Pro-cyclists' Secret Weapon

Our patient Shelley Evans is having an epic 2010 season! Shelley is a regular at Marin Spine & Wellness Center as part of her regimen to stay strong and healthy:

“As elite athletes, we are always looking for ways to enhance performance and minimize the risk of injury. With Dr. Wood's help, I have found a new tool to use in my training, which I believe will lead to longevity and success in the sport of cycling."~Shelley Evans

Evans most recently won Stage 10 at the Giro Donne in Italy and the overall at the Nature Valley Grand Prix. She is the 2010 Gold medalist in the road race and bronze medalist in the time trial at the Pan American Games. This followed her win at the Tour of New Zealand and winning the criterium at the Tour of Gilo. Velo News calls her the “five foot assassin.”

Evan’s ultimate goal as a cyclist is to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London with members of her team, Peanut Butter & Co. Twenty12.

Chappy J Wood, D.C.
415.924.8398
Marin Spine & Wellness Center
www.marinspineandwellness.com

Chiropractic for both Body & Mind

Patients come in to our office with many different kinds of pain. Whether it is back pain, neck pain, hip or leg pain; we always work together to correct the problem(s), ease the pain and restore the body’s natural state of health.

As the pain subsides, a positive side effect often happens for patients. They report less stress both mentally & physically.

Chiropractic decreases the effects of stress on the nervous system, which always leads to better health.

Here’s to your health! Come in for an adjustment to decrease stress physically and mentally!







Chappy J Wood, D.C.
415.924.8398
Marin Spine & Wellness Center
www.marinspineandwellness.com

Who has Text Neck?

Look around you. How many people do you see texting, using cell phone, working on laptops? Are you reading this from your phone or laptop? How is your neck positioned? How is your posture?

In coffee shops, at tables in restaurants, at red lights in their cars, walking through the mall, in line at the grocery store, and even sitting in my reception area or exam rooms, I see people everywhere with Forward Head Posture (FHP) & “Text Neck.”

“Text neck” is on the rise. A Kaiser survey found that young people often spend in excess of seven-and-a-half hours a day using some form of mobile media.

Patients often come in to see me with neck pain, headaches, shoulder pain, or numbness and tingling into the upper extremity; which likely means they have FHP or “Text Neck”. Many of us have poor posture habits during daily activities.

So what is wrong with spending so much time with our heads

down? Unfortunately, where the head goes, the body will follow. If you have FHP, then you probably have rolled shoulders. With rolled shoulders, a concave chest can follow, and often a pelvic tuck. You might also suffer from low back pain. For every inch of forward head posture, it can increase the weight of the head on the spine by an additional 10 pounds.

Luckily, regular chiropractic care can correct and reverse “text neck.” I will hold you accountable and offer you exercises and techniques to keep your head upright.

Text Dr. Chappy at 415-497-7001!

The first 10 people to text, "Book me an appointment, I have Text Neck!" get 20% off their next treatment.

Chappy J Wood, D.C.
415.924.8398
Marin Spine & Wellness Center
www.marinspineandwellness.com

5 Questions About Laser Therapy Answered

1) What is laser therapy?

Laser Therapy applies low levels of laser light to areas of the body that have been stressed or injured.

2) How do lasers work?
The photons of laser light penetrate through your skin and are absorbed by special components in your body's cells called chromophores, causing increased production of cellular energy, expediting the healing process.

3) What does that all mean in English?
It means pain relief, reduced inflammation & muscle spasms, improved range of motion and restored function for patients suffering from headaches, neck pain, carpal tunnel, low back pain, sports injuries, post-surgical pain and more.

4) What does it feel like to get a treatment?
Laser therapy is a painless treatment.

5) Are there any side effects?
Side effects may include improved health, increased function, and a general sense of wellbeing.

Read more about Cold Laser Therapy
Ask for a free laser treatment with your next adjustment. (Save $20)

Chappy J Wood, D.C.
415.924.8398
Marin Spine & Wellness Center
www.marinspineandwellness.com

Patients frequently ask me: “What is causing the pain and tingling down my leg?”

A common cause of leg pain is from the Sciatic Nerve. Below, I’ve listed the Top 10 Common Causes & Our Most Effective Solutions. If you have pain, tingling or numbness anywhere from your gluts to your toes, we need to pinpoint the cause before it gets worse or requires surgery, and immediately take the appropriate steps to alleviate your pain.

Contact Us for a Complimentary
5 Point Sciatica Evaluation today.

Common Causes & Our Most Effective Solutions:

• Spinal or Pelvic Misalignment: Pain and dysfunction caused by compressed joints and tight muscles that throw the body out of alignment
  
• Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: Pain caused by inflammation due to a fixated joint
  
• Lumbar Herniated Disc: Pain caused by the disc pinching the nerve
  
• Degenerative Disc Disease: Pain caused by compressed discs that pinch and inflame the nerve with associated muscle spasms
  
• Piriformis Syndrome: Pain or tingling that is caused by compression of the glute muscles on the nerve
  
• Facet Syndrome: Pain that travels to the back of the knee and it caused by compression of the facet joint
  
• Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: This is caused by bony calcifications or disc material that push on the spinal cord or nerves
  
• Strained or Torn Hamstring: Pain that is usually sharp or searing and can hurt with running or walking activities
  
• Joint Pain: Joint pain from the knee can refer pain into the leg
• Blood Clot: This is a very dangerous kind of leg pain felt at the back of the knee. It is important address this by a visit or referral to a cardiologist.
  

Non-Surgical Solutions:
We use a combination of Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Exercises and Ergonomics designed specifically for you to get out pain as quickly as
possible so you can go back to enjoying your activities. Call us for a Complimentary Evaluation!

Chappy J Wood, D.C.
415.924.8398
Marin Spine & Wellness Center
www.marinspineandwellness.com

Time For A Tune Up! This Spring, be sure to take inventory of your body and address any aches, pains or injuries before you begin hiking, running, cycling, swimming, or cross-training. Here are some Do's to prevent injury this Spring: Do listen to your body and take your time to gradually build up your exercise intensity, frequency and duration. Do change up your exercise routine by adding a variety of activities so that you use different muscles each time you work out. Do a proper warm up & warm down to keep your muscles warm, loose and limber. Do stay hydrated, get proper nutrition and give your body sufficient recovery time. Do get regular bodywork to keep proper alignment and relaxed muscles; address injuries right away. Email me with your questions about your specific sport or training routines. We specialize on health & wellness coaching! Chappy J Wood, D.C. 415.924.8398 Marin Spine & Wellness Center www.marinspineandwellness.com

Chappy Wood, D.C helps Olympic Hopefuls, Shelley Evans and Kristin McGrath, improve performance with cold laser treatments.

As elite athletes, we are always looking for ways to enhance performance and minimize the risk of injury. With Dr. Wood's help, I have found a new tool to use in my training, which I believe will lead to longevity and success in the sport of cycling." ~Shelley Evans, US National Cycling Champion

Our congratulations to Shelley Evans, recent champion of the Tour of New Zealand! Shelley has also worked with me over the years to stay strong and healthy, which has translated into her outstanding performance and continued success!

Pro-cyclist and 2012 Olympic hopeful,
Kristin McGrath is an excellent example of how having an amazing attitude helps you heal much faster.

On a training ride in early December, Kristin was thrown 30 feet in the air after being hit by a truck breaking her femur and a rib, and losing a lot of blood. Read more about her accident & recovery here
Less than 3 months later, Kristin is back in training with her team, The Peanut Butter & Co. TWENTY12 riders. Kristin and other teammates come to Marin Spine & Wellness Center to stay in great shape as they train for the 2012 Olympics. Cold Laser Therapy is used to help Kristin recover from her injuries so she get focus on her training.

“Through this whole experience I have learned that when bad things happen, it truly is your choice to allow a situation to remain a lemon or to make lemonade.”
Kristin said.

It is an attitude like this combined with her winning spirit that allows our work to be successful and Kristin’s body to heal itself with the help of modern technology.

Chappy J Wood, D.C.
415.924.8398
Marin Spine & Wellness Center
http://www.marinspineandwellness.com