Our Wellness Center
WELLENSS: Wellness is an active, lifelong process of becoming aware of choices and making decisions toward a more balanced and fulfilling life. Wellness involves choices about our lives and our priorities that determine our lifestyles.
The wellness concept of Majer Chiropractic is centered on connections and the idea that the mind, body and spirit are all interrelated and interdependent.
WHY CHIROPRACTIC MAY HELP YOU!
Your health is based on four very important principles and everything we do in this office is based on these four principles:
1) Your body is a self healing organism. It is designed to heal itself. Did you know that? All the cells in your liver die and are replaced with brand new ones every 24 days! Amazing!
Every four months all of your red blood cells are wiped out and your body creates a completely new set. Incredible!
You get a completely new stomach lining every 5 days.
Your taste buds are replaced every 11 days.
At night when you go home and take off your clothes before bed, thousands of dead skin cells float to the floor and then you vacuum yourself up the next morning! Did you realize that most of the dust in your house is really YOU? You are a very dusty person!
I use these examples to emphasize that your body is in a constant state of change and repair. In order to do this it follows a very exact program. So my job is to find out why you are not following the program! Your body is not doing what it was designed and programmed to do. And that is absolutely not OK!
2) Your nervous system is the thing that runs this program. It is like a computer central command center that runs you. As long as your nervous system is able to communicate effectively with every organ, tissue, cell, every little nook and cranny of, you should have the very best health that you have ever had in your life. We call this normal.
3) If something interferes with the function of your nervous system and it is not able to do this, your body will not be able to do what it is desinged to do. It will do its own thing.......and this is the start of your problems.
4) My job as a chiropractor is to restore law and order! I'm the new sheriff in town!
YOUR FIRST OFFICE VISIT, WHAT TO EXPECT
To insure your first visit with us is a pleasant one, here are the procedures you can expect during the first visit.
PAPERWORK
Completing the questionnaire will help us to get to know you. This information will be used to formulate your care program
CONSULTATION
You’ll meet the Doctor, who will review your health history and determine if yours is a chiropractic case. You will be advised of the cost of any office procedures and given a copy of our written financial policies.
YOUR PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
Standard physical, orthopedic, neurological and chiropractic tests will be performed to determine the cause(s) of your problem.
After reviewing your history and discussing your specific problem, a thorough orthopedic, neurological, and chiropractic examination is performed. X-rays may be taken to uncover structural and functional problems associated with the spinal column. These examinations help identify areas of spinal malfunction and resulting nervous system deficit. After this a specific treatment program can be designed specifically for the patient.
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING (X-RAYS)
Necessary views may be taken to visualize the location of any spinal problems, reveal any pathologies, and make your chiropractic care more precise.
X-rays are a form of energy related to radio waves and sunshine. The shadow cast onto special film reveals internal structures of the body. These pictures can reveal fractures, bone diseases and joint degeneration. They can later serve as documentation of your progress.
Special care is taken to reduce X-ray exposure. This is done by using ultra-sensitive films and shielding sensitive body parts. It is beneficial to have an exact visual record of your spine in a weight-bearing position.
Chiropractic patients are shown these images at the report of findings. X-rays and other types of imaging provide information for both you and your chiropractor.
WHAT IS SEMG?
Surface Electromyography is the measurement of muscle tension. The greater the bar strength, the higher the amount of muscle tension.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
SEMG is essentially a very sensitive version of the EKG used to measure your heart. When there is a problem with your spine, or "subluxation", the muscles respond to this nerve interference by tensing and bracing to compensate for the problem. In general, the healthier spine shows more balanced muscle tension. Low readings can also be bad. Muscles in spasm sometimes "shut down", as they become fatigued. Expect muscle activity to increase over several weeks of adjustments, as the muscles begin firing more normally.
HOW DOES THIS RELATE TO CHIROPRACTIC?
Vertebral Subluxations reduce your body's ability to maintain optimal health. When vertebral subluxations are present, the nervous system is less able to function properly resulting in a less than optimal state of health. The Chiropractors job is to utilize tools like the MyoVision to detect and correct subluxations, and help optimize your health.
WHAT IS THERMAGRAPHY?
Temperature should be relatively even when comparing left and right sides of the spine. If there are large differences in temperature, it means blood is flowing more to one side over the other, indicating possible nerve interference.
IS IT PAINFUL? CAN IT BE DONE ON PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN?
The SEMG and Thermoglide units simply are measurements devices. They do not emit radiation, and are safe and painless for everyone.
CORRELATION
Before proper care can be rendered the doctor will study your examination findings.
ADJUNCTIVE PROCEDURES
The doctor may suggest the application of ice, heat or the use of some other procedure to help reduce inflammation and make you more comfortable.
FUTURE VISITS
Your first visit is complete. Plan to spend about 35 minutes on your next visit to receive the doctor’s report of findings. Also, you’ll see your x-rays, review the doctor’s findings, and get his specific care recommendations and future costs. Then, typical visits will usually last only about 15 minutes.
IS CHIROPRACTIC CARE SAFE?
In the words of the New Zealand government’s inquiry, chiropractic care is “remarkably safe.”
Chiropractic has an excellent safety record. It is the result of a conservative approach to health that avoids invasive procedures or addictive drugs.
A thorough case history and examination help reveal areas of the spine that may be causing nervous system malfunction. This information will be used to determine the best course of care for each patient.
Chiropractic care is a natural approach to better health that is proven safe and effective.
CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENTS
A chiropractic adjustment is the use of a specific force in a precise direction, applied to a joint that is fixated, “locked up”, or not moving properly. Adjustments help return the bones to a more normal position or motion, relieving pain and ill health. Adjustments help normalize spinal function and avoid bone and soft tissue degeneration. When nervous system function improves in this way, the body can begin the natural healing.
HOW LONG WILL I NEED CHIROPRACTIC CARE?
Spinal problems, neglected since early childhood, may require ongoing supportive care for optimum spinal function. These longstanding problems are often associated with muscle weakness, soft tissue damage, and degenerative changes in the spine.
Most patients find that periodic chiropractic checkups help keep them in tip-top shape. Those who are active, have stressful jobs, or want to be their very best, find that a schedule of preventive visits is helpful in the maintenance of good health.
Some patients seek chiropractic care only when their ache or pain becomes unbearable. While this style of “crisis management” is usually more costly and time consuming, our office stands ready to help all patients, regardless of their health goals.
HOW LONG YOU DECIDE TO BENEFIT FROM CHIROPRACTIC CARE IS ALWAYS UP TO YOU.
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS
Dr. Majer has been treating people involved in automobile accidents for more than 35 years. He works closely with orthopedic and neurologic doctors for the patients benefits. If an attorney referral is needed, Dr. Majer has several he has worked with for many years to help his patients.
WORK RELATED INJURIES
Dr. Majer has been successful in treating work related injuries such as low back injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome and neck injuries. With Dr. Majer’s extensive background in ergonomic training he can help change the patient’s poor working habits to healthier ones. He incorporates training patients with proper lifting techniques, sitting postures, computer use and set up of work stations. Also, the use of stretching exercises to help remove cumulative traumas.
NUTRITIONAL CONSULTATION
Proper diet and nutrition are essential for optimum health. Many patients are confused by which vitamins, minerals, or supplements to take. Dr. Majer uses a simple system to help determine the patient’s nutritional needs. He uses the highest quality nutritional supplements from Standard Process Labratories. More about Standard Process Labratories at www.standardprocess.com