal adjustment might send you home feeling even better. Your chiropractor can also send you into the New Year with advice on nutrition and exercise to keep the coming year a healthy one.
TECHNOLOGY AND YOUR NECK
Technology brings lots of good things to our lives, putting information and communication potential at our fingertips. Technology can also be a pain in the neck. Literally. The constant looking down and manipulation of tiny keyboards on Blackberries, gaming devices and any of the other numerous phones and pads that are on the market today can cause pain not only in the neck–Florida chiropractor Dean L. Fishman has dubbed the problem "text neck"–but also in the shoulders and the back. It's not uncommon, for instance, for a youngster, hunched over a device, to send more than a hundred text messages in a day.
The American Chiropractic Association recommends that when using one of these devices, you do your best to maintain good posture. Sit in a chair that provides good support and lets you keep your feet comfortably on the floor. Also, whenever possible, hold the device at eye level rather than looking down at it. Take a break from your gadget periodically and give those muscle groups a rest, especially if you feel muscle pain or start to get a headache. Talk with your chiropractor about the safe way to engage in your favorite tech activity.