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

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!

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!