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    Exercise Physiologist  
   An Exercise Physiologist is a scientist who studies muscle activity and the response and adaptations that are associated with muscle activity. They are trained to understand your body's physical responses to various exercises.
   
   Using our state-of-the-art equipment up-to-date training, we can conduct computerized testing of muscle strength. We can measure and determine range of motion. Then, we take this diagnostic information and custom tailor an exercise program to meet your specific needs and goals. We can also design a home fitness program-specialized for your personal needs. This program is designed to aid in weight loss, build muscle strength and cardiovascular endurance.
   
    Neck Pain
   
   Minor neck aches, pain, and stiffness are something we all suffer from time to time. They are usually brought on by overwork or holding the head in an awkward position, such as sleeping or incorrect posture. Fortunately, these are minor situtations and clear up after a day of rest or a good night's sleep.
   
   RECURRING NECK PAIN
   
   Recurring aches, pains, and stiffness in the neck, is often a symptom of a serious problem. In fact, repeated episodes of stiff neck often indicate the early stages of joint or disc degeneration. If these underlying problems are left un-treated they can lead to permanent damage to the neck and a life in constant pain.
   
   IS MY NECK PAIN SERIOUS?
   
   Often the symptoms can tell a lot about the underlying causes of neck pains. For instance:
   
   -A neck that is relatively pain free in the morning and worsens as the day goes on, frequently indicates strain, fatigue, or muscular weakness.
   
   -A neck that is stiff and painful in the morning and feels better as the day goes on, may indicate underlying disease such as arthritis.
   
   -Neck pain that is aggravated by coughing or sneezing may indicate serious disc involvement.
   
   -Dizziness, light-headedness, or pain that develops when the head is turned or elevated is strong evidence of a neck problem.
   
   IS IT MORE THAN JUST A PAIN IN THE NECK?
   
   The following will help you measure the severity of your neck pain. How many of the following symptoms are you currently experiencing?
   
   -Recurring stiff neck
   -Constant pain in the neck, face, ears or scalp
   -Frequent headaches
   -Recurring pain the the shoulder or arm
   -Numbness or tingling in the hands or fingers
   -Difficulty breathing
   -Chest pains
   -Dizziness
   If you are experiencing any of the above, you may have the symptoms of a serious neck problem. Call 507-454-7870 to schedule a consultation with a qualified doctor at Winona Chiropractic Center before the symptoms progress into a serious problem.
   
    Lower Back Pain
   
   Do you have a nagging dull low back pain? Do you get back pain when sitting or standing? Does your low back feel tight? Do you have buttocks and leg pain?
   
   Low back pain is an all too common health complaint. 85% of Americans will suffer incapacitating low back pain in their lifetime.
   
   MUSCLE SPASMS--Muscles and back spasms occur in any muscle, but usually happens in the lower back. Spasms can be a result of old or new injuries, and vary in degree of severity.
   
   STRAINS AND SPRAINS--Strains and sprains are injuries from overuse or repetitive motion. They also involve injuries to a joint with possible tearing of ligaments or tendons. When you suffer a strain/sprain there is usually enough force to cause abnormal function of the spinal joint.
   
   DISC INJURIES--Slipped, ruptured, or degenerated discs are caused from years of forceful movements of the spine, often following falls or auto accidents. Disc injuries do not always require surgery and can be treated with proper care and maintenance.
   
   SCIATICA--One of the most common causes of low back pain and sciatica (leg pain) is the loss of normal function of a vertebra in the low back. These vertebra become jammed or twisted causing abnormal disc wear, muscle function, and nerve pressure.
   
   Winona Chiropractic Center's approach to low back pain and sciatica is to locate its underlying cause. This begins with a complete consultation, x-rays if necessary and a thorough chiropractic, orthopedic, physical and neurological examination by a qualified expert. This is followed up with a prescribed treatment of care.
   Back pain can be serious. Before you get to the point of regular pain, spinal degeneration or worse, schedule a consultation with a qualified doctor at Winona Chiropractic Center by calling 507-454-7870.
   
    Understanding Scoliosis
   
   The word scoliosis comes from the Greek word skoliosis, meaning "crookedness of a body part." Originally, the term meant any abnormal deviation of the spine from the midline, but for many years the term has been restricted to mean abnormal sideward curvature of the spine away from the midline when viewed from the back.
   
   When relatively straight, the spine behaves much like a column. When viewed from the back, the shoulders and hips are level and there is no twisting of the spine. When deformed, the spine becomes subjected to bending stresses and behaves more like a bending beam or rod than a column. Unlike engineered columns of uniform size make of like material, the effects of bodyweight in an upright position are much more complex to understand or predict.
   
   The structural faults associated with scoliosis are usually more obvious as physical distortions at the shoulder, chest, and hip levels. In addition, the ribs and shoulder blades are often distorted when there is a scholiosis condition, but this sign may also be the result of a paralysis or disease process.
   
   Most scoliotic distortions can be classified into two major types, functional and structural. Each type has many sub categories depending on the exact cause.
   
   FUNCTIONAL SCOLIOSIS--Functional Scoliosis occurs when some muscles or ligaments have tightened and shortened while others weakened and stretched, or some nerves may have become stretched and irritated while others became compressed and inhibited. These factors tend to twist segments of the spine. Such an abnormal spinal curvature is generally the effect of gravitational forces and muscles, tendons, and ligaments that vary in their integrity.
   
   STRUCTURAL SCOLIOSIS--There are two major types of structural curvatures: (1)irreversible spinal curves that exhibit gross changes in the spinal joints; and (2)spinal curves that are the result of possibly reversible tissue changes, such as shortened ligaments or spastic or weakened muscles. Corrective care can improve the functional element involved and inhibit further abnormall structural changes.
   
   CHIROPRACTIC CARE--The primary goals of chiropractic therapy are to relieve spinal stress, achieve spinal balance, and maintain healthy body function through chiropractic adjustments. Other procedures sometimes employed include spinal traction, the use of braces and shoe supports, exercises to stretch shortened muscles and strengthen weak muscles, and nutritional programs.
   
   Spinal problems, including scoliosis, affect functions of the body, even when pain is absent. Play it safe and visit Winona Chiropractic Center on a regular basis.
   
   Scoliosis screening should begin at home. Parents should remain aware of spinal position and posture in their children. However, the professionals at Winona Chiropractic Center can assist you in your diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment for all forms of scoliosis.
   
   With early detection and proper treatments, the effects of most spinal disorders can be corrected. Call Winona Chiropractic Center at 507-454-7870 for an appointment.
   
    Pediatric Care  
   A PARENT'S GUIDE TO TODAY'S CHIROPRACTIC
   
   Most people recognize the value of chiropractic care for adults. But a more normal working nervous system can help everyone. Before subjecting their children to risky drugs or hoping it's "just a phase they're going through," wise parents consult our office.
   
   Chiropractic care for children is different from that for adults. Tailored to their age and weight, their adjustments often require no more pressure then you'd use to test the ripeness of a tomato. Children in our office enjoy their chiropractic care and look forward to their visits.
   
   Can you recognize sign's of spinal nerve interference in your child?
   
   THE FIRST SUBLUXATION! Proper maternal nutrition, exercise and regular chiropractic care help create the best opportunity for healthy prenatal growth. Baby clothes, bassinets and care seats are also concerns. These are important, but consider the trauma of the birth process.
   
   Pulling, forcing and twisting a baby from the birth canal are still too common. Cesarean section, forceps, suction extration or eager hands can do unseen damage. Even "natural" birthing methods can cause subluxations. Subluxations are areas of your baby's spine that interfere or distort controlling nerve impulses between the brain and body.
   
   With vital neurological signals compromised, your child's health is impaired from his or her first breath. Other problems can appear years later. Only a chiropractic examination can tell if subluxations are involved.
   
   EAR INFECTIONS! Many infants and toddlers will rub or tug at their ears. If they can talk, they complain. If they can't, their crying makes us feel helpless, even desperate. Subluxations are often found in children who suffer from chronic earaches. An impaired nerve supply can make their middle ears and eustachian tubes susceptible to fluid buildup or even infection.
   
   Traditional treatment involves the antibiotic amoxicillin. The result? A recent study showed that children taking amoxicillin compromise their immune system function. They are twice as likely to have recurring ear problems as those taking just a placebo. Instead, restoring proper nerve supply with chiropractic care has helped thousands!
   
   AS CHILDREN GROW and explore their world, crawling leads to walking. Walking leads to running. Tricycles lead to bicycles. Before we know it, their mobility and curiosity produce a whirlwind of nonstop activity. Along the way they lose their balance. They fall. They slip. They trip. They stumble. They tumble. A kiss and a bandage may be comforting, but what about the unseen injury to their spines?
   
   Even though your child's young body has tremendous capacity to adapt, uncorrected subluxations can set the stage for problems often seen later in adults. Regular chiropractic checkups during this time of rapid growth are essential.
   
   WITH PUBERTY come hormonal changes, a new self-consciousness, awkwardness and a lack of coordination. A host of nonspecific aches, pains and muscle spasms often appear. These so-called "growing pains" may be common, but they are not normal. That they seem to resolve on their own is merely a tribute to the adaptive qualities of children's growing bodies. Uneven leg length, unbalanced hips and other underlying spinal distortions often go unnoticed.
   
   We see the results years later in adults with chronic, expensive and hard-to-fix problems. Parents who want their children to enjoy their fullest potential consult our office to help assure proper growth and development.
   
   OUR DUTY AS PARENTS...We have high hopes for our children. Above all we want them to be happy, be healthy and reach their fullest potential. Raising children is a big responsibility that can produce extraordinary joy and satisfaction.
   
   Along the way you'll make many choices on their behalf. Will you allow needless antibiotics to tamper with your child's immune system? Will you agree to ear surgery to install an artificial drainage system? Will you consent to the use of Ritalin or other personality-altering drugs? Or will you trust the ability of their bodies to heal naturally, unhampered by subluxations? Please choose wisely.
   Traditional symptom-treating is expensive and unattractive. That's why more and more families include a chiropractor on their health team. We look at the total you. We recognize the self-healing properties of the body. We know that regardless of their age, a subluxation-free nervous system gives your child the opportunity to be their very best. Schedule an appointment for your child or grandchild today!

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