Apr
5
South Denver Chiropractic
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How do you find the best South Denver Chiropractic office for you? Start by looking at the chiropractor who will be working with you.
Dr Jason Watts does more than believe in chiropractic care - he talks about and believes in wellness care, and talks about it every chance he can. His goal is to educate the South Denver community on health and wellness issues, enabling people to make wise healthcare decisions throughout their lives. Stop by and chat on any of your healthcare issues, and he’ll be an open listener and offer his suggestions. Or ask him about one of his upcoming classes. He’s ready to help bring you back to health and wellness.
Dr Jason has built his own practice for over eight years, and has been trained and uses the Blair Upper Cervical Technique for over eleven years. He graduated magna cum laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic, and was named to the Dean’s List, President’s List and to the prestigious Pi Tau Delta chiropractic honor society. He is a member of the World Chiropractic Alliance, and the Blair Chiropractic Society.
Dr Jason opened up Watts Chiropractic here in the South Denver area to help families of all ages. Whether you are expecting your first child, or get down on the ground to play with your grandkids, Watts Chiropractic focuses on helping families stay healthy. If this is your first time to our blog, stay and look around. We offer advice for everyone in the family. Find out How To Relieve Stress At Your Desk, Move From Hormonal Imbalance to Hormonal Balance, or How Chiropractic Care Can Help Babies With Traumatic Birth Syndrome. We cover it all to bring you the best advice for your lifestyle.
Mar
31
While you may know that chiropractic care can be very effective for addressing back and neck pain, you may not be aware of its affect on other issues, such as asthma, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, or even pregnancy. Yet chiropractic care has helped resolve all of these issues, and many more.
Think of the spine as the control center for nerve flow. Even a slight change in your body can cause it to function at less than 100 percent. The longer you live performing at a less than 100 percent range, the more other things will begin developing throughout your body.
When a woman experiences nine months of pregnancy, everything changes. Not only is her body changing every day, it also impacts the baby.
Over the last few decades, artificial practices have changed the birth process from a natural physiological event to a very complicated medical procedure. Today, all kinds of drugs are utilized and invasive procedures carried out. These procedures are performed sometimes unnecessarily, and many are potentially harmful or damaging to the mother and unborn child alike.
But it doesn’t have to be that way. Instead of relying on traditional medicine, you can opt to take a more natural approach, and include chiropractic care throughout the process. Chiropractic care can help you release unneeded tension, allowing for:
- Better function
- Decreased back and pelvic pain
- Decreased labor time
- Increased appreciation of the entire pregnancy process
- Increased ease and comfort during labor and childbirth
Chiropractic care during your pregnancy should be at a level that is comfortable to you, and that helps you get ready for one of the most exciting times of your life.
[Schedule your visit with Dr Jason Watts, and learn how chiropractic care can help you throughout your pregnancy.]
Mar
24
As the weather warms here in Denver, many of us are digging the golf bag out of the garage or basement, and heading to the driving range to get ready for a summer of golfing. Hitting the driving range is a great way to start. But did you know another to-do on your list should be to see your chiropractor?
Around 75 percent of golfers on the PGA and Senior Tours receive regular chiropractic care. And according to some reports, up to 85 percent of all injuries on the tours relate to the spine. While you may not play as frequently, or swing as hard as the pros do, you still are at risk of developing spinal problems every time you head out onto the course.
A golf swing twists your body in ways you never do during other activities. And because you can easily swing 120 times or more during a single afternoon round of golf, hunch over the ball before each swing, and carry around a heavy golf bag across one shoulder for several hours, your body may soon start telling you something is wrong. From lower back pain, to shoulder and knee injuries, correct the problems early before they manifest into bigger issues.
If you see your chiropractor regularly, be sure to talk about your normal activities. If you golf once or twice per week, let him know. The more he understands about what you do, the more he can create a program that works best for you, and keeps you healthy and safe from potential injuries.
Not only can he provide you with regular chiropractic adjustments to keep your spine balanced and aligned, he can also provide you with specific stretching and strengthening exercises that will help keep you in top shape, and ready to face your next golf game in the best shape possible.
Mar
17
What Makes The Blair Technique Different From Other Chiropractic Techniques
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There are many variations in techniques used by chiropractors. Overall, chiropractors focus on irregularities in the spinal structure and movement, and use hands-on procedures and manipulation to return the body function to a more healthy state.
Because every chiropractor has a different belief in the best technique, you can visit many doctors throughout the Denver area, and find a variety of different options. Here at Watts Chiropractic, we specialize in the Blair Technique, and are one of only two chiropractic offices here in Colorado that specialize in this technique.
With the Blair Technique, no two patients are going to receive the identical treatment. We start by performing a variety of assessments using neurological tests, x-rays and heat sensitive instrumentation to determine where your vertebral misalignments occur, and the best approach to move forward with.
When a vertebrae misaligns to the extent that it interferes with nerve tissue and reduces the mental impulses, it is termed a subluxation. A subluxation may be present for months or years before producing any outward signs such as pain or symptoms. The pain is signifying its time to get help – and the Blair Technique can help readjust those misaligned vertebrae, and help you get back to an active lifestyle.
After your initial exam, your follow up appointments will be quick and easy. We keep an open office policy – stop by during our normal business hours, and you’ll quickly be in and out for your adjustment.
Have any more questions? Just give us a call Dr Jason Watts is always on hand to answer your questions about chiropractic care, and help you achieve your goals when it comes to improving your health.
Mar
9
What is an asthma attack?
If you’ve ever experienced one 
with your own child, you know just how scary they can be. Asthma is a disorder in which the airway becomes inflamed, resulting in wheezing, loss of breath, and a tightness in the chest. During an asthma attack, the airway becomes constricted, and breathing becomes difficult and labored.
While no one knows for sure what causes asthma, we do know that asthma attacks can be triggered by exposure to certain conditions. Children will exhibit severe coughing and wheezing, and begin feeling a tightness in the chest and a shortness of breath. Triggers can include many things, including:
- Cigarette smoke
- Cleaning products
- Pesticides
- Molds
- Dust
- Pollens
- Strong emotions
- Stress
- Infections of the respiratory system
While the prevalence of asthma has been increasing every year in this country, it’s increasing at an especially alarming rate in children over the past 10 years. With more asthma drugs and allergy shots on the market, why is this happening? Study after study proves there are no significant benefits with shots given to children for moderate to sever asthma. Ultimately its because medication isn’t addressing the true problem.
Chiropractic care focuses on the well being of the entire person. If a misalignment is corrected and managed properly, a child can often return to normal childhood behavior, without having to rely on medication that is ineffective and simply doesn’t work.
Ready to explore a natural treatment for your child suffering with asthma? Give us a call today. We specialize in children and family chiropractic care, and welcome the chance to get you back on track to good health.
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Mar
3
Many people know the benefits of chiropractic care for adults – but can chiropractic care be just as effective for children?
Is it safe to adjust a child?
Chiropractic is absolutely safe for children. A chiropractor uses very gentle and specific techniques for children. The purpose of chiropractic is to remove interference to the nervous system, which is the control center for all of the body’s organs, tissues and systems. Chiropractic adjustments release the body’s healing powers in children just like in adults.
Why do infants need chiropractic?
The birth process is highly traumatic and can introduce great stress to the infant’s skull, spine and pelvis. Infants should be checked by a chiropractor for spinal subluxations that may impair nerve function and can contribute to colic, earache and asthma. As babies grow, they begin to crawl, sit, and walk by using their spine. Proper alignment is essential for ensuring normal function.
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Feb
23
In today’s world of fast paced, hustle and bustle, quick-fix thinking, it’s important to realize that not everything, in fact, not much of anything is a quick-fix. Growing up healthy is something that we all want for our children. Taking healthy steps along the way will help ensure that process is successful, with one of those steps being 
chiropractic care.
Do you remember the phrase “Garbage in, garbage out”? When you consider that we are what we eat, that phrase becomes very important when raising healthy children. Our children need nourishing food. When our children receive proper nutrition, they will be able to perform better in school. A healthy breakfast, snack and lunch will help them concentrate, focus and learn the way they are designed. Fast food restaurants are designed to provide food fast, not necessarily nutritious. Fast foods are typically high in fat and cholesterol, including trans-fats. Our bodies do not have the ability to break down those types of fats.
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Feb
18
Fibromyalgia Alternative Treatment
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What is fibromyalgia? Chances are if you’ve recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, you already know about the pain. 
Fibromyalgia is a non-life threatening disorder of the muscles. It’s main symptoms include muscle pain, tender points throughout the body, fatigue and sleep disorders. Many people describe living with fibromyalgia in similar ways as living with the flu.
Experts estimate that anywhere from 3 to 6 million Americans are currently living with fibromyalgia, with over 80 percent being women. A woman will typically be diagnosed with fibromyalgia between the ages of 20 and 50, and may also have a contributing factor of lupus, rheumatic disease, or Sjogren’s syndrome.
While the exact cause of fibromyalgia is still undetermined, experts have listed possible causes or triggers as inadequate sleep, physical or emotional injury or trauma, bacterial or viral infection, or abnormal production of pain-related chemicals in the brain and nerves.
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Feb
12
Do you or anyone you know suffer from:
PMS
Migraine Headaches
Mood Swings
Cramps
Uterine Fibroids
Depression
Osteoporosis
Insomnia Fatigue
Allergies
Memory Loss
Breast Tenderness
Fibrocystic Breasts
Breast Cancer Risk
Fluid Retention (bloating)
Unexplained Weight Gain
Hot Flashes
Irregular Cycles
Low Sex Drive
Thyroid Imbalance
Blood Clots
Risk of Miscarriage
Inflammation
Elevated Blood Pressure
Acne
Irregular Menstrual Flow
Bone mass depletion
Infertility
Thinning Hair
Facial Hair
There are well over 80 symptoms associated with hormone balance. If you have 3 or more of these symptoms, you may have hormonal imbalance.
Hormonal imbalance is a widely searched, widely talked about occurrence. While the entire concept can take volumes to truly understand all there is to know about hormonal imbalance, there are four basic things it can be caused by:
1. Diet
2. Environment
3. Prescription reactions
4. Stress
Some you can control, some you can’t.
You can change your diet, and begin to enjoy a healthier lifestyle.
You can reduce your stress by making smarter choices.
You can educate yourself on the affects of prescription medication, and make the right choice for you.
And you can begin to put your health first, and make chiropractic care a part of your regular activities. Chiropractic care can help you enjoy a long and healthy life.
Feb
10
7 Tips For Healthy Eating
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Healthy eating isn’t about strict diets and avoiding the foods you love. Instead it’s about learning the best food choices for you, ways to prepare foods to benefit your body the most, and making a healthy eating habit enjoyable as well.
Making healthy choices will not only improve your health today, it can also counter your risk for such illnesses as heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Combine healthy eating with daily exercise and regular chiropractic care, and you’ll be on track for having a long, healthy life.
1. Eat a wide variety of foods. Instead of trying unhealthy diet fads, make wise choices from each of the food groups. Vegetables, whole grains and fruits are all great choices, and should be added to every meal.
2. Keep portions moderate. Meal portions have grown bigger every year, especially in restaurants. Try splitting an entrée with a friends, or taking half home for lunch or dinner the following day.
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