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Poway Chiropractor Dr. Rode Talks About The Equipment He Uses

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Poway Chiropractor Dr Rode Explains How Basic Science is Part of a Well Rounded Chiropractic Curriculum

2010-05-26T10:31:00.000-07:00

The education of today’s chiropractic doctors is highly regulated and requires four years of intensive study. Part and parcel of the chiropractic curriculum are basic sciences. Some students wonder whether or not the amount of time spent in these endeavors could not be spent better by learning the core applications that will later on help them in their practice with patients. While at face value this might be a reasonable request, it soon becomes obvious that basic sciences is actually a most crucial aspect in the training of the next generation of chiropractors.

Basic sciences within the chiropractic curriculum usually refer to the study of biochemistry, pathology, physiology, anatomy, and even microbiology. These subject areas appear to only be tangentially related to chiropractics as a field, but under closer scrutiny they soon make it quite apparent that in fact a well rounded chiropractic cannot be accomplished without them. After all, how better to teach a student the many different ways in which abnormalities in a patient’s body might present. Sure, every student will be able to recognize an abnormally curved spine, yet the fine points of abnormality, especially beginning abnormalities in their early stages, usually require significant training that can only be had by mastering the basic sciences.

Add to this the fact that some abnormalities can be detected as early as they appear on the cellular level, and the notion that biochemistry as well as microbiology are requires suddenly does not appear as such a waste of time anymore. Of course, anatomy is a mainstay in the chiropractic field, since it will help the student to understand the proximity of organs to the nerves of the spine, and will also help the aspiring chiropractor to have a healthy respect for the many problems that could arise from improper care, thus stressing the need for interdisciplinary knowledge when treating the patient as a whole rather than just a problem area.

For the chiropractic doctor who will be practicing in the United States, the basic sciences are an integral part in the process of becoming a primary care physician and will help the health care professional to read, understand, and use the information provided by other medical professionals. In addition to the foregoing, as part of a medical team treating a patient, she or he is now able to adequately communicate with the other medical professionals as well, thus increasing the patient’s chances of receiving quality medical care and attaining a healing that will last in the long term rather than receiving a short term fix.

To be sure, basic sciences are very much the basis on which the chiropractic curriculum builds itself, and develops the aspiring chiropractors’ understanding and appreciation of the physical aspects she or he will be dealing with in the clinical setting. Any chiropractic student who thinks they can make do without this information will be sadly mistaken and find that a lack of knowledge in basic sciences will usually lead to a lot of catching up in the higher courses.

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Poway Chiropractor Dr Rode Explains How To Minimize Back Pain With The Help OF Chiropractic

2010-05-25T13:31:00.000-07:00

Who has not woken up one morning only to feel so much back pain that it was next to impossible to get out of bed? For some, this is a daily occurrence and as such almost goes by unnoticed, just like the pain pills that are being swallowed for breakfast. Fortunately, your chiropractor can help you to not only get over your back pain, but to also to adjust your daily life so that you will be able to eliminate a large number of triggers that cause back pain in the first place.

Generally speaking, every activity has the potential to contribute to your aching back. It does not matter if you are walking, standing, sitting, or lying down – if your posture is not as good as it should be, even sleeping can be a trigger for back aches. Of course, there are some things you can do to avoid back pain altogether, or to at least minimize its occurrence. Your chiropractor will be able to help you with suggestions specifically tailored to your life style, but here are some tips that apply to almost everyone:

§ If you feel a sharp pain in your back or simply a dull ache, write down exactly what happened when you first felt it. If it occurs frequently throughout the day, write down the times that it seems to present most of all to find out if there is a correlation between an activity and the onset of pain.

§ Make an appointment with a chiropractor for a thorough exam and subsequent treatment as needed.

§ Check your weight. It is no secret that overweight persons will suffer more often from back pain than those with a normal weight. After all, the bones have to do more work to carry all the weight, and if you are not overweight, this is a factor that will not present itself in your life.

§ Wear shoes that make sense. Footwear is a sore spot for many a chiropractor, and whenever a woman comes to treatment in high heels, or anyone presents themselves with shoes that are so worn down that they make a healthy gait next to impossible, a chiropractor will point out that until the patient will invest in proper and healthy footwear, there will always be an increased risk of back pain.

§ Lifting is an important subject for many chiropractors as well. When treating those who in the course of their work lift heavy loads or even lighter loads but on a continuous basis, chiropractors advise to lift properly with the knees and not the lower back.

Of course, if you already suffer from pack pain, your chiropractor will be able to help you. Treating you as a whole person – not just your back – your chiropractor will adjust your spine, give you tips on proper nutrition and also help you to make good choices with respect to exercise. As you can see, back pain is not something that needs to be endured but instead with the proper professional help, you will be able to make it a piece of your history without popping so much as one pill!

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Poway Chiropractor Dr Rode Explains How To Carry Your Belongings the Chiropractic Way

2010-05-13T10:19:00.000-07:00

It is hard to imagine that some so seemingly simple tasks as carrying your makeup and driver’s license can have adverse effects on your back and neck. Chiropractors have warned for years that men and women need to not only rethink the way they dress but just as importantly the way that they carry around their belongings. Perhaps not surprisingly, many a chiropractor seeks to counsel parents to help their children carry heavy school backpacks appropriately and in such a manner that the little ones will not suffer from short term back pain and even neck pain but in the long term will not find themselves with severely deformed spines which will not adjust themselves naturally any longer. Yet it is not only children who need to be made aware of the proper methods of carrying their books and other belongings, but adults need to learn – and in some cases re-learn – these tasks again themselves.

Men and women are guilty of carrying their belongings in such a manner as to negatively impact their bodies, yet it is women who are well known for carrying purses and backpacks that are so heavy as to rival any high school kid’s carrying case. Chiropractors strongly urge women and man to carry bags that amount to less than 10 percent of their individual body weight. The less weight the better, and to this end chiropractors suggest that people check their bags, handbags, and assorted other carrying devices and leave at home anything and everything that they do not deem absolutely essential for a daily outing. In addition to the foregoing, carrying your purse or back over one shoulder further harms your back!

Ideally, you should carry your belongings in a backpack on your back. The pack should have wide straps – preferably padded – and not hang more than four inches below your waist. While this flies in the face of any and every fashion edict, it does go a long way to alleviate shoulder pain, reduce back pain, and prevent many an injured back. As a matter of fact, chiropractors point out that from a musculoskeletal perspective, the curvature of the spine changes when a person carries a pack or purse slung over a shoulder. The shoulder goes up and with this motion and the spine also moves up as well as forward, thus affecting the natural gait of the individual.

As you can see, there is so much more to carrying your daily necessities than meets the eye. If you are currently experiencing back pain or neck or shoulder pain, please be certain to make an appointment with your chiropractor and have her or him take a look at your back and perhaps also adjust any vertebrae that may have gone out of alignment. At the same time, do show your chiropractor the purse or pack you are carrying on a daily basis and ask the professional to evaluate it for the sake of not only functionality but also healthfulness for your back. The odds are good that your chiropractor will be able to give you some tips and advise about how to carry around your possessions in a safe and healthy manner.

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Poway Chiropractor Dr. Rode Uses Natural Methods to Fight The Flu

2010-05-12T12:08:00.000-07:00

Chiropractic can be used to prevent the flu and strengthen  the immune system. Dr. Kip Rode, D.C. offers an insight to why and how we can  fight the flu using all natural methods According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious  Diseases, up to 50 million Americans will get the flu this year.   There are natural preventative measures that can increase your chances of escaping  this years flu season. Chiropractic care may be your answer to a clean bill of  health. Dr. Kip Rode, chiropractor and owner of Rode Chiropractic in  Poway, CA

, can give your immune system a boost using all natural methods.   "Chiropractic may be a superior alternative to traditional methods of fighting the  flu, like the flu vaccine. The reason being, it uses natural methods to strengthen  the immune system and allows the body to work more efficiently, " said Dr. Rode.   A study shown in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research in 1997 showed  chiropractic care to be effective in treating the flu. Over 2,800 individuals  received regular chiropractic care and the result was an average 15% decrease in the  incidence of colds and the flu.   According to the World Chiropractic Alliance, spinal adjustments can help your  immune system function better. An adjustment corrects what are called vertebral  subluxation 's, which cause interference of the nervous system. When an adjustment is  performed, it releases pressure on the nerves and allows more efficient interaction  between your body 's nervous system and immune system. When your immune system is  healthy it is better prepared to prevent or combat the flu.   According to Dr. Rode, preventing the flu is just one of the benefits his  patients have seen. They report less back and neck pain, fewer headaches, and more  energy. Since a large part of the population does not need the flu shot, natural  preventative methods should be a priority. Eating healthy foods, exercising, having  good hygiene, and having a healthy body are all important issues in combating the  flu.   If you would like to learn more about how chiropractic care can prevent the flu,  please contact Dr. Kip Rode, D.C.  Rode Chiropractic 13248 Poway Rd Ste B  Poway, CA 92064  858-391-1372  http://www.poway-chiropractor.com

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Minimizing Back Pain Your Chiropractor Can Help

2010-05-07T11:46:00.000-07:00

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Poway Chiropractor Talks About Why Some Patients Need Heal Lifts

2010-04-19T10:18:00.000-07:00

One of the reasons why patients may suffer from low back pain is because the have what is called an anatomical short leg. There are two types of short legs anatomical and functional. A functional short leg is when one of the muscle is contracted and causes the feet to be different on a leg length check. An anatomical short leg is something that shows up when an X-ray film is taken. Some times if the difference is large enough a heel lift for the shoe may be warranted. When you put in heal lifts and there is a large difference say 15 mm it is important to start off slowly. Start with a 3 mm lift then go to a 6 mm lift then 9 mm and then a 12 mm lift. If start of with the 12 mm lift you can actually be causing more problems in the low back because the body in no use to such a sudden change. That is why it is always important to gradually increase the lift height. For more information about your chiropractic needs call Dr Rode at Rode Chiropractic in Poway CA 858-391-1372

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Poway Chiropractor Dr Rode Explains Why "I Recommend Patients Get Med Pay on their Auto Insurance"

2009-12-07T11:59:00.000-08:00

Today is a rainy day and it will rain for the next couple of days. i will probably get a patient from a car accident due to the rain. I always recommend that people get med pay for their car insurance because if the car accident is severe (which they can be) then the patients health insurance may not cover all of the visits necessary to get them better. This is especially important if you don't have health insurance or it doesn't cover chiropractic care. I know one person who was in a care accident and she broke her leg. The health insurance paid for the hospital bills but did not pay for the cost of the ambulance which ended up costing 1,000.00. If she had med pay on her car insurance it would have paid for the ambulance cost. So check with you car insurance company and see if you have med pay on your policy. If you don't then look into getting it. Because you never know when you will need it and it really doesn't add much to your premium.

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2009-12-05T13:26:00.000-08:00

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2009-12-05T13:14:00.000-08:00

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Poway Chiropractor Dr Rode Explains The Proper Ways To Sleep

2009-12-02T18:13:00.000-08:00

There are different ways to sleep. Some are good for your spine some are bad for your spine. Sleeping on your stomach is bad for your neck because your neck is turned either left or right so when you wake up in the morning you have a stiff and sore neck. If you sleep on your back that is very good for your back because it supports your whole spine. If you suffer from low back pain then you can put a large cushion under your legs. This will take some of the stress off your low back. If you sleep on your side it is important to put a pillow between your legs so that one leg doesn't cross over on the other. Without the pillow you can get a torque on your spine that will cause problems. For more information go to poway chiropractors

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Poway Chiropractor Dr Rode Talks About A Good Nutritional Supplement To Take

2009-11-23T19:28:00.000-08:00

I always recommend to my patients that they take fish oil supplements. Specifically Omega 3 fatty acid supplements that are rich in DHA or docosohexanoic acid. Research has shown that this can help prevent heart attacks and strokes and has been shown to help with depression and ADD. In fact in Europe if someone has a heart attack it is standard procedure for the doctor to prescribe a fish oil supplement pill for the patient. That is not the standard procedure here in the US. I would encourage everyone to read up on this great nutritional supplement.

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Poway Chiropractor Dr. Rode Talks About Things We Don't Learn About When Growing Up.

2009-11-16T14:37:00.000-08:00

When we grow up more often than not we don't learn how the spine and there nervous system affect our health. Sure we know the nerves move our muscles but we don't learn about the relationship between the importance of uninterrupted nerve impulses and the health of our organ function and general over all health. I didn't learn about this until I went to chiropractic college. You never see it on TV or read about it in magazines like Time or Newsweek. What people want these days is a quick fix but what they don't realize is that the body takes time to heal itself. You can't really speed up the process and taking pain pills just cover up the symptoms (pain) and don't get to the cause (decreased nerve flow) to the affected areas.

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Poway Chiropractor Talks About Why it is important to see a chiropractor after an auto accident

2009-11-13T16:14:00.000-08:00

If you are in a car accident it is important to see a chiropractor after the accident. What happens is that the impact my cause a misalignment in the spine if the impact is sever enough. Even though you may not feel any pain right away the pain can slowly develop months after the initial impact. Another reason why it is important is be checked is because you may have sustained a whiplash injury. The occurs when the car hits you from behind and your head quickly goes forward and then backwards. Sometimes this can cause a reversal of the curve in your neck and this can only be determined by taking an x-ray of your neck. Traction may be required to restore the curve of your neck due to the tearing or stretching of ligaments and tissues. If it is not restored then degeneration will begin with bone spurring and decrease in disk height as a result.
I also recommend that patients carry med pay on their car insurance incase their health insurance doesn't have chiropractic care and even if it does it may take more than the number of visits that their health insurance covers.

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I Thought It Would Go Away

2009-11-13T13:23:00.000-08:00

"I thought it would go away" I often hear this from patients when I talk to them for the first time. Sometimes the pain has been going on for many years and they either get feed up with it or it is progressively getting worse. What people don't realize is that if there spine is out of alignment and it is causing the problems, then the problems will continue until their spine is realigned. The body is self healing but the spine is not self correcting if it get to far out of alignment. If it stays out of alignment for to long then degeneration will begin in the spine. Degeneration is a permanent process it cannot be restored to its original state. So if your pain is continuing don't wait to long to get it check out.

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2009-11-13T13:13:00.000-08:00

One of Poways leading chiropractors Dr. Kip Rode of Rode Chiropractic serves patients chiropractic needs, in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Sabre Springs Scripps Ranch, Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego and other areas. If you have neck pain, low back pain, headaches, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome then this is the place to go.
Upon the initial visit each patient receives a consultation, thorough examination, and then x-rays may be taken. After Dr. Rode study's and analyzes them he will tell you whether he can help you or not.

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