How To Stay Young The First 100 Years

Do we NEED to know how to stay young the first 100 years? Sounds like pretty lofty goals for our lifespan, however it is a fact that we are living much longer!

The average lifespan for Americans at the turn of the 20th Century was only 49 years of age as apposed to the average lifespan today of 77.6 years. That is a drastic difference, and we need to be prepare our bodies to live a healthy and functional life.

Finn Chiropractic Group would like to invite you to learn more about how to stay young. Our doctors present a short presentation every Monday night at 7:00 pm and Tuesday morning at 8:45 am. There is no charge for the presentation, and coffee is on us! Bring your spouse, parents, children, anyone who you care about so that you can all learn and enjoy a healthier 2011 and beyond!

To register for class call our office at 724-776-2673. All attendees will have the opportunity to be entered to win a 42 inch flat screen TV during our drawing in December 2011.

Our new Associate, Dr. Joe Shuluga will be presenting class, starting the week of 1/3/2011.

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Spinal Decompression Therapy and You

We’re thrilled to now be able to offer our patients this advanced treatment, with Finn Chiropractic Group being the only local chiropractor certified in the Kennedy Decompression Technique. 

Spinal Decompression Therapy is safe and effective for treating conditions such as neck and low back pain, disc herniation, spinal stenosis, and sciatica.  It’s a non-surgical, traction-based treatment that relieves pressure on the spine by stretching and decompressing the discs.  Patients, fitted with pelvic and thoracic harnesses, lie on a computerized controlled table.  Most patients find the sessions, which last about 20-30 minutes, to be comfortable.  Treatment typically involves 8-12 sessions, with many patients reporting pain relief after the first few sessions.

Individuals who could potentially benefit from this type of therapy are those who:

• experience chronic back pain
• suffer from failed back surgery syndrome
• have bulging or herniated discs
• have been diagnosed with facet syndrome, sciatica, or lumbar degenerative disc disease.

Some people are not good candidates for this therapy, including those who:

• are pregnant
• have suffered a new vertebra fracture
• have titanium rods in their back
• have been diagnosed with pelvic or abdominal cancer
• have been diagnosed with severe osteoporosis

Additional information on this therapy can be obtained by contacting Finn Chiropractic Group at info@finnchiro.com.

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Condition of the Month: Stress & Your Health

Traffic Jams. Paying Bills. Deadlines. Pesky Neighbors. These unpleasant or challenging situations create stress in our lives. So why is it some people deal with these stress situations better than others? The answer is complex and includes many factors from genetics to weather conditions, but an interesting study in The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics indicates that there is a relationship between chiropractic and the effect it can have on dealing with stress situations in your life.

This study revealed that nearly one in three patients viewed their lives as moderately to severely stressful, and more than 50% felt that stress had a moderate to severe impact on their health problems. Additionally, 71% of the patients indicated that it would be helpful if their chiropractor offered advice to help them cope with these stressful situations.

Communicating with your chiropractor about dealing with stress is the starting point, and you might be surprised to find that your chiropractor is full of sound advice on ways to effectively deal with stress in your life. Most people know that improving nerve and spinal function has a dramatic impact on improving emotional, mental, and physical function. Getting the most out of your chiropractic care may include talking to your chiropractor about effective strategies to deal with the stress in your life, so be sure to inform your chiropractor about your personal situation so your Doctor of Chiropractic can help you improve your health and wellness at maximum levels.

TREATMENT:
Chiropractic involves touch; this factor alone sets the stage for release of muscular tension. Your chiropractor administers of or a series of manipulations ("adjustments") to the spine and surrounding musculature. The adjustments may help the fatigue or stress by removing nerve irritation, releasing muscular tension and improving blood circulation.

To see if chiropractic may be able to help you, call (724)776-2673 today for a complimentary consultation.

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Finn Chiropractic Group Visits U.S. Army Reserve Center In Cranberry Township

Dr. Shawn Finn and the staff at Finn Chiropractic Group recently spent their Saturday morning with some of the troops at the U.S. Army Reserve Center in Cranberry Township, Pa.

Dr. Finn speaking to the men and women of the U.S. Reserves on December 4th.

Given the efforts of our military to secure our safety, Finn Chiropractic Group wished to reach out to the men and women of the Army Reserves and to educate them on ways to remain healthy. The visit took place during regular training hours on the morning of Saturday, December 4, 2010.

Dr. Finn was glad to spend time with the troops and to present them with his “How to Stay Young the First 100 Years” class.  The class gives detailed information about our body’s ability to function over the course of our lifespan and suggests ways that healthy eating, exercise, and regular visits to the chiropractor can greatly enhance your quality of life.

As a special thanks to the troops for their work, Finn Chiropractic Group offered each a free consultation with one of our doctors for themselves or a family member.  

Dr. Finn summed up his visit by saying, “It really was an enjoyable and worthwhile visit for us. Anytime you are around members of the armed forces it really does reinforce why they are so important and why the sacrifices that they make must be recognized as well as respected.”

A short video of Dr. Finn’s reaction to his visit with the troops can be found on Finn Chiropractic Group’s Facebook page.


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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.

Commonly Treated Conditions

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.

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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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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!

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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