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Can we help you? It was once said that all patients need to know 3 things from their doctor: 1.) Can you help me? 2.) How much will it cost? 3.) How long will it take? Although with varying conditions, insurance coverage and age demographics these are difficult questions to answer directly, I will do my best below, so please read on. The chiropractic paradigm maintains that the power that made the body is what ultimately heals the body. What this boils down to is that the brain communicates with all of the tissues and organs of the body via the nervous system to control all physiological functions, to heal wounds, repair tissues and allow for optimal function. We categorize the stresses that people encounter in their daily lives into 3 types of stress that inhibit our ability to function optimally. These 3 main stresses are:		Postural Degeneration, Neurological Implications and What Can Be Done Not everyone suffers from severe scoliosis or major spine injuries, but if you spent an hour at the mall or a park to "people watch", one of the most common syndromes that you would observe would be"anterior head carriage" also referred to as "forward head syndrome". Sure, mom always told you to sit up straight and eat your vegetables(at least mine did), but she couldn't have been more spot on. Anatomists and researchers have indicated that proper posture in the standing position (as viewed from the side) should allow for a plumbline to pass from the external ear canal through our A/C joint, or tip of the shoulder, down through the hip to our ankle. As we age from adolescence to adulthood, not only do we generally become more sedentary, but our postural muscles begin to gradually decondition, resulting in degeneration of the functional

Thoughts - mental or emotional stress
Trauma - physical injury, job stresses or other               activities of daily living that cause               improper posture & altered iomechanics
Toxins - Chemicals, many of which are common               in the average diet today, inadequate               nutrition or even excessive/ improper               use of otherwise beneficial prescriptions Each of these stresses negatively affect the way in which our nervous system communicates. Our mental or emotional stress can cause hyperactivity in our nervous system, causing an inability to focus, lack of sleep, nervousness and in extreme cases psychological disorders or depression. Lack of balance in our diet, poor nutrient consumption or absorption, excessive soda pop or refined sugar intake or drugs(prescription or otherwise) can have a similar effect.
     Physical trauma, whether great or small, causes tissue injury, swelling, biomechanical

Function Optimally.
Central Nervous System

curves in the spine. First the head migrates forward, very commonly seen beginning with high school and college students from studying or sitting for long periods of time. This results in a loss and occassional complete reversal of the cervical curve. The head weighs on average 10lbs, varying with individual size, and for every inch that the head migrates forward, about 10lbs are added to the weight that the neck has to carry. You can imagine, and may experience, the tension this causes in the shoulders and upper back. Addditionally, to compensate for this forward shift in our center of gravity, the body tends to rock the hips and pelvis forward, resulting in a loss of the lumbar curve in the low back. This isn't simply a matter of not looking our best, but causes biomechanical changes in our body that can gravely affect the nervous

alterations and joint mis-alignments (refered to as subluxations) which commonly result in pain but oftentimes go unnoticedas our body adapts. These compensatory adaptations result in imbalances which lead to joint degeneration if not cared for. The job of the chiropractor is not to cure or heal a patient, the body takes care of that. Our job is to remove the interferences in the nervous system to allow the body to properly communicate thus facilitating and accelerating the healing process. Our focus is not to "crack backs" or "crunch bones" although adjustments are often accompanied by a joint cavitation or popping noise. Our focus is YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM and its optimal function. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the choice of each individual, our hope is to educate each patient to better allow them make healthier choices and reap the benefits of realizing optimal health. Can we help you? Everyone has a nervous system that encounters stresses on a daily bases so we feel that everyone can benefit from chiropractic care. Most patients come to us for pain or discomfort in the back, neck or shoulders as well as for headaches, but Dr. Frogley has advanced training to care for shoulder, elbow, wrists/hand injuries as well as hip, knee, ankle/foot injuries. We adjust, rehabilitate and educate our patients on exercises to help get them out of the office and maintaining their health at home. How much will it cost? This can be complicated as we work with many insurance companies but most office visits cost between $40 and $70, although each case is unique and requires individualized care. An initial case history, physical exam and neurological assessment is normally $95 excluding x-rays, but please ask about current promotions as we often offer customer discounts. The bottom line in pricing is that you will know up front how much it will cost you prior to beginning treatment. How long will it take? Initial exams usually take about an hour depending on x-rays etc. An average office visit can take 15 minutes to 45 minutes depending on rehab and other treatments needed. Each case is unique so the number of visits required for care will be determined in the assessment process and patient compliance to exercises and home care is critical to time frames. If extensive rehabilitation is required, we work with local physical therapists, massage therapists and other health professionals to ensure our patients get back to optimum function. If you have additional questions, please call us today! We offer no gimmicks and no hidden fees, just excellent health care. We are committed to your health and hope to hear from you soon!		system and thus our performance, organ function including digestion and immune capacity, mood and ultimately our overall health and quality of life. As a 3rd generation chiropractor whose family legacy in chiropractic all began because of my grandfather's wish to care for my grandmother's progressive scoliosis, we have spent countless hours researching not only pathological curve correction but functional curve restoration as well. Your quality of life and peak performance are our main objectives! From injury care and pain relief to postural correction for true wellness and elite performance, we have you covered. And since we recognize that no single professional can take care of every condition, we maintain a network of multi-disciplinary, elite health professionals to ensure that our patients are properly cared for by experts that truly care! Professional athletes all around the world know that in order to be your best, you have to work hard, but more importantly, you have to work smart! By combining cutting edge research in chiropractic techniques with proper biomechanical muscle training, diet and exercise, elite performance requires only commitment. Is it possible to push yourself farther physically and mentally to achieve your goals while simultaneously decreasing your risk of injury? Absolutely! In today’s world of competition, you will rarely find a professional, college or even high school athletic team without a team chiropractor, athletic trainer or physical therapist. We work with many local schools and athletic teams to both treat and prevent injury, as well as train them properly to reach their potential safely. Besides increased range of montion, common benefits to chiropractic care in the athlete include, but are not limited to the following: - Decreases muscle stiffness - Improves joint health - Increases balance and coordination - Accelerates healing - Facilitates mental clarity