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

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.

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!

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

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

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

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/

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.

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

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

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.

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!

What is an Adjustment?

What is an Adjustment?

You may hear the word from time to time from friends or family who regularly see their chiropractor and you wonder, so exactly WHAT is an adjustment?

An adjustment is the use of a specific force in a precise direction, applied to a joint that is "fixated" or "locked up" and not moving properly. Adjustments help return bones to a more normal motion or position, relieving pain and ill health.

When the 24 bones that protect the spinal cord lose their normal position or motion, delicate nerve tissue can become choked or irritated. So, when one of the bones is "out of place" so to speak, an ajustment will definitely help.

Each day millions of delightd patients choose chiropractic over drugs or surgery as a common sense approach to better health.

How does the chiropractor adjust the spine?

There are many ways to adjust the spine. Usually the doctor's hands or a specially designed instrument is used to deliver a highly accurate thrust. After years of training, Dr Parker has selected a variety of methods and has become skilled in each of those. Regardless of which technique is used, each chiropractic adjustment is specifically tailored to the patient's age, size and unique spinal problem.

Adjustments help normalize spinal function and join mobility. When nervous system function improves in this way, the body can begin the natural healing process.

Why not call our office today and make an appointment? You'll be on your way to better health!

GIVE THANKS - AN APPT FOR $60

For the month of November, our office is offering a $60 special for ALL New Patient appointments. A new patient appointment has a value of over $210 and includes, a consult, exam, xrays if needed and first day of treatment. What better time to come in, take care of your pains AND most importantly, take care of your health. Send your friends and family members. They are sure to be "thankful".

Be sure to bring some canned food items and/or a new toy for our food and toy drive to help Metropolitan Ministries. We'll have collection barrels in our front receiption area to "collect" all the goodies through Dec 17th. Help us to help others!

Once a Chiro Patient Always a Chiro Patient?

Have you ever heard someone make this statement about chiropractic care? For instance, "I have some neck and back trouble, but I dont want to go to the chiropractor because once you start going, they keep you coming back".

Lets look at it this way, when you were a child and you had a toothache, were your parents afraid to take you to the dentist because..........once a dental patient, always a dental patient?

When a person begins treatment with a chiropractor, it is true that he or she is typically asked to return for multiple visits in the beginning phase of care and this is for a good reason. Your bones are used to being out of alignment. This misaligned position is as much a habit as having a cup of coffee every morning.

Some people, especially those who dont exercise regularly, are bound to have problems requiring chiropractic care. And some people actually have their first subluxation or spinal misalignment at birth due to required forceful methods of delivery. As an infant, the child could have chronic sinus infections, ear infections, digestive problems, colic, bed wetting, etc. That type of person will require some chiropractic care, even if its only 4 times per year for maintenance. Without proper chiropractic care, they are bound for chronic health problems of one type or another.

Lets go back to the dentist for a moment................if you ignore your teeth, by not brushing flossing and practicing good dental hygiene then you will lose your teeth. The same holds true for chiropractic health. If you ignore your spinal health, you are bound to have health problems.

So, once a chiropractic patient, always a chiropractic patient is a very cheerfully TRUE statement. We all need to work on our health. Chiropractic is such an effective way to reduce stress. Patients often choose to use chiro as a form of preventative care.

HERES TO YOUR HEALTH!!!