We're Having a C.O.W.

ChiropracticOpportunityWeek

 

Monday, October 22nd-

Friday, October 26th.

 

   
During this week any Uninsured (no health insurance) or Underinsured (health insurance with high deductible or no chiropractic benefits) who wishes to become a New Patient at our practice (either has never been a patient here, or has not seen Dr. Schantz for 3 years or longer) may receive...

• Chiropractic Exam including health history and problem-focused physical findings.

• X-rays of 1 Problem Area if needed.  Not all areas require x-rays to be treated.

• First Chiropractic Treatment may include spinal or extraspinal adjustments and adjunctive therapy.
• $170 value for only $19.95 Federal regulations prohibit Medicare patients from participation.  Any further treatment will be at our regular fee schedule.

Refreshments  Prizes and Savings for All Patients

Appointments Limited, So Call Our Office Today
 (770) 993-9287
 

Come Join Us for the Big Peach Sizzler 10K

Want to have a good time this Labor Day with some great folks? Join our Big Peach Sizzler 10K Team: Leading Edge Sport & Spine. This 10K Run/Walk is the Younger Brother/Sister of the Peachtree Road Race. It begins at the Chamblee MARTA Station, travels south on Peachtree Road and finishes at the Buckhead Station Shopping Center. Register with our Leading Edge Sport & Spine Team and you will receive extra discounts and goodies, such as $25 ChiroCash, $10 off Massage Therapy, Hydration Bottle and SPF 15 Lip Moisturizer.
To Join Our Team visit- http://www.active.com/register/index.cfm?event_id=2025790&subevent_id=1646560&team_id=1186418

You can earn back your registration fee for the race with the Chiro Cash and Massage Therapy Discounts from our practice.

Complimentary Chiropractic Care for the Needy

Hope Roswell is a local non-profit that is going on-site to low-income neighborhoods to help bring needed services to disadvantaged families.  This Saturday, July 21st from 11:30am-1:00pm  Complimentary Chiropractic Services will be provided by Life Chiropractic Intern Alex Hollander and myself.  We will be at Liberty Square 1275 Mission Hills Court Roswell, GA 30076.  If you know of someone who is suffering, and cannot afford to come to our office for a visit, they may show up and be seen on a First-Come/First-Served basis.  No verification of income or citizenship will be required.  All individuals will have brief paperwork and exams, prior to receiving care.  Spanish speaking translators will be available.  All services this day are provided free-of-charge.

Ride Your Bike on GA 400 with Us

Join me and a group of patients for a recreational 23 mile ride (not a race).

All participants from our practice will receive a Leading Edge Sport & Spine Hydration Bottle
SUNDAY, JULY 8, 2012 6:15 AM
$40 Now $50 Day of

Ride Options include 100, 60, 23 and 9 miles

The ride starts at exit 7 of Georgia Route 400, and will wind through Sandy Springs, Milton, Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, and other scenic areas of North Fulton. There are 9-mile, 23-mile, 60-mile, and 100-mile options.
The 100 mile ride is over 8500 feet of climbing up short steep hills that build your base strength! Perfect training for that fall triathlon, or that late season race, or maybe you just want to burn over 8700 calories! The 60 Mile ride also ascends 5500 feet and will climb the "Three Sisters" same as the 100 milers do. The Three sisters are three short climbs near the end of the ride in Roswell. You will have cheering fans as you pedal squares up the Big Sister in Mountain Park and Middle Sister as you pound your way through Wildwood Springs and finally you will roll up the Little Sister in Waverly Hall. Look for the local kids to have lemonade stands as an excuse to stop or use the cheers of neighbors to help you up the hill!

Dads- Turn Up the Heat

DADS- TURN UP THE HEAT & WIN A WEBER GAS BARBEQUE GRILL!

NOW THROUGH FATHERS DAY, JUNE 17^TH

EACH TIME YOU DADS COME TO OUR PRACTICE FOR CHIROPRACTIC OR MASSAGE YOUR NAME WILL BE PLACED IN OUR DRAWING TO WIN A GAS OUTDOOR BARBEQUE

WANT TO INCREASE YOU CHANCES OF WINNING?

 WE WILL PLACE YOUR NAME IN TEN TIMES WHEN YOU REFER A FAMILY MEMBER, CO-WORKER OR FRIEND AND THEY COME IN AS A NEW PATIENT ON OR BEFORE Saturday, JUNE 16^TH.

 MASSAGE VISIT= 1 CHANCE TO WIN

CHIROPRACTIC VISIT= 2 CHANCES TO WIN

REFER A NEW PATIENT= 10 CHANCES TO WIN

ADDITIONAL PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED

Travel Aches and Strains Can Be a Pain In Your Back

Traveling can be rough on the body. Whether you are traveling alone on business or on your way to a sunny resort with your family, long hours in a car or an airplane can leave you stressed, tired, stiff and sore.

"Prolonged sitting can wreak havoc on your body," says Dr. Scott Bautch, a member of the American Chiropractic Association's (ACA) Council on Occupational Health. "Even if you travel in the most comfortable car or opt to fly first class, certain pressures and forces from awkward positions can result in restricted blood flow. One of the biggest insults to your system from prolonged sitting is the buildup of pressure in the blood vessels in your lower legs. Contracting and relaxing the muscles helps the blood flow properly."

Dr. Bautch and the ACA suggest the following tips and advice to fight the pains and strains of travel before they occur.

Warm Up, Cool Down
Treat travel as an athletic event. Warm up before settling into a car or plane, and cool down once you reach your destination. Take a brisk walk to stretch your hamstring and calf muscles.

In the Car:

• Adjust the seat so you are as close to the steering wheel as comfortably possible. Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips. Place four fingers behind the back of your thigh closest to your knee. If you cannot easily slide your fingers in and out of that space, you need to re-adjust your seat.
• Consider a back support. Using a support behind your back may reduce the risk of low-back strain, pain or injury. The widest part of the support should be between the bottom of your rib cage and your waistline.
• Exercise your legs while driving to reduce the risk of any swelling, fatigue or discomfort. Open your toes as wide as you can, and count to 10. Count to five while you tighten your calf muscles, then your thigh muscles, then your gluteal muscles. Roll your shoulders forward and back, making sure to keep your hands on the steering wheel and your eyes on the road.
• To minimize arm and hand tension while driving, hold the steering wheel at approximately 3 o'clock and 7 o'clock, periodically switching to 10 o'clock and 5 o'clock.
• Do not grip the steering wheel. Instead, tighten and loosen your grip to improve hand circulation and decrease muscle fatigue in the arms, wrists and hands.
• While always being careful to keep your eyes on the road, vary your focal point while driving to reduce the risk of eye fatigue and tension headaches.
• Take rest breaks. Never underestimate the potential consequences of fatigue to yourself, your passengers and other drivers.

In an Airplane:

• Stand up straight and feel the normal "S" curve of your spine. Then use rolled-up pillows or blankets to maintain that curve when you sit in your seat. Tuck a pillow behind your back and just above the beltline and lay another pillow across the gap between your neck and the headrest. If the seat is hollowed from wear, use folded blankets to raise your buttocks a little.
• Check all bags heavier than 5-10 percent of your body weight. Overhead lifting of any significant amount of weight should be avoided to reduce the risk of pain in the lower back or neck. While lifting your bags, stand right in front of the overhead compartment so the spine is not rotated. Do not lift your bags over your head, or turn or twist your head and neck in the process.
• When stowing belongings under the seat, do not force the object with an awkward motion using your legs, feet or arms. This may cause muscle strain or spasms in the upper thighs and lower back muscles. Instead, sit in your seat first, and using your hands and feet, gently guide your bags under the seat directly in front of you.
• While seated, vary your position occasionally to improve circulation and avoid leg cramps. Massage legs and calves. Bring your legs in, and move your knees up and down. Prop your legs up on a book or a bag under your seat.
• Do not sit directly under the air controls. The draft can increase tension in your neck and shoulder muscles.

Safe Travel For Children:

• Always use a car seat in a car when traveling with children below the age of 4 and weighing less than 40 pounds.
• Ask the airline for their policy on child car seat safety. Car seats for infants and toddlers provide added resistance to turbulent skies, and are safer than the lap of a parent in the event of an unfortunate accident.
• Make sure the car seat is appropriate for the age and size of the child. A newborn infant requires a different seat than a 3-year-old toddler.
• Car seats for infants should always face the rear. In this position, the forces and impact of a crash will be spread more evenly along the back and shoulders, providing more protection for the neck.
• Car seats should always be placed in the back seat of the car-ideally in the center. This is especially important in cars equipped with air bags. If an air bag becomes deployed, the force could seriously injure or kill a child or infant placed in the front seat.
• Make sure the car seat is properly secured to the seat of the vehicle and is placed at a 45-degree angle to support the head of the infant or child.

Chiropractic Care Can Help...
"If you follow these simple tips, you can enjoy pain-free, safe travel," says Dr. Bautch. "If you do experience pain and stress on your back, doctors of chiropractic are trained and licensed to diagnose and treat problems of the spine and nervous system."

What Mom Doesn't Need a Good Chiropractor?

Moms deserve to have the highest level of health and well-being.  Chiropractic care improves energy, eliminates pain and helps busy mothers get through the day with greater ease.  If you know a mom who is suffering-refer her to us during the month of May and she can receive this SPECIAL OFFER…

This is an opportunity to introduce all Mothers who have not previously been a patient in this office, to come in and receive …

Health History- Orthopedic/Neurological Exam-X-rays (if necessary)

Plus- A Private Consultation to discuss your test results

All at NO-CHARGE to you (regularly $135)

Any treatment will be provided at our usual & customary fees. Insurance plans accepted including BC/BS, Aetna, Cigna, Coventry, Kaiser, United Healthcare.  Medicare participation prohibited by Federal regulations.

Please Schedule Appointment in Advance by Calling (770) 993-9287

Dr. James E. Schantz 1293 Minhinette Dr. Roswell, GA 30075

www.LeadingEdgeAtlanta.com