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OVERLAND CHIROPRACTIC SPONSORS 3RD ANNUAL CANNED FOOD DRIVE TO SUPPORT HARVESTERS
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010
Overland Chiropractic is Sponsoring our 3rd Annual Canned Food Drive to Benefit and Support
Harvesters
Kansas City’s Only Food Bank
Your Donation makes a Difference!
Because of your help, last year we were able to provide 192 meals to our local community in Kansas City, MO.
Most Needed Food Items
- -Canned Vegetables
- -Canned Fruit
- -Boxed Meals
- -Canned Meats/Tuna
- -Peanut Butter and Jelly
- -Canned Soup
- -Hot and Cold Cereal
Most Needed Household Supplies
- -Soap
- -Deodorant
- -Shampoo
- -Toilet Paper
No Glass Please
DR. ROBERT PATTERSON’s REVIEW of FAMILY HEALTH MONTH posted on msnbc.com
Monday, October 25th, 2010
Dr. Robert Patterson’s recent review of Family Health Month was featured in a press release that was posted on msnbc.com.
Internal Health Specialist and Overland Park Chiropractor Dr. Robert Patterson advises families to examine their lifestyles, considering such health factors as their eating habits, stress and physical activity. He offers a free online family health assessment. Dr. Patterson encourages families to communicate with each other and focus on healthy living this month.
Dr. Robert Patterson of Overland Chiropractic Reviews Family Health Month In a Recent Press Release
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. –Internal Health Specialist and Overland Park Chiropractor Dr. Robert Patterson reviewed Family Health Month for parents who want to increase healthy living.
To review the family health assessment, visit www.creatingwellness.com, the free access code is 52820282 and for instructions, visit http://overlandchiro.com/blog/family-health-month/
Dr. Patterson said that family health should be a top priority. “Families should take the time to take a closer look at their health, eating habits, physical fitness, stress, and mental health. When a whole family is on the same page it is easier for everyone to stay healthy and fit,” said Patterson.
According to an article from nativeremedies.com (http://www.nativeremedies.com/articles/october-family-health-month.html), Family Health Month encourages families to take a closer look at their health. The article states that, “Healthy families all have one thing in common: they talk. Families need to communicate. Many families are too busy to talk about health issues and concerns until there is a problem with a family member or there is a major illness. Communication is key to early detection and prevention for illness and injury.”
Dr. Robert Patterson is the founder of Overland Chiropractic and has been practicing for more than 20 years in the Kansas City area. In 2007, his clinic became only one of approximately 300 Creating Wellness centers located in the United States, Canada and New Zealand. Patterson is a graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College (Kansas City), class of January 1988 and has specialized in the treatment of low back and leg pain for much of his career. Patterson is one of only three certified doctors in Kansas in Cox Flexion Distraction (decompression) manipulation. Most recently, he received Certification as an Internal Health Specialist through Logan College of Chiropractic.
Dr. Robert Patterson of Overland Chiropractic Reviews Family Health Month
Wednesday, October 13th, 2010
By: Dr. Patterson
October is Family Health Month and The American Academy of Family Physicians is urging patients to take a closer look at their health by conducting a personal health inventory. In addition to encouraging people to take a closer look at their families’ eating habits, physical fitness, stress, and mental health, the focus is also on alerting families to be aware of the hazards of tobacco and alcohol use as well as possible hazards in the home. Your health and your family’s health should be a top priority.
Overland Chiropractic is offering FREE ACCESS to My Creating Wellness Space. There is an on-line questionnaire that provides a method of assessing your eating habits, physical fitness, and emotional stress. It will score you in each of these dimensions of your life. Create an account by clicking on “Wellness Member Login” at www.creatingwellness.com. Your access code is 52820282. We have provided step- by- step instructions below.
Instructions
NOTE: If you share an email address with another family member, only one person can take the assessment. For additional members, call our office and we will manually create additional accounts for you.
If you find areas in which you would like to improve, call our office at (913) 345-9247 for more information on programs ranging from on-line help to personal coaching programs.
DR. ROBERT PATTERSON OF OVERLAND CHIROPRACTIC SHARES TIPS FOR RUNNING AND STARTING NEW FITNESS PROGRAMS
Wednesday, October 6th, 2010
By: Dr. Patterson
This past weekend my wife and I ran in our first 5K event. I have to admit, my wife has been the driving force behind this part of my fitness. I used to say that “I hate to run.” Now, most of the time I tolerate it, but I have to admit that sometimes I even look forward to it.
While I don’t particularly like the running itself, I enjoy the other things associated with it. I like the feeling of accomplishment when I am finished, especially if I have pushed myself to a new distance or an improved time. I know I am improving my cardiovascular health for not only myself, but for my family. The thing I enjoy most is that it is time that I get to spend with my wife. It is something that the two of us can do together several times per week. We push and encourage one another. We have accountability with one another.
As I have discussed in previous blogs, starting a new program of any kind is usually challenging and most people fail. Several things allowed us to be successful with our running program.
- Set goals. The goal was measurable, reasonable and broken into small manageable pieces with training program targets along the way. My wife chose a 5k event that she wanted to be ready for.
- We formulated a specific plan. We did this by choosing the couch to 5k program. We did not have to think about how we were going to train. It provided a step by step approach to our training.
- Accountability. By running together we had accountability with each other.
In order to stay on task, we must now set new goals. We need to schedule the next event in order to continue enjoying our success and our journey of healthy and productive lives.
If you are beginning a new program, take a few minutes to make sure you are incorporating these steps for success.
Can Chiropractic Care Alleviate Arthritis Pain?
Thursday, June 10th, 2010
By: Dr. Patterson
I am often asked if the chiropractic care that we provide can ever help arthritis pain. The short answer is yes. With flexion distraction manipulation, we gently move the decompressed joints through their various ranges of motion. This helps to “un-stick” the joints, improve motion, and reduce pain. It does not remove the arthritis, but it improves your function.
Consider this analogy. If you have ever looked closely at a rusty door hinge, you will see that the metal is pitted and rough. The hinge squeaks, and the door has limited motion. You get the WD-40 from the garage and spray it on the rusty hinge. After working the door back and forth, the squeak goes away. If you look closely at the hinge again, the metal is still pitted, but the door moves better. So it is with our spine and arthritis. The arthritis is pitted with rough cartilage lining our joints. Our chiropractic treatment is the WD-40 that helps those squeaky joints. The arthritic changes are still present, but the joint functions better and pain is usually reduced.
There are varying degrees of arthritis just as there are varying degrees of rust on hinges. Some can be helped more than others. We periodically adjust the joints to keep them moving better, and to slow the progression of the arthritis.
Have your spine checked regularly to lessen the effects of arthritis.
Working your Body too Hard may Result in Injury this Summer
Thursday, May 13th, 2010
By: Dr. Robert Patterson
Warm weather arrives again! Spring and summer brings outdoor activities: gardening, yard work and exercise. During the winter, physical activeness decreases and your muscles need to be reconditioned. Starting off with strenuous activities could increase your vulnerability to injury because your muscles could be weak and less flexible. I want to share a few tips about how to stay injury free.
Stretch – Take a few minutes to stretch your arms, legs and back before an activity. 
Use Good Mechanics – When lifting, remember to keep objects close to your body. Limit ‘twisting’ activities such as raking and sweeping.
Start Slow – If your physical activity decrease during the winter, don’t work all day in the yard the first time out. If you want to run a marathon, you would not try to run 26 miles the first day. Rebuild your muscles day-by-day.
Be Patient – Patience will pay off in the long run. Finishing a project in a weekend could be at the expense of injury.
Overland Chiropractic Announces Free Wellness Assessment for Seniors & Non-Seniors May 2010: Incorporate health, fitness & wellness into your life
Thursday, May 6th, 2010
By: Dr. Robert Patterson
While there are many special events in the Month of May, I felt compelled to write something special about Family Wellness Month. It is one of those subjects dear to my heart. As a father with one child in college, another one leaving for college this fall, and one in middle school, I feel the clock ticking away. When we think about Wellness, we tend to focus on the physical and nutritional aspects. I want focus for a few moments on the emotional side of wellness, particularly in our families. Families often struggle with divorce, finances or relationships in one way or another. The stress of these things takes a toll on us physically. Daily I work with patients whose emotional struggles are either contributing to or delaying the improvement of the physical pain that brought them to my office.
My wife and I have been married for almost 24 years. We have talked for many years about “making memories” for our children. In reality, we are making memories for them whether we choose to or not. Some are good memories and some are bad memories. Just as the bad memories can leave deep emotional scars throughout a person’s life, the good memories can help carry your children though the rough times in their lives.
I share a few tips with you on creating good memories.
Spend time together
• Vacations are great, but they don’t have to be expensive. My girls still talk about the time we had very little money and spent a few days at the Golden Horseshoe Resort. (Don’t let the name fool you!)
• More important than vacations is how you live life together. Spend time working in the yard or on projects together. These are great opportunities to teach them life lessons, discipline and responsibility. It does not always have to be “fun.” They will appreciate it when they are older. I know I do.
• Have a family movie night or game night. My kids love it when they can beat me playing anything. I have a very competitive nature, so my wife enjoys it when anyone else beats me. I hate to lose, but I do enjoy the pleasure that it brings them. Hmm, maybe that means I really always do win?
Traditions
• Traditions bring security and stability to us emotionally. They are something we can count on. I believe they are important for us at all ages. There are enough let-downs and disappointments in life.
• Traditions are often developed around holidays, but they can be at other times. For 20 years we have been at the lighting of the Plaza Lights on Thanksgiving evening. The next day we go to a tree farm and cut down a Christmas tree. On Christmas Eve, I go to breakfast with my dad and brother and then we do our shopping together.
• Realize that it is ok for traditions to change or be modified. Life circumstances change. As our children start their own families, our long- standing traditions will have to be modified. They will build their own new traditions for their families.
Record events
• Make some kind of record of events. In this digital world, almost everyone has a digital camera or a camera on their phone.
• Take video. My kids love to watch old video. Hearing the voices and watching the video is a powerful tool in taking us back to another time and rekindling those deep emotions.
• Scrapbook. If you are into scrapbooking, it is a great gift that you can pass on to your children or grandchildren. My wife has made a scrapbook for each of our children.
Start creating those good memories. Don’t feel like it is ever too late. My parents are still creating good memories for me and for their grandchildren. You grandparents can play a very special role in the lives of your grandchildren. Pass on a legacy that really matters.
Chiropractor And Internal Health Specialist Dr. Robert Patterson of Overland Chiro Based in Overland Park, Kan. Offers 10 Tips for Foot Awareness Month
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
By: Dr. Robert Patterson
1. Do you experience heel pain? You may have plantar fasciitis. Custom orthotics can help.
2. If your arches fall unevenly, you need custom orthotics for the best correction. Evenly fallen arches can use generic inserts.
3. Fallen arches can increase stress on your low back and contribute to low back pain.
4. Ligaments hold your arches up. Ligaments are like rubber bands. If they stretch too far they lose their shape. Correction requires an insert
5. Has your shoe size increased over the years? If so, your arches have probably fallen.
6. If you work on hard, flat surfaces most of the day, you must have good foot support to reduce injury to your knees, hips and back.
Back injuries occur more frequently early in the day. I recommend stretching in the morning.
7. Burning, tingling or numbness down one or both legs may indicate a lumbar disc herniation.
8. Sharp back pain indicates a joint is swollen and pinching.
9. When lumbar facet joints are irritated, you will likely be stiff in the morning from swelling and immobility at night.
10. Patients often need multiple spinal adjustments in order to break pain spasm cycles.
The emotional toll of going through life without goals
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
By Dr. Robert Patterson
What is a goal? A colleague of mine once told me, “A goal is simply a wish with a timeline.”
For some people, setting goals is scary and creates anxiety. If you ask most people about what they wish for, it seems to be much less threatening. That’s why I find my colleague’s definition of a goal so profound.
Without specific goals, people are blown aimlessly through life, like a leaf on a windy day. They have no sense of direction and too often they look back with regrets. They start out young, full of dreams with what seems to be all of the time in the world. They begin careers and start families. “Life” begins to happen. People wish for things abstractly but never spend the time or effort to formulate a concrete goal and plan, for how they will achieve it. Before they know it, they are middle aged and starting to look back with regrets. They may wish they had spent more time with their kids, made different career choices, or handled their finances differently. Time continues to go faster and faster and wishes are unfulfilled. Unfortunately, many fail to experience the golden years they anticipated and regret not making different health choices along the way.
A life full of regrets and fear of the future is a constant source of stress to the body. The emotional stress sets off a whole host of chemical reactions that then affect us physically. I daily work with patients who are lacking purpose and are paying a physical price.
The sad part is, it does not have to be this way. It will take work and effort on your part but the payoff can be tremendous. If you are ready to invest in yourself, your family or your business, I highly recommend much of the work written by Stephen Covey. His book, First Things First will help you with organization, identifying your roles in life and achieving goals.