Simple Reasons Massages Help Reduce Stress

Today’s average person is stressed beyond compare. Throw in a marriage, a couple of kids, a family pet, and you have the makings for some serious problems overall. Dealing with stress is tough, and many people find themselves dealing with it in their own way. One option that you should look into is massage, as it is a sustainable and easy way to get stress reduced and alleviate tension that can manifest on the body. You will find that there are some simple reasons why this helps, especially at the biological level. 

Hormone Shifts

Cortisol has been linked to stress, anxiety, depression and other issues, and when it’s present in the body

you feel the weight of the world on your shoulders. Massage therapists focus on relieving this by introducing other hormones through their hand movements. When your body is being taken care of by a trained masseuse, you’ll find that the levels will drop and you’ll find relieve through the release of serotonin as well as dopamine in the system. These help literally lift you up, and cause you to have a fresh step moving forward.

Improving Circulation

Circulation in the body is crucial for sleep, fitness, and nearly all aspects of life. If you want to ensure that

you’re receiving the benefits of improved circulation, you should look at massage therapy. A good masseuse can help alleviate tension in the muscles, joints, and circulatory system through pressure points. When these are paid attention to, you’ll find that the body responds by circulating blood flow, energy, and changing breathing patterns to align with natural homeostasis.

Relieving Pain

Pain relief is one of the main reasons you should look into massage. It helps reduce the stress that is induced

by having to deal with inflammation in joints, muscle tissue, and even headaches. If you’re in constant pain due to arthritis, your stress levels may sky rocket. However, if you seek out the right therapy, the massage elements can help you shift the inflammation and relieve the pain, in turn giving you peace of mind. 

Is It Better For A Chiropractor To Have An MD on Staff?

This is a tough question that many chiropractors have to ask themselves at one point or another. Is it truly better to have an MD on staff? The short answer is yes, but it’s really a matter of the goal of the practice as a whole. Exploring some of the benefits could in fact be a good thing here, which is why it’s imperative to look through several pieces of this solution before moving forward with a simple, cut and dry answer.

Without An MD

Chiropractors are able to move forward without having a doctor in

their offices. The goal remains the same, however, helping people heal through a natural manner. Doctors can stifle this from time to time, as they may not be quick to go forward with a natural component, in favor of pharmaceutical recommendations. While there’s nothing wrong with certain drugs, they should not be the focus of care up front. Some people will rely heavily on the drugs to mask the issue, rather than fix the root problem and that’s where things can become a bit difficult to manage for individuals in this medical world.

With An MD

There is something to be said about partnering up with a medical doctor, especially one that is Seeing Eye to eye with a chiropractor. By being on the same page, patient care can become streamlined. Finding the root issue and taking care of issues can become a lot easier, especially when the problems can be diagnosed within both worlds of natural and pharmaceutical solutions. This is where the emphatic yes, becomes the answer. Yes, it can be better for a chiropractor to have an MD on staff because they can diagnose further issues that may be outside of the realm of natural remedies.

The Bottom Line

At the end of the day, the answer can be somewhat difficult to answer in a black and white manner. Some will argue that it is better and others will argue in the opposite end of the spectrum. As a result, it’s important to look at elements of both sides of the proverbial coin. Some will benefit from this, but only if the doctor on staff is on the same page with the chiropractor and vice versa. When there’s arguments, or differences of opinions in regards to patient care, things can become a bit blurred.

Simple Tips To Avoid Back Issues – Children and Teenagers

Going back to school is a great time of year, as it provides millions of children and teenagers with an

experience of a lifetime. Through the school year there is going to be a lot of fun, learning and more to be had. With everyday classes, carrying books around, and walking to and from classes will become a breeze, and most will not think about the issues that will manifest from carrying backpacks back and forth. This is especially true for kids that are not going to utilize their lockers, but instead want to carry their books with them for easier time frames going to and from classrooms. With that in mind, it’s important to consider a few tips to avoid injuring the lower or upper back.

Wearing A Backpack

The most important thing to remember about wearing a backpack to and from different location is to

make sure that it is worn correctly. A backpack is not to be placed too low on the back, or too high. It should fit square across the back, without having to adjust too much. Adjusting the straps so that the backpack fits square on the back without putting leverage on the lower back or the upper back is key.  It should not be worn with one strap off and one on, as the support needs to be across both straps.

Using A Roller

Today, you may find that the best thing to purchase children and even teens are backpacks that are not really worn on the back, but rather rolled. Similar to a piece of luggage, these are low cost and work quite well and there is no major pain to the back. The key is to get a rolling solution that does not become a detriment to a child. Some of these are flimsy, or aren’t easy to pull, causing other injuries to manifest. Look at finding a good roller, that will take a bit of abuse, and that can convert to a backpack if need be.

Utilizing The Locker

Another good tip, even though many may not take it, is to utilize lockers. If your child is given a locker, make sure that you get them a good, easy to open lock, and make sure that they use it. This is an important element that is in place in most schools. If the school doesn’t have a locker system, then the next best thing is to figure out a way to keep on top of when books will be needed, and when they will not be needed, that way arrangements can be made to carry them or not.

The back of a child is important to keep straight, and without added weight. A backpack is a good utilitarian solution, but only when used properly. If it’s too high or too low, it will cause problems. Rollers are good, but only if they are sturdy and aren’t going to cause too much issue pulling items along with it. At the end of the day, to avoid injuries, parents have to look into the variations here, to figure out what will work best, and instruct children on proper backpack use.






Dr. Nailah Smith
Full Body Rejuvenation Center
Lithonia GA
www.fullbodyrejuvenation.com
Contact Usinfo@fullbodyrejuvenation.com: 770-733-1381

Chiropractic care and children

Chiropractic care and children

For over a hundred years, chiropractors have cared for children, alongside adults. Many common childhood ailments have been proven to respond to this safe, natural form of health care, and a growing number of parents, especially those who are already chiropractic patients themselves, seek chiropractic care for their children. A child encounters many physical stresses during their growing years, and the resulting problems in children’s spines may occur at any point in their growth and development.  The cause of many newborn health complaints such as reflux, sleep issues, allergic reactions, breastfeeding problems, and chronic infections can often be traced to nervous system irritation caused by spinal and cranial misalignments.

The first challenge a growing spine faces is the position it is forced into inside the womb, such as the breech and posterior positions. Spinal segments can be pushed out of place even in the womb. If this position is less than ideal, it can result in a longer and more difficult labor. Even natural birthing methods can stress an infant’s spine and nervous system, much less interventions such as induction, forceps, or caesarean section. The latter (which account for a growing percentage of births in the United States), while appearing to offer a less traumatic birth for the child, may actually create additional traumas and compromises to the infant’s future health.

Because significant spinal trauma can occur at birth or in the womb, many parents choose to have their newborn’s spine assessed after birth. Many growing milestones, such as holding up the head, sitting upright, crawling, and walking, are affected by spinal alignment and are important times to have a child checked by a chiropractor. Falls, sports injuries, playground mishaps, heavy book bags and sitting for long periods in the classroom are physical stresses to the spine and nervous system are other reasons for seeking chiropractic care on a regular basis.