Washington Park Chiropractic

By Dr. Jake Simpson, DC

One of the most common ailments Dr. Goodman and I treat daily can be directly related to your common, everyday technological devices.  Sounds crazy, right?  Well let us be honest…You are not going to tear a rotator cuff, break an elbow or blow out a knee texting on your phone, typing at your computer or watching television.  The injuries you can sustain texting, typing or watching television can be very debilitating, and very harmful to your overall health and not to mention, quite painful.        

Due to the significant growth in the usage of technological devices, chiropractors are starting to see a significant growth in stressful and repetitive conditions directly related to poor posture.  The most commonly seen postural abnormality is known as anterior or forward head posture and rolled shoulders.  Let’s think about what is causing this common postural abnormality.  If you just look around you see people looking down texting on mobile devices, hours staring at computer screen at work, slouched on the couch watching the television…. The list is endless.

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I hear this nearly daily from patients.  Yes, for some reason stomach sleeping is oh-so-tempting.  But if you really examine full night of sleep you would likely find that falling asleep on your stomach does not equal a restful night’s sleep.  For Dr. Jake and myself, one of the most challenging aspects of patient communication is the ‘sleep talk’.  Sleep Posture is very important so here are a few quick tips on how and why to change or modify the way you sleep.

Perfecting your sleep posture will accomplish three things: 1. Create more restful sleep  2. Reduce or eliminate back pain  3. Prevent deterioration of spinal joints and muscles.  Oh, and one added benefit can be seen in your wallet – fewer trips to the chiropractor!  So what is the perfect sleep posture? 

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We have been comfortably in our new office for nearly three months.  Thanks to everyone who came out to our Grand Opening Cocktail Party, it was really tremendous.  We have incredibly supportive patients, collegues, family and friends!  See below for announcements about our new hours and services:

OPEN 6 DAYS PER WEEK:

I am pleased to announce that we are now open 6 days per week for Chiropractic and Massage!  Dr. G will be treating patients during her regular schedule and our new addition, Dr. Jake will be treating on opposing days.

Monday 9-6  Dr. G

Tuesday 7-2  Dr. G  Tuesday 2-7 Dr. Jake

Wednesday 9-6  Dr. G

Thursday 11-7  Dr. Jake

Friday 9-6  Dr. G

Saturday 8-1  Dr. Jake

WASHINGTON PARK MASSAGE:

We are also now open for massage Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.  Our therapists are offering deep tissue, hot stone, prenatal, sports massage in addition to several add-on treatments.

WASHINGTON PARK COUNSELING:

Cinta Porter, LCSW has partnered with our office to offer her services including individual, family, group and couples counseling within our office.  Cinta is available 5 days per week, including Saturdays to meet your counseling needs.  She is exeptionally skilled in grief counseling and women’s needs.  Cinta enjoys creating short term, goal oriented treatment plans.

Call or email us today to schedule an appointment 303-744-7100 or drlisagoodman@yahoo.com