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.

Click here to watch a short video.

Supplement of the Month: February 2021 Viracid

 Dr. Will’s supplement of the month for February is Viracid!

Viracid is an integral part of Dr. Will’s immune protocol and wonderful for supporting the body when you or someone in your house is sick.  Viracid works with the body to support immune health from multiple angles.  The formulation boasts several plant compounds that help activate and strengthen the immune system along with helping to maintain a normal inflammatory balance. This product is great at helping limit the propensity to get sick along with helping shorten courses of sickness. Dr. Will especially likes this product because many people utilize over the counter medications for sickness that tend to suppress the immune system and are full of synthetic chemicals and additives. Viracid is a natural botanical based formula that works with the immune system providing support.

Dr. Will typically uses this product when:

1.       At first signs of sickness ( fatigue, sniffling, lack of energy, runny nose)

2.       During active illness (family member or self)

3.       Traveling (Especially air travel)

4.       Under deadlines and stressors

Recommendations for use:

Can be taken daily for background immune support but Dr. Will typically recommends usage as more of a targeted supplement for usage during illness, travel or times of increased need.

To listen to Dr. Will's recommendations please click here! 

Supplement of the Month: January 2021

 

Get Moving 2021!

 

Welcome to the Schubbe Resch Team! 

Both the Neenah and Appleton location are welcoming two new faces to our Physical Therapy Department. 

Appleton Office would like to welcome:

Holly Bohn, DPT 

 

Holly graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from the University of South Florida and Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology from UW-Milwaukee.  Holly is specially trained in vestibular rehabilitation therapy and holds a certification through LSVT BIG for Parkinsons.  She has extensive experience in treating patients suffering from neck and back pain as well many as other orthopedic conditions. 

 

In her free time, Holly enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling with her husband and two daughters.

Our Neenah office has a new Massage Therapist starting on July 27th. We would like to Welcome Jen Schwartz, LMT to Schubbe Resch Chiropractic in Neenah. You can call/text to make an appointment with her 920-234-5502.

Jen is a licensed massage therapist and is the owner of Therapeutic Massage by Jen, LLC, located within Schubbe-Resch Chiropractic and Physical Therapy in Neenah. She is a graduate of Fox Valley School of Massage in Menasha, WI. Her mission is to give those who seek her services the experience of relaxation and comfort in the form of skilled massage therapy. Her commitment to clients’ wellness includes listening carefully to their concerns and responding by providing the very best in custom designed massage therapy treatment. Jen enjoys pursuing personal wellness through exercise in the form of biking, swimming, yoga and strength training and she enjoys being active with family and friends. She likes spending time with her husband, teenage son, and the family pets.

Enhance Your Wellness

What is Hemp Oil?
Why should I use it?
How do I pick the best Oil?

Join us to discuss hemp health. The broadest spectrum hemp extract ever formulated. Made specially by Prime My Body. See below for dates/times.

All located at Schubbe Resch Chiropractic & Physical Therapy Center in Neenah.
1511 South Commercial Street - Neenah, WI

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is also known as the “sunshine vitamin”.  Your body makes vitamin D naturally when it is directly exposed to sunlight. You need 5-30 minutes of sun exposure 2- 3 days per week in your hands, face, arms and legs for your body to make and store vitamin D.   Vitamin D is fat soluble and can get stored in our body for use later.  During the winter, our sun exposure in northern climates is minimal and our bodies synthesize little, if any, vitamin D.  Many factors can affect our ability to get sufficient amounts of vitamin D through sun alone.  Factors that block /reduce vitamin D production include being in an area with high pollution, using sunscreen, spending more time indoors, poor gut health, the elderly, or having darker skin.  During winter months, it is particularly important to get vitamin D through certain foods and supplements.  

Vitamin D has many health benefits including:

Vitamin D enhances immune function. Supplementation of vitamin D daily during cold and flu season can significantly reduce the likelihood of developing influenza and other common viral illnesses. 

Helps to regulate cell growth which may help to prevent cancer and reduce inflammation in the body.

Supports bone health by helping your body pull calcium into bone. 

Recent studies suggest it may help to support weight loss.

Research has also shown that vitamin D may help to regulate mood and ward off depression.

The RDA for vitamin D is 600IU/day, but nutrition experts agree that most adults require at least 1000-2000 international units per day to maintain normal vitamin D levels throughout the winter time.  Fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, herring, and sardines are good sources of vitamin D as is egg yolk.  There are many foods that are also fortified with vitamin D, including milk. Vitamin D deficiency is found through a blood test.  Those with deficiency of vitamin D may require much higher levels of vitamin D supplementation.  5,000-10,000 international units per day for several months is not unusual for those who are deficient.   As with all supplements, quality is crucial. Schubbe Resch carries a quality vitamin D3 supplement in both 1,000 IU capsules as well as 5,000 IU capsules. 

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!