Compass Chiropractic November, 2009 E-Newsletter
Susan G. Komen Rally for the Cure Fundraiser – extended through November!
We have extended our Susan G. Komen Rally for the Cure Fundraiser through the end of November, During the fundraiser any new patient who donates $50 or more to Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will receive a complementary first visit (exam, any needed spinal X-rays, and table massage up to $300 value).
Through generous contributions of new and established patients, we have raised almost $1,400 so far. Help us spread the word on this great opportunity to help Susan G. Komen for the Cure raise funds for breast cancer research and prevention.
Call (515) 309-1217 to schedule an appointment!
Team Compass Chiropractic runs the Race for the Cure
As pictured above, our inaugural Team Compass Chiropractic had a great time at the Race for the Cure. We joined almost 26,000 people from around Central Iowa to raise funds for breast cancer research.
Upcoming Event – Ladies Night – December 10 at 6:00 PM
Compass Chiropractic will host an enjoyable evening out with the ladies with presentations by Lorie Bruck of Lia Sophia Jewelry, Sandy Renshaw of SendOutCards.com, and Beth Wickman of ThePampered Chef. RSVP to Calli at 515.309.1217 or CompassCA@gmail.com.
Condition of the Month – Knee Pain
Knee pain affects all activities and can make it impossible for a person to get the exercise they know they need.
Through a thorough initial exam, we are able to find the involved causes of an individual’s knee pain, and address them with effective, nonsurgical treatments.
Often rapid results are experienced through care at Compass Chiropractic. Typically we expect to see significant improvement within two weeks.
Dr. Krohse’s specialty, Active Release Techniques specialized massage, combines stretching and pressure to loosen and relax problem muscles and scar tissue around the knee. Adjustments can reduce problem adhesions within the knee. Guaranteed custom orthotics or off-the-shelf inserts improve knee alignment. Patients may be guided in implementing a home exercise program to balance muscles around the knee. To see if our care may be able to help you, call (515) 309-1217 today for a complimentary consultation.
A Story of Exceeded Expectations
September 25, 2008
I had the privilege of being invited to a BNI (Business Networking International) West-End Chapter meeting where I first met Dr. David Krohse. Dr. Krohse gave a presentation on ART (Active Release Technique) for knees. Now I must tell you I was not a big fan of going to a doctor for any medical conditions. I tell you this so you will understand the depth of pain I experienced from a high school basketball injury in 1988. The only remedy I was aware of at the time was surgery. Since I knew I would not play basketball again, I did not force the issue. Thus I went for the next 20 years in knee pain. The pain continued to get worse. It became difficult for me to run and to exercise.
Now you understand why I was so intrigued with Dr. Krohse when he said he could perform ART without surgery. I did not believe he could help. I went in a skeptic and came out a believer. I am proud to say Dr. Krohse not only helped to alleviate the pain in my knee, he also gave me a new found respect for Chiropractors. After all he was the first Chiropractor I had the privilege of meeting. Dr. Krohse made a great first and lasting impression on me and my knees.
Thank you for all the work you do.
Sheila Lacy
Des Moines
Important Information to Understand Your Health Insurance Choices
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/health/series/patient_money/index.html
Walecia Konrad and Lesley Alderman have been writing some beneficial articles in the New York Times to inform readers about upcoming choices they’ll need to make as they enroll in their companies’ group insurance plans.
Book Review – Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World has Never Seen
While listening to Born to Run on Clive Library audiobook, I was reminded of a presentation that a good friend and I gave for an education/coaching class during undergraduate studies at UNI. Buddy Rigotti of Big Buddy Media and Steeplesites and I had decided to give a presentation on raising self esteem in children. We anticipated finding all kinds of recommendations on giving only positive feedback, teaching kids positive self talk, and shielding them from or minimizing any negativity in their learning environment.
When we dug into the research, we found that it pointed in a different direction. Kids develop the highest self esteem in situations where they are under high but clear expectations and get real feedback about their performance. It turns out children respond best not when they are protected, but rather when they are challenged.
In Born to Run, Christopher McDougall suggests that a similar mistaken assumption has been made about the human foot, with over 40 years of increased injuries and pain to show for it. Sometime in the early 1960’s a tiny company named Nike started to make shoes to correct and protect the “imperfect” and “fragile” human foot. Over 40 years later, the majority of runners experience an injury every year. A revolution is beginning in which runners realize that their feet and legs actually perform best when they are challenged more and allowed to respond naturally. Don’t be surprised when you see increasing numbers of barefoot runners at the races next year.
Born to Run is an interesting nonfiction book that switches back and forth between historical information about running and the author’s experience helping to organize a race between the greatest ultrarunners from the USA and members of the Tarahumara, a tribe of Native Americans who fled to the Copper Canyon region of Mexico when the Spanish conquered Mexico. The tribe has survived in that rugged terrain ever since and are known as the world’s greatest distance runners. It’s interesting to note that the greatest distance runners in the world wear only thin, unpadded sandals while they run and don’t experience more frequent injuries.
Interesting lessons from the book:
1. Running can be a lifelong health-maintainer. On average, distance runners increase in speed from age 19 through 27 when they peak in speed. At what age do runners slow to their 19 year old pace? 64!
2. You don’t automatically know how to run. We would never consider pursuing swimming or dancing without lessons and/or coaching. Yet most people assume they can slip on running shoes and head out the door and not get injured. The statistics on running injuries scream otherwise. Valuable resources are available that now teach runners how to go fast and avoid injuries. Two of the ones I’ve learned about most include ChiRunning and Pose Method Running.
3. Your shoes may be hurting you more than they are helping. Your feet are a marvel of engineering. Picture a Ferrari with monster truck tires on. It wouldn’t perform as well as it is capable of. Putting a foam wedge in between your feet and the pavement can decrease the performance of your feet. If you are constantly plagued with running injuries and the recommendations above don't resolve them, it may be time to take a drastic step and kick off your shoes.
Calendar
1st Tues each Month – Kid's Day – Children under 13 receive ANY needed services (exams, adjustments, ART) at no charge
2nd Tues each Month – Athletes Day – Athletes any age bring a team picture or action picture and receive 1st day services (exam and any needed X-rays) at no charge
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