New Twilight Movie Tickets!
Bring in a non-perishable food item (example: can of soup) to any of our office locations before November 14th and be entered into a drawing for 2 MOVIE TICKETS TO THE EARLY PREMIER OF TWILIGHT.
Are All Fish Good for Your Heart?
Some fish with high levels of omega-6s may not be the best choice for a heart-healthy diet.
You must be referring to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Researchers from Wake Forest University School of ...
Five Most Dangerous Trends that Heart Specialist Want Everyone to Know!
Heart Disease has been coined the “silent” killer. One may not even know that they have an issue, until it is too late. The Center of Disease Control: At least 81,00,000 million Americans (i.e. 1 person in 4) ...
Two Dining Out Weight Loss Strategies (Unconventional)
Last night while out to dinner I was reminded of two research studies. Allow me to set the stage.
We pull up to—a hip, Mexican-American restaurant serving up some of the best guacamole next to homemade. A truly euphoric experience ...
The Importance of Green Tea
Green tea is an important nutrient which can either be consumed in supplement form or simply as a couple of cups of tea per day. How does green tea work? Green tea operates as a powerful free-radical scavenger especially in ...
The Perils of Being “Skinny Fat”
No, that's not a misprint. Analyzing new research, renowned cardiologist Arthur Agatson, M.D., warns that women of normal weight can share many of the same heart risks as those who are obese.
Remember when a total cholesterol reading of under 200 ...
20 Habits That Make You Fat
Don't fall trap to these common getting healthy downfalls
FAT HABIT #1: Eating "low-fat"
It sounds crazy, but I want you to stop buying foods marketed as low-fat or fat-free. Typically, they save you only a few calories and, in doing so, ...
Kinesio Tape: What is it?
Kinesio Tape, or K Tape, is a flexible support that:
(1) corrects muscle function by strengthening weakened muscles,
(2) improves circulation of blood and lymph by eliminating tissue fluid or bleeding beneath the skin by moving the muscle,
(3) decreases pain ...
What Causes Back Pain?
The back is a complicated structure of bones, joints, ligaments and muscles. You can sprain ligaments, strain muscles, rupture disks, and irritate joints, all of which can lead to back pain. While sports injuries or accidents can cause back pain, ...
Did you know?
Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work. In fact, back pain is the second most common reason for visits to the doctor’s office, outnumbered only by the common cold.
It is estimated that as many as ...
Chiropractic relieves headaches
Summit Health Chiropractic has two convenient locations in Queen Creek & Mesa. We provide chiropractic care to Queen Creek, Mesa, Gilbert, Apache Junction, San Tan Valley, Florence. Below is a study which shows the effectiveness of chiropractic care for treating ...
Adjusting Increases Upper Cervical Rotation by 100% in 10 Cases of Atlantoaxial Osteoarthritis
SOURCE J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2011 (Feb); 34 (2): 131-137
This new case series, managed by the Department of Orthopedics, in the General Military Hospital of Beijing, China, involved 10 patients with upper neck osteoarthritis. They were treated with upper cervical ...
NEW CHANDLER OFFICE NOW OPEN
We are excited to announce that we have opened a new office in Chandler, AZ!
This is our third office location - Queen Creek, Mesa, and now CHANDLER!
The Chandler office address:
12 North Alma School Rd, Ste 18
Chandler, AZ 85224
Ph (480) ...
Twinkie Diet EXPOSED (A Calorie STILL is NOT a calorie)
The “Twinkie Diet”, a dietary experiment whose results seemed to suggest otherwise (that indeed all calories were equal for fat loss). Here’s one such question one may ask:
But what about the Twinkie Diet that professor did? A guy lost ...
Protein – the Powerhouse
Protein isn’t just for bodybuilders—women need it as much as men do. Protein is an important component of every cell in the body. Protein serves as the building blocks for all kinds of things in our bodies—very important things ...
The Big Freeze
Fresher doesn’t always mean healthier. Frozen foods can be not only cheaper but healthier, especially with fruits and vegetables in the winter and spring months. As Birdseye realized, fast freezing means more nutrition. One study found that ...
Brain Food = Fish
For years, fish has been called brain food and many researchers believe the human brain started to grow significantly when our ancestors began eating fish.
Look on any label of omega 3-rich oil, fish or flaxseed; you will notice the letters ...
When is a Calorie NOT a Calorie
It’s preached as the “be all, end all” of weight loss and it’s completely WRONG! Eat less than you burn and you’ll lose weight. Because the numeric value of an individual’s caloric intake is not the only factor that ...
What structures are damaged in whiplash injuries?
Whiplash injuries can damage just a few structures or many, depending on the severity of the accident and direction of the injurious forces, to name a few.
Some of the more common pain-sensitive structures that are damaged include:
-outer layers of the ...
What SPEED = INJURY?
The “Threshold” for cervical spine soft tissue injury of a motor vehicle becomes a reality at only 5 MPH.
Even if you have experienced a low speed collision make sure to be examined for injuries!
Symptoms of Whiplash
•Neck pain - which may not occur immediately!
•Neck stiffness
•Neck muscles injuries
•Neck ligament injuries
•Delayed neck stiffness
•Delayed neck pain
•Myofascial injuries
•Headache
•Dizziness
•Abnormal sensations
•Burning
•Paresthesias
•Shoulder pain
•Back pain
•Memory loss
•Concentration impairment
•Nervousness
•Irritability ...
Consumer Reports Lists Chiropractic Patients As Most Satisfied
Consumer Reports ~ May 2009
A study in the May issue of Consumer Reports shows that hands-on therapies were tops among treatments for relief of back pain. The study, which surveyed more than 14,000 consumers, was conducted by the Consumer Reports ...
Headaches – Tension, Migraine and Cluster
American Chiropractic Association
A report released in 2001 by researchers at the Duke University Evidence-Based Practice Center in Durham, NC, found that spinal manipulation resulted in almost immediate improvement for ...
Efficacy of Spinal Manipulation for Chronic Cervicogenic Headache
The Spine Journal 2010 (Feb): 10 (2): 117-128
Eighty patients with chronic cervicogenic headache (CGH) were randomized to receive either 8 or 16 treatment sessions with either chiropractic care (Spinal Manipulation or SMT) or a minimal light ...
Q&A: Whenever my back hurts, I feel like I am tired all of the time. Is there a connection?
Answer: Yes, there is usually a very strong connection between fatigue and back pain as part of the typical response when muscles along the spine tighten and consume energy. In addition, when your body compensates for an area ...
Whiplash Statistics
-whiplash symptoms last more than 6 months in 75% of patients
-symptoms of whiplash commonly do not appear until weeks or months after the accident
-whiplash victims lose an average of 8 weeks of work
-whiplash is 5 times more ...
Chiropractic Can Reduce Pain AND the Risk of Injury
Half of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year.
Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work.
Americans spend at least $50 billion a year treating back pain.
Experts believe that up to 80% of ...
Why include Curcumin?
At the heart of Indian curry powder is one of the world’s most potent elixirs: curcumin, an antioxidant known to fight prostate & colon cancer, arthritic inflammation, bacteria, cholesterol, and a list goes on from numerous scientific studies from Alzheimer’s ...
Feasting Tips to no gain the Holiday Pounds
The greatest gift at the holidays isn't the buffet table, the fruitcake, or the champagne, it's the conversations, the camaraderie, and the laughter enjoyed with friends and family. So when possible, plan parties around holiday activities that nourish your soul ...
Holiday Tips to stay on track
Holidays are a time of celebration and feasting. If you are on a weight-loss regimen, you might be better off aiming for weight-maintenance during the holiday period, rather than weight loss.
• Make sure you have breakfast - the worst thing you ...
New Study Reveals That Back Surgery Fails 74% of the Time
Researchers reviewed records from 1,450 patients in the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation database who had diagnoses of disc degeneration, disc herniation or radiculopathy, a nerve condition that causes tingling and weakness of the limbs. Half of the patients had ...
Starting with Chiropractic Saves 40% on Low Back Pain Care
A new study finds that low back pain care initiated with a doctor of chiropractic (DC) saves 40% on health care costs when compared with care initiated through a medical doctor (MD), the American Chiropractic Association(ACA) announced today. The study, ...
Grains: Let’s Travel
American eating traditions dictate that every home cooked meal come with a starch, which usually means potatoes or rice. Yet neither of which add much to a meal other than empty carbs. But a new class of global grains ...
Symptoms of Whiplash
Basic Whiplash Symptoms
* Neck pain and/or stiffness
* Blurred vision
* Difficulty swallowing
* Irritability
* Fatigue
* Dizziness
...
It’s Greek for Me!
Greek Yogurt is not just a huge protein boost (more than twice as much as found in most conventional brands) that makes Greek-style yogurt so great. The thick, creamy texture and pronounced tang gives it a versatility that other ...
Weapon in This Obesity War
Yes, I know Omega Fatty Acids are not a secret anymore, not with the tons of research touting their potential ability to stave off cancer and heart disease and bolster brain power. Two seems to be making all the ...
Likelihood of being Involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident
The US Department of Transportation estimates that the typical driver will have a near automobile accident one to two times per month and all will be in a collision of some type on average of every 6 years.
Better Bread Crumbs
No matter how little oil they absorb, bread crumbs are always empty, low nutrient calories, yet who says you have to use them on meat and fish? A perfect crunch of nuts can be for chicken and fish fillet ...
Symptom Resolution Statistics
Many studies have found a significant number of individuals to be symptomatic for many months and even years after a motor vehicle accident. In one such study, 75 percent of individuals remained symptomatic 6 months after the accident.
Another study, published ...
Time for Symptoms to Present
Symptoms arising from injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents were once thought to present immediately following the accident. However, research and clinic experience now demonstrate that a delay of symptom onset seems to be the norm. Also, delay of symptom ...
Minimum Accident Speed to Cause Injury
Studies involving live humans have demonstrated that a motor vehicle accident of as little as 5 mph[caption id="attachment_68" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Serious Injuries Can Occur With Not-So-Serious Damage!"][/caption] can induce cervical (neck) injury. However, other studies have shown that cars can ...
Cleansing….. Why?
There are numerous men and women who aren't mindful on the well being effects of an unclean colorectal and how a cleansed colorectal can positively influence their physique and healthiness. It’s documented that even ancients resorted to cleansing ...
Did you know?
Considering all the tissues and cells in your body, 25 million new cells are being produced each second. That's a little less than the population of Canada - every second !
A red blood cell can circumnavigate your body in under ...
About Chronic Pain
Millions of Americans suffer from pain that is chronic, severe, and not easily managed. Although the human costs of chronic pain are beyond measure, its annual economic cost—including health care expenses, lost income, and lost productivity—is estimated to be $100 ...
Why is good posture important?
Good posture helps us stand, walk, sit, and lie in positions that place the least strain on supporting muscles and ligaments during movement and weight-bearing activities. Correct posture:
*Helps us keep bones and joints in correct alignment ...
What are the common signs and symptoms of whiplash?
The most common symptoms of whiplash are pain and stiffness in the neck. These symptoms are generally found in the areas that are “whiplashed.” For example, during a whiplash, first the head is lifted up from the upper-cervical spine. This ...
How is whiplash treated?
Staying active
One of the most important aspects of whiplash management is for the patient to stay active, unless there is some serious injury that requires immobilization. Patients should not be afraid to move and be active, within reason. In addition, ...
Manipulation as a Treatment for Back Problems
Used primarily by Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) for the last century, manipulation has been largely ignored by most others in the health care community until recently. Now, with today's growing emphasis on treatment and cost effectiveness, manipulation is receiving more ...
What Causes Back Pain?
The back is a complicated structure of bones, joints, ligaments and muscles. You can sprain ligaments, strain muscles, rupture disks, and irritate joints, all of which can lead to back pain. While sports injuries or accidents can cause back pain, ...
Whiplash Facts
45% of persons with chronic neck pain attribute the pain to a past motor vehicle crash!
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Interesting Facts about Car Accidents
About 40% of crashes that are fatal involve alcohol. If the accident takes place between midnight and 3am the percentage increases to about 75%.
Cars that are more prone to accidents are sports cars and hatchbacks. Although cars that have ...
Whiplash Facts
Each year there are 3 million new whiplash injuries in the U.S. Nearly half will develop chronic symptoms, and 10% will become disabled.
Popularity of Chiropractic
“Chiropractic is the largest, most regulated, and best recognized of the complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) professions. CAM patient surveys show that chiropractors are used more often than any other alternative provider group and patient satisfaction with chiropractic care ...
Do insurance plans cover chiropractic?
Yes. Chiropractic care is included in most health insurance plans, including major medical plans, workers’ compensation, Medicare, some Medicaid plans, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plans for federal employees, among others. Chiropractic care is also available to active-duty members ...
Did you know?
Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work. In fact, back pain is the second most common reason for visits to the doctor’s office, outnumbered only by the common cold.
It is estimated that as many ...
Chiropractic Care Relieves Headaches
Summit Health Chiropractic has two convenient locations in Queen Creek & Mesa. We provide chiropractic care to Queen Creek, Mesa, Gilbert, Apache Junction, San Tan Valley, Florence. Below is a study which shows the effectiveness of chiropractic care ...
Summit Health Chiropractic Offers Care in Queen Creek & Mesa
Summit Health Chiropractic has two convenient locations in Queen Creek & Mesa. We provide chiropractic care to Queen Creek, Mesa, Gilbert, Apache Junction, San Tan Valley, Florence. Below is a study which shows the effectiveness of chiropractic care:
“Patients ...
Did you know?
Crashes are the leading cause of death for children between the ages of 3 & 14 years.
Buckling Up When You Are Pregnant
“I’m pregnant. Should I wear a seat belt?”
Yes. Doctors recommend it. In a crash, a seat belt is the best protection for both you and your unborn child.
“Should I adjust my seat?”
Yes. You should move the front seat back ...
Auto Accident Treatment at Summit Health
At Summit Health Chiropractic, we take a special interest in caring for injuries that result from whiplash and other auto injuries. In 2007, Dr. Robinson completed post-graduate training to become certified in the treatment of whiplash and mild traumatic brain ...
Do I need chiropractic care after my auto accident?
While medical care may be required initially to treat any fractures, cuts, etc, chiropractic care is the best option for rehabilitating joints and muscles often injured in auto collisions. Chiropractic care is very effective in the treatment of many different ...
What if I can’t afford treatment after an auto accident?
It is important to understand that the at-fault insurance company is responsible for 100% of your medical/chiropractic bills. They are responsible for covering all treatment and exams for your injury. Even if the accident is your fault you ...
New Website
Summit Health Chiropractic is excited to announce the launch of our new website. We have given the website a new look and in the process also wanted to make the website more search engine friendly. We designed the ...