Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Subluxations: Defined

In simplest terms, a subluxation (a.k.a. Vertebral Subluxation) occurs when one or more of the bones of your spine (vertebrae) move out of proper position and create pressure on or irritate the nerves within your spine. Spinal nerves are the nerves that are located between each of the bones in your spine. This pressure or irritation on the nerves then causes those nerves to malfunction and interfere with the signals traveling over those nerves to other parts of the body.

How does this affect you?  Your nervous system controls and coordinates all the functions of your body. If you interfere with the signals traveling over nerves, parts of your body will not get the proper nerve messages and will not be able to function at 100% of their innate abilities. In other words, some part of your body will not be working properly.

Some signs of subluxations include headaches, difficulty breathing, head colds, tingling or numbness of the fingers, neck and back pain, digestive issues, and numbness and pain in the legs.

It is the responsibility of the Doctor of Chiropractic to locate subluxations and to correct them. This is done through a series of chiropractic adjustments specifically designed to correct the vertebral subluxations in your spine. Chiropractors are the only professionals who undergo years of training to be the experts at correcting subluxations.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Catching Up with Dr. Pasierb

Originally from Somerset County, Dr. Eric Pasierb recently moved to Pittsburgh and joined Finn Chiropractic in August 2009.  He graduated from Penn State University in 2002 with a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology.  He interned with a local chiropractor and learned how chiropractic treats not just the symptoms, but the structural causes, of many ailments.  Dr. Pasierb believes that physical fitness and rehabilitation are essential for optimum benefit in chiropractic care.  And because of his strong desire to help people and aide them in achieving good health, Dr. Pasierb knew chiropractic was his calling.

During his time at New York Chiropractic College, Dr. Pasierb received a diverse education, and has become familiar in treating an array of musculoskeletal problems with the most current techniques.  He has received training in ergonomics, rheumatology, sports injuries and has learned several soft tissue techniques.  In addition to Pennsylvania, Dr. Pasierb also holds a chiropractic license in Virginia, and is an active member of the American Chiropractic Association.

In his spare time, Dr. Pasierb is an avid golfer and sports enthusiast.  While his true passion is Penn State football, he is also a huge fan of the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates.  He enjoys running local 5K and 10K events and perfecting his grilling skills.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Dr. Spotlight on Dr. Shawn Finn

After suffering a sports injury in high school, Shawn Finn, D.C. received treatment from his chiropractor. His quick recovery inspired Dr. Finn to enter the pre-medicine program at Washington and Jefferson College and then to pursue his Doctorate of Chiropractic degree from the National College of Chiropractic in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Finn received his Doctorate in 1997 and returned to his native Pittsburgh to open Finn Chiropractic, Inc. in April 1998.

A fitness enthusiast, Dr. Finn built his practice as an extension of his passion for health and physical well-being. He built his treatment protocols on a foundation of spinal and muscular balance, sound nutrition and consistent exercise. This passion for wellness has led Dr. Finn to constantly learn cutting edge techniques that will enhance his patients’ health. Dr. Finn has received board qualification in rehabilitation and sports injuries from the University of Bridgeport. He has studied whiplash injury treatment at the prestigious Spine Research Institute of San Diego with Dr. Arthur Croft, a widely respected whiplash specialist. Dr. Finn also has a qualification as a certified Pilates instructor and uses these techniques in his patients’ treatment plans.

His belief in serving the community has led Dr. Finn to reach out to numerous charities and philanthropic organizations, including serving on the boards of Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the United Way of Butler County. He is also an active member of the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association and the American Chiropractic Association. In 2007 his service and commitment to practice excellence led Finn Chiropractic Group to receive the prestigious Five Star Award from Integrity Management, a chiropractic consulting firm. Dr. Finn is also an accomplished author who has been published in Dynamic Chiropractic and Chiropractic Economics.

Dr. Finn’s experience and advanced training have made him one of the most widely sought after chiropractors in the Pittsburgh area. He will combine gentle manipulation, deep tissue therapy and rehabilitation to provide you with a gentle yet powerful solution to your condition.

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Thursday, November 18, 2010

Would You Enjoy A Free Chair Massage?

Quite the question isn't is? We are not exaggerating, lying, fibbing, or doing anything of the sort when we say that you and your co-workers can enjoy a free 10 minute chair massage. Now you might ask, what is the catch, there has to be a catch right? Unfortunately, you are right, the catch is you need to relax! We all work extremely hard, and many of us play hard on top of it. This often leaves our body sore, aching, and even worse in constant pain. In fact, studies show that 80% of adults will suffer from lower back pain at some point in their lives, and one in every three adults will suffer from neck pain. These statistics aren't good!

Our mission at Finn Chiropractic is to reach 80% of the population, that is to educate them about chiropractic care and to let them know the difference it can make in their lives. A main avenue that we use to do this is to provide complimentary chair massages to the staffs at businesses in our area. An awesome opportunity right?

At this point you are probably saying I could go for that, many of my co-workers could too. We all know that person at work who a dictionary would list as "see also" when one looked up the word stress. So we have a mission for you. Talk to you supervisor and give our office a call to set up a date for Dr. Finn and our staff to visit your business.

You have nothing to lose, but your pain!

Finn Chiropractic Group

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Finn Chiropractic Group

Finn Chiropractic Group was founded in Seven Fields in 1998 by Dr. Shawn Finn. His mission then remains our mission today: to inspire our patients to take an active role in their healthcare, understanding that chiropractic care, fitness and proper nutrition can provide them with a powerful solution to their conditions.

Available online at www.finnchiro.com