Doctor's Top10

Above all 10 Recommendations is the ADJUSTMENT!  Getting Adjusted helps the nervous system run at it's optimal level allowing everything else to work like it was meant to work.  Even if you did all 10 of the recommendations that follow, but still failed to get adjusted, your body would not allow you to use the nutrition, let your muscles work to full potential, and the supportive devices would be supporting a faulty frame. However, if you choose to be adjusted and maintain your spinal health, you may not need to incorporate all 10 recommendations.

Nutrition

1.  Greensfirst - Helps to decrease systemic inflammation and improve acid/alkaline balance.

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2.  Antartic Krill Oil- Omega 3 fatty acids bonded to phospholipids which improves bioavailability.

For more information on Omega 3 balance:  Omega 3 Review of literature

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3.  Standard Process Whole Body Detox-  Whole food supplements to cleanse the body including the liver, kidneys and Colon (21 day cleanse).  This should be done with Doctor's supervision.

For more information:  http://www.standardprocess.com/display/psppurification.spi

Exercise/Rehab

4. Power Plate-  Acceleration Training to increase core strength and improve weak muscles allowing for large gains in a short period of time.  This should be done with Doctor's supervision so correct muscles are being emphasized.

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5.  Inbody 520 Body Composition Analysis-  Most accurate reading of tissue balance including lean body mass, fat body mass, segmental analysis, and intracellular/extracellular water ratios.  This allows you to custom tailor your training regimes and make applicable changes due to high reliability and reducability of measurements unlike conventional methods.

For more information:  http://www.biospaceamerica.com/product/inbody_520_result.asp

6.  Cold Laser Therapy-  This specific therapy allows for increase healing of damage tissues, decreased pain thresholds, and reduction of local inflammation due to injury.  Cold Laser has similiar effects to older therapies including electrotherapy and ultrasound in a shorter duration and without uncomfortable stimulation to the patient.  Research has also shown a more dramatic change compared to the former treatment modalities.

For more information:  http://www.laser.nu/lllt/Faq1.htm

Supportive Help

7.  Cervical Pillow-  A correct cervical pillow will not correct the curve in your neck, but it can help keep your curve from getting worse.  This is a must for most individuals.  Your cervical pillow should address both back and side sleeping habits and should be sized by your doctor to ensure that it is supportive and not stressing your spine incorrectly.  I recommend Therapeutica pillows.

8.  Footlevelers-  Custom orthotics is a must for any patient that presents with pelvic instability or pelvic unleveling.  Due to gravity always compressing our spine and feet, orthotics can dramatically improve your spinal health through continued pelvic stability and plantar fascia support.

For more information: http://www.footlevelers.com/

Corrective Help

9.  Spinal Decompression-  Specific treatment for most Disc problems/syndromes including herniations, bulges, and degeneration.

For more information:  http://active-chiro.com/custom_content/38889_decompression.html

10.  Posture Pump-  This device can help with a variety of neck problems and Low Back problems, but should only be used after segmental movement has been increased through getting adjusted.  After normal motion is restored, posture pump exercise can greatly improve spinal curvature allowing patients to hold their care much longer.  This device should only be recommended by a doctor and used during corrective care.

For more information:  http://www.posturepump.com/

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