Hello everybody, this is Dr. Day, and as a Las Vegas chiropractor I want to put you on alert about the risk of sports injuries arising from the change of seasons.

As the seasons change and the weather changes with them, lots of people who are normally active in sports of one kind or another almost hibernate as winter advances.  The hikers, bike and jogging enthusiasts turn their back on the great outdoors and settle down to wait out the winter before resuming their active life. 

That is precisely when problems arise. It is not a good plan to cease regular physical activity and then start up again after a long interval as if you have never been away.

Finally released from captivity of winter, amateur and leisure athletes leap onto the track, tennis courts and cycle trails as if they are on the peak performance, but of course they are not.  Knee injuries, back sprains, Achilles heel, foot sprain and shin splints can quickly follow – and all caused by a rush to resume physical activity without adequate preparation.

A return to sporting activity needs to be planned carefully and undertaken with some caution. So here are two great tips on how to take up your activities again without injury:

1. Keep up an exercise program during the winter.  Even if you are not out on your bike, or jogging in the open air, that doesn’t mean you needn’t exercise at all.  Keep up a sensible exercise program at home aimed at maintaining strength, stamina and flexibility and you will be in far better shape to resume your outdoor activity next season.
2. Take things slowly the first time you are out on the track, the court, the course or the trail. If you take things too fast you are more likely to suffer a sports injury which, at the very least, it will slow you down further.

This sounds like such obvious advice that it shouldn’t need repeating. The truth is however that we are all inclined to brush away our concerns in the exhilaration of the moment: 

• Not wanting to be embarrassed in front of our friends we ignore the warning twinge in our calf muscle and keep right on running   
• Mesmerized by the view in prospect ahead of us we keep on cycling even though our legs are tiring fast.
• Caught up in the excitement of the match we don’t want to let our partner down so we keep swinging the tennis racquet despite the increasing protests from our shoulder muscles.

If you do suffer a sports injury then of course we recommend you see a Las Vegas Chiropractor as soon as possible, but far better that you follow the above advice and avoid an injury in the first place.

So make a mental note now not to fall into that trap yourself.  Keep yourself fit during the off-season and take things slowly when you resume your sports activity.

To discover more about sports injury, and to consult a Las Vegas chiropractor, call us at (702)-614-6777.  We will be glad to help.

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Hi, everyone, Dr Day here and as a Las Vegas chiropractor I want to have a brief word with you about ankle sprain.

An ankle sprain is among the most regularly occurring sports-related injuries and is very wide-spread among people who take part in sports which require a high degree of running and jumping like, for example, in football, soccer, basketball and volleyball.

What I want to draw to your attention is that patients often come to our consulting rooms with foot and ankle pain which originates in a injury that took place some time ago, and which really should have received professional treatment at the time it occurred. 

When it comes to a sprained ankle the best advice is to get a professional chiropractic examination and, if appropriate, chiropractic treatment, as soon as possible.  To skip this step runs the risk of overlooking a problem which may come back to haunt you in months or even years to come. If an underlying dysfunction, for example, is not corrected, it can alter your posture and movement and eventually lead to changes in your foot.

Ankle sprain usually involves the ligaments on the outside of the ankle and typically the ankle swells.  Ankle sprains are categorized into one of three grades, and treatment will vary to suit the grade of injury.

A Grade 1 sprain is where ligaments are stretched minimally, there is minimal pain with no swelling, and there is little loss of function or none at all.

A Grade 2 sprain is where there is moderate tearing of the ligaments with a moderate degree of pain and moderate swelling and bruising around the ankle joint.

A Grade 3 sprain involves severe damage to the ligaments, with severe and extensive swelling, pain and some bleeding within the tissues.  There is a total loss of function for a substantial period.

Treatment is usually considered complete only when the injured person can return to play his or her sport, when they can demonstrate a full range of mobility in the ankle concerned; when the injured ankle has a strength equal to the other ankle; when they are able to execute all the movements required in their sport without pain; and finally when they are psychologically fit to fully engage in the sport.

To find out more about ankle sprain and consult a Las Vegas chiropractor, why not call us at (702)-614-6777

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Chiropractors are dedicated to offering the highest quality care available. We provide a relaxing and caring environment where the patient’s needs are always our number-one priority. We care for patients suffering from automobile accidents or other injuries, as well as patients seeking wellness and optimal health. Your body has a powerful self-healing ability. Your body’s structure (mainly the spine) and its function are related. The goal of chiropractic therapy is to normalize this relationship.

More and more hospitals and private practices are now working closely with doctors of chiropractic in order to ensure the best quality of care for patients who suffer from spine-related injuries and dysfunction. The benefits of chiropractic care certainly extend beyond reduction of back and neck pain. In fact, chiropractic has proven itself as useful in the reduction of: carpal tunnel syndrome, jaw pain, sciatica, and tingling in the arms and legs. The rewards of chiropractic care are numerous. People under chiropractic care report better health and many families have realized the benefits of chiropractic care for their children and pets as well. Animal chiropractic is a fast growing specialty.

All chiropractic care begins with an initial examination, after which, we may recommend x-rays or other tests to determine the seriousness of your condition. In addition to be adjusted, you may be given exercises to do, diet suggestions and ways to improve your posture. Depending on the diagnosis, your age and physical condition, frequent visits over a relatively short period of time may be required

Patients seeking treatment at Anthem Chiropractic are assured of receiving only the finest quality care using modern chiropractic equipment and technology. If you are new to our website, please feel free to discover and learn about chiropractic. If you are interested in starting your journey toward wellness please subscribe to our newsletter and explore our website for wellness articles, resources, and health facts—specifically targeted by Anthem Chiropractic to your chiropractic needs and interests.

We provide treatment for many varied conditions such as, neck and low back pain, sciatica, shoulder and knee pain, headaches, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, whiplash, auto accidents, sport injuries, and much more.

Call Anthem Chiropractic at 702-614-6777

Chiropractors are dedicated to offering the highest quality care available. We provide a relaxing and caring environment where the patient’s needs are always our number-one priority. We care for patients suffering from automobile accidents or other injuries, as well as patients seeking wellness and optimal health. Your body has a powerful self-healing ability. Your body’s structure (mainly the spine) and its function are related. The goal of chiropractic therapy is to normalize this relationship.

More and more hospitals and private practices are now working closely with doctors of chiropractic in order to ensure the best quality of care for patients who suffer from spine-related injuries and dysfunction. The benefits of chiropractic care certainly extend beyond reduction of back and neck pain. In fact, chiropractic has proven itself as useful in the reduction of: carpal tunnel syndrome, jaw pain, sciatica, and tingling in the arms and legs. The rewards of chiropractic care are numerous. People under chiropractic care report better health and many families have realized the benefits of chiropractic care for their children and pets as well. Animal chiropractic is a fast growing specialty.

All chiropractic care begins with an initial examination, after which, we may recommend x-rays or other tests to determine the seriousness of your condition. In addition to be adjusted, you may be given exercises to do, diet suggestions and ways to improve your posture. Depending on the diagnosis, your age and physical condition, frequent visits over a relatively short period of time may be required

Patients seeking treatment at Anthem Chiropractic are assured of receiving only the finest quality care using modern chiropractic equipment and technology. If you are new to our website, please feel free to discover and learn about chiropractic. If you are interested in starting your journey toward wellness please subscribe to our newsletter and explore our website for wellness articles, resources, and health facts—specifically targeted by Anthem Chiropractic to your chiropractic needs and interests.

We provide treatment for many varied conditions such as, neck and low back pain, sciatica, shoulder and knee pain, headaches, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, whiplash, auto accidents, sport injuries, and much more.

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Dr Day here and I wanted to pass an article on to you that I just read about Whiplash. Please leave any comments below.

Whiplash is a term that describes injury to the neck that occurs as a result of a motor vehicle or car accident. The most common type of car accident is the rear impact, and most typically, the occupant in the vehicle that gets “rear-ended” (hit from behind) is at the greatest risk of injury, including Whiplash.

What Is Now Known about Whiplash
Until recently, the reason for the extent of Whiplash injuries was poorly understood. In addition, due to the legal and insurance issues, the veracity of complaints of neck pain and other symptoms by people who suffer from Whiplash is commonly viewed as suspect.
However, recent research has helped clarify why occupants struck from behind experience more extensive whiplash injuries than those in other types of crashes. This new information is important for the physician treating Whiplash pain, as it impacts the physician’s case management strategy.
Article continues below

Related Whiplash Symptoms/Conditions
Whiplash injuries can be quite complex and may include a variety of related problems, such as:
Joint dysfunction. As a result of the Whiplash, one of the joints in the spine or limbs may lose its normal resiliency and shock absorption (referred to as the joint play), possibly leading to restricted range of movement and pain.
Disc herniation. A Whiplash accident may injure the discs between the vertebrae, lead to small tears and cause the inner core of the disc to extrude through its outer core. If the disc’s inner core comes in contact with and irritates a nearby spinal nerve root, a herniated disc occurs, with symptoms possibly including sharp, shooting pain down the arm and even neurological symptoms like numbness, tingling and muscle weakness.
Faulty movement patterns. It is believed that the nervous system may change the way in which it controls the coordinated function of muscles as a result of a barrage of intense pain signals from the Whiplash injury.
Chronic pain. While often resulting in minor muscle sprains and strains that heal with time, more severe whiplash injuries may produce neck pain and other symptoms that are persistent and long-lasting (chronic).
Cognitive and higher center dysfunction. In some instances, whiplash may affect the patient’s mental functioning, possibly leading to difficulties concentrating, as just one example.

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I am a doctor of Chiropractic who has been doing non-surgical Spinal Decompression for a long time and have had outstanding results. My suggestion for patients looking to do this is to look for a doctor, specifically a Chiropractor who already a deals with spinal related injuries and who does this primarily. Also, the treatment should adhere to the research that has been done specifically on Spinal Decompression, not what the inexperienced doctor “thinks”. The research done by C. Norman Sheally, MD, PhD was performed on many patients and over a broad range of treatment plans-some at 5 treatments and some up to 50 treatments. The bottom line is that it takes at least 20 treatments for a disc that is injured to heal.

I have had some patients see results after 1 LCD Therapy treatment and others who didn’t see a lot of results until all the treatments where over, but in every case they finished the required visits needed for success. Also, you have to do core strengthening to strengthen the muscles holding up the spine. Besides the spine, the only thing holding the torso and lower body together is muscles! They must be strengthened to take the pressure off the spine. Another thing to realize is that healing not only takes place during the LCD Therapy treatment, it also continues long after the decompression has successfully reversed the pressure inside the disc. I have had several patients who had their symptoms fluctuate up and down only to have them completely disappear a month after the treatment was over. Be smart and the old saying is true, “you get what you pay for!” Please feel free to leave your comments below.

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Dr Day here and I came across this article that I wanted to share with everyone. Please leave comments below.

The term sciatica is oftentimes used incorrectly to explain leg pain, low Back Pain
and other sciatica symptoms. It’s a condition so widespread that many people think they can self-treat it or just follow another person’s advice for how to relieve the pain. However, as this article will explain, there are many myths and misconceptions about sciatica, and patients are well-served to fully understand what can cause sciatica, warning signs that it may be a dangerous condition, and the full range of treatment options, including sciatica exercises.
In This Article:
The Truth About Sciatica
The Truth About Sciatica: Genetics, Low Back Problems, Piriformis, Arthritis, and More
Myths About Sciatica Treatment Options
Sciatica (often misspelled as ciatica or siatica) is a relatively common form of leg pain that is often misunderstood by patients. There are frequent misconceptions about what the term sciatica means, why sciatica occurs and how to find relief from the low Back Pain
and leg pain. Contrary to what many patients believe, sciatica is actually a set of symptoms rather than a diagnosis for what is causing the pain. Especially for more severe cases, the cause of the low Back Pain
and leg pain needs to be correctly addressed in order to relieve discomfort.

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Dr Day Here and I just got done reviewing an article that came out in the last to your Health news letter. With spring here and summer right around the corner there is truly is. No Better Time to Exercise Than Now!
Please leave your comments below.

No Better Time to Exercise Than Now

By Editorial Staff

We’ve said it before, are saying it now and undoubtedly will say it again: When it comes to exercise, you have to find time, make time and save time or invariably, you’ll have no time left in your busy day, week, month or year to make it happen. Regardless of how hectic your life is, here are four simple ways to ensure exercise doesn’t drop off your daily To-Do List.
Rise and Shine. With the exception of extra sleep, which is important for health in its own right, few things should beat out exercise first thing in the morning. Don’t even consider it part of your To-Do List and you won’t be tempted to prioritize something else and push your workout farther down the list. Start the day with exercise and you’ll feel invigorated, if for no other reason than knowing you’ve gotten it done.

The World Is Your Gym. Too many people think that if they don’t make it to the gym or hit the open road for a 5-mile run, they can’t meet their exercise quota. Pure nonsense; after all, physical activity existed long before fitness clubs and fancy workout equipment did. Walk from work to lunch and back; take your dog for a jog; do push-ups with the kids; there are endless ways to stay active even during the busiest of days.

Two Is Better Than One. You want to go to the gym, but dread that it will consume precious hours of your time? Here’s what you can do: Circuit train, which means working out different body parts one after the other with little or no rest. (Many gyms have an equipment “course” set up for this very purpose.) You can also “superset” exercises, combining biceps and triceps routines, for example. It will make for a more productive workout in less time.

Don’t Go It Alone. If you’re motivated to exercise on your own, great; but if you’re one of the millions who struggle to stay the course (whether it’s exercise, diet, quitting smoking, etc.), it’s not cheating to recruit a little help. Schedule workouts with a friend or office acquaintance, join a walking or running club, or even pay for personal training sessions at your gym (or home, if you can afford it); whatever it takes to ensure exercise stays front and center.

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Dr Day here and I just got done reading a short note from Elisabeth Fayt, Owner/Founder of RnR Wellness.
Elizabeth talks about the choices we all make on a daily basis and the effects that our choices have on us. even tho this has nothing to do with Chiropractic health it has everything to do with your persoal health . This was inspirational to me and I wanted to share it with you. Please leave your comments below.

CHOOSING PEACE
by Elisabeth Fayt

When you worry about your finances, you choose stress.
When instead, you trust and Pre-Pave: “My needs are met now and always”, you choose PEACE.

When you complain about your life, you choose discontent.
When you see your life as a dream and you are the creator of the dream, you choose PEACE.

When you gossip to a friend, you choose drama, then wonder why more shows up in your life.
When you allow others to live their life, without interpreting how they should live it, you choose PEACE.

When you insist on discussing old hurts from the past, you invite pain.
When you forgive, and Pre-Pave: “I am healed”, you choose PEACE.

When you read the news, and discuss with passion the injustices of the world, you choose hopelessness.
Why not rather, silence the mind and pray for world peace.
In this way, you choose PEACE.

When you tell a little white lie, you choose dishonesty, and wonder why it is hard to make sense of the world.
When you express truth, with candor and courtesy, no matter what the outcome, you choose PEACE.

When you are criticized and allow yourself to feel hurt, you choose resentment.
When you receive criticism with an open mind to learn and grow, you choose PEACE.

When you give so much that you become tired of giving, you choose fatigue.
When your giving is infinite and you Pre-Pave: “I am grateful for the ability to serve”, you choose PEACE.

When you scold a child in the heat of emotion, you choose impatience.
When you guide a child by being the example, you ask for PEACE.

When you focus on how others are different from you, you choose separation.
When you Pre-Pave: “We are all one, seeking the same happiness”, you have chosen PEACE.

For PEACE is within your reach
It is in the simple way you respond
To life’s ebbs and flows
You’ve known it all along.

So here is your reminder
The steps are simply three:
Be mindful of your thoughts,
Pave it Forward and let life be.

In choosing to be kind
Despite what may be there
And choosing to forgive
Regardless of what is fair.

You create PEACE in your heart
That will show in all you do
And others will be better
For simply knowing you.

TODAY I CHOOSE PEACE:

Peace in my thoughts.
Peace in my words.
Peace in my actions.
Peace in my world.

Elisabeth Fayt,
Owner/Founder, RnR Wellness
Best-selling author of Paving It Forward

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Dr Day here (Las Vegas Chiropractor) I wanted to share a video with everyone while the youngsters are still going to school because I have had some young patients lately with Back Pain due to back pack overload. Please leave comments below and if I can help you or anyone you know please call the office to set up your appointment.

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