The High Cost of High-Heel Foot Wear

Nearly 90 Percent of Women have suffered because of Painful Footwear

Nearly 90 percent of women have suffered because of painful footwear, according to a survey by the American Podiatric Medical Association, and it isn't just minor annoyances like blisters and calluses. About two-thirds report heel pain and almost a fifth report pinched nerves, according to the study. And those are just two shoe-related maladies: Others include permanent deformities such as bunions and hammertoes.

Your Foot is the Foundation of Your Entire Body

Your foot: The foundation for your entire body which includes 26 bones, 33 joints, and 100-plus muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

Wearing high heels can cause: Exaggerated curve in your lower spine puts you at risk for achiness in your upper and lower back.  High heels frequently can shorten calf muscles over time, so it hurts to wear flats or go barefoot.  Center of gravity shifts and you're thrown off balance -- a twisted ankle waiting to happen.  

Your Feet are Adaptable 

Your feet are adaptable, built to walk on a variety of surfaces. So to keep them healthy -- and the rest of your body balanced -- try switching regularly between a variety of low, supportive footwear. But finding a decent-looking shoe that fits, supports properly, and lets you stride easily and naturally.

Dance and Injuries

Dance Injuries Such as Acute and Overuse Injuries Can Develop from Repeated Spins and Lifting

Like other physical activity, dance comes with a risk of injury.  In dancers, injuries to the shoulder and arm are not as common as lower extremity injuries. However, acute and overuse injuries from repeated spins, lifting, and drops can lead to injury. Also, dance move that involves weight bearing on the shoulder and/or arm can produce atypical stresses to the shoulder joint and can also lead to injury.

Most Common Dance Injuries

• Rotator Cuff Tear
• Shin Splints
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Shoulder Spain
• Stress Fracture

You Can Prevent Dance Injuries by Warming Up Major Muscles Properly

One of the most important ways to prevent dance injuries is to take the time to properly warm up the major muscles of the body. If injury occurs, consult with chiropractor for proper care.

For more information about chiropractic care, visit our Wheaton Chiropractic website and “Like” us on Facebook.

Dr. Thomas Bui received his Bachelor of Science from Oregon State University in 1995, and Doctor of Chiropractic from Western States Chiropractic College in 1999.  Dr. Bui believes that relieving pain and optimizing his patients' health with a natural approach is the most rewarding gift.  Being a competitive salsa dancer, who also loves the great outdoors, Dr. Bui has a passion in helping patients with dance injuries in addition to sports, automobile accident and work-related injuries.  He uses diversified techniques and myofascial release techniques, combined with exercises and nutrition in his practice.  Dr. Thomas Bui speaks fluent Vietnamese and has been practicing in the states of Maryland and Virginia with physical therapy privileges since 1999.

Chiropractic Care for Low Back Pain in Children

A Child’s Developing Body Can Receive More Stress in a Day Than Many Adults Receive in an Entire Year, This Can Lead to Cases of Low Back Pain

Children don't usually have aches and pains.  When they do, they're usually forgotten as quickly as they came. A child's growing, developing body can receive more stress in a single day than many adults receive in an entire year. 

Studies Show Low Back Pain in Adolescents

In a study of adolescent children, 30.4% reported a history of low back pain and 22% had pain within the last 12 months, sixty-six percent of teenagers reported problems with back pain in the past thirty days.  Despite experiencing back discomfort, they reported that the pain didn't interfere with their ability to carry out their normal, day to day activities.  

Heavy Back Packs and Poor Back Posture in Children Can Lead to Back Pain

Carrying heavy back packs loaded with books combined with poor posture can cause back discomfort. If a teenager is carrying excess weight and leads a sedentary lifestyle, he or she may be at particularly high risk of mechanical back pain.

Many common childhood ailments that used to be thought as phases as child goes through or inherent in children are now being traced to spinal misalignment.  Proper attention to the development of the spinal structure can lead to fewer spinal problems as adults.  This is why a spinal check-up for your child should be included as part of your annual well-child examinations.  Don't let a treatable situation become a lifelong problem.

For more information about chiropractic care, visit our Wheaton Chiropractic website and “Like” us on Facebook.

Dr. Thomas Bui received his Bachelor of Science from Oregon State University in 1995, and Doctor of Chiropractic from Western States Chiropractic College in 1999.  Dr. Bui believes that relieving pain and optimizing his patients' health with a natural approach is the most rewarding gift.  Being a competitive salsa dancer, who also loves the great outdoors, Dr. Bui has a passion in helping patients with dance injuries in addition to sports, automobile accident and work-related injuries.  He uses diversified techniques and myofascial release techniques, combined with exercises and nutrition in his practice.  Dr. Thomas Bui speaks fluent Vietnamese and has been practicing in the states of Maryland and Virginia with physical therapy privileges since 1999.

Stretches that can Help Sciatica

Symptoms of Sciatica Include Pain, Weakness & Numbness in the Leg and Foot

Sciatica refers to pain, weakness, numbness or tingling in the leg and/or foot.  It is caused by injury or pressure on the sciatic nerve.  The most common pressure occurs from tightness of the piriformis muscle, which runs across the buttock to the outer hip.  Stretching this muscle help reduce and prevent the sciatic symptoms.

Knee To Opposite Shoulder Stretch can Help Sciatica

Lie face up on your back with both knee straight, bring your knee up toward your chest, grab the upper shin with both hands and slowly pull it further toward chest.  When you feel the slight stretch in the buttock, exhale, and pull it toward the opposite shoulder.  Hold it for 30 seconds, return to the starting point and repeat with the opposite leg.

You can perform this stretch while sitting on the chair or while standing with your back against the wall. 

Dr. Bui

Food Pryamid Gets a Facelift

New Food Pyramid Shaped as a Plate Makes Choosing Healthy Meals Easier

The new food pyramid, called MyPlate, was introduced to show people how a typical meal should look.  Fruits and vegetables contain important nutrients such as fiber and potassium that help reduce the risk of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. 

Whole grains should be consumed, allowing the food to be broken down slowly while preventing sharp spikes in blood glucose while also helping to lower cholesterol.  Protein sources should consist of lean meats including at least 8 oz of fish per week. Calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D are some of the reasons that having dairy at each meal is very beneficial.

The new MyPlate also shows the proper portion size when compared to your standard dinner plate.  This differs from the food pyramids of the past that gave recommendations as to how many servings one should consume from each individual food group with no attention paid to portion size.  

Chiropractic Care for Sports Injuries

Many professional athletes now use chiropractic care to achieve maximum performance and recovery.

In the below video our Accessible Beltway Clinics Chiropractor Dr. Rick Rosa treated Professional Athlete Mike Easton and curved his recovery time by 50%. Mike’s original estimated recovery time from 6 months, but after treatment with our Dr. Rosa he recovered in only 3 months.

Chiropractic care has proven very beneficial in the recovery of sports injuries. Many professional teams have a designated team chiropractor, but chiropractic care is also useful in injuries that occur during recreational activities as well.

To learn more about sports chiropractic care and treatment visit www.rosachiropracticwheaton.com. 

Consider Chiropractic Treatment before you “Pop” another Pill for Your Neck Pain

A new study funded by the National Institute of Health, has found the best way to get rid of that troublesome neck pain is not to "pop" another pain medication. The study of over 272 patients found that chiropractic treatment is the best method in relieving neck pain available. The study found that patients treated by a chiropractor alone rated the highest in pain relief after a 12 week period compared to patients treated by exercise or drugs. In fact after a 12 week period those patients who exercised or used a chiropractor were over twice as likely pain free in comparison to patients who relied on medicine.

 

The Study Shows Chiropractic Treatment is the Most Effective Remedy for Neck Pain

The results reveal the necessity of chiropractic care when it comes to neck pain– 32 percent of patients treated by a chiropractor were pain free, compared to 30 percent of those who exercised and only 13 percent of those who took medication as treatment after a 12 week period. Dr. Lee Green, professor of family medicine at the University of Michigan says, “Neck pain is a mechanical problem, and it makes sense that mechanical treatment works better than a chemical one.”

 

To learn more about chiropractic treatment for neck pain visit www.rosachipracticwheaton.com.