Setting Goals For 2013

We have all at some times our lives set a goal for ourselves.

It could have been getting an A on a test that you studied all week for or making the hockey team. One popular goal around this time of the year is to start going to the gym and live healthier January 1st. Goals are important to set and can be a very powerful way to achieve a lot in one’s life. Most of us who set goals really want to change. We sign up for that year membership at the local gym. We start going a few times a week in January. February comes around we

still go to the gym, but not as often. In March it gets warmer outside and we have more things going on in our lives. The voice in our head from back in January gets quieter. All of a sudden you realize you have not followed the plan from the New Year. 

I want to give you a few tips to help you succeed in your goals, not just the ones for the New Year, but all of your goals in life.

1. Decide what you want or want to achieve.
2. Be positive when stating your goals.
3. Do not underestimate your capability; give your self a challenge.
4. WRITE IT DOWN! (this is the most important)
5. Affirm your goals; remind yourself out loud what you want to accomplish
6. Stop procrastinating
7. Review your goals on a regular basis.

Most people only think of their goal and never write it down. If it is something that is really important to you write it down and follow your progress on achieving the goal. Even if you only use a few of these tips when setting your next goal you will be miles ahead of the last time you set a goal.

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Rosa Family Chiropractic of Alexandria

5249 Duke St, Suite 301

Alexandria, VA 22304

703-750-1177

www.rosachiropracticalexandria.com

         

What is Referred Pain?

Referred Pain

Referred pain is pain that is felt in an area of the body that is different than the area that is injured, where you would expect the pain to be. The most well know form of referred pain is feeling pain in the left arm or shoulder when the actual cause is the heart during a heart attack. Other structures can refer pain such as muscles, joints and ligaments. These structures can refer pain to different areas of the body.

Another example that chiropractors deal with is headaches and migraines. 

In most cases the head/brain are not the source of the pain. The brain is not pain sensitive. The pain felt in the head is referred from the muscles and ligaments in the neck. It is important to consider referred pain when coming up with a diagnosis. I have dealt with cases of referred pain and have help a lot of patients with it.

If you have more questions about what referred pain is all about, contact us at 703-750-1177 or sign-up at www.RosaChiropracticAlexandria.com for a free consultation! 

Rosa Family Chiropractic of Alexandria

5249 Duke St, Suite 301

Alexandria, VA 22304

703-750-1177

www.rosachiropracticalexandria.com

         

The Highly Sought after UFC Competition

RecoveryDoc athlete Mike Easton and his contender Raphael Assuncao
The competition will be held, Saturday, December 8th. Dr. Rick Rosa of Accessible Beltway Clinics has worked with professional fighter Mike Easton over the years.


All of the details about the fight and the players can be viewed on the UFC's website ---> http://bit.ly/TFNym5.
Dr. Rosa, a revolutionary leader in the field of sports chiropractic therapy,  has utilized his famed 6 Pillars of Recovery Program, with professional athlete Mike Easton over the years.

Watch Video of MMA Pro Mike Easton

Mike Easton lifts weight and talks about his recovery which was shortened by 50% of the estimated time after treatment by RecoveryDoc.

httpv://youtu.be/NpGWILn-80s

Dr. Rosa, a graduate of New York Chiropractic College, has devoted countless years to the study and integration of chiropractic medicine for recovery and sports. He consistently demonstrates his passion for the advancement of chiropractic medicine through continuous efforts in the education and training of both the chiropractic and athletic community on the essentials of chiropractic therapy and recovery.Video of MMA Pro Mike Easton as he lifts weight and talks about his recovery which was shortened by 50% of the estimated time after treatment by RecoveryDoc.

Dr. Rosa, the founder of RecoveryDoc, works with professional athletes— enabling them to train harder and recovery faster. He ensures athletes not only recover, but are able to perform better and train harder in preparation for the field.

RecoveryDoc’s Six Pillars of Recovery cover all aspects of recovery for injuries and training. The Six Pillars include; awareness of state, rest, play, nutrition, physical and psychological – ensuring professional athletes, recover faster and train harder.

The role of sports chiropractic care has greatly evolved over the past 20 years and Dr. Rosa plays an active role in the continual advancement.

Watch RecoveryDoc Athlete Mike Easton, Saturday, December 8th on Fox!

This is an event you don’t want to miss!

--> http://www.ufc.com/event/FOX5#/fight/Raphael-Assuncao-Mike-Easton

What Is Chiropractic

Some people are not sure what chiropractors do, so what is chiropractic?

Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) care for patients of all ages, with a variety of health conditions. Chiropractors are most well known for their expertise in caring for patients with neck pain, low back pain and headaches. They treat patients particularly with their highly skilled manipulations or adjustments. They also care for patients with a wide variety of injuries and disorders involving the muscles, ligaments and joints. These painful conditions often involve or impact the nervous system, which can cause referred pain and dysfunction distant to the region of injury. The benefits of chiropractic care extend to general health issues, since our body structure affects our overall function. DCs also counsel patients on healthy habits, exercise and occupational / lifestyle modification.

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If you have more questions about chiropractic, contact us at 703-750-1177 or sign-up at www.RosaChiropracticAlexandria.com for a free consultation! 

Rosa Family Chiropractic of Alexandria

5249 Duke St, Suite 301

Alexandria, VA 22304

703-750-1177

www.rosachiropracticalexandria.com

         

Chiropractic Care - The Natural Drug-Free Approach

Asthma is a chronic lung disease which is responsible for the inflammation and narrowing of the airways. This can make it very hard to breath. The most common symptoms a child with asthma will display are wheezing, tightness in the chest, coughing and shortness of breath.

Chiropractic Care is the Natural, Drug-Free Approach 

In some cases, a chiropractor may be able to provide a natural and drug free approach that works to treat asthma in children and adults. A chiropractor can help determine if subluxation, which is a misalignment of the bones in the spine which irritates nerves, is causing the asthma. If this is the case, a simple pain free adjustment of the spine may help decrease the effects of asthma. The lungs and diaphragm are responsible for breathing and their ability to function correctly is controlled by the nervous system. If there is irritation or interference of the nervous system, the lungs simply can’t function optimally.

Contact your local chiropractor and ask if they can help you in the fight against asthma!

--Dr. Brandon Czekaj

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Exercise is Important to the Maintenance of Everyday Health

Regular Exercise is Very Important to Maintaining Your Health and Weight

Regular exercise is an important part of staying health and maintaining a healthy weight.  A recent study ‘A 45-minute vigorous exercise bout increases metabolic rate for 14 hours’ suggests that the extra calories burned during exercise are not only burned while doing the exercise.  

An Additional 37% of Extra Energy is used in the Hours Following the Exercise

Researchers found that up to an additional 37% of extra energy was used in the hours following the exercise.  For example, Day 1 you rested and did no exercise.  Day 2 if you ran for 45 minutes and burned 560 calories during the run, over the next 14 hours your resting metabolic rate would be higher from the exercises compared to Day 1 with no exercise.  

Regular Exercise Can Help Raise Your Body's Metabolism to Control and Maintain One's Weight

This increase results in more calories burned during rest.  Over the next 14 hours of Day 2 your body could burn up to 207 more calories at rest compared to Day 1.  This study suggests regular exercise can help raise your body’s metabolism to control and maintain one’s weight.

--Dr. Brandon Czekaj

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Nearly 3 Out of Every 4 Prescription Drug Overdoses are Cause by Prescribed Painkillers

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention drug overdose death rates have

increased more than 3 times since 1990. Nearly 3 out of every 4 prescription drug overdoses are

cause by prescribed painkillers. 

A 2010 study from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services

Administration show that more than half of the people who abuse prescription painkillers got them

from a friend or relative and not directly from a doctor.

Chiropractic Care has been proven to be a Safe, Drug-less, way to Manage and Treat Low Back and Neck Pain  

Large drug companies who make billions off the sales of prescription drugs have the majority of the

population believing that prescriptions and surgery are the ways to stay healthy. Unfortunately, only 8% of our society seeks chiropractic care. 

Chiropractic is one of the safest, non addictive treatments for a wide number of conditions.

http://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/rxbrief/

--Dr. Brandon Czekaj

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