R Tyler Johnson Chiropractic

at Peak Recovery-San Clemente

83 Via Pico Plaza
San Clemente, CA 97672
Appointments: (949) 436-6440

The 9 Worst List

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A worst list found on MSNBC. Read and Learn. I know I did.

  1. Worst place to keep your toothbrush — the bathroom sinkThere are 3.2 million microbes per square inch in the average toilet bowl, and all of those germs are propelled out every time you flush, settling on the floor and the sink. Keep your toothbrush behind closed doors in the medicine cabinet or a nearby cupboard.
  2. Worst place to stash sneakers and flip-flops — the bedroom closetShoes track in allergens and contaminants. Leave your shoes by the front door.
  3. Worst place to fall asleep — under piles of blanketsBeing overheated can keep you from sleeping. Let your feet stick out from under your blankets.
  4. Worst place to cool leftovers — in the refrigeratorPlacing hot leftovers directly in the fridge can cause uneven cooling and possibly food poisoning. Leave food to cool on the counter for up to an hour after cooking, or divide it into smaller containers that can cool faster before refrigerating.
  5. Worst place to sit on an airplane — the rearThe tail of the plane is where you’ll get the bumpiest ride. Sit as close to the wing as you can.
  6. Worst place to set your handbag — the kitchen counterTests have showed up to 10,000 bacteria per square inch on purse bottoms. Put your bag anywhere except where food is prepared or eaten.
  7. Worst place to use a public bathroom — the stall in the middleThe center stall has more bacteria. Pick a stall all the way left or right.
  8. Worst place to keep medicine — the medicine cabinetThe temperature in a bathroom can get well above the recommended storage temperatures for many common drugs. Keep medicine somewhere cool and dry, such as the pantry.
  9. Worst place to use headphones — on an airplane, train, or subwayYou’re probably turning the volume up too high if you’re listening to headphones in a noisy environment. Listen wherever you don’t have to blast your music to enjoy it, or consider using noise-canceling headphones.

The Meaning of Pain

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The Chiropractic Center is pleased to provide education and information from a variety of trusted, professional resources.  Our goal is to increase the knowledge and comfort of our patients across a wide spectrum of interests affecting their health and well being.

If you have specific questions or concerns you’d like to discuss personally with us, please click here .  It would be our pleasure to ensure your complete understanding of the science of chiropractic treatments or other subjects covered in the article below.

What is the purpose of pain?

Pain causes you to pay attention to something that’s not working right. It’s a warning that a limit of some type has been reached that the body is not equipped to handle or cannot adapt further. It’s a not-too-subtle way your body alerts you that a change is required.

In many ways, pain is a good thing. It’s only when we misinterpret the pain or make it go away without tending to its underlying cause that we get into trouble.

Many people begin chiropractic care because of a painful symptom. Naturally, we show our compassion, but as chiropractors, our primary interest is in the underlying cause of the pain. Numbing the body with drugs to hide the pain may be convenient, but in the long run, expensive. We take a more natural approach.

It begins with a thorough examination. Plus, we’ll ask about the various physical, emotional and chemical stresses you may be experiencing.

If you know someone who regularly takes pain medication to suppress their ability to sense pain, urge them to consult a chiropractor. We promise to help identify the underlying cause of their problem and offer safe and natural solutions to their body’s cry for help.

Why We Recommend Frequent Visits

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When patients begin  care we will frequently recommend up to three visits per week or more. We’re often asked how we arrive at this visit schedule.

Since the patient is doing the healing, not the chiropractor, everyone responds differently. Predicting the best course of care is a combination of education, experience and keen observation skills.

A chiropractic adjustment applies a specific force, at a specific location, in a specific direction to assist your body in “righting” itself.  Our job is to supply energy at the right time and place so your body can use it.

We’ve found that frequent visits at the beginning of care, balances the repetition needed to establish a healthier spinal pattern with fitting chiropractic care into a busy life. We’ve tried more and less frequent care schedules. But for most new patients, up to three times a week seems to produce the best results in the shortest amount of time.

Will My Doctor Give Me Exercises?

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YES. The doctors will give you exercises specifically for your condition and if they feel you need an evaluation by a therapist or exercise physiologist, they will refer you to the appropriate professional. Exercise is not recommended until the motion of the spine has been restored to at least 50% of its normal movement. Prior to that the muscle will not receive the exercise well and the therapy may even cause pain.


How Much Care Do I Need?

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The exact amount is case specific. The doctor will have a better idea after 2 or 3 visits when your body’s response is better understood. Some acute conditions such as a catch sensation in a hip or midback may resolve in one adjustment. Other more chronic subluxations may take 1 to 2 years of treatment to reduce to an optimal level. Some cases will require supportive maintenance the rest of one’s life just at some people need insulin for their diabetes or medication for their heart after bypass surgery.

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