The Winchester Institute of Chiropractic Health and Wellness

Do you Jump Correctly?

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:53:53 +0000

Jumping incorrectly, especially if you are a female, can lead to long term complications. The “Unhappy Triad” as it is called, is a common problem, particularly in females that jump as part of their sport of choice. Luckily, proper jumping technique can reduce your chance of injury. The unhappy triad consists of an ACL tear, MCL tear and meniscus tear, likely resulting in surgery for the injured athlete.
Many of these injuries can be prevented through proper biomechanics. If you’ve had a prior knee injury, or are unsure if you biomechanics are correct, contact The Winchester Institute at 614-760-5555 or www.thewinchesterinstitute.com so that one of our rehab specialists may evaluate your jump and help prevent future injuries.

Do you jump correctly?

admin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:35:07 +0000

Many of these injuries can be prevented through proper biomechanics. If you’ve had a prior knee injury, or are unsure if you biomechanics are correct, contact The Winchester Institute at 614-760-5555 or www.thewinchesterinstitute.com so that one of our rehab specialists may evaluate your jump and help prevent future injuries.

Golfers & Tennis Elbow—has your summer caused you some discomfort?

admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:58:39 +0000

Many patients present to the office for low back pain and headaches, but recently we’ve noticed a trend in the number of golfers and tennis players in the office. They typically make an appointment for another symptom, but we quickly start to hear about how they have stopped their beloved activity of golf or tennis due to pain around the elbow.

Tendonitis can happen in multiple joints and can typically be treated conservatively with chiropractic adjustments to restore proper function and motion to the joint, combined with rehabilitation and massage therapy to stretch and strengthen the soft tissue around the joint. Dr. Winchester and Dr. Sneyd have worked with multiple patients to help them to get back to their favorite activities. Contact The Winchester Institute at 614-760-5555 or www.thewinchesterinstitute.com if your pain is holding you back.

The Aches and Pains of a Desk Job

admin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:13:24 +0000

Most patients that sit at work have similar symptoms—headaches, neck tension, stiffness and pain in the upper-mid back. They also typically have structural changes on x-ray including a decreased neck curvature. This can often lead to accelerated degenerative change in the spine.

Chiropractic care, as well as focusing on flexibility and stabilization of the spine and surrounding tissues, is of utmost importance to those who sit at a desk. Ergonomics are also important, which Dr. Winchester and Dr. Sneyd stress with their patients.

For more information on how to improve function, flexibility and aches and pains, contact The Winchester Institute at 614-760-5555 or www.thewinchesterinstitute.com.

Is your child complaining of aches and pains?

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:36:42 +0000

A recent case study reports improvement of a 15 year old soccer player with hamstring and hip pain. The patient was seen for 8 chiropractic visits over 6 weeks, and was given some stabilization exercises, rehabilitation and orthotics throughout the course of care. After 6 weeks, the patient was pain free and back in the soccer game.

Chiropractic, supplemented with proper stabilization and rehabilitation, can not only help to relieve symptoms, but improves the function of the body to prevent future flare ups and degenerative bone and joint diseases. Contact The Winchester Institute at 614-760-5555 or www.thewinchesterinstitute.com for more information on the whole-body approach of the clinic.

Tendon Rupture linked to Drugs?

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:54:36 +0000

Information dating back to 1983 relates a specific class of antibiotics, the fluoroquinolones, to tendinopathy and rupture of various tendons throughout the body. While antibiotics may be necessary for certain conditions, it is important to ask your physician the side effects of medications, including musculoskeletal conditions that may be associated. Many prescription drugs have side effects such as muscle tension, cramping, or pain.

Contact The Winchester Institute at 614-760-5555 or www.thewinchesterinstitute.com for an evaluation of your musculoskeletal complaints. Dr. Sneyd and Dr. Winchester complete a thorough examination and work with medical doctors to co-manage your care so that you may heal as quickly and safely as possible.

Chiropractic for Prevention of Sports Injuries?

admin — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:42:00 +0000

A recent study determined that adding chiropractic care to standard medical and physical therapy approaches “dramatically decreased the number of leg injuries and missed games” for Australian football players. Chiropractic works to restore normal function and movement, despite the presence or absence of pain, which may be one explanation of the preventative aspect reported in this study.

Dr. Winchester and Dr. Sneyd work to restore normal function to all joints in the body, from knees to shoulders to the spine. Contact The Winchester Institute at 614-760-5555 or www.thewinchesterinstitute.com for more information.

Tour de France Cyclist Visits his Chiropractor

admin — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:21:35 +0000

Did you know that Tour de France Cyclist Christian Vande Velde visited his chiropractor every night during the tour this year? He reports seeing his chiropractor helped him recover from each arduous day of racing. His team won the Tour this year, with him finishing 17th individually.

Even if you aren’t a competitive cyclist, chiropractic care may help you recover from your grueling days. Call The Winchester Institute at 614-760-5555 or contact us at www.thewinchesterinstitutue.com for more information.

Backpack Safety

admin — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:52:06 +0000

Any parent who has lifted their child’s backpack recently knows why there is such a concern for backpack safety. To decrease the opportunity for back pain to creep into your child’s life, be sure to follow these simple steps. First, pick a backpack with wide straps. Then make sure that the child wears both straps while keeping the backpack high enough on the back to distribute weight over the shoulders, not resting on the hips. If your child is rolling their shoulders and back forward, there is likely too much weight in the backpack. Try decreasing the amount of weight the child needs to carry.

No child should be haveback pain. If you have a child complaining of pain, contact The Winchester Institute at 614-760-5555 or at www.thewinchesterinstitute.com for information about how chiropractic care may be able to restore motion to the spine and decrease the aches and pains your child experiences.

Overuse Injuries in Volleyball

admin — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:47:37 +0000

Shoulder injuries are the most common type of injury to volleyball players. With many students gearing up for the season, it is important to prepare the teams to combat injuries. Most shoulder injuries are overuse injuries due to multiple overhead motions. To decrease the likelihood of this type of injury, it is important to properly strengthen and stretch not only the shoulder, but also the back and chest to provide additional support to the shoulder joint. It is also important to allow time for proper stretching before and after practice and games as well as proper time for healing between events.

If you are suffering from shoulder discomfort, call The Winchester Institute at 614-760-5555 or visit us at www.thewinchesterinstitute.com for more information on non-invasive rehabilitation techniques.