A Healthy Life With Resnick Chiropractic

Love thy partner, love their spine

2012-02-07T12:47:00.000-08:00

So, Valentines Day approaches. There are many ways to show how you love your partner. Here are some ways you may not have thought of; love your partner by reminding them to watch their posture when they are walking (keep those shoulders back and head straight). Love your partner by reminding them to make sure ergonomics are proper when using the computer. Love your partner by checking when they are sleeping if they are in good sleep posture. Love your partner by making sure that they shovel snow (remember snow?) by bending their knees properly. Love your partner by reminding them to put a nice, moist heating pad on their lower back for any chronic stiffness.

These are just a few of the ways you can show extra love to your significant others this Valentines Day. A healthy spine makes for a happy partner. Don't forget to stop in the office to get adjusted and have a chocolate kiss on me!

Yours in good health,

Dr. Ray and staff

First of the year- Ergonomic Review

2012-01-16T18:05:00.000-08:00

I hope this year begins with employment for most of you reading this blog, that's my economic prayer to you all. That being said, sitting at a computer for most of the day is not uncommon. So lets review:

-Sit down, push your tush to the back of the chair

-Get those shoulders up straight, get the head back so your ear lobes are over your shoulders

-Get your elbows next to your sides, get your forearms parallel to the floor
-Get a nice comfy mouse so your hand is level with your wrist

-Finally, make sure the monitor is right in front of you or a few inches at either side of your face

If you follow these instructions, your body will take less of a hit from all the sitting at the computer. Always remember and never forget, that structure effects function!

Yours in good health,

Dr. Ray and Staff

To a healthy and peaceful 2012!!!

2012-01-03T20:29:00.000-08:00

The time for the yearly resolutions are hear again. We all make them, we all try to fulfill them, and many of us including me often break them. So always remember and never forget: since the future is immense and the resolutions are intimidating, lets please remember what Abe Lincoln said, "The greatest thing about the future, is that it comes one day at a time." Lets all succeed one day at a time. Stay healthy, get adjusted, and eat your WHEATIES!

Yours in good health,

Dr. Ray and Staff

P.s.- Please check back to our blog and our Facebook for office updates and schedule changes for 2012, we have some cool stuff planned!

JINGLE BONES, JINGLE BONES!

2011-12-13T18:12:00.000-08:00

Tis' the season to enjoy, give thanks, a bissle egg nog (a little), and just a couple preventative thoughts for ya'll: when your schlepping in the Christmas tree please make sure you lift properly, bend those legs and keep that spine straight. A wrapping note:...always remember and never forget to be nice to your spine, soo....marathon wrapping of gifts is best done sitting at a table not cross legged on the floor. I don't want to be a scrooge, but your spinal health is my priority so listen to what Dr. Ray has to say. God bless all...

A HAPPY HOLIDAY TO EVERYONE!!!

Yours in good health,

Dr. Ray and Staff

Fall Clean Up Time

2011-11-28T07:19:00.000-08:00

I looked outside my bedroom window today and saw five trillion leaves on my lawn. Always remember and never forget, when you do outdoor yearly chores "i.e.- leaf raking, planting, mulching, weeding, etc..." please remember MODERATION is the word to keep in mind. It's always best to do the chores in chunks of time, not all at once. All at once increase the odds of injury and activating preexisting degenerative changes that we all have due to aging and life. As we get older, we can continue to do most of what we did years ago, but a little more thought needs to go into the process.

P.s.- Thanks for coming in during our "Thank You Week". We always appreciate and love our patients.

Yours in good health,

Dr. Ray and Staff

A Thank You Reminder

2011-11-14T08:12:00.000-08:00

Just want to remind ya'll that this week is "Thank You Week" at the office. Come on in and receive a complimentary adjustment for you and complimentary consult/exam for any friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors that you feel chiropractic would help. We continually feel thankful and appreciative of having the opportunity to change your lives through chiropractic. There is a lot of other places you could go, so thanks again for believing in Dr. Ray. He and the staff continually are appreciative for all of you. Keep taking care of yourselves, keep eating well, and keep good mental attitudes. God bless you all,

Dr. Ray and Staff

P.S.- SEE YOU THIS WEEK!!!!!

"Thank You Week" is Coming

2011-11-01T15:11:00.000-07:00

Dr. Ray and staff want to thank ya'll for believing in us and trusting us. Therefore, Tuesday November 15 thru Saturday, November 19 is "Resnick Chiro Thank You Week." Bring in a copy of the facebook page or blog and receive a complimentary "feel good adjustment." Please tell your friends, co-workers, family, and neighbors with your referral they will receive a complimentary consultation and exam. We will have normal hours all week culminating with snacks and drinks on Saturday. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to give us a call- 610-363-7625. Again, thanks and god bless you.

Dr. Ray and Staff

Treat...or treat

2011-10-25T11:29:00.000-07:00

As All Hallows Eve approaches, I couldn't help but think of the double treat I obtain as I lay my hands on my beautiful patients. It is a treat "and a blessing" to watch the body heal and start to work better through chiropractic adjustments and other tools. I can not help but feel the treat and "honor" it is to meet, get to know, and help the people of Chester County low, these past 21 years. So, I feel like I am doubly treated this Halloween. Enjoy the Halloween festivities and if your wondering...my favorite are the mini Baby Ruths, I don't need the large ones!!!! Yours in good health,

Dr. Ray and Staff

M O D E R A T I O N

2011-10-09T15:58:00.000-07:00

I've tried my best to explain to our patients over the years how important the word "moderation" is. Sometimes I have learned that talking to my patients is like talking to my adult children. I know the words are coming out of my mouth, but I can tell I'm not being listened too haha! So to reiterate, chores that are done around the home only certain times of the year can become problematic for our spinal health if we don't do the chores with "moderation." Whether it's snow blowing, snow shoveling, weeding, mulching, leaf raking, deck washing, etc, etc.- Please always remember and never forget that if these are done a little bit at a time, it will decrease the odds of YOU hurting yourself and having an injury. So, I beg of you to heed these words and remember MODERATION.

Yours in good health,

Dr. Ray

Backpack Reminder from Dr. Ray

2011-09-20T17:24:00.000-07:00

Dis-fucntion to the vertebral column comes in many ways. Some apparent, some disguised. Even though young spines are more durable than "ours" they still can be affected by daily activities. One of these that has been more of a problem in recent years is the ridiculous weight of our childrens backpacks. In recent years, it's been shown that these backpacks can create wear and tear problems to the joints and the soft tissue while our kids have them on their bodies. They can also have a later effect on their posture when they don't have them on. SO JUST A REMINDER PARENTS: please check your young child's backpacks to make sure they are not to heavy and remind the older kids to bring home the books that are only needed on a daily basis. I have seen more problems with child's spines in the past 10 years than ever before. Always a pleasure and of course yours in good health,

Dr. Ray and Staff

Where did the summer of 2011 go?

2011-09-06T16:03:00.000-07:00

The summer of 2011....Is it really over?

It's incredible, the passage of time- isn't. It is incredible to believe that Resnick Chiropractic has been fortunate enough to be delivering chiropractic care in Chester County for going on 21 years. It's been a blessing to be able to care for you, and I pray that I have the privilege to continue to do so. To be able to, through education, chiropractic, and loving care, help to optimize the quality of your lives...that's a real joy. Just want to thank you all for trusting me all these years and giving me the opportunity to do what I love to do.

Yours in good health,

Dr. Ray

Lets talk Laptops

2011-08-16T19:09:00.000-07:00

An important reminder from Dr. Ray: Increasing laptop usage elevates the odds of ridiculous ergonomics (proper work station placement). In other words- place your laptop on a table so your posture can be like your using a desktop computer. PLEASE don't fall into the trap of working on your laptop rolled in a ball on your bed or sofa. It is really bad for your spinal alignment and health (Not to mention Quasimodo syndrome)!!! That's why Resnick Chiropractic is here, to help with your spinal health! So please listen to Dr. Ray and don't forget to get into the office for an adjustment.

Yours for good health,

Dr. Ray and Staff

Brain Health

2011-08-02T12:43:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody,

Hope ya'll are doing fantastic. I'm a little sluggish myself because my brain is still a bit singed from last weeks 145 degree weather, or something like that! Speaking about our brains, please remember good brain health. So...

- eat healthy food (lots of fruits and veggies)

- get enough sleep (6-8 hours)

- exercise 3-4 times a week

- and keep those positive, mental attitudes going

Speak to you soon,

Yours in good health Dr. Ray and staff

Water, Water Everywhere

2011-07-18T08:15:00.000-07:00

Drinking enough water is important all year round to help the body hydrate itself and help with flushing out toxins. BUT with the heat of the summer, always remember and never forget to please make sure you drink enough water if your outside gardening, exercising, or just sitting around at the beach. Dehydration can happen to anybody at anytime, so drink up. Let's hear it for good old H2O. Stay healthy,

Dr. Ray and Staff

PS:

Dont forget to check out our new summer hours:

Tuesday- 9-1, Wednesday- 3-7, Thursday- 830-1230, Friday 9-1 and 3-7, and Saturday 9-12

Also check out our Facebook page for office updates and news

Celebrating Your Independence

2011-06-28T11:43:00.000-07:00

First lets wish you all a safe and enjoyable 4th of July for everyone and their families. Don't forget to put on enough sunscreen and please be diligent with watching the little kids at the beach and the pool. With independence, comes responsibilities. Dr. Ray wants to remind everyone to accept their responsibilities to live healthy lifestyles and be timely with your preventative health care. So, see your dentist at least once a year, have your mammograms done timely, have your OB checkups done when due, check those prostates and p.s.a., go for a colonoscopy if its time for it, and DON'T WAIT FOR YOUR SPINE TO BLOW! Get in for preventative chiro-care. Again, have a great 4th and remember: if you have a 5th on the 4th, you may not be able to go fourth on the fifth...

Note- Please check our office Facebook for our new summer hours as they are in effect July 5th-August 31st 2011!

Summer Fun and Tips to Stay Healthy this Season

2011-06-09T07:01:00.000-07:00

Check back in a week for updates and ideas from Dr. Ray and staff on how to enjoy this hot summer while maintaining a healthy lifestyle with chiropractic!

It's April, sooooo...

2011-04-28T09:52:00.000-07:00

...So yippee! Our college kids are coming home. Please be careful when you empty out their apartments at school or houses. Make sure to lift properly whatever the weight!!! Bend with the knees and keep your back as straight as you can while lifting those mega-heavy organic chemistry books, or whichever. Try your best to delegate so you don't bare the brunt of the college exodus. Not a bad idea to get into the office for an adjustment before you shlepp up to college. Tell your college children to give the office a call since they could use chiropractic care after they abused their bodies this past year at school. HAPPY GRADUATION TO ALL!

Sincerely,

Dr. Ray and Staff

*Please check our Facebook page to see the winner of our Referral Gift Basket*

Calling all Referrals, Calling All Referrals

2011-04-05T19:46:00.000-07:00

Have someone on your mind who needs an adjustment? Know someone with pain in their body and no clue why they have it or where its coming from? Well your in luck because all this month is referral month at Resnick Chiropractic. Our office will give the person who brings in the most referrals to Resnick Chiropractic a gift basket featuring spring goodies, office gear, ointments and creams, special chiropractic material, and a certificate for a FREE MESSAGE! Hurry and refer your friends, family, and loved ones so we can help them help you to win this great basket full of prizes. We hope to help the community feel better through chiropractic as well as reward someone in the process. Offer ends Saturday, April 30th and our winner will be chosen on the same day. Good luck to all and feel good!

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Spring has sprung

2011-03-22T19:33:00.000-07:00

Nice weather, shorts, and yard work only means one thing: Spring has come! The Doctor and staff wanted to make everyone aware of some safety procedures to keep in mind when doing yard-work/outdoor chores. Check back shortly as the Doc and staff come up with a few points about how to keep your body feeling 100%. See you all soon,

Resnick Chiropractic

Lets all say goodbye to the Winter of 2011, Hip Hip Horray!

2011-03-07T09:00:00.000-08:00

I trust you all survived with minimal or no damage to your homes and some residual but not bad stiff backs from this winter of our discontent. So just a little precaution: continue to do some extra stretching, get adjusted, use some moist heat on your body to get rid of the "snow stiffness," and please with spring cleaning impending, do it smartly and with moderation. Always remember and never forget to treat your spine with love.

From Dr. Ray and Staff

Friendly Immune System Tips from Dr. Ray

2011-02-07T07:53:00.000-08:00

Some tips from Dr. Ray to keep you going during this winter from "you know where!":

- If your really sick stay home so you don't give your germs to everyone else

- If you sneeze, sneeze into your arm not your hand since the hand is one of the dirties parts of the body to begin with

- Arguably the biggest help to stay healthy: WASH YOUR HANDS more than you normally do

- Last, it wouldn't hurt to take a couple of extra Vitamin C's daily

Stay healthy my friends,

Dr. Ray and staff

Start the Year Off Healthy

2011-01-18T08:51:00.000-08:00

Hey everybody out there in blog land!

Statistics show that most of our New Years resolutions go by the wayside weeks after we make them. Dr. Ray and staff are here to remind you that successful resolutions are created by one day at a time thinking. Don't look at the large picture, successfully complete each day and build upon that. So lets all remember too:

- exercise regularly

- make good food choices

- watch your posture

- get adjusted

- be nice to your loved ones

- remember your blessings

Lets all make 2011 a joyous, healthy, and happy year.

Yours in good health,

Dr. Ray

Holiday Cheer from Dr. Ray

2010-12-20T09:07:00.000-08:00

We here at Resnick Chiropractic would like to wish you all a Happy Holiday and a healthy New Year. Just a few helpful hints for this time of year:

- Please try to remember when wrapping gifts to sit at a table, sitting on the floor wrapping gifts is a no-no for your low back! Every year patients come in with flare-ups due to sitting on the floor wrapping. It may sound silly, but please believe us.

- When it comes to snow shoveling, make sure to bend those knees properly. Try not to rotate your body too much when throwing the snow off the shovel. Also, certainly know when enough is enough. Too many people hurt themselves or create serious health problems from shoveling the heavy white stuff

Once again: enjoy, be careful, and get in touch with the office if you need anything.

With warmth and fondness,

Dr. Ray and staff

The Holiday Season is Here!

2010-11-23T11:08:00.000-08:00

The Resnick Chiropractic staff would like to express our warmest holiday greetings to all patients, family, and friends. From Thanksgiving all the way to Christmas and everything in between, Resnick Chiropractic wishes all a happy holidays. Some holiday health tips from the Doc:
1.- While the weather gets colder and the roads get coated with ice, drive safe and slow when you can and always wear your seatbelt.
2- When shoveling snow, bend with your knees and use your legs to lift for less strain on your back and less pain on your body
3- If you can't get to the gym to do your stretches or any workouts the Doc gives you due to weather, make sure you take care of your stretches and excersises at home so you can stay in tip top shape

Always here to help and make you feel the best you can.

With Love,

Resnick Chriopractic Staff

News, news, news!

2010-11-03T08:26:00.000-07:00

Resnick Chiropractic regrets to inform our amazing patients that we must postpone the 1st Annual Patient Appreciation Week. We present this news regretfully and have full plans to make it happen in early spring time. We at the office appreciate everyones cooperation and understanding. We will honor all requests this week and any form of appreciation we can, however we cannot have the full festivities. Sorry again and we hope to see you at your next appointment. Thanks to all from Dr. Ray and staff, see you soon!

Next Month is our first annual Patient Appreciation Week!

2010-10-01T09:10:00.000-07:00

It has been made official folks. November 2nd- 6th 2010 has been deemed our first annual Patient Appreciation Week at Resnick Chiropractic. Thats right, a week long event for our old patients, new patients, and prospective patients. We hope to treat you like kings and queens with great food, giveaways, prizes, and all the chiropractic knowledge you can take. All events will begin Tuesday of that week and extend through the week with a culminating event all day long on Saturday. Adjustments and massages will be given out Saturday for extended hours to accommodate all patients. Expect much more information as this week of chiropractic greatness at our office comes closer. We can't wait to see all of you at this event. It should be a great week of honoring our patients and all you bring to Resnick Chiropractic. Talk to you all soon!

Back to School Factoid: by Dr. Ray

2010-08-30T09:37:00.000-07:00

Parents- the excitement of sending our children back to school is joyous. Please remember to consistently check your child's backpack that it is not too heavy and that they are not taking books home that they don't need. Those young spines really get affected if the backpacks aren't checked diligently. We at the office have seen many problems caused by these heavy backpacks that can be easily avoided. The backpacks affect our children s posture, which can lead to problems down the road. This message is for our young children and our college students equally.
Yours in good health,
Dr Ray.

Welcome to Resnick Chiropractic

2010-08-11T16:22:00.000-07:00

Come one, come all. Welcome to the Resnick Chiropractic Blog. A new feature to keep all patients of the office up to date and as informed as they can be about helpful health hints and about interesting events going on around the office. We could not be more excited to launch a blog to stay in communication with our patients. This blog will serve many purposes, but none more than helping our patients in anyway possible. Featured on the blog will be things such as Dr. Resnick and staff being profiled so you can get a more in depth look at the people that run this chiropractic office, ideas from Dr. Ray about back to school healthiness, and extensive information about our 1st Annual Patient Appreciation Day in October. Don't forget to check out our new Facebook page as well, with pictures of the office as well as more information regarding any questions you might have about Resnick Chiropractic. Thanks for being apart of our office and our goal to achieve a healthier life for all. Keep checking weekly for updates from Dr. Ray and staff. Healthy tips from the doctor and our massage specialist are sure to be ones to look out for. Thanks again for your loyalty and believing we can help. See you next post!

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