Here is a glowing testimonial from a mother who was recently told that her baby was in a transverse position in her womb. Transverse means that the baby was lying horizontally instead of in the normal head-down posture in preparation for birth. Babies assume this head-down position as early as 28 weeks. This mother (whose name is withheld due to patient privacy... she calls herself Third Time Mom) has a strong desire to deliver this baby normally and naturally and to avoid a Caesarian section. After her midwife informed her that the baby was not in optimal alignment, she sought care at Johnson Family Chiropractic, seeking the Webster Technique. She had already been a chiropractic patient at our clinic, and had heard that sometimes mothers and babies who are in breech positions respond well to the Webster Technique. I cautioned her that the Webster Technique should not be considered a breech-turning technique, since it is not an obstetric procedure. Instead, the purpose of the Webster Technique is to realign the sacrum in order to relax ligaments attached to the uterine wall, which may be tight, taut, or torsioned. In some cases the tension of the uterine wall prevents the baby from moving freely, which is why the Webster Technique seems to have such a high success rate with breech or transverse babies. The Webster Technique addresses specific bones, muscles, and ligaments, but the chiropractor performing the technique does not turn the baby or even touch the baby. The basic idea behind Webster's Technique is the same idea behind chiropractic: if the body's ability to function is restored, then the body will function normally. After our discussion, Third Time Mom agreed to a course of chiropractic care with the Webster's Technique. Click here to read her review of the Webster Technique and Dr. Johnson.
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A new documentary about the health care system in America is nearing release. Entitled "Doctored", this documentary from executive producer Jeff Hays promises an inside look at the history of health care and chiropractic. I have not yet screened the film, so I cannot speak to the quality or accuracy of the movie, but I was recently reading an interview with Mr. Hays that definitely piqued my interest. Here a couple interesting comments from Mr. Hays:
"I always assumed chiropractors didn't prescribe drugs because they couldn't. I had no idea there might be something philosophically of value as to why they shouldn't. I was put on blood pressure medication 20 years ago and never skipped a day. It wasn't until I started this project that someone said to me, "Have you ever looked at why your body has high blood pressure?" Literally the thought had never occurred to me in 20 years. I just want to get chiropractors a seat at the table... and I think we've really done that." "The fundamental theme is that you have to be in charge of your own health – even if you don't want to. We followed several patients, one of whom has MS. He's 54 years old, he's the healthiest-looking guy you'll ever meet, and what you learn is that if you have a chronic disease, you can have a healthy body or an unhealthy body. Just because he has MS doesn't mean he isn't going to die of a heart attack, disease, stroke or cancer. You still have to take care of yourself, and in his case, even more so." "We premiere the film Sept. 21 in New York at the Village East theater and then our L.A. premiere is a week later in Santa Monica, on the Promenade. Also on the 28th we will open in Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, Austin [Texas] and Detroit." I'd encourage everyone to click the link above and read the full interview. You can also view a preview of the film by clicking on this link. The preview looks compelling, but appears to maintain a combative nature as many documentaries do these days. At the very least, it's great to continue the conversation regarding health care on the big screen. If you're in the Chicago, Illinois area at the end of September, consider checking out the film and letting me know what you think of it. Plantar fasciitis affects athletes and non-athletes alike. It is the inflammation of the fibrous bands at the bottom of the foot, and causes pain any time that inflamed band is further stretched or moved. The pain of plantar fasciitis is particularly fierce during your first step in the morning: your foot has rested and contracted all night long, then is suddenly and forcibly spread against the floor, irritating the inflamed fascia.Anyone may acquire plantar fasciitis, though it tends to be seen in active men and women between the ages of 40-70. In most people, this condition will take some time to resolve, simply because it is impossible to completely rest the bottom of the foot while healing. It is also possible that this condition will go away on its own: but if it doesn't, chiropractic care may have a non-invasive solution for your heel pain. Plantar fasciitis can be caused by foot rotation or foot bone misalignment. If this is the cause, the gentle and quick Activator Methods chiropractic adjustment may just be what you need in order to properly reestablish the relationship of bones, muscles, and fascia of the foot. At Johnson Family Chiropractic of Peoria, we have also seen several cases of plantar fasciitis resolve with the help of additional therapies. Cold laser therapy has been used in each of these cases. Since the plantar fascia does not have an abundant blood supply to bring nutrients to the inflamed tissue, the light of the cold laser can supply energy directly to the healing cells which speeds up the recovery time. Underwater ultrasound therapy has also been shown to be effective in many cases. You may also require orthotics, taping, or stretching. There are some specific exercises and movements that you can do to ensure that your foot remains strong during your healing from this condition. Ask Dr. Johnson about these specific movements and rehabilitation, or contact us today to schedule a consultation with a friendly Peoria chiropractor. Here is an excellent video which briefly describes how and why chiropractic works, and what chiropractors do. Please note that the chiropractic adjustments featured at 2:42 do not accurately reflect the chiropractic technique used at Johnson Family Chiropractic. We exclusively feature the Activator Methods technique, a gentle and low-force technique that is safe for all ages. Click this link to see a full description of the Activator Methods technique.
If you have any further questions regarding chiropractic and your health, contact a Peoria chiropractor today. HT: Dr. Matthew Groves, DC What do the National Football League's Most Valuable Player and an award-winning actor have in common?
They are both set to become spokesmen for the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress. Aaron Rodgers (whose father, Ed Rodgers, is a chiropractor in California) has long been an advocate for chiropractic care. Danny Glover has received chiropractic care for many years, and has decided to be featured in a pro-chiropractic advertisement alongside his chiropractor. The advertisements from the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress are due to run in USA Today and the Wall Street Journal. Source: Chiropractic Economics |
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