Excuses, Excuses

 “A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools.”
~ Spanish Proverb

Trust us, we’ve heard it all.

Everyone is guilty of not going to the doctor, and we all have our reasons why we do or do not visit their doctor, dentist, optometrist and of course, chiropractor.

We've put together some of the most common excuses we hear and something to think about before you decide if skipping that next chiropractic session is worth it.

Common Excuses: I’m just so busy.

Think About It: Your health should be a priority; you deserve it. A short visit might just make a long-term difference.

Common Excuse: I can’t afford it.

Think About It: Your health is an investment. We want to talk to you about how we can help make care more attainable and affordable.

Common Excuse: You can’t help with this problem.

Think About It: It's worth giving us a try. You would be surprised to know just how much chiropractic care might help.

Common Excuse: I’m nervous about being adjusted.

Think About It: It can be nerve-wrecking for some, but allow us to demonstrate just how gentle an adjustment can be. We'd love for you to talk to patients that have benefited.

Common Excuse: It didn’t work for my friend.

Think About It: While chiropractic isn't for everyone, don't let that deter you. Everyone responds differently to chiropractic care.

Common Excuse: I take painkillers and it helps.

Think About It: Give your body a break and give the natural approach a try. Painkillers mask your pain and may cause long-term damage to your body.

Common Excuse: I had a bad experience once.

Think About It: Unfortunately, sometimes that happens. Let us show you how we can provide safe, effective, and different care. 

If there’s a way we can help, we want to!

We’ve dedicated our lives to helping people. Call us today and we can set up a time to work through your personal concerns. We want to answer any questions about chiropractic care that you might have.

Meet Your Body's Needs

Traveling. It is one of life's most exciting adventures. Experiencing another culture, country, or even just the town over leaves us with lasting memories. In all the excitement of seeing another part of the world, it is easy to forget to make your health a priority.

During any trip, you want to be in your best physical condition so you can get the most out of your experience. We've put together some simple tips to help you keep your health a priority, no matter where you travel.

Stretching. If a plane is your method of transportation, make sure you get up and walk up and down the aisles. Some airplanes even have a small area where you will be able to stretch. If you are traveling by car, try to stop every few hours to get out of the car and stretch. This is also a great opportunity to get a breath of fresh air, enjoy the scenery, and take some pictures.

Hydration. Regularly drinking water is one of the easiest tricks in the book. In order for your body to work properly, be sure it is getting the water it needs.

Lifting heavy suitcases. Whether you're lugging your bag across the airport or loading up the car, make sure you lift with the strength of your legs and not with your back.

Neck support. Today's market offers countless options for travel pillows that are supportive and comfortable. Find one that is the best fit for you, and make sure your neck is in it optimal position.

Back support. Long days of travel can take a toll on your back. Use a small towel or article of clothing, roll it up, and place it behind your lower back to give it the support your seat might not have.

Sleeping. Make an effort to sleep on your side, not on your stomach. After you wake up, a nice long stretch can make a huge difference in how you feel.

Exercises. When you're feeling tight from so much traveling, try rolling your shoulders and ankles. This will make your blood circulate to those areas that feel cramped up.

 Your body was built to move, so meet its needs whether you're away or at home.

When you get back from your trip, a chiropractic check-up with us will be just what you! We’ll be sure to keep your body feeling great!

How Chiropractic Care is Helping Athletes

Extremely competitive environments, demanding training schedules, and an intensely challenging environment are just a few of the struggles athletes are exposed to. Individuals that participate in a wide range of sports are looking for a more traditional approach to taking care of themselves. Many are finding that chiropractic care helps them maintain their musculoskeletal health. Recently, professional athletes have been in the headlines for visiting their chiropractors to keep them both performing at their best, and in the game. 

From PeeWee Sports to Professional

The American National Football League is one of the largest sports organizations in the United States. As more and more NFL players sought out the services of chiropractors, many teams have made in-house chiropractors a part of their staff. Because of some football players taking chiropractic care seriously, entire teams can now benefit. Sports teams, not just limited to the NFL, are giving their players access to the more traditional medical model. Rather than working towards fixing an injury after it has already occurred, chiropractic takes a proactive approach to your health. This sort of preventative treatment gives players more options for better health, which leads to more wins!

There are many advantages to making the investment in your health with chiropractic care. Here are just a few:

• Heal a new injury

• Prevent future injuries from happening again

• Enhance your overall performance 

Pain Management

When your body is aligned properly, you might find that you perform better, which is an advantage for professional players, Olympic athletes, fitness enthusiasts, or even the occasional jogger.

Whether you're in pain or want to ensure that your body is working at its highest potential, we are here for you! We can help you stay active and pain-free, knowing you’re doing everything you can to keep yourself in peak physical condition.

Boost Your Energy Levels

How many times a day do you wish you had more energy? More energy at work, more energy to play with your kids, more energy to spend time with loved ones, serve others, etc. You might go for the cup of coffee or the afternoon energy drink, but you can actually follow these steps to gain more energy naturally:

Move

If you feel restless after sitting in the same spot for hours, get up and move around. Do you ever have an urge to run around outside? This is energy itching to be released. If we ignore that energy we naturally have inside us, we actually end up wasting that energy instead of boosting it. Inactivity, such as sitting, drains our body of energy. So get up a move!

Indulge in some peanut butter

Skip the coffee or Red Bull and go for some apples and peanut butter, or a peanut butter smoothie. Peanut butter is an amazing source of protein and nutrients that can greatly increase your energy levels.

Visit Your Chiropractic Regularly 

Chiropractic keeps your nervous system functioning at its highest potential. This means your body is able to produce more energy than it would otherwise. So give us a call to schedule your next appointment with us.

Chiropractic for Colds

The reason it's called a common cold is because the cold virus is always out there, it only sometimes succeeds at attacking your body.

If your immune system is functioning properly, your body is able to naturally defend itself against the cold virus.

While this is going on, you are living your life as your usual, healthy self. You only realize it's happening when you lose the battle.

When the cold wins out

If there is any interference in your nervous system, it can affect your immune system function. When your immune system isn't functioning properly, it is unable to fend off viruses.

So when you notice cold (or other virus) symptoms like headaches, stuffy nose, sore throats, and more, you've likely already had the virus for 3-5 days. These symptoms are a signal to you that something isn't functioning properly. 

Keeping Your Immune System Strong

Avoiding the cold altogether would be ideal, so why not set yourself up to fend of any virus? Here's how: 

1. Diet: Eat more fruits and vegetables and avoid sugar. Vitamin and antioxidant-rich foods help you fight off sickness.

2. Exercise: Keep active to keep your immune system healthy

3. Sleep: Getting the proper amount of rest decreases the likelihood of getting sick.

4. Hydration: Staying properly hydrated rids your body of toxins. Drink plenty of water throughout the day.

5. Chiropractic: Receiving regular chiropractic adjustments, whether you're sick or not, keeps your nervous system and immune system functioning properly. When your spine is properly aligned, your body functions as it was designed to. This keeps your white blood cell count up, helping you feel your best.

Chiropractic taps into your body's natural ability to heal itself. Taking care of your body gives it the best chance to fight off sickness. Give us a call and let's talk about ways you can stay healthy year-round!

Every Castle Needs Soldiers

No matter how strong a castle is, it still needs an army to defend it against invasion. Soldiers protect castles from impending attacks and fight off enemy forces. Without these soldiers, the castle and its residents can fall prey to invaders. 

Protecting Your Castle

Consider your body your castle and your immune system your soldiers. If your body (castle) doesn't have a healthy immune system (soldiers) , your body can be invaded by germs and microbes that can become an infection or disease.

Your immune system keeps your germs at bay. Any time an unwelcome virus or bacteria enter your body, your immune system gets to work sending out healthy cells to fight back. Your immune system can only perform at it's best if your nervous system is functioning properly. 

Your Nervous System Is King

As you know, the king (nervous system) and soldiers (immune system) work closely together to protect the castle (your body). Without a healthy nervous system to control every cell, tissue, gland and system in your body, you'll be more susceptible to invading germs.

It's important to strengthen your army by making sure you have a powerful king to lead the troops. Chiropractic care allows your nervous system to perform optimally. Give us a call to see how we can help you protect your castle :D

Our Chiropractic Story

What brought you to chiropractic? How did it help? We'd love to hear your chiropractic story in the comments below. Here's our chiropractic story:

Our chiropractic story happens on a daily basis. We are so thankful for all the chiropractic care has brought into our lives and our patients' lives:

Relief: Pain and discomfort can stop your whole day. Every day we provide chiropractic care to the Bismarck community to provide relief to a variety of people who are suffering from neck pain, back pain, headaches, injuries, etc.)

Natural Healing: Chiropractic, healthcare without the use of drugs or medicine, gives our bodies the opportunity to heal themselves. Just like your body heals a cut on your arm, your body can heal the underlying issues causing your discomfort. To do this, your nervous system needs to be functioning properly, which is where chiropractic comes in.

Wellness: We see so many patients coming into our chiropractic practice who are in pain and have been suffering for quite some time. When our chiropractic care helps patients get to a state of wellness it, we feel great because you feel great. Taking care of you makes your (and our) life better. It's as simple as that. 

Chiropractic will help you feel better, and we're here to help, which is why we saved the best part of our chiropractic story for last:

The people! Without chiropractic care, we wouldn't have the opportunity to meet each of our incredible patients. You make our days special, you are our motivation and you put a smile on our faces. We are thankful for you!

We're here to build a stronger, happier, healthier Bismarck community. Through chiropractic care, we hope to help you and your loved ones enjoy a vibrant life full of health and happiness.

 Leave a comment with your chiropractic story. We look forward to hearing your story!

Chiropractic Neck Adjustments

You or someone you know may have incorrect fears about chiropractic, particularly neck adjustments. Here's the truth about one of the safest forms of natural health care:

Chiropractic care has helped millions of patients over the years, and many experts agree that neck adjustments are a critical part of pain relief. There are even chiropractors that focus only on neck adjustments because of their benefits.

There are times when a neck adjustment will worsen your symptoms, which is why chiropractic experts should asses your neck to determine whether an adjustment is warranted or not. However, not allowing a chiropractic neck adjustment is similar to only getting 2 of your 4 tires aligned and expecting the car to run smoothly.

Chiropractic adjustments keep you healthy without the use of drugs or surgery. The risks are minimal and the pain relief is guaranteed. Give us a call to see how we can be of help to you.