West Hartford Chiropractor Unveils New Site

Dr. Chris Chase a West Hartford Structural chiropractor and owner of Advanced Chiropractic has unveiled their new web site. This new site should be easier for folks to navigate, said Dr. Chris.

Here is the new link; Advanced Chiropractic.

Degenerated Disc & Neck Pain: How Does It Happen?

Degenerated (damaged) disc and degenerated (damaged) joint disease are not a result of age or heredity. Many of our patients are in their twenty and thirties with moderate to severe Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD for short) and there are older patients that have mild DDD in some parts of their spine. If DDD was age related then all of the spinal bones would degenerate at the same rate. We never see this in practice, what is most common , especially in the cervical (neck) spine is two or three joints with moderate DDD and the remaining joints are normal or have mild DDD.

Many patients ask, "How did I get this way and what can you do to help"?

Your cervical spine (neck) has a normal range, just like you have a normal range for eyesight, a normal range for blood pressure, and a normal range for body temperature. We all realize that if you are outside normal range, lets say for example for body temperature then you have a fever. When your spine is outside normal range this creates the process of degeneration of spinal bones and discs.

How does spinal bones and discs degenerate when the spine is outside normal range?

Your vertebrae (spinal bones) are easily influenced by abnormal pressure, think of your spinal bones as coral. The coral is alive and will change shape due to pressure, same as your spinal bones. Your disc is as tough as a NHL hockey puck. And, because it is filled with fluid, we all remember that fluids cannot be compressed (think hydrolic hoses for back hoes)this means the bones will adapt to the pressure and change shape (degenerate).

Now, this abnormal pressure also causes the joints not to move properly (you notice this by your reduced turning ability, by having to turn your whole body to back out of a parking space). Also your muscles become tense, tight and spasm to protect your spine from further going outside normal range. As well as the discs start to desiccate (dry up). You see your cervical (neck) discs need proper motion for proper health height.

Lose proper structure you lose proper motion. Bones degenerate, discs dry up, ligaments change shape and muscles tighten. This cause Secondary Conditions of : neck pain, upper back pain, numbness and tingling, weakness, etc.

What can you do?

Traditionally, the goal is to get you out of pain and get you moving better, this is done by...

1. Physical therapy
2. Massage
3. Pain medication
4. Traditional Chiropractic
5. Surgery
6. Pain management

I have no doubt that the above methods have helped. What those methods do not address is a primary structural condition called A. H. S. or Anterior Head Syndrome.

AHS, has five objective indicators that no one that really understands anatomy could disagree, be it a Neurosurgeon or a Structural Corrective Chiropractor.

The indicators are:

1. Head anterior/forward more than 30mm or 1 inch from the shoulders
2. Degenerative Disc Disease (damaged Disc)
3. Nerve Impingement Syndrome (NIS)
4. Muscular spasm/tension
5. Degenerative Joint Disease (damaged spinal bones)

As a Structural Corrective Chiropractor which is different than Traditional Chiropractic, our goal is to enhance the structure of your spine back into the normal range. Once the structure of your spine has improved more towards normal this decreases the harsh pressures on your spinal bones and discs, which then helps relieve or improve your Secondary conditions of pain, headaches, numbness and tingling. 

We do this with gentle specific spinal corrections which is not manipulation, structural rehabilitation and complementary recommendations to enhance what we do in the office and so that you do not become dependent on our services. We teach you how to protect what we've corrected.

What we don't do....

We do not have you under care forever.
We do not claim to cure everything, we are only focused on correcting your spinal structure.
We do not perform aggressive spinal manipulations.
We do not accept everyone, some folks we can not help.

The best type of patient is someone who has been to everyone else and is still having issues or someone who has had problems treated yet they still pop up from time to time and are becoming more frequent affecting your day to day activities. If this is you, then our office should be sought out for at least a conversation about your condition. 

We are excellent at tough cases.

For additional information call: 860.523.5465

ADVANCED CHIROPRACTIC of West Hartford Dr. Chris Chase - Certified Structural Correction Chiropractor, Dr. Chris is the only Structural Chiropractor in West Hartford, and surrounding communities.  ADVANCED CHIROPRACTIC is a company that offers Structural Correction services for women, children and men - which is different from traditional chiropractors (not better BUT significantly different). 

Advanced Chiropractic of West Hartford Donates To...

Advance Chiropractic is donating $90 to Unite For Light, this is a group that is bringing lights to the athletic fields of Conard and Hall High School, here in West Hartford.

The event is a "tailgate" party and will be an excellent time with guest host Colin Cowherd of ESPN

Here is the link: www.uniteforlight.com

West Hartford Chiropractor Answers Patient Question: I am getting better, but why?

Patient Question: I am getting better, but why?

Dr. Chris: I ask the patient for their hand and move a finger up and down. Then I have them close their eyes and tell me which way I moved it.

They say either up or down, and I ask them how they knew. They usually say, "I felt "it.

And, I then explain what that "felt it" means is that every joint and muscle in the body is hardwired to the brain. It is essential for the brain to constantly keep track of where we are in space.

As you know, the brain is an electrical system, but we don't have batteries or a charger. The brain is powered up by sensation.

The majority of brain input comes from joints and muscles spindles in the spine (special muscle nerves) as well as the vestibular or balance system.

If there is a problem with the slight movement of any of the vertebrae(spinal bone), you probably wouldn't notice it, but over time, it reduces the input (quality information) to the brain.

That is called subluxation or Structural Shift. Couple that with trauma, toxicity, inactivity, prolonged sitting, etc. and you get chronic health issues.

We do corrections to stimulate the spine and ultimately increase the function of the brain. This in turn helps your body heal your Secondary Conditions. 




For additional information call: 860.523.5465

ADVANCED CHIROPRACTIC of West Hartford Dr. Chris Chase - Certified Structural Correction Chiropractor, Dr. Chris is the only Structural Chiropractor in West Hartford, and surrounding communities.  ADVANCED CHIROPRACTIC is a company that offers Structural Correction services for women, children and men - which is different from traditional chiropractors (not better BUT significantly different). 

Sciatica & Hip Pain: West Hartford Doctor Reviews Options

Sciatica and Hip Pain usually go hand in hand. There are many causes of Sciatica, in this post we will discuss the role of abnormal structural shifts of the spine that cause the Secondary Condition of Sciatic and Hip pain. The lumbar spine or low back has a normal structure that is similar in shape to ellipse or an elongated half circle, with the bigger part of the curve at the bottom with the curve gradually lessening as you move up the spine.

This shape is designed to carry the weight of your body and to be able to lift or carry heavy objects with out damage. The strongest shape under load is an arch. Your intervertebral discs (IVD for short) are designed for maximum movement and NOT for weight bearing exclusively.

The problem comes in when your spine is outside normal range, basically losing the natural normal shape. This abnormal structural shift has dramatic repercussions, one is the dessication (drying out) of your IVD causing them to weaken and eventually bulge or herniate.

As a Structural Corrective Chiropractor our focus is much different than a traditional or conventional chiropractor, not better. A conventional chiropractor has three goals; get you out of pain, increase your movement and lessen muscle spasm. They use various methods and modalities and have no doubt that most do a good job.

As a Structural Chiropractor our focus is on your inner frame work of your body - your spine. We look to see if your spine is outside normal range and then customize a plan of care with the goal of getting your spine back into the normal range.

Your spine is similar to a foundation of a house, if the foundation has dropped a few inches, then it is reasonable to expect creaky floors and cracks in the dry wall. Some will just "patch-up" the cracks and put a nail in the squeaky floor. We both know that the underlying condition has not been adequately addressed and more secondary conditions will pop up over and over again.

What we focus on is correcting the foundation (your spine) back to the normal range to help prevent those Secondary Conditions from coming back. When your spine is in the normal range this takes the abnormal pressure off your discs allowing them to heal and repair, this leads to less irritation on your nerves and helps the Secondary Condition of Sciatica.

This is all done with out you having to "believe" in chiropractic, or having you come in "forever" and we don't claim to cure everything. We only focus on correcting abnormal structure of your spine.

We look for abnormal shifts of the spine which leave indicators of the damage, such as degenerated discs and /or degenerated bone. We also look for muscle spasm and Anterior head Syndrome. If you have one indicator then you have a Primary Structural Condition, the more indicators you have the more severe the problem.

Most folks will try medications, physical therapy, conventional chiropractic and if those do not work out then surgery. Which is usually followed up by another surgery in the future.

At Advanced Chiropractic, we focus on Structural correction of the spine. We do this utilizing S.C.I spinal adjusting methods, which are followed by Structural Rehab and Complementary requirements.

Our methods are designed to reduce the stress on the displaced segments essentially putting them back in place, we eliminate the pressure on the spinal nerves that are not only causing you pain, but also inhibiting the optimum function of your nervous system.

Have a Great Day

For additional information call: 860.523.5465



ADVANCED CHIROPRACTIC of West Hartford Dr. Chris Chase - Certified Structural Correction Chiropractor, Dr. Chris is the only Structural Chiropractor in West Hartford, and surrounding communities.  ADVANCED CHIROPRACTIC is a company that offers Structural Correction services for women, children and men - which is different from traditional chiropractors (not better BUT significantly different). 

Dr. Chris Chase is known for his directive focus to patient care and comprehensive approach to better health.

For additional information call: 860.523.5465

West Hartford Community Education Series Continues... Autism: Improving Quality of Life For Your Child

The One Approach To Improving The Quality Of Life You Have Probably Never Heard Of...

This workshop will explore one of the most common forms of neurological stress and how removing that stress can result in quantifiable improvements in language, sociability, and behavior in children with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions.

Seating is limited, call 860.523.5465 to RSVP. No child care at this event. Speaker will be Dr. Christopher Chase, owner of Advanced Chiropractic.

When: Tues, Sept 10th

Where 1022 Boulevard (Boulevard Shops Plaza) Advanced Chiropractic

Time: 6pm
Fee: Complimentary

Here is the link: http://westhartford.patch.com/groups/announcements/p/community-education-series-continues-autism-improving-quality-of-life-for-your-child_00394404

West Hartford Doctor Offers Workshop - Chiropractic:101

DID YOU KNOW?

We offer a complimentary talk called "Chiropractic 101".

WHY DO WE DO THIS?

We understand that many people are "on the fence" about visiting a chiropractor and may have some hesitation. That's ok and we know how you feel.

This short, 20 minute talk allows us to tell you about Structural Corrective chiropractic (what we do) vs. traditional chiropractic (what most others do) in a non-confrontational manner without any pressure for you to sign up for an examination or care. IT'S JUST A CONVERSATION, NOT A COMMITMENT. It also allows you to meet the doctor and staff at Advanced Chiropractic, see the office and decide if this is the right place for you.

WHEN DO WE DO IT?

Every other Tuesday at 5:30pm.

We will also have light snacks and refreshments for you to enjoy to hold you over until dinner.

WHERE DO WE DO THIS?

Right here at 1032 Boulevard, West Hartford (Boulevard Shops)

WHAT NEXT?

If you or someone you know would like to attend, please call the office at 860.523.5465  and let know how many are coming or if it's just

West Hartford Community Education Series Continues... Autism: Improving Quality of Life For Your Child

The One Approach To Improving The Quality Of Life You Have Probably Never Heard Of...

This workshop will explore one of the most common forms of neurological stress and how removing that stress can result in quantifiable improvements in language, sociability, and behavior in children with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions.

Seating is limited, call 860.523.5465 to RSVP.


When: Tues, Sept 10th

Where 1022 Boulevard (Boulevard Shops Plaza) Advanced Chiropractic

Time: 6pm
Fee: Complimentary

No child care for this event.

Here are the links to our event: http://westhartford.patch.com/groups/announcements/p/community-education-series-continues-autism-improving-quality-of-life-for-your-child_00394404 and

https://www.facebook.com/events/563116907086354/

Why A West Hartford Doctor Eats Butter?

Put down the butter - that creamy goodness will kill you - or maybe not? Here is what some respected scientists had to say....
"The influence of dietary fats on serum cholesterol has been overstated," concludes a review in an American Society for Nutrition publication that, in its words, "calls for a rational reevaluation of existing dietary recommendations that focus on minimizing dietary SFAs [saturated fatty acids], for which mechanisms for adverse health effects are lacking" [1].

1. Lawrence GD. Dietary fats and health: Dietary recommendations in the context of scientific evidence. Adv Nutr 2013; 4:294-302. 23674795

What does all the above mean?

Indeed, argues the author, Dr Glen D Lawrence (Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY), it is likely other factors, such as oxidized polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) or preservatives in processed meats, that are also present in high-SFA foods that lead to adverse health effects typically associated with high SFA intake.

Which means this...

Dr. Lawerence is talking about "Trans -fats" and "Hydrogenated Fats" , which are man made (in a food laboratory) fats, which earned the phrase" Frankenfats".  Also all the unnatural preservatives in food also plays a role, but NOT saturated fats.

Years ago, I went on Akins diet (and yes - it is extreme) and I dropped my cholesterol levels below 150 and about 30 pounds as well (all the while eating butter, bacon and cheese frequently - daily).

Now, I've modified my dietary habits to more of a Paleo diet, more veggies, lean meats (not processed) and limits on simple carbohydrates. But my diet always contained fat.

Why is fat good and why is a Structural Corrective Chiropractor talking about this subject?

As a doctor that works with the inner framework of your body that houses and protect your nervous system (spinal cord, nerves) it is vital for me to tell you how to protect your nervous system and spine for over all great health. Just like a Dentist talks about dental floss or a Cardiologists talks about exercise. I will talk about good fats and bad fats that help and warn about the fats that harm your nervous system.

1.) fats are used for STRUCTURE of membranes with in cells throughout your body

2.) fats are in large quantities in your nervous system (brain and nerves) they are used as an insulator in the protective sheath around nerves.

The above are only two reason's (that you may not have been aware of) fats are good for you, their are many more - but these two illustrate my point plainly - good fat is necessary and fat is good for you.

What I tell my patients...

Fat is good, little is not bad - especially the Omega-3 fats which are essential in your diet. Don't get worried about a little butter. RUN from the trans fat and hydrogenated fats - they are just BAD FATS.

Trans and Hydrogenated are bad for many reasons. The reason I think is the worst is that these fats BLOCK the absorption of Omega-3 fatty acids.

Omega-3 especially EPA/DHA are vital for nervous system function and of course during pregnancy for healthy fetal development.

So, it's okay to have butter - not okay to have any trans or hydrogenated fat, which is the main fat in pre-packaged foods aka crap.  It's better to have olive oil and it's best to have Omega-3 EPA/DHA (found in cold salt water fish, flax, walnuts and chia seeds). Also coconut oil works well also.

Have a GREAT Day
Dr. Chris


For additional information call: 860.523.5465

Have a GREAT Day
ADVANCED CHIROPRACTIC of West Hartford Dr. Chris Chase - Certified Structural Correction Chiropractor, Dr. Chris is the only Structural Chiropractor in West Hartford, and surrounding communities.  ADVANCED CHIROPRACTIC is a company that offers Structural Correction services for women, children and men - which is different from traditional chiropractors (not better BUT significantly different). 

Dr. Chris Chase is known for his directive focus to patient care and comprehensive approach to better health.

For additional information call: 860.523.5465

What Back Packs; One West Hartford Doctor's Recommendations.

West Hartford Kids Start School: Back Packs, One Doctors Recommendations.

1.) Make sure they are never heavier than 10% of your child's body weight.
2.) Two strap it (the 80's are gone, no more slinging the back pack over one shoulder)
3.) Two strap with a waist strap is best
4.) Try and get a back pack that has a lumbar cushion (a small cushion at the bottom back of the back pack) this corrects the slouch posture..
5.) Have the Back Pack sit as low as possible on the spine.


Why do the those five?
Science has shown those 5 measures will help your child avoid pain.

Normal structure for your child's spine is her ears over shoulders and shoulders directly over the hips and hips in line with the ankles. In builders terms PLUMB and Level (shoulders level, hips level, etc). When your child wears an inappropriate Back Pack this forces your child to bend forward and hunch her shoulders and jut out her head to carry the uneven load.

This abnormal structural shift of the spine is your child's way of compensating for the load. This places continuous harsh forces on their developing bones, discs, ligaments and nerves and frequently cause the secondary conditions of: back pain, head aches and shoulder pain.

What to do next?
 
 If your child is hunched over or her head is more than an inch forward or anterior from her shoulders, these are indicators of a structural problem that I correct (shameless plug). Have your daughter and sons back packed checked by a structural chiropractor, we offer a complimentary service of checking your children's back pack. It's quick and no worries I will not try to sell you any Ginsu knives - this is a public service I offer each school year.  Just like any good dentist would tell you if they spotted a problem, it's better to address a problem early then later on.

And, your child's spine protects her nervous system - to me, it just makes sense that getting this right is important.

For additional information call: 860.523.5465

Have a GREAT Day
ADVANCED CHIROPRACTIC of West Hartford Dr. Chris Chase - Certified Structural Correction Chiropractor, Dr. Chris is the only Structural Chiropractor in West Hartford, and surrounding communities.  ADVANCED CHIROPRACTIC is a company that offers Structural Correction services for women, children and men - which is different from traditional chiropractors (not better BUT significantly different). 
Dr. Chris Chase is known for his directive focus to patient care and comprehensive approach to better health.
For additional information call: 860.523.5465

Upper Back Pain:New Approach Introduced By A West Hartford Doctor

Most folks that experience Upper Back Pain, acknowledge that the pain is felt between the shoulder blades, on top of your shoulders, and can also be in one side of the upper back. Most folks feel continuous muscle tension and spasm and/or a dull pain with bouts of burning type pain. The result of this discomfort is a reduced ability to turn your head, irritability (pain can make you act differently and affect concentration) and harder to work at the computer.

Because, most chiropractors  in West Hartford and surrounding area are of the conventional variety, I think a great place to start would be to define what is considered conventional chiropractic care. Conventional chiropractic care has the following goals: Decrease Muscle Spasm, Increase Range of Motion,Reduce Pain. This is what most conventional chiropractors offer in the way of care, and I believe that most of these folks do a great job at what they do.

Unlike traditional chiropractors, here at Advanced Chiropractic, we focus on Structural Correction by utilizing S.C.I, Structural Rehabilitation and Complementary Recommendations in an effort to correct AHS (Anterior Head Syndrome).

We're all familiar with normal body temperature: 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. How do we known when someone has abnormal blood pressure? For that matter, how do we know when air pressure in our tires is low? The only way to appreciate abnormal - is to know normal.

When it comes to normal, we're not expecting anyone to be perfect. However, if your head is displaced 30mm beyond what's considered acceptable, you have Anterior Head Syndrome. Your head shifting forward is no different than your care being forced out of proper alignment, or the foundation of your house sinking a few inches.

Because the underlying structure has been shifted (regardless of reason), this deviation of your skull puts abnormal stress on your muscles, tendons, ligaments, spinal bones, and disc - forcing them to degenerate(damage) which makes them less functional. 

Now, some people who's foundation dropped by a few inches this would cause their floors to creak or cracks in the drywall. The traditional doctor would put a few extra nails in the floor boards and patch up the cracks in the dry wall.

What would you do FIRST if it where your foundation? You would probably hire someone who focuses on structural problems, come to your home and fix your foundation. After that, and after a little work on the Secondary effects from the shift in the foundation, you're good to go. Does this make sense?


To understand what we do, and how what we do is DIFFERENT, let's start off by talking about what is considered NORMAL STRUCTURE. As you can see on our Strong Foundation Poster, from the side your spine should have three curves, and your ear should line up over your shoulders and shoulders over the hips and finally your hips over your ankles.

At first, minor abnormal shifts of the areas of the spine are nothing to worry about. No one has absolutely 100% perfect alignment. However, no different than blood pressure, eyesight,normal weight and normal blood pressure, there is a range that is acceptable and what's unacceptable.

If your structural shifts are outside what's considered normal, then you will experience one or more of what we refer to as Secondary Condition or symptoms. The reason we call them Secondary , because they are a result of a Primary Condition or an underlying cause. One Secondary Condition is caused Upper Back Pain and is a result of the Primary Condition Anterior Head Syndrome.

Your head weighs as much as a bowling ball 12 to 16 pounds. Now picture yourself holding a bowling ball close to your chest, then extend your arms fully. Which position do think holding the bowling ball would be hardest? Correct, the extended position. When your head has shifted abnormally anterior or forward this places continuous harsh pressures on your muscles, spinal bones, ligaments, tendons and nerves, causing Mid Back Pain.

There are four signs that are clear indicators of Anterior Head Syndrome. These indicators are not related to age, or genetics. They are a result of trauma, repetitive micro trauma, and chemical/ emotional stress that have disrupted the normal function of they spine. They include: 1). Anterior head Syndrome, 2.) Degenerated (damaged) Vertebrae 3.) Nerve Impingement Syndrome 4.) Degenerated (damaged) Disc.

As I mentioned earlier, here at Advanced Chiropractic, we focus on structural correction of the spine. We do this by utlizing gentle specific spinal adjusting methods with our S.C.I. (one of the tools we use), which are followed by post- adjustment Structural Rehabilitation on our remodeling tables and complementary requirements that you do on your own.

Here's how correcting AHS helps with upper back pain, once your skull is position with in normal range over your shoulders this relieves the abnormal pressures on your spinal bones, discs, muscles and nerves, thus relieving your upper back pain.

There is much more to our solution, for additional information call 860.523.5465


Have a GREAT Day

ADVANCED CHIROPRACTIC of West Hartford

Dr. Chris Chase - Certified Structural Correction Chiropractor, Dr. Chris is the only Structural Chiropractor in West Hartford, and surrounding communities.  ADVANCED CHIROPRACTIC is a company that offers Structural Correction services for women, children and men - which is different from traditional chiropractors (not better BUT significantly different).

Dr. Chris Chase is known for his directive focus to patient care and comprehensive approach to better health.

For additional information, you may inquire at: 860-523-5465 

Hartford Benevolent Chiropractic Clinic

Hartford Benevolent Chiropractic Clinic

Important Announcement:

Local Chiropractor Dr. Chris Chase, owner of Advanced Chiropractic in West Hartford, CT has teamed up with Pastor Bruce Carter, of The Temple of Restoration located in Hartford, CT to provide chiropractic services to local folks who need care and cannot afford it.
This endeavor was facilitated by respected educator Dr. Ann-Marie Adams of Hartford, she is responsible for introducing and putting together Bruce L. Carter and Chris Chase, DC to make this happen. Dr. Chase said, “I am confident in saying that without Anne-Marie Adams help; this would not have been possible”.
Dr. Chase said, “There is no question that there are people out there who are truly in need, and who truly cannot afford chiropractic care. As a chiropractor/healthcare provider I have many opportunities to do overseas healthcare related missions work, but I would prefer to focus on the people that are in need, right here in our backyards who have fallen on hard times, and who are also truly in need of chiropractic care”.
Dr. Chase goes on to state, “Part of my personal mission is to help when I can, and be a positive force in our community.” Dr. Chris Chase has donated his skills in the past to Volunteers In Medicine of Cape May Court House, NJ.
On the second Thursday of each month Dr. Chase will be providing his Chiropractic services for no charge at Temple of The Restoration in Hartford from 10am to 12 noon.
Temple of The Restoration is located on:
635 Farmington Ave Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 232-4867
Additional information:
Dr. Chris Chase is a Chiropractor that focuses on the Structural Correction of the spine at his practice Advanced Chiropractic, located in West Hartford, CT. In contrast to traditional chiropractors whose goal is to provide temporary relief of pain, Dr. Chase’s goal is to shift the underlying framework of the body back to the stability of what all healthcare professionals agree is normal.
Dr. Chase can be reached at 860.523.5465 and www.advancedwesthartford.com
http://www.courant.com/community/rocky-hill/hcrs-77206-greater-hartford-20130705,0,1692346.story

Screwed...Literally

Screwed... Literally 

 

I meet folks in West Hartford who are skeptical about conventional chiropractic care and I do not blame them.

We are NOT a conventional Chiropractic office, we focus on a branch of Chiropractic called Structural Correction. Here is the big difference between Conventional and Structural Chiropractic.
As you know we DO not use aggressive manipulations, or ask you to "believe" in chiropractic or claim to cure everything.  And many like our approach, they say it just makes sense and is reasonable.

The picture above is that of an unfortunate patient (not at our office) that has under gone major back surgery. Now, after seeing that picture, there is nothing in my office that should scare, intimidate or even cause you to take pause.

What I can say after my years of experience is this; "uncorrected spinal structure will cause damage and degenerate spinal structures which for some will cause major debilitating consequences".

We do Structural Chiropractic to correct abnormal structure from degenerating to such a point where this surgery was performed.

We use two different instruments, a handheld Correcting instrument and our Structural Corrective Table. Again, most conventional chiropractors use their hands with a non-specifc general manipulations - which are safe.

Our goal or focus is structural correction, with that in mind we need to be specific and realize not every vertebra (back bone) needs to be corrected. Our technique is similar to fine tuning of a grand piano vs  using a sledge hammer to persuade a piece of concrete. Specific, gentle with a less is more mindset to patient care.

Detecting is vital, the correction is as much a science and art. That is why we take Structural Films, most conventional chiropractors DO NOT take films anymore. Again, the more specific we are the less force we need to use and results tend to speak for themselves.

Also the hand held instrument delivers forces from mere (3-4) ounces to 40 pounds per square inch - very specific. Also the speed in which that specific force is delivered resonates (beneficial)  with the tissues of the body, mainly your nervous system and ligaments.

And, I know people are hesitant to go to a Conventional Chiropractor because of unnecessary worry about aggressive manipulation - since you have experienced Structural Chiropractic or now know about about our gentle specific correction, when people ask about our office you can honestly say we are gentle and specific - different than most conventional chiropractors.

Who should be our patient?
Patients who have periodic reoccurring symptoms, chronic patients, and those who have been to other conventional chiropractors and/or physical therapists, and have not experienced significant correction.


Many Secondary Conditions, such as; back pain, neck pain, sciatica, headaches and TMJ have been helped by correcting abnormal structure.
Plus, our technique gets results, in  my not so humble opinion.
Have a GREAT Day!

About Dr. Chris...

Dr. Chris Chase is a Chiropractor that focuses on the Structural Correction of the spine at his practice Advanced Chiropractic, located in West Hartford,CT.  In contrast to traditional chiropractors whose goal is to provide temporary relief of pain, Dr. Chase's goal is to shift the underlying framework of the body back to the stability of what all healthcare professionals agree is normal.

Dr. Chase can be reached at 860.523.5465
and  www.advancedwesthartford.com or  www.facebook.com/advancedwesthartford1

Structural Rehabilitation: Why?

 As you know, we are NOT a conventional Chiropractic office - conventional chiropractors are nice folks and I am not saying we are better - just very different. Most of the chiropractors in West Hartford are what I define as conventional (they look to decrease pain, increase movement and decrease muscle spasm - all well and good).

So why then does a Structural Chiropractor (only a handful in the country do what I do) use Structural Rehabilitation along with Complementary Recommendations? Plain and simple; If

Results Matter Then So Does The Technique.

Our goal is to correct or at least improve your structure closer to the normal range. This is important because no one wants that rounded shoulder or '

Granny Hump " appearance.  Not only is this unattractive it is also abnormal and will lead to twice the normal rate in spinal degeneration - which then leads to Secondary Conditions of back, neck pain, headaches, migraines, and many others.

Remember normal ranges are found in every body function from eye sight to cholesterol levels and your spine. 

So when we get your spine closer to normal this will give you the appealing symmetry with out the Granny Hump AND not only help you to feel better, but help slow down the degeneration of your spine.

Conventional Chiropractic DOES NOT move the spine closer to normal - our focus is to Detect and then Correct and Structural abnormalities that we find with our Three Scientific Objective Indicators that you or any healthcare professional that knows normal anatomy would agree is not normal.

The structural rehab is designed to concentrate our efforts on changing the ligaments. We all learned the Ligaments hold the vertebrae or spinal bones together and are usually injured and require our specific care for structural correction closer to normal range.

That is the why our care includes Structural Rehab and Complementary Recommendations. 


Have a GREAT Day!

About Dr. Chris...

Dr. Chris Chase is a Chiropractor that focuses on the Structural Correction of the spine at his practice Advanced Chiropractic, located in West Hartford, CT.  In contrast to traditional chiropractors whose goal is to provide temporary relief of pain, Dr. Chase's goal is to shift the underlying framework of the body back to the stability of what all healthcare professionals agree is normal.
Dr. Chase can be reached at 860.523.5465
and www.advancedwesthartford.com or www.facebook.com/advancedwesthartford1

Community Lecture Series continues with : Facts And Myths About Going Paleo

Community Lecture Series continues with : Facts And Myths About Going Paleo 
 
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This free community workshop goes over the foundational concepts of the Paleo nutritional lifestyle.

You will learn the the Paleo :101 - the common myths and facts about going Paleo. You will learn the specific steps to make your transition to this style of eating seemless. You will learn how to avoid certain common mistakes that can derail your progress.

You will learn the reason why - which will make complete sense, that a Paleo lifestyle is easily incorporated and doable for even the average person.

You will learn about the health benefits as well as the common aesthetic benefits or as one patient puts it, " I now only have skinny jeans".

This is a free workshop, I do these community workshops for two reasons;

1. I like to do them.

     2.   I wish to be seen as a health resource, and yes if you need my service it is my sincere     hope that my name is on the top of your list. 

Call for additional information at 860.523.5465

About Dr. Chris...

Dr. Chris Chase is a Chiropractor that focuses on the Structural Correction of the spine at his practice Advanced Chiropractic, located in West Hartford,

CT.  In contrast to traditional chiropractors whose goal is to provide

temporary relief of pain, Dr. Chase's goal is to shift the underlying

framework of the body back to the stability of what all healthcare

professionals agree is normal.
Dr. Chase can be reached at 860.523.5465
and www.advancedwesthartford.com or www.facebook.com/advancedwesthartford1
 http://westhartford.patch.com/groups/events/p/complimentary-community-lecture-series-facts--myths-about-going-paleo

Facts & Myths About Omega-3 Oil

This is an article I shared with West Hartford Patch: http://westhartford.patch.com/groups/dr-chris-chases-blog/p/facts--myths-about-omega3-oil_82c04d58

A recent study has attempted to link people ingesting omega-3 (not specifying the source or the quality level) with prostate cancer. Like most things in life, the storyline and the truth are usually worlds apart.

It appears that study didn't look at other factors such as lifestyle, medications, etc. It simply is suggesting that folks who have omega-3 in their body also, as well as blood, and most other goodies found in the human body, also had a bump in prostate cancer. Basically, the quality of this study is like saying, "People who breathe air also end up eventually dying." In other words, most folks looking at this study are looking at it as they did when a study came out suggesting that fiber is not necessary in one's diet. That was later shown to be very incorrect (LOL).

The American Heart Association, along with every reputable health care professional on the planet, agree that omega-3 oil is a critical component to good health. The list of benefits is quite extensive.

When it comes to nutritional supplements, most studies reach for the quality-challenged selection that you would find a large discount department store. Why? Because they're assuming that this is what most consumers purchase. For example, in a study on the merits of taking a multi-vitamin, the brands they chose to use for their "analysis" were the inexpensive nationally known names that were and are commonly advertised on television, and of course, available at your local drugstore.

Any reasonably intelligent person can tell you that there is a big difference between the beef you get when you purchase a .99 cent burger at any given fast food joint and the quality of beef you would find at a decent steakhouse. The difference is huge.

When it comes to fish oil, the differences are even greater. Quality factors include where the fish is raised, how the oil is extracted, how it is filtered, encapsulated, etc. In other words, EVERYTHING matters. The point here is that - even if this study was truly respectable, and even if the oil was the culprit, the fact of the matter is that putting low-end omega-3 oil in your body is like eating an unwashed, non-organic strawberry that has been sprayed with pesticides, cow manure, and touched by many dirty human hands.

One of the most critical factors when it comes to selecting a omega-3 product is where the fish are raised. Are they farm-raised fish - which are fed a diet of breadcrumbs, byproducts and fillers OR are they sourced from pristine waters, having been raised in a natural environment, on a diet from their natural habitat?

Another critical factor is how the oil is processed. Would you drink water that left a water treatment plant unfiltered (i.e. toilet water)? Of course not. Only the finest oils go through a high-level filtration process called MOLECULAR DISTILLATION. This takes an already incredible oil, and then filters out anything and everything that may have made its way into the fish's body - so that you are left with pure liquid gold.

At Advanced Chiropractic we carry only the finest omega-3 oil available anywhere. It is sourced from the best sources and is molecularly distilled. Omega-3 oil is a critical component of good health. Sure - you could eat a couple of large daily servings of wild cold water fish (ocean - not lake, river, stream or pond), but that is hardly realistic.

One final word on this matter: Omega-3 oil delivers so many positives to the human body, that - to some folks in the health care community, it is more of a threat than it is a benefit. If you could truly prove that the American Heart Association, Dr. Weil, Dr. Oz and pretty much every celebrity and reputable non-celebrity health care profession in the world was WRONG about their positive endorsement of omega-3 oil, then you could probably make a very strong case for other prescription products designed to treat a world of conditions.

If I could prove that all produce was bad for you (including all organic produce), then I could make a very strong case why you should buy my "Super-Duper Veggie & Fruit Pill."

People ask me, "Dr. Chris why do you write about nutrition"?

As a Structural chiropractor, which is different than convential chiropractic, we are focused on detecting and then correcting abnormal shifts of the spine that adversely affect your spine, nerves and spinal cord. Anything that complements our care we recommend to our patients - one of these recommendations is a healthy diet, including Omega-3 fish oils.

This helps with patient outcomes and if results matter than so does technique.

Have a GREAT Day!

About Dr. Chris...

Dr. Chris Chase is a Chiropractor that focuses on the Structural Correction of the spine at his practice Advanced Chiropractic, located in West Hartford, CT.  In contrast to traditional chiropractors whose goal is to provide temporary relief of pain, Dr. Chase's goal is to shift the underlying framework of the body back to the stability of what all healthcare professionals agree is normal.

Dr. Chase can be reached at 860.523.5465
and www.advancedwesthartford.com or www.facebook.com/advancedwesthartford1

Look for our blog on Patch of West Hartford: http://westhartford.patch.com/groups/dr-chris-chases-blog/p/facts--myths-about-omega3-oil_82c04d58

Top Ten Supplements To Enhance Your Health

Top Ten Supplements To Enhance Your Health

We’ve come a long way since our grandparents Geritol (multivitamin).   Now there are hundreds maybe even a few thousand different supplements you can buy ranging from the exotic to the mundane Vitamin C.

Now, as a Structural Corrective Chiropractor/Healthcare provider I know you DO NOT need bags full of supplements to take daily.  That is NOT necessary and I also know there ARE helpful supplements that are valuable to optimum health.

Here are my top supplements that I recommend:

1. Omega-3 EPA/DHA
2. ECG
3. Vitamin D
4. ALA
5. CoQ10
6. B12
7. Glucosamine
8. Chondrotin
9. Turmeric
10. Cal/Mag

The list above, does NOT mean you should take all ten. That would be foolish.  The above list is the most common I recommend for our patients. My recommendation is based on science and customized with a strategic plan to optimize your results. A solution that is based on a plan, with goals and objective indicators vs. the take this or that or try this then that approach. 

For example, it makes no sense to recommend Vit D in the summer time for the average person. Just go outside for 30mins daily and expose most of your skin to the beautiful sun.  Yet, in February living in West Hartford, you bet your running shoes taking Vit D is PRUDENT.

This is why it is important to have a trusted adviser (that would be me – shameless plug) to guide you or at least give you a second opinion on what you are taking, in regards to supplements.

For example, should a runner, Crossfitter or tennis player be taking the same supplements or could there be some overlap and specific supplements in regards to specific training needs?  Specifics and details makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE.

What if you are on medications? 

What supplements are safe and beneficial to enhance your treatment from your family doctor? Especially, if you are on statin medications, there are two that I recommend that have dramatically helped patients.

In our practice we have a DRAMATIC usage of supplements from the guy who thinks/believes he needs nothing to the patient who comes in with 20 different supplements including medications.

Both are WRONG WRONG WRONG!

The correct way is to have a reasonable approach that includes specific knowledge in how your body works and how these supplements interact with certain medications. In addition, what changes can you do with your diet to minimize supplementation needs to be addressed.

What are your goals, age, fitness level, sports and recreation, diet and medicines you are taking – all of these factors plus any health indicators should be play the predominate role in your decision and choice of supplement routine. As a Structural Chiropractic (different than traditional chiropractor), we are concerned with your nervous system and the inner frame work of your body that houses and PROTECTS your nervous system – your spine. 

So any food or supplement that enhances brain function, nerve function, reduces chronic inflammation is excellent and reasonable goal.  You see, there is never a silver bullet and a silver strategy is reasonable.  Not only do we detect and correct abnormal spinal structure, we also give you complementary recommendations to enhance your care.  This way you can protect your health.

Supplements are NOT candy – they will change your body’s physiology, no joke. If you are serious about your health and/or performance, then this is reasonable. If you believe taking a daily multi-vitamin is plenty and good enough for everyone regardless of their lifestyle, ask yourself; “Does that sound remotely reasonable”?

Have a GREAT Day!

About Dr. Chris…

Dr. Chris Chase is a Chiropractor that focuses on the Structural Correction of the spine at his practice Advanced Chiropractic, located in West Hartford, CT.  In contrast to traditional chiropractors whose goal is to provide temporary relief of pain, Dr. Chase’s goal is to shift the underlying framework of the body back to the stability of what all healthcare professionals agree is normal.

Dr. Chase can be reached at 860.523.5465 
 
and www.advancedwesthartford.com or 

www.facebook.com/advancedwesthartford1