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Imagine for a moment that it is 6 months from today….and you are doing what you love to do! You are free of pain; you have more energy and better health. This can become a reality and for the many people who have found success with their chiropractor it already is.

Does Chiropractic Really Work? Chiropractic has been around for over a hundred years and has been used to help everyone from tiny babies to the elderly. Even top sports stars and entertainers like Emmett Smith, Joe Montana, Lance Armstrong and Ellen DeGeneres know the benefits of chiropractic. There is a great deal of top medical research that supports chiropractic: Dr. Pran Manga, health economist, was commissioned by the Ministry of Health in Ontario, Canada in 1993 to review all the international evidence on the management of low back pain. His results shocked the medical community when he concluded: “There would be highly significant cost savings if more management of low back pain was transfered from physicians to chiropractors.  Many medical therapies are of questionable validity or are clearly inadequate.  Chiropractic management is greatly superior to medical management in terms of scientific validity, safety, cost-effectiveness, and patient satisfaction.”

Isn’t Chiropractic Just for Back Pain? Although Chiropractic is well known to work great for back pain, it can help treat many conditions like:

·         Headaches and Migraines
·         Numbness in the Arm and Legs
·         Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
·         Athletic Injuries
·         Car Accidents
·         Shoulder, Hip and Knee Pain

Chiropractors are Doctors trained to understand the ailments that affect your muscles, joints and nervous system. A referral is not necessary as Chiropractors are primary care providers that can diagnose or refer you to the appropriate health care venue if needed.

How long will it take to feel better? Treatment varies as much as the people that seek care and a patient’s response to treatment can vary depending on age, how long they’ve felt the pain, their willingness to follow care instructions. The majority of people leave their first treatment with a noticeable improvement in their pain level, range of motion or stiffness and ability to perform tasks.

Once I start seeing a Chiropractor, how often do I need to go? Like most things that are good for you, a onetime dose isn’t really sufficient. If you start to exercise, when do you get to a point when you can stop? What about brushing your teeth, or eating vegetables? Our muscles and joints go through wear and tear everyday which ultimately can affect our nerves. Seeing a Chiropractor regularly, just like you see your dentist, can help maintain proper health.

At Village Wellness the Chiropractors utilize modern technology in their initial evaluation that evaluates how your nervous system is functioning. It is a non-invasive test called EMG that can show stress, similar to how an EKG reads how your heart is functioning. Our practitioners highly recommend anyone that has been experiencing any of the conditions listed above, or pain in general, to have a Nervous System Scan done to see if their discomfort is coming from their muscles or nervous system  and determine if they might be a candidate for Chiropractic.

During the month of July, Village Wellness in Hammonds Plains is offering a Complimentary Nervous System Scan to anyone interested. At this time we can address any concerns or questions you might have. Call 835-5033 to make your 20 minute appointment and discover if your nervous system could be compromised and causing the discomfort you feel.

It can prevent you from living an active lifestyle, going to the mall, exercising the dog and playing with your kids. It can even keep you from living an independent life if it affects your ability to remain mobile and complete simple tasks like going for groceries.

Did you know that pain you experience in your knees, hips and low back can sometimes be a result of dysfunction in your feet?

It’s true, the feet are the foundation of the whole body (literally!) and when something is wrong with them it can impact how the structures in other parts of your body are moving. This dysfunction can lead to poor mechanics in the movements we perform everyday and ultimately we end up with pain.

Correcting this poor movement that starts in the feet can be the key to resolving many long term nagging pains that just seem to always come back. Detecting these faulty mechanics in the foot and ankle are the first step.

At Village Wellness the health practitioners are using modern technology coupled with a hands on clinical exam to determine who has poor foot biomechanics or anatomical variants and can benefit from the use of custom orthotics. A computerized dynamic foot scan will analyze how you walk by looking at 8 key points along the bottom surface of you foot at a rate of 150 scans/second. The data can tell an interesting story of how your body performs when you are moving and may help in diagnosing conditions at the knees, hips and low back. If you are a candidate for custom orthotics then a clinical exam will be performed along with a cast of each foot.

During the month of June, Village Wellness is offering a Complimentary Foot Scan and Analysis to anyone interested.  This is a unique opportunity to learn more about how everything in your body works together, starting from the feet up, with no obligations or cost!  Call 835-5033 to make your 20 minute appointment and discover what your feet have to tell about your body. 

What are some common conditions that can be helped with custom orthotics?

Frequently Asked Questions about custom orthotics

As most already know, Dr. Megan has been on maternity leave following the birth of beautiful baby Brynn, the first child of Dr. Megan and Dr. Chad.  Dr. Wambolt appreciates all the wonderful support of her patients during this time, and is excited to return to part-time active practice this June. 

Hours for Dr. Megan will be as follows:
Tuesdays:  3pm-6pm
Thursdays:  10am-1pm

** These hours are temporary, and will be changing and expanding in the coming months.  All of Dr. Megan’s  patients are encouraged to call Gillian to book their appointments at their earliest convenience.

The entire process of reflexology is made possible by energy flows, also known as “meridians” (constant streams of energy circulating throughout the body) that run through the feet to every gland and organ of the body. Meridians are known from the study of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and Acupuncture.  Meridians resemble an irrigation system through which all of the systems of the body are nourished.

In the fast-pace of today’s society stress is a common concern.  The stress of everyday life can block/restrict these meridians.  A blockage at any point on a meridian can affect the flow of the entire network.  Reflexology of the feet stimulates a righting reflex helping the body re-establish health and vitality.  The goal of reflexology is to ground, balance, and revitalize one’s health through the feet.  Healthy feet allow for greater, freer movement physically, mentally and emotionally.  Reflexology helps promote healing, relieve stress, rebalance all the body’s systems, and works with the patient, not just on the patient.

Throughout the Reflexology treatment, our clients are educated in the importance of good posture, gait (walking), and connecting the mind and the body.  With great awareness of the form and function of the foot and the body, pain and stress can be relieved.

Reflexology is performed most successfully with no effort.  Effort is a sign of disconnect. It is instead preformed with gentle, mindful, non-invasive touch.  What we do to the feet, we do to the whole mind and body.  Reflexology enhances the body’s ability to heal from the inside out.  Anybody can benefit from reflexology, regardless of their presenting complaint or condition.  Everyone can receive a positive affect from the treatment. Healing is a journey, that both the patient and the therapist take part in.  Keeping an open mind is essential to the success of a Reflexology treatment.         

By: Kasmir Appleby

Pre Event Massage: Preformed within a couple days prior to competition/activity.  It focuses on loosening muscle tissue and opening up of the specific joints used during the event.  It stimulates the muscles, increases flexibility, blood flow, and oxygen to all areas, and calms nervous tension.  It prepares the athlete for peak performance while also reducing chances of injury.

Post Event Massage: Preformed within a couple days after competition/activity.  It focuses on removing the bodies’ lactic acid build up and metabolic waste, which can lead to  muscular discomfort if left untreated. It rejuvenates/relieves soreness, decreases inflammation, and helps in the recovery from intense training and competition.

For Athletes:
• Sports Massage (pre event) is not a replacement for a proper warm-up
• Intake of two litres of water per day
• Make sure athlete is well hydrated and has proper nutrition
• Eat carb rich meal 3-4 hours before event

By: Kasmir Appleby, RMT

Having this option for Chiropractic care is a nice benefit, especially since most third party payers do not offer robust insurance plans for Chiropractic. Yet another reason to have your spine evaluated!

I just wanted to thank you for the (laser) treatments. I have improved and have only a local ache in the area of my left hip. The sciatic pain is almost 0%. I seldom need Advil and my ability to walk without pain is increasing. You are very nice people and I appreciate the care that you gave. I expect that you will be successful and pray that you will all be happy!