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Better Results for Back Pain

Spinal Manipulative Therapy (SMT) is effective for the treatment of chronic nonspecific lower back pain (LBP). To obtain long-term benefit, this study suggests maintenance spinal manipulation (SM) after the initial intensive manipulative therapy.
FULL TEXT: Spine 2011 ; 36 : 1427 – 1437

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This single blinded placebo controlled study supports the idea of ongoing treatment for the non specific chronic lower back pain patient.

Chiropractic therapy for this kind of lower back pain patient is designed to promote the normal, healthy movement of joints and muscles. Lifestyle factors such as sitting in a car/train for 30 minutes to commute to work, or sitting at a desk in front of a computer for 4-8 hours a day with breaks at 1-2 hour intervals, serve to precipitate lower back pain. On-going chiropractic care keeps you pain-free by facilitating the process of healthy alignment and movement.

-Dr. Previn Panwar

2000 Credit Valley Road, Suite 209
Mississauga, Ontario. L5M 4N4
Tel. (905) 820-9990
www.creditvalleywellness.com
Now Accepting New Patients.

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I had such a tremendously positive experience at Credit Valley Wellness Centre...

… that I recommended the clinic to my in-laws. My mother in-law had debilitating health concerns. Through regular visits, she has reclaimed her health. My children are also now clients – They love their visits!

Daphne P.

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Do You Have Good Posture? How to Straighten Up Now

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), 8 out of every 10 people complain of back pain at one time or another leading them to seek out pain relief.

Do you have an aching back? If so, you’re not alone by a long shot. Most people turn to the medical profession who will prescribe medications. Some choose all natural relief methods, but above all there is one way to get long term relief from persistent back pain.

The answer? Improve your posture first and foremost. Good posture holds the key to relief of not just back pain but sometimes other common body complaints too.

Good Posture Helps to Improve:
Headaches
Constipation
Tingling and numbness in hands
Tingling and numbness in feet
Backaches

Many people are surprised when they learn that poor posture can impact all these above common health complaints. If you suffer from any of the above listed health problems associated with back pain you too can benefit from learning a bit more about how to first evaluate then improve your posture.

There’s no better time than now to evaluate your own posture and find ways to improve it, after all, May is National Correct Posture Month, so sit up straight and learn more about good posture.

8 Tips for Improving Posture or Maintaining Good Posture

1. Chiropractic Adjustment

The best first step to achieving proper posture is to address the very thing that is causing the problem in the first place, spinal alignment. A chiropractor will be able to diagnose and correct alignment issues in the spine and give you the starting point for achieving perfect posture. These doctors will guide you through the process of better health and wellness through proper alignment.

2. Pelvic tilt

It’s essential to keep your center of gravity over your hips in order to have good posture and support the spine. While standing up find your proper alignment as explained above. Next slightly tilt your pelvic muscles in and up while tucking in your buttocks. This will help to support your spine and proper alignment.

3. Keep abs tight

As you sit, stand, and walk throughout the day keep your abdominal muscles pulled in tight. Sometimes we tend to push them out or let them rest as we become tired during the day. This will put extra pressure on the lower back so keep your abs in tight all day long.

4. Ab exercises

It’s vital to exercise in order to keep a healthy, flexible and strong back. One of the best ways to support your back is with strong abs. Do crunches, planks, sit ups and other exercises that strengthen your abdominal muscles on a regular basis. Be sure to maintain proper neck and head alignment during these exercises in to protect your neck.

5. Alternate positions

During the day it’s important to not only change positions from sitting to standing and back again but also to move around. Take a brief stroll outside during your breaks or if you can’t get outside walk to the restrooms, water cooler, or just around the office a few times to keep moving.

6. Maintain healthy weight

A healthy weight is essential for so many good things in life. When it comes to posture and back pain keeping your weight down is key. You don’t want to have too much belly weight for numerous reasons one being it will put extra, unwanted strain on your lower back so keep your weight down by eating healthy foods and exercising regularly.

7. Relax

After you find your proper alignment remember to relax into it. You don’t want to be stiff and straight. You want to keep your alignment with a relaxed pose. This relaxing in alignment will enable you to have perfect posture and a pain free back.

These tips work no matter what your current posture is or level of health. However, if you’re pregnant you may want to consider the following tips to maintain good posture during this time that challenges the back and spine immensely.

6 Tips for Good Posture During Pregnancy

If you’re pregnant however, this offers your body a new set of challenges when it comes to maintaining good posture. Often the posture women take on during the long nine months of pregnancy can lead to long term posture problems and long term back pain issues.

When you’re pregnant it’s important to follow these tips for good posture:

1. Keep your gravity center over your hips.

You can do this by using the pelvic tilt method and pulling in your buttocks to find and keep this center of gravity.

2. Alternate positions.

Don’t stand or sit for too long of a period of time. If you must stand for longer than is ideal put a foot up on a stool and then switch feet. When sitting use a supportive straight back chair not one that encourages slouching. If needed use a small pillow for supporting the lower back.

3. Bend your knees.

Just as you’re supposed to do during exercises (pregnant or not) keep knees soft and do not lock them.

4. Stand up straight.

Imagine a yardstick running from your hips to your head and out the top of it. Keep this straight posture in all you do and be sure to keep your pelvic tilt.

5. Keep abdominal muscles tight.

Even though you have an extra load on your front end be certain to pull in and tighten your abdominal muscles all day long. This will also help to keep them strong and allow you to ‘bounce back’ into shape after baby arrives.

6. Maintain healthy sleeping postures.

When it comes to sleeping the end term of the pregnancy can be rough. This extra load puts a strain on your back even as you rest. The best way to avoid back pain and maintain good posture when you sleep is to sleep on your side with a small pillow between your knees to keep your spine in alignment for these resting hours.

Whether you’re pregnant or not, good posture can make the difference between feeling bad or feeling really great. Follow these tips for good posture and you’ll find backaches, headaches, and other common aches and pains associated with poor posture disappearing almost overnight.

Sources:

http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/ergonomics/ten-tips-improving-posture-and-ergonomics
http://www.pregnancytoday.com/articles/exercise-in-pregnancy/good-posture-while-expecting-3976/
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/backpain.html

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Back by popular demand – 30-days to the best you've ever felt!

Nutritional Detoxification: Getting back to feeling yourself again.

Get your body back to feeling great!

Its that time of year again – Thanksgiving has just passed and that extra turkey and stuffing might still be sitting inside you! Whats up for the next 2 months before the snow and holidays arrive is shopping, eating out, festive meals and drink, less sleep, family get togethers and office parties.

Thankfully, back by popular demand, we are offering our 30-day Nutritional Detox Programme ($499.00) with bonus discounts on Mediclear ($20 off) and Mediclear Plus ($25 off) for you to share with a friend or continue to reach and exceed your healthy living goals!

Last year, over 400 people successfully completed the programme, losing over 4000 pounds! The top 5 changes patients reported were:
1. Increased energy & Improved sleep
2. Weight Loss (Average 5-15lbs during 30-day programme)
3. Improved Digestion (Eliminated constipation and/or diarrhea)
4. Reduced need for medications
5. Eliminated Headaches and muscle/joint aches.

This year we’ve added a host of the Wellness therapies you’ve learned to love to help you De-stress with your detoxification programme.

Call us at (905) 820-9990 to schedule your initial assessment and get back on track to a healthy end of 2012!

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Its been great shedding pounds without really doing much.

My wife and i have been using the Mediclear detoxification programme recommended by Dr. Panwar. I lost 5 lbs over the first week and another 5lbs in the last 3 weeks, my wife was similar but more even through the full month. Although its not really for weight loss, its been great shedding pounds without really doing much. Some of the other changes we noticed was less heartburn and IBS and we both felt more energy and sleeping better. Thanks for all the help!

R.K & S.K

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Cosmetic Acupuncture: Anti-aging and Facial Rejuvenation

Cosmetic Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an effective, non-surgical treatment to reduce the signs of aging. It is not new. It has been used in China for over two thousand years. Tiny, sterile, needles are inserted along meridian lines and acupuncture points to increases blood circulation. The face receives an increase of blood to nourish, oxygenate, and moisturize the skin from the inside out. Cosmetic acupuncture also stimulates the production of collagen, which gives skin a tight, firm look.

“ A 1996 report in the International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture reported that among 300 cases treated with Cosmetic Acupuncture, 90% had marked effects with one course of treatment. The effects included: the skin became delicate, improvement of elasticity of facial muscles, ruddier complexion, and overall rejuvenation. “

Cosmetic acupuncture is suitable for anyone who wants to be healthier and look younger. It is also good for clients who have had Botox or injectable fillers. The results from these other treatments will be improved and last longer, as circulation, muscle tone and skin clarity increases with regular treatments.

Dr. Shanda Shier provides traditional chinese medicine acupuncture and cosmetic acupuncture for patients at Credit Valley Wellness Centre. Please call (905) 820-9990 to schedule the next available appointment.

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More Energy, Sleeping Better, Lost 12 Pounds...

using the Mediclear Nutritional detoxification programme, with the diet recommendations I got from Dr. Panwar, I felt the changes in the first week of starting. After having the initial examination I was informed about what my body needs to get back to “nutritional normal”. I had heartburn and poor sleep when i started and now i don’t need to use the medication i used to use to help.

If anyone is looking to lose weight or just feel better this is safe and easy way to get started. Thanks.

David M.

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You are what you eat: Detoxification to get back to who you are.

You are what you eat!

Feeling tired? low energy? difficult to lose weight or too easy to re-gain it? Aching muscles or joints? Difficulty sleeping? These are some of the signs of an accumulation of toxic substances in your body.

In the last 50 years our environment has become increasingly more polluted. This has resulted in a greater human toxic burden than ever before. Unfortunately, tens of thousands of toxic chemicals have been introduced into our environment. So, no matter how careful we are or where we live, we all have some level of exposure. Add to this the use of alcohol, tobacco, processed foods, fast-foods and prescription, non-prescription, and illicit drugs, and you can see that this has created a challenging task for our bodies to get rid of these substances. The liver carries the greatest burden of detoxifying foreign substances, as well as substances our bodies create (like hormones). You can help your liver do its job by providing your body with enough protein and nutrients and botanicals involved in liver function.

Nutritional detoxification is a safe and gentle procedure prescribed and coordinated by your doctor to help breakdown to accumulation of many potentially toxic substances in our bodies. With all those substances cleared away your body can function at its best – feel revitalized with energy, wake up refreshed from sleep, lose that excess weight, less frequent symptoms of body aches, headaches and joint stiffness and more.

For more information on how to get started call us at (905) 820-9990 to book your initial assessment.

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Slowing Down the Aging Process

I was looking for a way to slow down the aging process without looking like an expressionless mask. Cosmetic Acupuncture was my answer. It has softened the appearance of my facial wrinkles, and after each treatment i feel energized and stress free. It will be a regular part of my beauty routine for years to come! I love it when people think i’m 10 years younger. Not only that , i experience all of the health benefits acupuncture allows me… I have noticed i don’t get sick as often since beginning acupuncture , and that i am much calmer during times of stress.

Thanks CVW!

S.S. 39 y.o female

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Natural Solutions for Headache and Migraine Relief

Stop suffering with headaches and migraines. Get relief today.

From a dull ache to a severely dibilitating migraine – headaches are a major health problem affecting millions of Canadians. It is important to know that headaches are not “normal” in any way, shape or form. Headaches represent an existing problem that your body is unable to handle. For this reason it is always important to get to the root cause of your distress.

The conventional approach of over-the-counter medications often leave people dependent and desperate for a lasting solution and can lead to rebound headaches and damaging side-effects including painful ulcers and digestive disorders.

To find a natural solution to your health problem there is specific testing required to analyze your body:
1. Autonomic Nervous System: sympathetic & parasympathetic function
2. Nutrition: Nutrient vs. Toxin
3. Biomechanics: Muscle and Joint Imbalances.

This information allows doctors to prescribe a specific plan to protect you from the devastating effects of your headaches.

Here are a few quick tips to help you in your health:
1. Start your day with a glass of water and drink at least 2L during the day.
2. Take 15 minutes before you go to bed for quiet meditation and deep breathing before you go to sleep.
3. Make a diary recording the days you have a headaches, the intensity graded from 0-10, and any triggers you think may have set off your headache.

If you or someone you know is suffering from headaches or migraines, please have them contact our office to schedule a headache evaluation.