But does posture effect other aspects of health ?  Well, a study published in the American Journal of Pain Management seems to say that posture effects every aspect of health.

“The striking influence of postural mechanics on function and symptomatology have led to our hypothesis that posture affects and moderates every physiologic function from breathing to normal hormonal production.  Spinal pain, headache, mood, blood pressure, pulse and lung capacity are among the functions most easily influenced by posture.”

“Many symptoms including pain, may be moderated or eliminated by improved posture.”

The good news is that posture can be improved and corrected with proper treatment.   After treatment, your shoulders stay back without effort.  High shoulders and crooked hips even out over time.  You move around easier.  You can take deeper breaths.  In 3 or 4 months, you can be doing things you haven’t done in 10 years.

At my office, I take your posture very seriously.  I know how much bad posture can effect your health, beyond the aches and pains most people want me to treat.

For more information on posture, log on to www.painfree-greatposture.com.

If you suffer from back pain, you owe it to yourself to get a copy of my free report at www.newbackpainreliefinfo.com

AJPM 1994; 4:36-39 (American Journal of Pain Management)

Shoes with archsupports cause the body to become unbalanced and slump.  To date there is no scientific evidence that archsupports in shoes either treat or prevent injury.  Yet almost every shoe you can buy has them.

Xero shoes are a flat flexible sandal modeled after the sandal used by the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico.  The Tarahumara Indians regularly run 50 and 100 mile races in these type sandals and they don’t get injured.  They are comfortable and you can get them in a variety of styles to suit yourself.

They offer a kit where you can make your own.  Or, you can buy them custom made.  They are fully endorsed by ABC technique chiropractors world-wide.

For more information on the shoes log on to www.xeroshoes.com

For more information on how I treat foot problems log on to: www.stopyourfootpain.com

The organization will be doing many promotional events and public relations campaigns.  Doctors will get the latest training in chiropractic techniques and patient care.  This will include training on treating and preventing concussions, sports injuries, industrial relations and ergonomic consulting.

I am very excited to be a part of this group of doctors as a founding member.  We are all very committed to bringing the chiropractic message to the public.  That message is simple: “Chiropractic Works”.  Not only can chiropractors get you out of pain, but we can get you functioning better and keep you that way.  We do it safely.  We do it without the dangers of drugs or surgery.

There will be more news in the future so stay tuned.  In the mean time check out my web-site www.painfree-greatposture.com and periodically check out the Chiropractic Society of Wisconsin’s web-site:  http://chiropracticsocietywi.org/

For news and information as the group grows.

As you posture gets more rounded and your head moves forward of your shoulders, you get more pain arthritis and loss of function.  Study after scientific study has shown this to be true.  But, you can observe this for yourself.  Observe people with slumped over postures.  Watch them walk.  Are they stiff and slow?  Do they wince when they move.  Are they smiling much or do they look like they are struggling?  Are they breathing deeply?

The good news is, posture can be improved.  Dramatically in some cases.  Not only will you look better, but you will feel better, move around better and enjoy life more.

If you are having back pain, log on to: www.newbackpainreliefinfo.com and get a copy of my free report.  For more information on posture and many other things related to your health, log on to: www.painfree-greatposture.com

In general, the younger you are, the better your health in general, and the less severe the injury,  the faster you will respond.  If you are older, you have other health problems, or have a bad injury, it will take longer.

If you are generally healthy, a mild to moderate back injury should get better in a few visits and should be completely resolved in 6 weeks or less.

If you have a severe problem, or you are older, or you have arthritis or degenerative discs, you should get some improvement in a couple weeks, but it may take 3 to 6 months to get it resolved.

Your chiropractor should be able to give you an estimate of how long it should take to get you better.  You should have goals that focus on restoring function as well as pain improvement.  You should also have instructions on home activities so that what you do at home compliments the therapy you are getting.

For more information on how I treat back pain, log on to: www.newbackpainreliefinfo.com

Can post-concussion syndrome be treated ?  My experience is that it most certainly can.

First and foremost, a good neurological evaluation is necessary to find out what areas of the body are being effected.  Any trauma to the head will effect the neck, so this must be evaluated as well.  Post concussion symptoms will often be relieved after proper treatment of spinal injuries.

Some symptoms of post-concussion syndrome can be related to mis-aligned bones in the skull and face.  Relief from signs and symptoms can be obtained through re-aligning the cranium with a technique called Endonasal Cranial Correction.

And last but not least, the brain must be given the nutritional building blocks it needs to repair itself.  Without the proper nutrition, it won’t heal.  Most doctors don’t suggest any type of nutritional regimen for their brain trauma patients and this is a major mistake.  A good diet along with targeted supplementation can make a huge difference in brain function, even years after the damage occurred.

After the damage is repaired, rehabilitation exercises may be necessary to retrain areas of the brain that have lost function.

If you are suffering from post-concussion syndrome and would like the agony to stop, call 262-251-8306, talk to Karen, Becky or Pat and schedule a free no obligation consultation with me, Dr. Paul Kramer.  We can talk about your situation and see what can be done to get you back to health.

A new technique has been developed called Endonasal Cranial Correction that is helping sinus sufferers across the country.

The technique involves a doctor inserting tiny balloons into the nasal passages and inflating them.  This opens up the nasal passages and allows free breathing.  The results are dramatic and permanent.  It is very helpful for people suffering from chronic sinus congestion, sleep apnea, deviated septum, snoring, headaches and lightheadedness.

To see if you might be a candidate for this life-changing treatment, call 262-251-8306 talk to Karen, Becky or Pat and schedule a free no-obligation consultation.

For more information on this exciting new technique, check out this video:

The balance disorder problem can be caused by things not normally treated by the medical profession.  That being pinched or stretched nerves in the head and neck.  When these nerves get irritated it results in garbled communication to and from the brain regarding where your body is in space.

You may feel like you are falling over when you aren’t.  Or the room is spinning when it isn’t.  You may feel light headed when you move or change positions.  Some people can make their symptoms worse by tipping their head down or back.  This is all related to mechanical nerve pressure in the head and neck.

These symptoms can be treated with a combination of two radically new alternative therapy techniques.  Advanced Biostructural Correction to correct the problems in the spine.  Endonasal Cranial Correction to correct the problems in the head.  The two techniques have given relief to many BPV sufferers across the country.

To find out more information on how these techniques work, log on to: www.stopvertigonow.com

They are either totally ignorant of the problems associated with fibromyalgia, or they are out to make a buck from desperate people.

There is no known cure for fibromyalgia.  That’s because there are multitudes of reasons why a person can have wide-spread pain and fatigue.  Here’s just a partial list:

1. Chronic whiplash injury
2. Multiple herniated discs
3. Thyroid disorders
4. Adult Tethered Cord Syndrome
5. Metabolic disorders
6. High Omega 6 to Omega 3 fatty acid ratios
7. Dysbiosis
8. Gluten Intolerance
9. Latent Viral Infection
10. Low vitamin D levels
11. Failed Back Surgery
12. Heavy Metal Toxicity

And the list can go on and on.  The problem is, most medical doctors don’t treat these conditions.  In order to correct these problems, you need the help of someone trained to get your body to work right.  Not cover up symptoms with drugs.  You need someone to help you walk through the “maze”,  find out what the problems are, and find you a way out.

There is no “one thing” that cures everyone, but there are treatments that can help. For more information on fibromyalgia log on to: www.stopyourfibronow.com.

The whole idea of barefoot running is to avoid an arch support.  Shoes effectively splint the foot and prevent it from its natural range of movement.  As a result, the arch becomes weak and collapsed since muscles are no longer exercised.  Once you start wearing shoes with arch support your feet get weaker.  You will always need arch supports and eventually you will de-condition to the point where you will get an injury.

No one I know of can start running barefoot immediately.  You have to wear a minimalist shoe like a Vibram Five Finger or VivoBarefoot.  This will protect the skin on the bottom of your foot and give you some slight cushioning until your foot gets into shape.

Here’s how to transition into barefoot/minimalist shoe running:

1. Your feet will need time to adjust, be prepared to take several months to make the switch.
2. Do not rush into doing heavy exercise in VivoBarefoot.  You should start with  short distances.  Sometimes only 200 yards.
3. Listen to your body.  If your feet start to hurt, stop.  You will often find that your feet will hurt when you start to fatigue.  The fatigue changes your running form and you start to hit harder with your heel.
4. Concentrate on landing lightly.  You can’t use your old sloppy “pound the ground form” that you used when you wore shoes.

If you are having foot issues, log on to www.stopyourfootpain.com for more information.