Welcome Dr. Dan Higgins

The Appleton office would like to welcome Dr. Dan Higgins to our clinic as of 1/2/2020.
He will be working Monday 7-6, Tuesday 8-5, Wednesday 2-6, Thursday 8-5, and Friday 7-5.
He is accepting new patients.

Per Dr. Dan--

I became a chiropractor because as a multiple sport athlete throughout my youth, I learned the benefits of chiropractic first hand. When a broken leg—suffered at the end of the football season—threatened to sideline me for a good portion of the upcoming basketball season, my chiropractor came to the rescue. He worked closely with my orthopedist and cut the normal rehab time in half. His care for me made all the difference, inspiring me to want to do the same for others.

Dr. Dan is delighted to be back in Appleton to raise his family in the same city in which he grew up.  He loves spending time with his wife, son and extended family and friends.  Outside the office, you may find him at the YMCA, coaching football or basketball, or tailgating at Packer or Badger games.  He also enjoys catching the occasional show at the PAC downtown.

BUOY Flotation + Rejuvenation

116 S. Commercial Street, Suite 010, Neenah

buoy.neenah@gmail.com

Tel: 920.558.4033

Flotation and rejuvenation, built with your well-being in mind. From the services to the products offered, you will enjoy relaxation and reverie. 

Health & Wellness

People float to relieve stress, recover from injuries, fight addiction, eliminate chronic pain, and much more. Studies indicate that flotation increases your dopamine and endorphin levels, boosting your mood and leaving you with a pleasant afterglow that lasts for days afterwards. Without the need to fight gravity or take in external information, you’ll likely experience the most complete relaxation you’ve ever felt.

Meditation

Everything you experience while floating comes from within yourself. It’s the perfect time to reflect, and there are reports of creative and personal insights abound. Flotation tanks can also be thought of as training wheels for meditation. After about 30-45 minutes of floating, your mind starts producing theta brainwaves, which are responsible for the between waking & sleeping state. After years of practice, people can enter theta state through deep meditation. Flotation tanks get you there with hardly any effort at all.

Self-Improvement

People have cut strokes off their golf game, developed complex scientific theories, and drafted entire portions of books while floating. With nothing to distract you, your level of concentration and knowledge absorption is astonishing.

Special pricing just for you! $10 off your first float experience and 3 floats for $150. Be sure to mention that you were referred by us!

After many patient inquires and thorough investigation, we have settled on a superior quality CBD (Hemp oil) company, Prime My Body. They offer 3rd party testing, organic and USA grown Hemp, 0% THC (the psychoactive component of marijuana) and are one of only a dozen companies who currently earned a certificate of analysis. 

Due to continued interest, and max attendance, the Neenah location is hosting another educational talk.

Tuesday, September 10^that 6:15PM

1511 S. Commercial Street – Neenah, WI

Kindly RSVP to 920-915-4660 or the office at 720-0660 if you plan on coming or would like more information.

BENEFITS:

§ Full body effect

§ Anti bacterial properties

§ Promotes neuro-regeneration/protection (Brain and spinal cord)

§ Improves mood and gut health

§ Supports rest and deep sleep

§ Promotes Natural analgesic pain relief

§ Increased Attention & Productivity

§ Helps to clear mental clarity

§ Promotes homeostasis within mind and body

§ Relieves stress and discomfort

No claims to treat, cure or prevent any ailments. As of now, Chiropractors in the state of WI are not allowed to counsel or sell CBD products. This is due to very old language in their state practice act. They are diligently working on changing this. This is at the NEENAH location only. 

Educational information provided by Kari Resch, PT.

We now will be offering products in our Neenah office under the direction of Kari Resch, PT. 

Backpack Safety

ACA's Backpack Safety Checklist

One of the fundamental pieces of any back to school ensemble is, of course, the backpack, and although they’re practical, backpacks are a leading cause of back and shoulder pain for millions of children and adolescents.  As students head back to school, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) offers parents advice on preventing unnecessary backpack pain and injuries.

The ACA offers the following checklist to help parents select the best possible backpack for their children:

• Is the backpack the correct size for your child?  The backpack should never be wider or longer than your child’s torso, and the pack should not hang more than 4 inches below the waistline. A backpack that hangs too low increases the weight on the shoulders, causing your child to lean forward when walking.
• Does the backpack have two wide, padded shoulder straps?  Non-padded straps are not only uncomfortable, but also they can place unnecessary pressure on the neck and shoulder muscles.
• Does your child use both straps? Lugging a heavy backpack by one strap can cause a disproportionate shift of weight to one side, leading to neck and muscle spasms, low-back pain, and poor posture.
• Are the shoulder straps adjustable?  The shoulder straps should be adjustable so the backpack can be fitted to your child’s body. The backpack should be evenly centered in the middle of your child's back.
• Does the backpack have a padded back?  A padded back not only provides increased comfort, but also protects your child from being poked by sharp edges on school supplies (pencils, rulers, notebooks, etc.) inside the pack.
• Does the pack have several compartments?  A backpack with individualized compartments helps position the contents most effectively. Make sure that pointy or bulky objects are packed away from the area that will rest on your child's back, and try to place the heaviest items closet to the body.

The ACA recommends that parents or guardians help children pack their backpacks properly, and they should make sure children never carry more than 10 percent of their body weight.  For example, a child who weighs 100 pounds shouldn’t carry a backpack heavier than 10 pounds, and a 50-pound child shouldn’t carry more than 5 pounds.
In addition, parents should ask their children to report any pain or other problems resulting from carrying a backpack. If the pain is severe or persistent, seek care from a doctor of chiropractic or other health care professional. 

New Service Now Available!

Dr. Will Curtis is now offering cupping as an additional therapy available at the Appleton office.  For those who have never heard of cupping, Dr. Will offers an explanation and demonstration in the video shown below.

We are excited to have this additional tool in our practice!

How to Walk on the Ice - Without Falling!

Many of the sidewalks and parking lots are covered in ice after the last few snow storms.  Even if they are plowed or shoveled, there may still be a layer of ice underneath.  Here are a few tips to help you navigate the slippery surfaces safely:

• Tread carefully until you know if there is ice underneath that thin layer of snow.  A little bit of exploratory walking will help you determine if you can walk normally or not.
• Keep your hands out of your pockets while walking on slippery surfaces so you can use your arms for balance.
• Walk on the southern portions of sidewalks and parking lots as the sun may have melted any ice in those areas.
• Walk like a penguin!  Spread your feet out, put your arms out for balance, and take small steps.
• Using small shuffling steps to keep both feet on the ground.  This will give you better balance and traction.
• Use handrails on steps and consider taking them one at a time if they are icy.
• If you find yourself falling, try to fall to your side, having most of the fall absorbed by your thigh, hip or shoulder. Keep relaxed and and try not to stick out your arm to avoid breaking your wrist or arm.

Should all of the above fail and you find yourself injured by a fall on the ice, rest assured we are here to help!

Shoveling Alert!

Proper technique for pain free snow removal ahead!

Ergonomics and proper lifting technique for snow removal are very important for avoiding injury and low back aggravation.

First and foremost, if you have access to or have a neighbor with a snow blower, please use it.   It will save both your back and time when it comes to snow removal.

If you don’t have access to a snow blower, here are some things to keep in mind when shoveling:

1.       Shoveling is exercise, prepare accordingly (Warm up, don’t overdo it, listen to your body, etc.)

2.       Take breaks as needed and break the job up over time.

3.       Keep your core lightly engaged (squeezed) to help stabilize the spine.

4.       Shoveling is LIFTING and lifting requires proper ergonomics

5.       Bend at the waist and hips, your legs are much stronger than your low back.

6.       Avoid throwing the snow far distances and use more of a push method.

7.       If your low back starts to become tight and bothersome, stop and rest.

8.       If you notice discomfort upon waking the next morning you may have over done it and could benefit from a chiropractic adjustment to stop further aggravation.

Happy shoveling!