Tips for Everyday Spinal Wellness

The hustle and bustle of our daily life can be hectic and sometimes our health can take a backseat to our list of to-dos, appointments, and work. However, correcting certain habits throughout your day can make you feel a lot better, all without taking any extra time! Dr. Christopher Brill of Therapeutic Solutions, LLC of Newport News, VA has some tips he recommends for overall wellness.

If you spend your days working at a desk, sitting in the right position is very important. Make sure your chair is a good fit for your back, providing support in the right places. Your feet should touch the floor at a ninety degree angle. Your computer screen should be positioned so that you look up at it, not down.

Posture is important whether you are sitting or standing. Standing or sitting up straight, keeping your chin up, and wearing proper shoes will help facilitate good posture. While sitting, it is recommended to have your feet flat on the floor, without crossing your legs. For a job where you are sitting for long periods of time, it is recommended that you stand or stretch for a minute or two every half hour.

While lifting heavy objects, good posture is especially important. Improper lifting could lead to an injury. Keeping your spine in line and bending at the knees will help avoid injury. Twisting your body while lifting even light objects is not recommended.

For more information visit our website at www.therapeutic-solutions-llc.com or feel free to contact Dr. Brill & staff at 757-873-4131.

Yours in Good Health,

Dr. Christopher Brill

Therapeutic Solutions LLC

Chiropractic & Wellness Center

716-A Thimble Shoals Blvd.

Newport News, VA 23606

757-873-4131

Scoliosis and Chiropractic Care

Scoliosis is the abnormal sideways curvature of the spine. While many cases are mild, severe progression can lead to chronic back pain, and difficulties with the heart and lungs. Here at Therapeutic Solutions, LLC in Newport News, VA, Dr. Christopher Brill has extensive experience treating patients with scoliosis, helping them slow down and even stop the progression of scoliosis.

Stopping the progression of scoliosis works the best in children before puberty stops. Wearing a brace while the bones are still growing makes it much more likely that there will be low progression in the curvature.

There are two types of braces recommended for scoliosis. One is an under-arm brace that will help curves in the middle spine and lower spine. A full-torso brace called the Milwaukee brace will help curves that are in the upper spine or the neck, as well as the lower and middle spine.

Dr. Brill also has treatment for those who do not need to wear a brace or for those whose bones have stopped growing. Spinal adjustments, physical therapy, home exercises, and monitoring can all help achieve pain relief due to scoliosis, as well as prevent future health issues in association with scoliosis.

Dr.  Brill can take x-rays to determine the severity of the curvature in the spine and determine the best treatment for your specific case. Scoliosis is best caught early. If you are concerned about your spinal health or the spinal health of a loved one, please visit Dr. Brill for an evaluation.

For more information visit our website at www.therapeutic-solutions-llc.com or feel free to contact Dr. Brill & staff at 757-873-4131.

Yours in Good Health,

Dr. Christopher Brill

Therapeutic Solutions LLC

Chiropractic & Wellness Center

716-A Thimble Shoals Blvd.

Newport News, VA 23606

757-873-4131

Inferential Electrotherapy

Chiropractic is a hands-on healing practice that aims to promote the overall wellness of the body by addressing the root cause of pains and illnesses. By correcting misalignment of the spine and joints and utilizing other holistic and non-invasive methods, chiropractors can help the body heal from a myriad of issues, including soft tissue injuries, spasms and illnesses. Inferential electrotherapy is one common method employed in chiropractic, and Dr. Christopher Brill uses this technique at his practice to best serve his clients in Newport News, VA.

Inferential electrotherapy both aids in pain relief and promotes the healing of soft tissue injuries. By sending a low-frequency electric impulse into the muscle near the injury, the doctor can prompt the body to secrete endorphins and other natural pain killers to help relieve pain. The electric stimulation also helps promote healing by increasing blood circulation to the injury. Used to reduce swelling and atrophy, promote muscle tone, restore normal movements, relax the muscles and increase circulation, electrotherapy has proven beneficial for treating ligament sprains and muscle sprains and spasms.

Inferential electrotherapy is a light therapy and causes minimal discomfort. Most patients describe the sensation as faint pins and needles.

Dr. Christopher Brill utilizes a variety of non-invasive technologies in addition to chiropractic in order to help his patients in Newport News, VA heal and increase their overall wellness. With Inferential electrotherapy, he can decrease pain associated with soft tissue injuries and help your body heal.

For more information visit our website at www.therapeutic-solutions-llc.com or feel free to contact Dr. Brill & staff at 757-873-4131.

Yours in Good Health,

 

Dr. Christopher Brill

Therapeutic Solutions LLC

Chiropractic & Wellness Center

716-A Thimble Shoals Blvd.

Newport News, VA 23606

757-873-4131

What are Chiropractic Adjustments?

The human body is a complex network of interacting systems that work together to accomplish many tasks and the central nervous system is the master. Because the nervous system communicates between the brain and the rest of the body through passages in the spine, if vertebrae become misaligned, it can have a systemic effect on your entire body, from your muscles to your immune system. Spinal misalignment, subluxations and other issues can interfere with the nervous system’s ability to properly relay information and inhibit your body’s ability to function at optimum levels. This is why receiving regular spinal adjustments are so important. Dr. Christopher Brill of Therapeutic Solutions LLC in Newport News, VA offers chiropractic adjustments as both preventative care and as a way to combat illness and ailments. 

The vertebrae in your spine can move out of alignment for a number of reasons, including daily activity and traumatic accidents. Utilizing his hands or a special tool, Dr. Brill adjusts your spine with quick movements to move the vertebrae back into place and to remove interference to your body’s natural healing ability. The process is without discomfort.

Whether used to treat existing pains and illnesses or used as a preventative treatment, adjustments improve the overall health of your body and keep it functioning at its highest level. Chiropractic is known to help a variety of illnesses and pain, including sciatica, joint pain, allergies, insomnia, headaches and more. Receiving regular chiropractic care can even reduce the occurrence of illness overall.

For more information visit our website at www.therapeutic-solutions-llc.com or feel free to contact Dr. Brill & staff at 757-873-4131.

Yours in Good Health,

 

Dr. Christopher Brill

Therapeutic Solutions LLC

Chiropractic & Wellness Center

716-A Thimble Shoals Blvd.

Newport News, VA 23606

757-873-4131

Overall Wellness through Preventative Care

At Therapeutic Solutions LLC, optimal health goes beyond the absence of disease, injury or other ailment. Wellness is an active process of both becoming aware of your body’s physical, social and mental wellbeing and taking preventative steps toward optimal health. To this end, Chiropractor Dr. Christopher Brill offers his local area patient’s wellness and preventative care through chiropractic care at his conveniently located office.

By incorporating preventative care and wellness tips through chiropractic into your daily life, you can not only live a life free from chronic pain, but a life of your optimal health potential. Dr. Christopher Brill of Therapeutic Solutions LLC in Newport News, VA utilizes many different approaches to wellness and preventative care through chiropractic, including chiropractic adjustments, croytherapy, and interferential stimulation.

Therapeutic Solutions LLC proudly offers chiropractic wellness and preventative care tips and techniques at their convenient location in Newport News, VA.  Dr. Brill encourages patients who desire to live life at their optimal health full of vitality to visit his office today to learn more.

For more information visit our website at www.therapeutic-solutions-llc.com or feel free to contact Dr. Brill & staff at 757-873-4131.

Yours in Good Health,

 

Dr. Christopher Brill

Therapeutic Solutions LLC

Chiropractic & Wellness Center

716-A Thimble Shoals Blvd.

Newport News, VA 23606

757-873-4131

How Chiropractic Can Help Sciatica

Sciatica is not a stand-alone medical condition but a set of symptoms described as persistent pain along the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back thorough the buttocks and into the lower leg, is the longest and widest nerve in the body, and it controls the muscles of the lower leg and provides sensation to the thighs, legs and feet. A common form of lower back pain, sciatica can range from radiating pain along the nerve to a dull ache to a mild tingling to a burning sensation.

If you are experiencing sciatica, you can come to Therapeutic Solutions LLC in Newport News, VA for treatment. We offer a non-invasive, conservative, drug-free treatment plan, allowing you to treat your pain in a holistic and natural method.  While treatment plans vary depending on the underlying cause of the problem, our chiropractor Dr. Christopher Brill will restore your spinal movement and improve function while decreasing the pain and inflammation around your sciatic nerve. Depending on the underlying cause of your sciatica, chiropractic treatment can include spinal adjustments, rehabilitative exercises, ice and heat therapy, ultrasound and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS).

For more information visit our website at www.therapeutic-solutions-llc.com or feel free to contact Dr. Brill & staff at 757-873-4131.

 

Yours in Good Health,

 

Dr. Christopher Brill

Therapeutic Solutions LLC

Chiropractic & Wellness Center

716-A Thimble Shoals Blvd.

Newport News, VA 23606

757-873-4131

Stress Management

In most cases, stress causes negative health effects such as high blood pressure, damage to muscle tissues, damaged immune system and many other negative effects if left untreated. You might not realize that there are non-substance methods to reducing stress. One of the best options available to patients is chiropractic care. Dr. Christopher Brill of Therapeutic Solutions LLC in Newport News, VA uses a number of chiropractic techniques to revive patients and relieve them of the stresses of life.

Dr. Brill is able to provide a drug-free, non-invasive treatment for many types of pain and inflammation caused by stress. When your body is under stress, the brain signals the adrenal glands to produce hormones, including cortisol and epinephrine. These hormones trigger the body's "flight or fight" response. The chiropractic adjustments completed by Dr. Brill should be enough to convince the brain to turn off the “fight or flight” response that is triggered by stress.

Chiropractors work primarily with the spine, home of the nerve impulses that travel from the brain to the rest of the body. Through chiropractic adjustments, Dr. Brill is able to release muscle tension, and help the body return to a more balanced, relaxed state. Adjustments also reduce spinal nerve irritation, and improve blood circulation. A healthy and balanced spine is one key to effectively managing stress. Though Dr. Brill cannot make your job less stressful or improve your home life, he can provide you with handling stress better and helping your body cope with stress.

For more information visit our website at www.therapeutic-solutions-llc.com or feel free to contact Dr. Brill & staff at 757-873-4131.

Yours in Good Health,

 

Dr. Christopher Brill

Therapeutic Solutions LLC

Chiropractic & Wellness Center

716-A Thimble Shoals Blvd.

Newport News, VA 23606

757-873-4131