Thursday, December 30, 2010

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.

Finn Chiropractic Group

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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.


Friday, December 10, 2010

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.

Finn Chiropractic Group

Monday, December 6, 2010

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.


Finn Chiropractic Group