The educational process to become The educational process to become

a regular doctor of Chiropractic (DC) takes a regular doctor of Chiropractic (DC) takes from 7- 8 years.from 7- 8 years.

Peter J Stanton MS, DC, DABCO

In addition to his “DC” degree Dr Stanton is a “Chiropractic In addition to his “DC” degree Dr Stanton is a “Chiropractic Orthopedist”. This Involves an additional 3 years Orthopedist”. This Involves an additional 3 years

of monthly seminars and then passing part 1 and 2 of the of monthly seminars and then passing part 1 and 2 of the Board Exam. Board Exam.

The advanced training allows treatment of more The advanced training allows treatment of more difficult cases.difficult cases.

NutritionistNutritionistDr Stanton also holds a Masters degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport.

This allows him to gives useful advice regarding the latest nutrition fads, diets and supplements. General health and many ailments can be treated with nutrition supplements and herbs.

Nutritional TherapyDiet and supplements can drastically improve:

Cholesterol profiles

Diabetes control

Cancer risk

Digestion

General health and a host of other maladies. Ask about a a DIET ANALYSIS.

Nutritional TherapyDiet and supplements can drastically improve:

Cholesterol profiles

Diabetes control

Cancer risk

Digestion

General health and a host of other maladies. Ask about a a DIET ANALYSIS.

The Research shows Chiropractic is effectiveThe Research shows Chiropractic is effective

For a variety of aliments. For a variety of aliments.

Tension Headache?

There is good evidenceThere is good evidence

that manipulation helps that manipulation helps

tension type headachestension type headaches

Dolor de cabesa

Migraines ???

Yes.Yes. There is decent evidence There is decent evidence

that manipulation can helpthat manipulation can help

decrease the frequency and decrease the frequency and

intensity of migraines. Some intensity of migraines. Some patients may still require patients may still require medications at a lower dosagemedications at a lower dosage

Scoliosis (spinal curvature)?

There are no cures for There are no cures for Scoliosis short of surgery Scoliosis short of surgery which may be required IF which may be required IF The curve is Severe….. The curve is Severe….. However, Manipulation However, Manipulation CAN keep the spine mobile CAN keep the spine mobile and pain-freeand pain-free.

Neck and Low back

Disc Problems with

Pinched nerves

A manipulation calledA manipulation called

““flexion distraction” is very flexion distraction” is very

effective for herniated discseffective for herniated discs

in the in the neck neck and and low backlow back. .

This is ALWAYS the best choice This is ALWAYS the best choice before Surgerybefore Surgery

Back Surgery is BadSometimes.Sometimes. Statistics vary but Statistics vary but

approximately 10-30% of backapproximately 10-30% of back

surgery patients are no bettersurgery patients are no better

or worse. I feel these resultsor worse. I feel these results

are dismal. That is why allare dismal. That is why all

non surgical options should be non surgical options should be

tried first.tried first.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

(pinched nerve in wrist)

The wrist bones can be The wrist bones can be

manipulated to open up themanipulated to open up the

carpal tunnel and release the carpal tunnel and release the

pressure on the nervepressure on the nerve

Shoulder Pain/Injury

Deep tissue massage and Deep tissue massage and

shoulder manipulation shoulder manipulation

are effective in treatingare effective in treating

many chronic and acutemany chronic and acute

shoulder conditionsshoulder conditions

WHIPLASH Car accidents frequently Car accidents frequently

Stretch or tear the fibersStretch or tear the fibers

Of the ligaments, musclesOf the ligaments, muscles

And discs of the spine.And discs of the spine.

This is bad as it causesThis is bad as it causes

Long term damage and Long term damage and

Degeneration.Degeneration.

Gentle manipulation restoresGentle manipulation restores

Mobility to the 24 segments ofMobility to the 24 segments of

The spine. This can speed healing The spine. This can speed healing

But more importantly it allowsBut more importantly it allows

The tissues to heal with goodThe tissues to heal with good

Mobility rather than Mobility rather than restrictive scar restrictive scar

TissueTissue which could lead to long term which could lead to long term

Problems.Problems.

Biomechanics- Proper Biomechanics- Proper MovementMovement

Sitting, lifting and bending improperly are responsible for many of the problems people have with their backs.

Let’s learn a little more about the spine and how to take care of it.

The Spine has 3 curves:

The cervical cervical

curve or neck.

The thoracicthoracic curve

or mid back.

And the lumbarlumbar

curve or low back.

The Spine needs these curves in order to function properly.

Unfortunately many people make their spines have just 1

“Big C”“Big C” curve by:

*bending wrong

*sitting slouched.

The “BIG C” curve causes increased stress on the spine and can contribute to pain discomfort and disk problems. Avoid the slouched “big C” position when sitting. Also avoid “head forward” posture.

Is This the properIs This the proper

way to sit?way to sit?

NO!!!!Notice the “Big C”

Curve?

Never sit like this !

How About This?How About This?

YES!!!!It’s correct

Notice the 3

curves of the spine

are maintained.

The spine is strong

and there is no

“BIG C”

This is also

correct with

the use of a

Lumbar Roll

or special

back support

Is This Correct??Is This Correct??

NO!!!!!!!!Notice the “Big C”

curve again?

These muscles

discs and joints

are under a lot

of stress.

This This isis Correct CorrectNotice the 3

curves of the

spine are maintained?

Notice the Knees

LOWER than the hips?

This Helps you sit

up correctly.

Ask about the WEDGESitting Wedge $7

Does this look rightDoes this look right?

NO!!!!!!!!!

The “Big C” curve

is present. The discs

are being squeezed

and muscles working

overtime.

Is This O.K.??Is This O.K.??NO!!

This is the “Big C” with

a twist. This damages

the spine.

This is the WORST

POSSIBLE THING YOU CAN DO.

Is This Right?Is This Right?

YES!!!

1)Legs bent

2)Back arched

3)Head up

4)Weight close

5) Weight centered

6) Wide stance

7) “nose between

the toes”

Lifting

Perfection!!!

What’s Wrong with This Picture?What’s Wrong with This Picture?

Reaching Forward Incorrectly

“Big C”

Present.

Legs straight.

The Golfer’s LiftThe Golfer’s Lift

While reaching ,

lift the back leg

but keep the

spine straight.

This works very

well in a variety

of situations