Wellness-Performance-Family Care

Wellness-Performance-Family Care 

If you're trying to figure out how to keep up, or just reaching out for a little help... and maybe you just want to look great, feel better and get moving again, then look no further.

We specialize in short-term chiropractic care for neck and back pain.  Because everyone knows, wellness improves health.  If you don't take care of your body... how will YOU take care of YOU?  

We're known for our excellence in hands-on care for musculoskeletal pain at any age... so come experience the difference.  We offer skillful chiropractic care offering effective treatment for more than just back pain.  We see people with neck pain, headaches, and sports injuries of all kinds.  Always natural and evidence based.  Offering you and your family alternative solutions to drugs or unnecessary surgery.  

Please know, optimal spinal hygiene and YOUR over all health is our focus, and our ultimate goal for you.  No matter what it is you want a THERAPEUTIC LIFESTYLE means discovering the good habits in order to improve your health.  Choosing and making conscious choices each day with new skills enhances your well being in every way. 

So here's what we do, by boosting your performance we increase your well being, and in turn improving your family's health all with expert chiropractic care.  This is why our services are so valued... 

1. You can start feeling good again
2. Look better and have more energy
3. Enjoy rapid chiropractic relief

And as for our results?  Well after 30 years they speak for themselves.



It's simple, renewed vigor can be yours by receiving regular chiropractic check-ups and making easy lifestyle changes. 

So if you're looking for individual attention, sound nutritional guidance, masterful manual adjustments, expert chiropractic advise, or you just want an unbiased second opinion for better strength, more muscular power, improved coordination, greater flexibility and enhanced balance you're in the right place.  So you can enjoy vitality for life and wake up feeling good again.

Let me ask, are you in a pickle with pain?   Slowed by stiffness?  Annoyed with joint achiness? Tormented by numbness? Bothered  by tingling?  Or maybe you have mood swings, muscle spasms, chronic headaches, shoulder pain, or a lack of energy.

And then you might ask, "How do I know when I need chiropractic care?"  And the next logical question if you've never seen a chiropractor, "Who can I trust?"  I can assure you, our nose doesn't grow just to create more visits at your expense.

Where respect is earned, honesty is appreciated, trust is gained... and loyalty is returned. 

We appreciate your referral of friends and family members, and also your confidence and trust.

Bless and be Blessed ALWAYS,

 

Lewis Meltz

How Do I Know Whether to Use Ice or Heat For Injury?

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How Do I Know Whether to Use Ice or Heat For Injury?

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Although altering the temperature of an injury or painful area can be quite beneficial to the healing process, knowing when to apply ice or heat can be confusing. It is necessary to understand the effect each has on the body,

The application of heat increases the circulation of blood and decreases tension in muscles and ligaments.  Heat applications are advantageous for the relief of chronic muscle or ligament tension.

Ice or cold packs applied to the body decrease the flow of blood, decrease swelling from acute or recent strain or injury, decrease pain nerve impulse transmission, and increase muscle and ligament tension. Application of ice is desirable during periods of acute injury in which strain and sprain have occurred.

It is generally best to apply heat to areas of chronic tension in the absence of recent swelling. It becomes confusing when muscle and ligament tension occurs in the same area as joint swelling. In these instances, it is best to apply heat to the area of muscle tension and ice to the area of swelling. Heat is generally more beneficial for muscle spasm than ice. When unusual or strenuous physical activity is followed with back, neck, shoulder, or other joint pain, ice is preferred.

Be sure to contact Chiropractic Orthopedic Group at 916-933-2707 if you are unsure about applying ice or heat, and for instruction on proper application. Dr. Meltz can advise you on what is best for you, and can also determine if you would benefit from chiropractic treatment.

Bless and Be Blessed ALWAYS,

Lewis Meltz

How Hollywood Got Weight Loss All Wrong

How Hollywood Got Weight Loss All  Wrong 

Your path to successful weight loss may become clouded. It may have started out easily, but over time, you may have lost interest or feel you failed at one point or another. It's important to learn how others who have succeeded before you have done it. What are they doing to stay on top of things?

Setting goals is a good place to start on your journey to losing weight. In your dreams, what do you envision as the results of your weight loss? Do you want to drop a size or two? Is there a certain number you would like to see when you step onto a scale? Or, is the reason you want to lose weight simply to have a healthier body?

Stay on top of all of your progress. To keep yourself less stressed about weight loss, weigh yourself only once per week. Doing so too often will make you anxious. Write down everything you eat and the number of calories each food item or drink contains. Make sure you write down little stuff, like drinks and snacks, too. Simply writing down what you eat and drink can prevent you from making poor choices.

You can make bad eating choices if you are hungry. Keep yourself from succumbing to this trap. Plan out what you want to eat a day or two in advance. When you leave for the day, have food with you. Start packing your lunches. Not only will this help you drop the pounds, but it will also help you save cash.

A healthy weight loss plan requires both modest exercise and a nutritional diet. If you find ways to incorporate fun into your exercise and diet routines, you will find that your weight loss will be steadier. If you are not motivated, get a work out buddy. Turn it into a family event by taking a bike ride or a stroll in the park. You'll be working out without even trying!

It's very simple: if there is no junk food in your house, you won't eat junk food while at home. Unhealthy eating habits are usually due to your environment. By keeping things such as fruits, veggies and granola bars stocked in your house, you will be more likely to choose these more healthy treats. You will definitely reduce the amount of junk food you eat by making it less accessible.

Ask your friends to give you support. Having the support of friends and loved ones can really help to motivate you. You should always have someone on your team that will cheer you on every step of the way. Be sure to have a good circle of supportive friends to call on when you are down and discouraged. Your support system can be a huge help all the way through your weight loss journey.

Hope this helps,

Bless, and be blessed ALWAYS

Lewis Meltz

How to Avoid Becoming an "Exercise Dropout?”

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"Exercise Dropout?”

--> In spite of good intentions, it is common to begin exercising regularly and then either gradually or abruptly stopping… and then ending up in the same physical condition as before exercising. It is a frustration experienced by nearly everyone that would like to begin an exercise program.


--> There are a few key factors, however, that Dr. Meltz recommends may help people continue stretching and exercising throughout life. Among these factors is a clear understanding of the benefits of regular exercise.  Short-term benefits may include overcoming an injury; long-term benefits may include remaining active and pain-free in the years to come.


--> Another key point is to stop believing you are being forced to do something unpleasant.  Begin with an exercise that you enjoy and set attainable goals.  Every time you exercise or stretch as planned, you are one step closer to creating your exercise habit. Interestingly enough, time can be your ally.  We are creatures of habit. You can choose to have healthy habits.


--> In addition to enjoying your exercise program, the content, length, and frequency must be customized to your condition and the desired outcome. We can help you understand the full benefits, customize your approach, and give ongoing support to enable you to move into a healthier lifestyle.

Many people consider visiting a chiropractor only after suffering years of unnecessary pain. However, we know that focusing on prevention is key to long-term well-being, and that includes regular exercise, and that means finally adopting a proactive approach to health. For example, neck pain, is common among all ages of the population, especially the elderly, and chiropractic care is helpful, (Spine Journal 2013;10:35) and has considerable implications on health and quality of life. You may experience an increase of neck or back pain soon after you begin exercising regularly. Just as you schedule regular dental cleanings to prevent tooth and gum decay, it’s essential to arrange consistent chiropractic checkups to stave off spinal decay and related ailments all while exercising. 

Bless and Be Blessed Always,

Lewis Meltz

How Can Chiropractic Care Help My Headache?

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How Can Chiropractic Care Help My Headache? 

There are over 200 causes of headache. In today’s culture reaching for a drug, is often considered the first line of defense against headache pain.  The problem?  Many of these drugs have a proven history of ineffectiveness and other undesirable side effects.  All natural alternatives however, like the expert chiropractic care and treatment we provide offers safe and effective ways to end your headache pain and the many reasons for it. 

Migraine and tension-type headaches are often present in people who report chronic neck pain, according to researchers in Australia, (Cephalalgia Cephalgia 2007;27:793-802). 

When neck muscles get tight, stiffen-up and contract, then a chain of events occur sparked by poor posture or stress, and the result is a tug-of-war between muscles and spinal bones.  This situation plays out leading to the development of spinal restrictions.

Fortunately, many of these causes can be relieved with chiropractic care.  To begin care, we will review your history and conduct a thorough examination to determine the possible causes of the headache and how chiropractic care can help you. Sometimes spinal x-rays or additional laboratory tests are necessary to complete this evaluation. Because the treatments vary with the types of headache, we’ll also determine which treatment is best in your case and will discuss it with you. Often, low risk, natural methods are the best way to treat common headaches. Chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue manipulation, and ultrasound are common simple methods we use use to relieve the source of headache pain.

Remember: a headache is an alarm signaling a problem in your body.  Rather than masking the symptom with medication, we will treat your pain by exposing its underlying causes, and encourage you to replace the bad habits that may be contributing to your headache with positive health behaviors to ward off future problems. It is essential that you play an active role in your recovery by communicating honestly, participating fully, and cooperating totally in your treatment plan. In this way, you will get the best results from our skill and expertise.

Bless and Be Blessed Always,

Lewis Meltz

Blow On It First!

Just Blow On It.. 

As a chiropractor in El Dorado Hills I often explain to people, "you certainly don't need to call the fire department to blow out candles on your birthday cake... or a plumber to pour a little drain cleaner down the kitchen sink."  Simple things like that you can do all on your own with no sweat at all. 

But every day, people call on a specialist or an expert of some kind to treat a problem their 'doctor on the inside' knows just how to do without any help at all.  The doctor inside is known as "Dr. You."  And most often could just as easily take care of it with the right information, the tincture of time and nature's healing process.

It might come from a lack of understanding, fear of the unknown, or the "what- if's" from media conditioning that makes it seem life threatening... an annoyance... or an inconvenience that needs to be treated. 

You've heard all the warnings... or maybe now you ignore most of them.  Sometimes over-testing is done all for the sake of being careful.  The truth is, it creates fear in the hearts of patients who just need to find a simple solution, and hear the truth from someone they can trust.

As a chiropractor, sometimes the greatest challenge we have is to help you realize just how powerful you really are. The same physical laws, which holds the universe together is holding you together also!  In the rare case you develop a health problem where outside help is needed, rest assured it will generally be there for you.

In the time between fright and flight - take a moment, breath deeply and relax.  If your Nervous System is clear and working properly, your body is capable of blowing out the 'flame' all on its own.

Bless and Be Blessed Always,

Lewis Meltz

Back Pain

Back Pain

Back pain medications of all kinds, and other powerful pain relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs can hush and calm your symptoms for a while all right... that's at least until they wear off.  But the problem remains the same, and pain's alarm becomes easily ignored and masked because the cause remains the same but only now it's easily overlooked.  Has this ever been you?   It's also Albert Einstein's definition of insanity...

"Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."

And then those "common side effects" you always hear about... like lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting, constipation, difficulty peeing, impaired thinking, and all the physical abilities needed to drive or operate machinery... and that's just for Vicodin.

Pain of any kind is a warning sign that something's not right. Some people quiet their symptoms down with a pain reliever or a muscle relaxant while ignoring the real message. But that's the same as taking the battery out of your smoke detector when it goes off at the first sign of a fire... so you can go back to sleep! 

Two Common Causes

On every movable vertebra... there's two facet joints, one on each side of your spine from the top of your neck to below your waistline and each are abundantly supplied with very sensitive and delicate nerve endings.  These are known to be an everyday cause of back pain. The pain can be a sign these interlocking "hinges" that allow side bending, twisting, and leaning backward aren't moving properly.

The cartilage between each spinal bone called a disc can be involved as well. Trauma or overuse can cause the soft, jelly-like material in the center to bulge or squeeze out, putting undue pressure on nearby nerves causing pain, numbness, tingling, or all three.

Your Choices

Over the past 31- years we've helped many people with safe and natural chiropractic care with these problems. But, you've got other choices to pick from.  You can choose to:

• Ignore it (and your back and neck problems may worsen.)

• Bed rest (and you could end up prolonging the problem.)

• Massage (it can loosens muscles but can add extra stress to malfunctioning joints.)

• Prescription Rx (it works well but alters the way the body normally reacts to pain or swelling)

• Surgery (considered the most aggressive remedy, and should be your last resort)

But then there's Chiropractic Care

Specific chiropractic adjustments can help improve your spinal mobility and function. By restoring the way your spine works and behaves, your discs and the soft tissues around your spine and other joints may heal, nerve irritation and pain may be reduced, inflammation can ease and better strength, power, coordination, flexibility, balance, and stability can return. 

Aside from just feeling better, those are the common side effects of chiropractic care.

If you don't have a chiropractor you like, we'd want to be yours and earn your confidence and trust.

Schedule a consultation today!


Bless and Be Blessed Always,

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Lewis Meltz