Friday, January 15, 2010

STRESS




How does stress affect YOU?




For some, its an upset stomach. For others, recurring headaches, back pain, or muscle stiffness. Still others respond with nervous twitches, allergic reactions, or sensitivities to chemicals. Regardless of your particular response, the function of your nervous system is involved. Thats why chiropractic can be so helpful.




Stress has been with us since the beginning of time. Every era has faced its share of threatening situations. Today, the stressof work, project dealines, personal conflicts, and the demands on our time and money, take a huge toll on our health.

It may surprise you that your "feelings" of stress may have nothing to do with the stress in your life. Poor posture, prolonged sitting, an accident, or even an old injury can lead tospinal stress. Chronic pain and muscle tension can cause you to experience nervousness and irritability.

The chiropractic approach to stress is to help normalize the function of your nervous system by removing interferences caused by spinal joint dysfunction.

For more information on how we can help you or someone you know, please visit our website @ www.parkercare.com or call our office to set up a consult appointment. 813-254-5200

Thursday, January 14, 2010

DONT FORGET






Don't forget about Dr. John Parker's Peripheral Neuropathy Seminar this Friday!!! The seminar is free, but the information is valuable! If you or someone you know has the following symptoms, then you will want to be sure to attend. Peripheral Neuropathy can affect the hands, legs and/or feet.


*Numbness * Burning Pain *Cramping *Sharp, Electric Pain *Pain When Walking *Difficulty Sleeping From Leg Discomfort *Prickling/Tingling Feelings

Bring your spouse, bring a guest. The more the merrier.

FRIDAY, JAN 15TH
12:15PM
4343 W. HENDERSON BLVD
TAMPA, FL
* please call in advance to reserve your seat* 813-254-5200


Wednesday, January 13, 2010

THE CHIROPRACTIC LIFESTYLE

Your nervous system controls everything! Chiropractic is based on the scientific fact that your nervous system controls the function of viturally every cell, tissue, organ, and system of your body. Your nervous system consists of your brain, spinal cord, and all the nerves in the body.



Chiropractors are experts in the care of the bones, nerves, muscles and connective tissues that make up about 60% of your body. All of the joints in your body are part of this musculo-skeletal system and its optimal function is necessary for overall good health.



Call to schedule an appt or free consult with Dr. Parker for more information about a care program that may include specific spinal adjustments, exercise recomendations, nutritional advice or other conservative methods of care based on your health history, age, current condition and lifestyle.



Dr. Parker's office is located at 4343 W. Henderson Blvd, Tampa, FL 813-254-5200. Our office bills all major med insurances and we offer affordable care plans for cash patients as well. Call today!

Monday, January 11, 2010

ANOTHER SEMINAR

PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY SEMINAR
The demand for information on this class was so huge, that Dr. Parker is holding another seminar this week.

FRIDAY, JAN 15TH

12:15PM

at 4343 W. HENDERSON BLVD

TAMPA, FL


* please call in advance to reserve your seat*

Peripheral Neuropathy (PN) is the term used to describe disorders of the peripheral nerves.


Neuropathy means “disease or abnormality of the nervous system” which is not a very helpful definition. We need to think of neuropathy as any DAMAGE to the nervous system




If you suffer from any of the following symptoms, then this seminar will benefit you!
1)Numbness
2) Burning Pain
3) Cramping
4) Sharp, Electric Pain
5) Pain When Walking
6) Difficulty Sleeping From Leg Discomfort.
7) Prickling/Tingling Feelings


Dont Delay! Call and reserve your seating today - 813-254-5200
You'll want to hear all about this new and highly effective pain treatment program.




Saturday, January 9, 2010

AUTO INJURIES



INJURIES:




Injuries that result from a motor vehicle accident are often not diagnosed correctly. Frequently, the pain or other symptoms of the injury are not apparent at the time of the auto accident. In fact, some auto injuries are hidden so well, they may be missed by emergency room technicians and could take weeks, months, and even years before actual symptoms show.

WHIPLASH:

A whiplash injury happens when a person’s head is suddenly snapped forward, then backward. The symptoms of whiplash are headaches, stiffness, and neck pain. Blurred vision and tingling sensations in the arms and shoulders are caused by irritation to the nerves, caused by even a slight misalignment of the vertebrae in the neck. Almost every person involved in an automobile accident suffers some degree of whiplash injury.

Visit our website and view one of our testimonials from a lovely young lady who Dr. Parker has helped greatly since her auto accident. http://www.parkercare.com/medical-pages/auto-accidents

Chiropractic care has proven to be one of the most effective treatments for injuries following an automobile accident. Our office accepts virtually all auto insurance coverages. Schedule today for a free consultation or initial exam. Please call our office at 813-254-5200. We are waiting to help you.

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Peripheral Neuropathy Seminar


..................as advertised in the TBT and City Times:

NEXT PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY SEMINAR IS
THIS SATURDAY,

in our Tampa office, 4343 W. Henderson Blvd.
JANUARY 9TH
AT
11:00AM

Peripheral Neuropathy can effect hands, legs and/or feet...........







There are two types of symptoms with Peripheral Neuropathy; negative and positive.







Negative signs, which come first, are when damage to the nervous system, obviously,brings about a LOSS of a particular function. For exaample; loss of reflexes, loss of strength, loss of sensation like numbness. But these are rarely detectable to the patient, because the brain makes up the difference in the losses.

Only after some time do the sick and damaged nerves develop the positive signs of neuropathy; tingling , burning, biting, stabbing, shooting pains. This too is a reaction of the brain and the nervous system, unfortunately this over reaction tears apart the fiber of the patients’ lives.

DR JOHN PARKER CAN HELP!!!!!

If you or someone you know is having the symptoms of perpheral neuropathy then we urge you to attend this FREE seminar. The information received will be priceless and the care instrumental in helping you to begin feeling relief.

Please call our office at 813-254-5200 to reserve your seat.

Not in the Tampa area??? Then please feel free to call our Sarasota office @ 941-360-8570 (7652 Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota, FL) to reserve a seat with Dr. Alexa Parker who is offering the same seminar and is looking forward to helping YOU!

Monday, December 28, 2009

HEADACHES AND MIGRAINES






Migraine pain is most often felt in the temple, but it may be experienced anywhere in the face, head or neck.
So, what puts the ache in headache? The pain sensitive structure of the head is the culprit. These are the arteries of the brain and skull, the tissues surrounding the head veins, the dura matter covering over the brain, and certain nerves called cranial nerves. When these parts are inflamed or stretched, pulled or under pressure, any type of headache may occur.

Dr. Parker takes a different approach to the treatment and prevention of migraines and headaches. After a thorough neurological exam, the Dr. determines which part of the nervous system is not functioning properly. Take a look at our website www.parkercare.com and click on migraines and chronic headaches for more information and a heartfelt testimonial from a very happy patient.

Call to set up a consult or appt today 813-254-5200

Monday, December 21, 2009

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Dr. John Parker, Tina and April would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas.



Holiday hours for the office are as follows




Mon, Dec 21st - 9:00am - 12:00pm & 3:00pm - 6:00pm


Tues, Dec 22nd - 3:00pm - 6:00pm


Wed, Dec 23rd - 9:00am - 12:00pm & 3:00pm - 6:00pm


CLOSED THURSDAY, CHRISTMAS EVE, CLOSED FRIDAY, CHRISTMAS DAY




Mon, Dec 28th - 9:00am - 12:00pm & 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Tues, Dec 29th - 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Wed, Dec 30th - 9:00am - 12:00pm & 3:00pm - 6:00pm


CLOSED THURSDAY, NEW YEARS EVE, CLOSED FRIDAY, NEW YEARS DAY




Our office will re-open on Monday, January 4th at 9:00am




MERRY CHRISTMAS AND
A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL




Thursday, December 17, 2009

Fibromyalgia

Imagine how different your life would be if you were free from the burdens that your fibromyalgia causes you.

Have you suffered with Fibromyalgia symptoms for a few months, a few years, or too many years to mention? Many may suffer only minor symptoms, while others (perhaps you or a loved one) feel the debilitating effects of Fibromyalgia and are kept from participating in their life, making even simple daily activities almost impossible.


How Does This Work?
You are most likely starting to wonder “What is the treatment going to be like?” I can tell you from personal experience and from watching patients and staff participate in the treatments, that they are beneficial and enjoyable.


Treatments can include one-sided adjustments, simple exercise, neurological exercises, eye exercises, or vestibular stimulation. These techniques coupled with a full neurological and nutritional workup have enabled us to help most of our patients to get rid of their chronic symptoms no matter how long they have been experiencing them


Call our office today to schedule an appt/consult/exam to see how Dr. Parker can help YOU! 813-254-5200

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Brain Enhancement


Our Brain Enhancement Program recognizes that ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, learning disabilities, Autism, etc. have similar primary underlying causes. The areas of the brain involved in these disorders require similar intervention strategies.


Since hemispheric imbalance is often the main problem, it is not enough to just generally stimulate the brain. We must stimulate one side more than the other.


A hemispheric-based approach, or activities directed toward the goal of achieving a balance between the two sides of the brain, is the key to success. To achieve this we use hemispheric-specific activities including motor, academic, behavioral, audio-visual, and biochemical modalities.


Check our website for more information and to see an amazing testimonal from a child under care and see how well he has responded. http://www.parkercare.com/

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Peripheral Neuropathy


Learn all about this disorder and how Dr. Parker can help you or your loved one. A class will be held here at our office on Wednesday, December 16th at 12:30pm. Mark your calendars and plan to attend.

Some neuropathies come on suddenly, others over many years. Some people are affected only by a weakness in the arms and legs which legs which leads to difficulty standing, walking, or getting out of a chair. The loss of sensation from the feet, ankles and toes contributes to patients not having a ‘good sense’ of where there feet are in space, touching the ground, and this causes them to fall very easily. These under-recognized sensory losses CAN ONLY be detected with proper clinical exam. This office has the necessary tools to uncover the underlying cause of this ’silent’ nerve damage.






Visit our website for more information on peripheral neuropathy. www.parkercare.com

The information provided in this class will be of great value to you if you are suffering or know someone who may have this type of problem. There is NO CHARGE for the class. Please call our office at 254-5200 to reserve your seat to attend the class.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

HAPPY THANKSGIVING



Dr. Parker and his staff would like to wish everyone a very safe and Happy Thanksgiving Day. Enjoy your holiday. Our office will be closed in observance of the holiday, but will re-open at 9am on Monday morning. We have a lot going on between now and the end of the year, so don't miss out.
Nutrition Workshop will be held on
Tues, Dec 8th at 6:15 pm

Seminar on ADD/ADHA/Autism/Aspergers will take place on Saturday Dec 12th at 11am.

Call our office at 254-5200 for more information and to reserve your seat

Monday, November 23, 2009

NUTRITION WORKSHOP

Do you suffer from any of the following problems?

*Stress/High Cortisol Levels

*Digestive Problems

*Sleep Problems

*Blood Sugar Disorders/Disregulation/Insulin Resistance

*Pre-Diabetes/Diabetes Type II

*Thyroid Disease/Hashimotos/Thyroiditis

*Fibromyalgia

*Gluten Sensititivities

Then Dr. Parkers Nutrition Workshop would be of great help to you!

Join us on


Tuesday, December 8th
at 6:15pm
4343 W. Henderson Blvd
Tampa, FL
*813-254-5200

*Please call today to reserve your seat*

Health management through functional nutrition is the key. Looking forward to seeing many of you at this workshop

Thursday, November 19, 2009

THE WELLNESS REVOLUTION

Will you be the next to join the Wellness Revolution?

Are you ready to get off the medical merry-go-round?
If you are currently suffering from any of the following problems, chiropractic CAN HELP!!!



Neck Pain


Headaches


Constant Fatigue


Lower Back Pain/Sciatica


Numbness or Soreness in your Arms or Legs


Muscle Spasms/Sprains/Strains


Fibromyalgia

A Chiropractor is expert in the care of the bones, nerves, muscles and connective tissues that make up about 60% of your body. All of the joints in your body are part of a musculo-skeletal system and its optimal function is necessary for overall good health.
Schedule an appointment with Dr Parker for more information about a care program that may include specific spinal adjustments, exercise recommendations, nutritional advice and other conservative methods of care based on your health history, age, current condition and lifestyle.

Call our office @ 813-254-5200

Monday, November 16, 2009

TESTIMONIAL

thank you to Brigitte for her testimonial and kind words..................



ANOTHER
CHIROPRACTIC
SUCCESS STORY...


Name: BRIGITTE L.

Hello, my name is Brigitte. My success story is a great one, if you were in my shoes.

Almost 2 years ago I visited Dr. Parker with severe neck, back and right leg problems. Being on pain medicine for 15 years and nerve blocks the last 4 years left me feeling hopeless.

Dr. Parker's program is great for the "can you fix me?" question. Making me feel better and hoping to be able to walk again was more than I expected.

My program is now once a week, but I worked hard to reach this point. To my surprise, the supplement program has worked wonders. Who knew that this would be the plus to an A grade! How often do you find a doctor who thinks outside the box to help his patients? Really, how many doctors are truly like that?

Pictures are worth a thousand words. My picture was one of pain with days of doing little to nothing. Now my picture is much brighter as I am going to the gym and getting into shape with little to no pain.

THANK YOU DR. PARKER AND YOUR CARING MEDICAL STAFF!

Thursday, November 12, 2009

~TBT~


We're in the Tampa Bay Times (TBT). When you grab your copy, be sure to turn to page 4. Information on our next seminar concerning ADHD, Aspergers, and Autism is outlined. You wont want to miss this class. Parents, caregivers, teachers, etc are all welcome. If you know of a child who could use some help, then the information in Dr. Parker's seminar will be of great use to you.


In fact, when you grab your TBT copy this week, be sure to grab an extra one to pass on to a friend or family member who may have a child in need of assistance with one of these issues.


We'll see you at the seminar!!!!
Thursday, November 19th @ 6:15 pm
4343 W. Henderson Blvd.
Tampa, FL

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

SEMINAR, SEMINAR, SEMINAR.......

THERE IS NEW HOPE!!!!!


Join us for Dr. Parker's seminar on ADD/ADHD/ASPERGERS/AUTISM.


Thursday, November 19th at 6:15 p.m.

our office is located @ 4343 W. Henderson Blvd.

Tampa, FL

There is no charge for this seminar, but the information is worth its weight in gold. Discover the latest non-drug neurological treatments and learn why its vital to have your child tested for sensitivities to gluten, milk, eggs, soy and yeast.

Discover the importance of specific lab panels in the
treatment ofADD/ADHD,Asperger’s and Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
If yourchild is struggling in school,socially,and/or emotionally, then it would be of great benefit for you to join us for this seminar.

Call our office @ 813-254-5200 to reserve your seat.



Monday, November 9, 2009

Chiropractic Health Care



Advanced Chiropractic Rehabilitation Center offers solutions to many conditions such as chronic fatigue, chronic pain, sleep problems, digestive disorders, thyroid issues, anxiety, depression, etc. Dr. John Parker treats these patients by looking at them metabolically, neurologically and structurally. Studies show that many of these ailments which were previously treated with surgery and/or drugs are now shown to be treatable by chiropractic care. Most chronic conditions have an underlying cause that can be corrected. Thats great news!



Dr. Parker is also a certified DAN! (defeat autism now) doctor with over 150 post graduate hours in Childhood Neurobehavioral Disorders. This enables him to treat patients, especially children, with ADD, ADHD, Autism, Aspergers, etc.

For more information on how Dr Parker can help you or your child, please call to schedule a no obligation consultation. And check back frequently for information on upcoming free classes and seminars in nutrition, ADD, spinal health and much more!

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

A Pain in the Neck

Is it hard for you to look over your shoulder? Do you have a constant pulling or throbbing pain in your neck? Do you notice a grinding sound as you turn your head? Contact the doctor for a thorough examination.


A popular response to neck pain in taking drugs to cover up the problem (aspirin, analgesics, pain pills) or treating its symptoms (muscle relaxers, hot packs). But neck pain ISN'T caused by lack of aspirin or drugs! The Chiropractic approach to neck pain is to locate the underlying cause. this begins with your examination. Special attention is given to the structure and function of the spine, and its affect on the nervous system. Is the proper spinal curve present? Are the nerve openings between each pair of spinal bones free and clear? Is the head balanced? Are the shoulders level? These and other considerations are used to create a plan of specific chiropractic adjustments to help improve the motion and position of spinal vertebrae.


With improved structure and function, neck pain often diminishes or totally disappears----WITHOUT addictive drugs or harmful side effects.


Many patients with neck pain have lost the normal forward curve in the neck. This can affect the brain stem and spinal cord.


Remember, your neck has to balance and support the equivalent of a 10 - 13 lb bowling ball.


Take care of yourself! Call for an appt today!!! 813-254-5200. New patient visit with xrays if needed is now only $60. This is a $210 value. What better time to work on your aches, pains and take care of your health.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Mid Back Pain Can Be a Serious Symptom


The mid back area is highly reactive and can compensate for the pelvis and lower back region or the upper neck and cervical spine area. Sitting at a computer or driving for long periods of time are two common origins of mid back-related pain. Mid back pain can also be associated with a referred pain or complication from one of the organ systems in the body such as the liver or kidneys.


Mid back pain is one of the most common complaints that patients report when they first visit a chiropractor. the mid back area is called the thoracic spine. There are normally twelve bones with a matching twelve pairs of ribs that make up the mid back area.


Symptoms of mid back pain can range from muscle tightness and spasms, trigger points (areas of acute spasm and pain), restricted range of motion when bending or twisting and sharp or stabbing pains from the back, radiating to the front. the rib cage can also become distorted causing symptoms that mimic respiratory or cardiac problems such as shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat and fast or slow heart rhythms.


This is whyb you should be evaluated by a doctor of chiropractic whenever mid back pain or symptoms occur. Dr Parker specializes in the musculoskeletal system and its biomechanical-related functions. A complete history and exam will help determine the origin of the problem and how best to proceed. A corrective care plan will then be designedfor you to alleviate your symptoms and correct the underlying problems.


Call for an appointment today. Our office hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am - 12pm and 3:00pm-6:00pm. We are open on Tuesday afternoons 3:00pm - 6:00pm. We are looking forward to meeting you!