How does Chiropractic Care Fit into the Wellness Equation?

What is wellness; and how does chiropractic care fit into the wellness equation?

Wellness seems to be an increasingly popular term utilized more and more nowadays. Wellness is used to describe everything from health drinks to hairbrushes but what does true wellness look like? What does wellness even mean? 

The dictionary definition of wellness is “The condition of good physical and mental health, especially when actively maintained by proper diet, exercise, and avoidance of risky behavior.” 

When I personally look at the word “wellness”, I think of two key features that are crucial to that definition. First, wellness truly means well or the absence of being unwell. When it comes to my profession as a chiropractor, I hear lines like “It just happened or the symptoms came out of nowhere and I didn’t do anything out the ordinary.” Unfortunately, many people think they are well when it comes to their movement patterns or biomechanics until an issue occurs. Typically, these issues occur out of nowhere or for some benign reason like picking up the trash or moving too quickly. As a doctor of Chiropractic, it is my job not to sugar coat the truth but help my patients understand that most of us carry around a lot of biomechanical issues, myself included. Without proper maintenance and care these little issues perpetuate, persist, and can become big issues in a hurry.

Secondly, I think about wellness needing to be actively maintained, something that requires constant input, energy and attention. To be truly well you need to be actively engaging in wellness activities. This does not mean that you hop on a treadmill for 15 minutes and call it a day either. It means looking at your strengths and weaknesses and honestly assessing what you need to work on. Chiropractic care can easily be one of the most potent tools in the wellness toolbox when used regularly. Chiropractic is one of the most efficient and effective ways at not only reducing pain and problems but also actively creating biomechanical wellness. I personally don’t wait until I’ve got a bunch of aches or pains to get adjusted, I get adjusted because it is a part of my wellness regimen along with exercise, diet, yoga weight training, etc.

I will end with a twist on one of my favorite old adages, “If you don’t use it or move it, you lose it.” 

Call to action: Perform one movement wellness activity today.

Examples: Yoga, massage, chiropractic adjustment, weight train, walk, swim

October is National Physical Therapy Month!

October is National Physical Therapy Month. We would like to extend a huge Thank You to our therapists at Schubbe Resch Chiropractic & Physical Therapy Center. 

We have discovered that very few patients slip through the cracks with musculoskeletal conditions if and when both Chiropractic and Physical Therapy treatment options are available under one roof. 

Our Physical Therapy department enjoys an excellent working relationship with the surrounding medical community with consistent communication back to the referring Physician throughout the course of care as well as ease of scheduling, often scheduling new patients within 2 days. 

Holly Bohn, DPT

Holly graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of South Florida and a Bachelor's of Science degree in Kinesiology from UW Milwaukee. In addition to her extensive experience treating patients suffering from neck and back pain as well as many other orthopedic conditions, Holly has extensive training in vestibular rehabilitation therapy and holds a certification through LSVT BIG for patients suffering from Parkinson's disease. 

In her free time, Holly enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling with her husband and two daughters. Holly is an integral part of our team at Schubbe Resch Chiropractic and Physical Therapy Center in Appleton. 

Michelle Dreier, PTA

Michelle graduated from UW Milwaukee with a BS degree and majored in Kinesiology. Upon completion, she practiced as a personal trainer for 6+ years where she furthered her education through the attainment of an AAS degree in PTA. 

Michelle appreciated treating individuals of all ages, demographics and lifestyles. She understands the team work and philosophy between a patient and clinician in order to reach an individuals goals and preferred level of function. She values the importance of active living and as a result instills such teachings into her own life. Michelle enjoys participating in community fun runs among other outside activities but her main attention centralizes around her family and friends. 

Kari Resch, PT, CSCS, NASM, CPT

Kari is the owner and director of Physical Therapy at Schubbe Resch Chiropractic and Physical Therapy in Neenah. Her expertise includes rehabilitation, sports medicine, post-operative care, nutrition and fitness. Kari and her husband, Chris Resch, DC frequently speak at various venues regarding the collaboration of Chiropractic and Physical Therapy.

Kari and Chris have three adult children. Their oldest daughter, Madison joined the team in 2021 as a Palmer College of Chiropractic graduate. Their daughter, Rachel is in PT school at Midwestern University. Kari's hobbies include golf, cycling, Pilates, Yoga, full body fitness, natural health, travel and spending time with family. 

Erin Opitz, PTA

Erin is a Physical Therapy Assistant and Chiropractic Rehabilitation Technician that has been with the Schubbe Resch team since 2014. She has a professional background, continuing education and passion for health, wellness and functional movement. She also enjoys infusing her passion for mind/body wellness into her patient education and treatment programs to get her patients feeling their best so they can achieve a higher quality of life and continue the activities that they love!

Erin enjoys the outdoors and traveling with her husband, son and daughter. Her hobbies include yoga/strength training, boating/fishing with her family and stand up paddle boarding! 

Marquis Howells, PTA

Marquis' Physical Therapy journey began as an injured athlete in High School and has since become dedicated to helping his patients get back to doing the things they love. Before becoming a Physical Therapy Assistant, Marquis worked as a personal trainer at the Fox Valley YMCA for 3 years. 

Meagan "Meg" Peeters-Gebler, DPT, CSCS, CMTPT/DN, PCES

Meg treats clients of all ages from head to toe. She has advanced training through Michigan State's Osteopathic program in addition to dozens of courses in pelvic health. She has a passion for treating new and expecting mothers, female runners and endurance athletes. 

Meg enjoys the outdoors with her husband and son. Her hobbies include running, biking, swimming and gardening. 

Brett Janssen, DPT

Brett began his career as a traveling Physical Therapist in Arizona, Wisconsin and Hawaii where he was able to work with individuals from all age groups with various backgrounds and ambitions. Brett strongly believes that optimizing therapy outcomes begins with creating an environment that allows each individual to realize their body's healing potential so that they can lead a healthy lifestyle. 

Welcome Madi Hopfensperger, DC, ATC

 

Schubbe Resch of Neenah welcomes Madi Hopfensperger, DC, ATC

We are excited to announce Madi has officially completed her chiropractic internship and has now graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic! Many patients have met Madi throughout the years as she is Chris and Kari Resch oldest daughter and began helping at the front desk when she was in high school. Following high school, Madi went to college at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, where she completed her degree in sports medicine/athletic training. During her time in Madison, she completed clinical rotations with the UW Badgers football, basketball, softball, track, and cross-country teams. Madi also spent a full semester working with high school aged athletes at Monona Grove High School. After graduating from UW Madison, Madi went on to study at Palmer College of Chiropractic. While studying there, she was also on the athletic training staff for the college's rugby teams. 

Madi moved back to the Fox Valley area in February of 2021 to complete her last chiropractic clinical rotation at our office. Her husband, Alex, and two fur babies, Gus (black lab), and Bruce (cat), were so excited to finally have her back home! Now that Madi's internship is completed, she is officially joining the Schubbe Resch family as our newest Doctor of Chiropractic! In addition to seeing patients at our office, she also see's patients onsite at various industrial based companies. 

Madi currently has a lot of experience with sports injuries, but loves to treat patients of all different ages and backgrounds. She is passionate about combining her chiropractic and rehabilitation skills to help her patient's reach their fullest potential. Madi is currently accepting new patients and is very excited to serve people of the Fox Valley Community! 

Dr. McRae announces his retirement

Dr. McRae will retire from active practice on Friday, July 30, 2021. Here is a letter written from him to his patients and friends.

Dear Patients and Friends,

I have often talked about writing a book - the title: "All Spines Straight and Crooked, the adventures of a chiropractor in small town Wisconsin". Of course, this epic would cover 40 years of the career of a young man (not so young anymore!) who was able to care for and to care abut his many patients - ranging from infants to some over 100 years old.

He treated five generations of families and the many stories that came through the front door would fill the pages of this book with laughter, tears, celebrations, prayers, encouragement, and hope. This doctor was truly blessed to be a part of thousands of people's lives and he would tell you that he didin't see patients - he considered them all his friends.

Any really good book has just the right number of pages. It leaves the reader happy that they read something that helped, taught, and maybe even inspired. The author leaves them wanting more, the book is too good to end! And yet the final chapter of this book will be "written" over the course of the next few weeks as my days in practice come to an end.

This letter is to share with you that I will retire from active practice on Friday, July, 30, 2021. (Until then I will continue to see patients on my normal office hours.)

Every good book has acknowledgements, the author thanking those who have made the adventure possible. I would like to thank the true author of my life, my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who has made this life possible. And a special thank you to you, my patients and friends, for trusting me with your health and for sharing your lives with me. It has been an incredible honor for me to serve you as your chiropractor.

I am leaving you in good hands as Schubbe Resch Chiropractic and Physical Therapy will continue to work as a team to serve you and your family.

Most sincerely,

Dr. James McRae, D.C

"The More You Know"

"The More You Know"

-Dr. Nathan Zachor, DC

The best representation of a true cost comparison study between chiropractic and medical care for lower back over a 2-year span led to a summary report from 2010 titled, "The Center for Health Value Innovation Report". The cost data came from 85,000 Blue Cross members in Tennessee where patients were given equal access, equal copay costs and unlimited visits for medical care and chiropractic care of lower back pain. 

The conclusion of the lower back pain cost comparison study revealed that "care initiated with a Chiropractor (DC) was less costly than care initiated through a Medical or Osteopathic Doctor (MD/DO). Paid costs for episodes of care initiated with a DC are almost 40% less than episodes initiated with an MD/DO." Even after risk adjusting each patient's costs, we found that episodes of care initiated with a DC are 20% less expensive than episodes initiated with an MD (JMPT 2010 (Nov): 640-643)." Other previous cost comparison studies have found chiropractic care to be 1/3 of the cost in comparison with PT or medical care (British Medical Journal 2003 (Apr 26); 326 (7395): 911).

Beyond the head-to-head comparison in costs per episode of lower back pain, patients receive many additional health benefits. It is well documented in the literature over the past 20 years that there are significant reductions in overall total health care costs per calendar year, substantial reduction in days missed from work, lower hospitalization rates, reduced usage of advanced imaging, reduced percentage of referrals to spine specialists and surgeons, and massive drops in medication usage and costs.

In conclusion, it pays for you to add a doctor of chiropractic to your healthcare team for spine-related pain. We hope that you will choose the doctor of Schubbe Resch Chiropractic and Physical Therapy first for your spine related needs! 

 

April 2021 Supplement of the Month

April 2021 Supplement of the Month: D-HIST

Supplement of the Month: Sinatrol!

The supplement of the month for March is Sinatrol! 

This is one of doctor will’s favorite supplements and again one of his favorite targeted supplements. Sinatrol boasts an impressive lineup of immune modulating and sinus clearing plant compounds. It is one of Dr. Will go-to clinical tools for any patient who suffers from chronic or acute sinus congestion. He also utilizes Sinatrol for acute respiratory challenges such as infection, mucus build up and issues from common everyday respiratory illnesses. Sinatrol is an essential part of Dr. Will’s supplement regimen in response to illness along with Viracid, which was February’s supplement of the month. If you currently suffer from sinus-related issues seasonally or chronically having Sinatrol apart of your regimen is an absolute essential.

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