SouthPark Chiropractic

01/11/2022

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12/31/2021

We wanted to take a moment to thank all of our patients for their support this year. We know it's been a rough year for a lot of people and we deeply appreciate the trust you've put in us. We wish every a very Happy New Year and we look forward to seeing you all next year!! Thank you!!

07/20/2021

South Park Chiropractic's Weekly Newsletter
Week of July 18, 2021

What’s Happening: Please help others find us! Leave a review on Google! Thank you!!

Fun Holidays this Week:
July 20: National Lollipop Day – Buy a bag of lollipops and pass them out to friends and co-workers today.
July 22: Hammock Day – If you have a hammock, grab a good book and a pillow and go enjoy some down time.
July 24: Tell an Old Joke Day – How much did the pirate pay to get his ears pierced? A buccaneer!

Hydration Recipe
Keeping hydrated is an important part of staying healthy. Water promotes cardiovascular health, keeps your body cool, helps muscles and joints work better and keeps skin supple. Here is this week’s hydration recipe:

Plum Lemon Water
Ingredients:
3 plums, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
Water

Instructions:
Add plums and lemon to a pitcher of water. Chill overnight and enjoy.

Can chiropractors prescribe medicine?
One of the common questions chiropractors get asked a lot is if they can prescribe medicine. In the U.S., chiropractors are not permitted to prescribe or perform surgery. Instead, chiropractors are highly trained to focus on treating conditions with their hands rather than medicine. They target inflamed, irritated, and injured muscles, joints, and bones with adjustments and manipulation using both their hands and chiropractic instruments at times.
Chiropractors carefully and naturally treat aches and pains, whether it be the result of a recent car accident or an aggravating source of chronic pain. Many people find chiropractic care to be a great natural alternative to over-the-counter medications and heavy painkillers, especially when used as a preventative measure to combat early signs of pain before it develops into a more severe issue.
While chiropractors are not permitted to prescribe medication, they may work alongside doctors or partner with primary care physicians so patients can get medication as required.

Special Offers: We now carry several CBD items. Please ask Jamie or Samantha for more details!

05/25/2021

South Park Chiropractic's Weekly Newsletter
Week of May 23, 2021

What’s Happening: Memorial Day Weekend is this weekend! We give thanks to all who have served, or are currently serving, in our Armed Forces. In honor of the holiday, we will be closed this Saturday.

Fun Holidays this Week:
May 26: Sally Ride Day: Today honors the first American woman to go into space. Dr. Ride accomplished this feat as a mission specialist aboard STS-7, the second flight of the Space Shuttle "Challenger". STS-7 was launched from Kennedy Space Center on June 18, 1983.
May 29: Learn About Composting Day: Have you ever considered composting? Here are some great tips on what to do. http://www.bhg.com/gardening/yard/compost/how-to-compost/

Hydration Recipe
Keeping hydrated is an important part of staying healthy. Water promotes cardiovascular health, keeps your body cool, helps muscles and joints work better and keeps skin supple. Here is this week’s hydration recipe:

Watermelon Basil Water
Ingredients:
2 cups watermelon, chopped
15 leaves basil, muddled
1 gallon of water

Instructions:
Add about 2 cups of finely chopped fresh watermelon (without rind) to a gallon-size glass jar. Add 15 leaves of muddled basil and 1 gallon of water to fill. Store in fridge and allow at least 4 hours to infuse.

How safe is a chiropractic adjustment?
Chiropractic adjustments are a natural solution to spinal discomfort and pain. An adjustment is completely safe as long as it is done by a professional chiropractor who has the experience and education to properly treat spinal misalignment. Chiropractors are highly trained to perform adjustments safely to produce the best results and highest level of pain relief while keeping the risk of nerve compression or disk herniation to a minimum.
Adjustments encourage better spinal support and more comfortable posture. There are many other benefits associated with safe chiropractic adjustments, including improved blood pressure, range of motion, and breathing, especially for asthma or scoliosis sufferers. Plus, adjustments can alleviate lower back pain, something 4 out of 5 Americans deal with at some point.
Adjustments are also linked to improved blood flow to help with neurological symptoms and side effects. Migraine and tension headaches may be relieved through chiropractic adjustments as well by fixing back misalignment and reducing muscle tension.

Reminder: We will be closed on Saturday, May 29th.

Your plants will thank you!

05/13/2021

South Park Chiropractic's Weekly Newsletter
Week of May 9, 2021

What’s Happening: Happy Mother’s Day! Treat your Mom to a relaxing massage! $35 per half hour!

Fun Holidays this Week:
May 9: Mother's Day – Happy Mother’s Day to all you terrific Moms.
May 14: Dance Like a Chicken Day – Remember the Chicken Dance? Go ahead and dance along to this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5sIspLfmXM
May 15: National Chocolate Chip Day – Here are 15 run recipes to try. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/15/chocolate-chip-dessert-re_n_5311706.html

Hydration Recipe
Keeping hydrated is an important part of staying healthy. Water promotes cardiovascular health, keeps your body cool, helps muscles and joints work better and keeps skin supple. Here is this week’s hydration recipe:

Cucumber Mint Water
Ingredients:
1 small cucumber
8 mint leaves
Water

Instructions:
Thinly slice one small cucumber
Muddle the mint leaves
Add the sliced cucumbers and mint to a pitcher of water
Stir gently and place in refrigerator until chilled

Is chiropractic care just for your spine?
Many people wonder what chiropractic care all entails. Chiropractors often receive questions on whether they only address back problems or if they can help with pain that's all over the body.
The good news for chronic pain sufferers is that chiropractic care treats not only direct back and spinal pain, but also inflammation and pressure injuries in other parts of the body. Chiropractic treatments cover the nerves, muscles, and bones in the arms, hands, feet, legs, elbows, shoulders, and neck.
That being said, much of chiropractic care is focused on spinal manipulation and adjustments as a lot of pain can be traced back to the spine. A misaligned spine or previous spinal damage can have a big impact on a person's posture, strength, and overall physical health, so the work of chiropractors is very important.
Chiropractors treat common conditions such as arthritis, scoliosis, and fibromyalgia in addition to general pain relief for sore muscles and inflamed joints. Even things like headaches and difficulty sleeping can be addressed by chiropractors.

Special Offers: Massages are only $35 per half hour! Gift certificates are available!

Pancakes, bars, cakes, and more ... it's time to celebrate the chip.

04/21/2021

South Park Chiropractic Weekly Newsletter
Week of April 18, 2021

What’s Happening: Mother's Day is just around the corner! Massages make great gifts!

Fun Holidays this Week:
April 19 National Garlic Day – While it might make your breath smell bad, it makes food taste delicious.
April 20 Volunteer Recognition Day – Thank a volunteer today.
April 23 National Zucchini Bread Day – Here a delicious recipe. http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/zucchini-bread-17123
April 24 Administrative Professionals Day – Give the gift of massage to thank the admin who helps you all year long.

Hydration Recipe
Keeping hydrated is an important part of staying healthy. Water promotes cardiovascular health, keeps your body cool, helps muscles and joints work better and keeps skin supple. Here is this week’s hydration recipe:

Papaya Lime Water
Ingredients:
½ Papaya, cut into chunks
½ Lime, cut into slices
Water

Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a pitcher of water.
Refrigerate until chilled – about 1 hour.

How routine chiropractic treatments can help with weight loss
Did you know about half of all American adults try to lose weight in a given year? Weight loss is on a lot of people's minds as they consider diet, exercise, and other lifestyle changes. Chiropractors often get asked about weight loss, and whether they can help patients shed pounds.
While a visit to the chiropractor won't produce rapid weight loss overnight, professional chiropractic care may help with weight loss, particularly when combined with a healthy lifestyle including diet and fitness. Chiropractors fix misalignments and spinal issues to help people stay active and strong, which in turn supports physical activity.
Overall, people feel better when they can get up and move, and being active and taking good care of yourself is possible with chiropractic care. For people who are struggling to lose weight and living a primarily sedentary lifestyle, whether it's due to serious back pain or long hours at a desk, chiropractic treatments can help to improve their muscle and joint health to get more active.

This moist bread has been in the family for as long as I can remember. I like it because it's easily thrown together in one bowl and very moist -- perfect for a snack at work or school!

04/05/2021

South Park Chiropractic's Weekly Newsletter
Week of April 4, 2021

What’s Happening: Next week is the tax filing deadline. No wonder April is Stress Awareness Month! We have several open massage appointments this week!

Fun Holidays this Week:
April 10: National Siblings Day – Give some love to your siblings today.

Hydration Recipe
Keeping hydrated is an important part of staying healthy. Water promotes cardiovascular health, keeps your body cool, helps muscles and joints work better and keeps skin supple. Here is this week’s hydration recipe:

Lemon Blueberry Water
Ingredients:
½ lemon cut into slices
Handful of blueberries, muddled
Water

Instructions:
Slice the lemon
Muddle the blueberries
Add all ingredients to a pitcher of water.
Refrigerate until chilled – about 1 hour.

Why athletes need to see a chiropractor
Athletes use their muscles and rely on a strong and healthy core to perform in their chosen sport. Whether it's football or running, swimming or golfing, athletes across all different sports can benefit from seeing a chiropractor to protect their muscle and joint health.
Strains, sprains, and spinal injuries are common in athletes due to their rigorous physical activity and the pressure their musculoskeletal systems are under during training and competition. Maintaining good spinal health can keep athletes in tip-top shape so they can keep striving toward their athletic ambitions. Instead of being sidelined by painful injuries, athletes can work with their chiropractors on the best plan for stretching, adjustments, and other preventative measures.
If athletes do get injured, they can visit their local chiropractor for help with sports injury rehabilitation. Adjustments to the neck and spine can minimize inflammation and improve joint function. They can also address alignment issues to ensure the spine is protected for future athletic activities.

03/30/2021

South Park Chiropractic Weekly Newsletter
Week of March 28, 2021

What’s Happening: This week is April Fool’s Day! What monster plays the most April Fools' Pranks??? Prankenstein!

Fun Holidays this Week:
March 30: Take a Walk in the Park Day – Schedule some time to explore the parks in your area today.
April 1: April Fool's Day – Happy April Fool’s Day
April 2: Children's Book Day – What was your favorite book as a kid? Today’s a great day to re-read those treasures.
April 2: Reconciliation Day – Designated as a day to patch up relationships and to make amends. Life is too short to hold a grudge between those we love.

Hydration Recipe
Keeping hydrated is an important part of staying healthy. Water promotes cardiovascular health, keeps your body cool, helps muscles and joints work better and keeps skin supple. Here is this week’s hydration recipe:

Citrus Water
Ingredients:
½ orange cut into slices
½ lime cut into slices
½ lemon cut into slices
Water

Instructions:
Slice the orange, lime, and lemon
Add all ingredients to a pitcher of water.
Refrigerate until chilled – about 1 hour.

Common questions for chiropractors
Chiropractors offer natural treatments for the spine, joints, and muscles to alleviate pain and encourage healthy habits and lifestyles. Chiropractors get a lot of questions about what they do and how they help people. Here are three of the most common questions for chiropractors.
What conditions do chiropractors treat? Chiropractors treat a variety of spinal-related injuries including back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, sciatica, migraine headaches, herniated discs, sports injuries, and more. Spinal manipulation and adjustments can address these painful conditions in many cases.
How safe is chiropractic care? Safety is paramount in all chiropractic treatment, with chiropractors going through rigorous medical training to ensure patients are in good hands. Chiropractic training includes state license requirements and earning a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree from an accredited college.
Can children see chiropractors? Chiropractic care is safe for people of all ages, including school-aged kids, toddlers, and even infants. Chiropractors can help children with noticeable spinal issues, persistent headaches, earaches, and asthma. Some parents may prefer an initial consultation with a chiropractor before starting treatments.