May Issue
Well into May now although still 21 degrees outside. (?)
These strange weather patterns can have an effect on the stress levels, especially if you live in Albany! My sister was in the Pack 'n Save basement carpark when the tornedo went over the top, luckily her kids had delayed her walking up the ramp to the supermarket of which the roof collapsed! Too close for comfort I say.
So I definately recommend a massage to calm the nervous system down and ease out any tension spots in the body.
Have a read of our November 08 newsletter regarding stress
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In Touch
Keeping you in touch with what's happening at Balance.
Thanks to all those who have given us such great reviews on finda.co.nz, we really appreciate it because it really does make a difference to our search rankings and ultimately attracting new clients.
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Client Antics!
Let us know what you've been up to so we can share your achievements!
April Antics:
Congratulations to Glen Larsen (2nd time mention!!) who has qualified for Xterra World Champs in Hawaii in October. Xterra is an off road triathlon.
Congratulations to mother and daughter Marathon racers....Stella and Joanne Lim. Stella walked the Rotorua Marathon while her daughter overcame injury to run it, well done!
Congratulations to Katherine and Chris Avery on their long awaited arrival of their beautiful baby boy Benjamin on the 13th April...too cute!!
Not client antics but therapist antics...Jane got engaged on Good Friday to Brian! YAY!
May Antics:
Jo Tacon came 2nd in her age group and 6th woman overall in the Rarotonga International Triathlon...fantastic result and not a bad place to do it in!!
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Our Referral Network
Therapy Spotlight: What is Chiropractic?
Some of you may know Dr Michelle Dickinson at Kingsland Chiropractic, as you may have been referred by one of us at Balance to get your spine checked. I believe chiropractic works well together with massage therapy so I asked Michelle to give us a break down of what she and her team does...read up, it may benefit you!
The spine is an incredibly important part of our body, and central to our overall wellbeing, yet how often to do think about it or do anything to look after it? Is it something that’s just “back there”? That you only think about when it hurts?
The spine is complex (24 individual vertebrae plus the sacrum, coccyx, and pelvic bones) and is vital to our wellbeing for a couple of reasons…number one: it keeps us upright and allows us to flex through a full range of motion; and number two: it protects our spinal cord, which is the central pathway between the brain and the body...so it's pretty essential we look after it!
In a healthy spine all of the bones should move freely in relation to each other, and work in tandem with the surrounding muscles; however various factors can work against this. Think of the stresses we place on our body every day – poor posture, sagging mattresses, badly set-up workstations, repetitive movements, poor form when exercising and countless other activities that can cause micro traumas in the spine. The impact of these micro traumas can go unnoticed for long periods until one day you are suddenly in agony; or you may suffer the results almost immediately – most people will have experienced waking up with aches and pains after pushing themselves too far the previous day.
Your spine, like the rest of your body, is an amazing piece of machinery - it will adapt and compensate to everyday stresses as much as possible, but your body won't like it and it will warn you. These messages may come in the form of muscle tension in your back or neck, headaches, stiffness, or an assortment of aches and pains. Over long periods of time we can start to believe that these signs are normal, a result of the body aging maybe, but the truth is that on the whole these signs are not normal body responses and should be addressed…preferably sooner rather than later.
Chiropractors determine how well the spine is functioning, and what impact this could be having on your nerve system and thus the rest of your body. They can also help in recognising the early warning signs of a developing back problem, or identify side effects caused by a misaligned spine. People wouldn't automatically think of their back when suffering insomnia, low energy, digestive issues, poor flexibility or even sinus problems, but all of these conditions and many others can be exacerbated by poor spinal function. It is important then that people recognise the significance of the spine in their overall good health. The spine protects the nervous system, and with the spinal cord being the central transportation route for all the messages running between your brain, your body, and back again it makes sense to make sure it is functioning as best it can.
People seeking chiropractic care do not have to have back pain or specific symptoms in order to benefit. A chiropractor’s focus is on wellness and prevention. The best way to find out if you'll benefit is to have your spine checked by a chiropractor. Just like you look after yourself by having regular massages, eating healthy food and exercising, getting your spine checked and adjusted can improve your overall health and wellbeing. The techniques used will differ depending upon the chiropractor you see, some can be very gentle and others more forceful; it's important to find a chiropractor that you are comfortable with and whose technique you like. As a chiropractor I see huge benefits in people’s lives on a daily basis as a result of chiropractic, and I can only encourage more people to try chiropractic and experience the difference it will make to your health and wellbeing.
 -Dr Michelle Dickinson (Chiropractor)
Dr Michelle Dickinson is a registered chiropractor and has been practicing since 2003. You will find her at Kingsland Chiropractic for specific, gentle chiropractic care. For more information go to www.kingslandchiropractic.co.nz or call 09 302 0299.
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