Wednesday Running Group

Weekly running group hosted by Dr. Paul for beginner runners who are interested in participating in Peoples Bank Oktoberfest 5k Run.

6 – 7 pm Wednesday Sept 11th thru Wednesday Oct. 16th

Meet at United Chiropractic (across from Lakeland Bakery)

• Wednesday social run/walk
• Training plan to complete a 5k run
• Stretching/Exercises to prevent running injuries
• Free Foam Roller
• Learn to have fun running

$30 due by the third session (all proceeds will go to Lakeland Animal Shelter)

FREE to those who are pre-registered for Peoples Bank Oktoberfest 5k Run

Register via Email at ucrehab@gmail.com or call the clinic at (262)723-3235. Please include your name, phone number and email address.

My Shoulder Hurts. . . .

Ever since I was involved in a bike crash a few years ago and sprained my right AC joint I’ve been prone to more aches and pains along the front of the shoulder.  It probably doesn’t help that I ask more of my shoulders than most given the amount of manual therapy I do with patients.  I admit it – I’m no different than most of my patient’s when it comes to rehab exercises . . .  I don’t like doing them.   I particularly despise the basic ER/IR exercises for the rotator cuff, but the fact of the matter is it helps.

Frankly, I’m tired of listening to myself complain and I’m looking forward to plenty of cross country skiing this fall so I decided to take a bit of my own advice and do something about it.  

Below is a modified exercise to improve the strength/endurance of the ER (external rotators) of the rotator cuff in a more functional position that will also tie in the hips and core (key areas for also for XC skiing and many other sports).   The rotator cuff is a group of 4 muscles that cover both the front and back of the shoulder blade (aka: scapula).   These muscles are very intimate with the shoulder joint acting as a “cuff” to stabilize the ball and socket joint throughout its 180° range of motion.   Weakness in the rotator cuff may result from old injuries, repetitive use, over-head throwing, typing (elbow unsupported), etc.   Keeping the rotator cuff muscles in peak condition is one of the best things you can do to improve athletic performance and prevent shoulder and neck injuries. 

I adopted a modified side-bridge position to help you (and myself) get the most bang out of your buck.  The purpose of this position is to facilitate neuromuscular control and stability in a controlled environment that easily carries over to an athletic position.  

Able Dave and the Vortex. . .

I love a good hard thunderstorm in the middle of a hot summer.  I don’t like waking up to the sound of water dripping down the face of our chimney and pooling in the fire place.  Water is wonderful thing except when it starts to creep in where you don’t want it –then it’s a problem.  

Able Dave was the guy we chose to identify the leak and fix it (which he did). . . it took him three visits and eventually a water test to identify the smallest of cracks in the mortar where water was literally pouring in.

Able Dave was seemingly determined to fix the problem and where most would become a little flustered or deterred he carried on in a positive up-beat manner.  As he was finishing we struck up a conversation about positive thinking, circumstance and realizing the positive out of all situations.  “There’s no wrong place wrong time, only right place right time . . .”   he went on to share a story about getting pulled over by a cop while he was on his motorcycle.   Able Dave went on to elaborate about the situation stating he was in a really good place emotional and spiritually so he didn’t understand why he was 15mph over the speed limit.  In the end he was given a warning and went on his way – still a little confused about why he was speeding.  Less than a mile up the road he came upon an accident where a car had blown through a stop sign and T-boned another vehicle.  Able Dave understood why he was pulled over “right place right time”. 

Before he left he showed me something he made over the winter to help “keep me in balance”.  It was piece of hickory that he inscribed positive messages and reminders about what is really important in life.  He called it the Vortex and carries it with him all the time.   It’s a gentle reminder to focus on the positive in the situation and avoid focusing on negative thoughts.  Whether or not you believe in the law of attraction I think we can all agree that we are attracted to those that emit a positive vibration.

Science is starting to catch up to the law of attraction.  Research is now suggesting that what we think about can actually affect our wellbeing.  Individuals who have pain tend to have quicker outcomes when they focus on what they can do (function) versus how much pain they are in or what they can’t do (disability).  Getting out of pain is just a side effect of improved function and positive thinking.  Next time you stop by the clinic tell us what you would like to do better and we’ll work on getting you there.

Thanks for reading,

-Dr. Paul

P.S.  I know a good chimney guy if you need oneJ

Grandma Count after her appointment this morning.

 91 years old and she walked to the clinic this morning.  She says her secret to staying healthy is walking 8 blocks every day and milking cows on the farm when she was younger.

Chiropractic Care

Fall sports are right around the corner

Do you know if you are at risk for a non-contact ACL injury??  Feel free to contact our clinic to see if you are at risk and what you can do to prevent this season ending injury