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The Gift of Giving Back

The Gift of Giving Back

Last week, we got to talk about the “Celebrating Community for the Holidays.” If you haven’t had a chance to read it… we really encourage you to go and read all about it! However, this week, we get to talk about the “Gift of Giving Back.” Here at Corrective Chiropractic, we want to be extra intentional about giving back this holiday season. Whether that be doing a canned food drive, sponsoring a family in need, donating to a local charity, or serving our local community… our aim is to help keep hope and joy alive!

Filling the Gap

Our why behind being extra intentional about giving back this year is because we want to fill the gap. Single parents need it. Families need it. Small businesses need it. Our community needs it! So, no matter what Corrective Chiropractic office you call “home,” be sure to see what we are doing to give back. Since we are all located in different areas, we have each chosen different ways to fill the gap where we are at.

What We are Doing for Giving Back

Our Sandy Springs office is helping prevent hunger locally with CAC. The Woodstock office is doing a canned food drive for a local elementary school and doing the giving tree. Our Decatur office is gathering donations for Friends of Refugees Christmas store and partnering with DFACS to do an Angel Tree. Our Buckhead office is holding a blanket drive and making goody bags for the homeless in Atlanta.

Do What You Can

We can all agree that this year has been challenging. Most likely, we have all struggled financially in some shape or fashion. So as we give back… we ask you to do what you can, with what you are able, as it makes sense to you and your family. If you are in the position to give abundantly more this year… do it! If you are only able to donate one can… do it! No matter what you decide to give or donate, we are so thankful for your generosity and kindness. We truly are better together. There’s no denying that we are blessed to call you our patients!

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Celebrating Community for the Holidays

Celebrating Community for the Holidays

For today’s blog… we have something BIG to celebrate – our community! One of the sweetest things about being a part of our Corrective Chiropractic family is that our community has become yours. We love seeing our offices filled with friends, family, and familiar faces. Our patients have connected with each other through living and leading a lifestyle based upon the basic principles of chiropractic. Moms have connected with moms. Families have connected with families. Athletes have connected with athletes. Business owners have connected with business owners. Strangers have connected with strangers. It’s a beautiful thing to witness!

The Gift of Chiropractic for our Community

Our patients always seem to amaze us. When they experience true healing through nervous-system centered and evidence-based chiropractic care, they cannot help but share it with others. They keep on giving it away! They share it with their family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and even strangers… all because they want every single person to experience the gift of chiropractic. When it comes to your health, we want you to feel educated and empowered to make conscious decisions. We want you to say, “yes!” to chiropractic because YOU understand that it is more than just “getting cracked.” We have a ton of blog posts that talk about the benefits of chiropractic care for proper brain and body connection, as well as optimal health… so check them out if you are curious!

Book an Appointment

If no one has shared the gift of chiropractic with you – then this blog post is specifically for you! We want you to experience your body’s ability to heal and thrive. Our bet is that it is far greater than anyone has ever permitted you to ever believe. So… take a deep breath, give us a call, and book your first New Patient Appointment today! We are right here, fighting for you!

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Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving, Turkey’s! We are just so grateful for each and every single one of you! We hope that this holiday is filled with thanksgiving, family, friends, fellowship, nourishing food, and some delicious dessert (of course).

Thanksgiving Traditions

We don’t know what your Thanksgiving traditions are, but we want to share one of our favorites with you! Whether gathering in person or virtual this year – go around the table (or Zoom call) with your friends or family to share three things that you are thankful for this year. Not only does this help us see the good, but it also allows us to be grateful for the gifts we have so graciously been given. This is such a fun tradition to do… especially with your children! Their answers always guarantee some good giggles and remind us, as adults, to keep the child-like joy of our children.

Reach Out

We encourage you to take this day to reach out to the people who either have or has had an impact in your life. This day is more than grandma’s famous stuffing or pecan pie. Instead, we hope that Thanksgiving is a day that we cherish the ones who have helped shape, steady, and strengthen us. We are who we are because of those closest to us and our circle of influence.

It Takes a Village

We’ve all heard the quote, “It takes a village to raise a child.” We couldn’t agree more! Similarly, we believe that it takes a village to approach one’s health. We are so thankful to play a tiny role in your health journey! Trust us, we will never take it for granted. Providing true healthcare to you and your family is what we are thankful for every day… but especially today! More than that, we are thankful that you show up! Sometimes, it’s hard to invest in our health. But we are thankful that you choose to show up and commit to consistent chiropractic care! We wouldn’t be here without you. You are our family. For that, we are forever thankful!

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Listen to Your Body

Listen to Your Body

We love the quote, “Listen to your body… it is smarter than you.” It is so true! In fact, if there is only one thing that you take away from this blog – let it be this… LISTEN TO YOUR BODY!

Made to Heal and Thrive

Your body is always FOR YOU and never against you! It was made to heal and thrive. Think about it! When we get a papercut on our finger, our body closes the wound in order to avoid getting an infection. Then… our body defends, cleans, repairs, and heals itself. Similarly, when there are changing conditions happening within our body, we yawn. While it is widely believed that yawning is a response of tiredness or boredom, further research shows that yawning is a way to help our mind and body transition from one behavioral state to another – sleep to wakefulness, wakefulness to sleep, anxiety to calm, boredom to alertness.

Learn to Listen to Your Body

Let’s take our last thought a little further. When we get a headache, our body is trying to tell us something. More often than not, we are probably dehydrated and just need some water. But here’s what we know to be true – we don’t tell our bodies to heal our wounds. We don’t decide to yawn. We don’t even learn how to get a headache. Our bodies are just innately smart… you tracking with me? Our bodies give us signs. All we have to do? Learn how to slow down and listen.

Regular Chiropractic Care

When our patients are under regular chiropractic care – their bodies begin to THRIVE. Through specific chiropractic adjustments, our job as your Chiropractor focuses on removing interferences to your nervous system. Living out a chiropractic lifestyle empowers our patients to start listening to their bodies… sometimes, for the first time in years. As a result, they start doing the things that they have always dreamed of doing. They have a new “normal.” They adapt and respond better to stress. Lastly, they start trusting their body to do what it does best – HEAL!

The Power of 10 minutes

On average, our patients spend about 10-15 minutes in our office. For the majority of our patients, those 10-15 minutes is usually the only time they set aside for themselves. Through the busyness of juggling work… with kids… with side hustles – it’s safe to say that life can get a little crazy sometimes. I’m sure we missed a million things in the middle, too. With that being said, we are so humbled with our patients’ commitment to consistent chiropractic care in the midst of every other commitment. It is so easy for us to forget about our own health – especially when we are really good at taking care of others. So, if you think that you don’t have enough time or enough money for chiropractic care… we encourage you to switch your perspective to start seeing the POWER of just 10 minutes.

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Thankful to Serve You

Thankful to Serve You

To start off the month of November… we think it is only fitting to give our thanks. As your local Chiropractor, we will never stop sharing our gratitude for the gift that it is to serve you. We are so thankful for the opportunity we have to educate and empower you – because it doesn’t even feel like a “job” to us. Believe it or not… we learn a lot from just being around you and watching you do your thing! In today’s blog… we have written down a handful of occupations that our patients hold. We encourage you to find your job occupation and read a short snippet of why we are overflowing in thanksgiving for you!

To our Health-Care Worker…

You are some of the most generous people we have ever known! Day in and day out, we see you giving out a heart of service. Most often, you are up hours before the sun rises and sets. You continue to show up in the unknown and uncomfortable. Thank you for all that you do and the sacrifices you make in the name of health!

To our Tradesman…

You are some of the most humble people we have ever known! You know how to do anything and everything. And even if not, you find a way to do it yourself. You would do anything for anybody – because that’s just who you are. It’s safe to say – you are the very backbone of our nation. We are thankful for all that you do and thank you for showing up in the hard and messy!

To our Teacher…

 

Teachers are some of the most selfless people we have ever known! You do what you do for the love of students. You are more than teacher… but mentor, mediator, event planner, counselor, motivator, parent, cheerleader, role model, and a real-life superhero. Your everyday impact transcends the here and now… but gives way to generations! Thank you for all that you do and the many “hats” you wear!

To our Stay-at-Home Mom / Dad…

Stay- at- home parents are some of the most sacrificial people we have ever known! You juggle it all. You teach your children healthy habits, keep them well nourished, and meet every little need. Seeds are planted that don’t reap right away and trust that they will produce fruit in due time. We are thankful for all that you do and your behind-the-scenes work that is often overlooked!

To our Trainer…

You are some of the most passionate people we have ever known! When it comes to health and fitness, you walk the walk and talk the talk. You seek discipline over motivation. You see people at their lowest and still help them see their highest potential. Your energy is contagious and your accountability makes people better. Thank you for all that you do and investing in the health of others!

To our Entrepreneur…

You are some of the most resilient people we have ever known! You have shown us that success isn’t always linear… but more often than not, the complete opposite. And all the while, you never let failure or setbacks keep you from seeing your goal through to the very end. Thank you for all that you do and the leadership you leave behind!

To our Business Professional…

Business professionals are some of the most determined people we have ever known! You have shown us hustle and discipline like no other. You are patient in order to move with the fluctuation and daily demands of business. And in-between all those phone calls and emails, you make decisions that continue to move your company forward. Thank you for all that you do and how your focus makes us want to follow footsteps behind!

To our CEO…

You are some of the most hard-working people we have ever known! Instead of making excuses, you take responsibility and ownership for every single action you take. You are focused, yet adaptable,  bold, yet receptive, and ambitious, yet steadfast. You have a million things on your mind, yet you know the importance of being in the moment. Thank you for all that you do and all that you teach us!

To our Engineer…

You are some of the most intelligent people we have ever known! You are creative and clever. Your work and attention to detail constantly impresses us. We are thankful for all that you do to and for pursuing valuable innovations that advance the way we use products or perform tasks!

To our Social Worker…

You are some of the most intentional people we have ever known! You take the time to listen… to really listen. You provide insight and access to resources that lead to improved quality of life. Most encouragingly, you advocate and provide a voice for others. Thank you for all that you do and the endless help and grace you give away!

To our Student, Pro, & Olympic Athletes…

Student and athlets are some of the most ambitious people we have ever known! You are a go-getter and not afraid to chase after Lion-sized dreams. You are consistent in your sport and the things that set your heart on fire. Thank you for all that you do and inspiring us to never let our lamp go out at night!

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Pace Yourself

Pace Yourself In today’s blog, we are going to keep it short and simple. You ready? You (yes, you!) are allowed to pace yourself. In fact, we encourage you too. Here at Corrective Chiropractic, we will always remind you that good things take time. We are not after quick fixes or fast races to the […]

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What to Expect at Corrective Chiropractic

What to Expect at Corrective Chiropractic

Want to get an inside scoop of “What to Expect” at Corrective Chiropractic? Go ahead and keep on reading to find out!

What to Expect When You Call Our Office

As soon as you call our office, you will immediately be greeted by one of our friendly front-desk team members! He / she will answer any questions you may have, as well as get you scheduled for our earliest New Patient Appointment available.

New Patient Paperwork

Once you are on the books, we will send over your New Patient Paperwork via email. All you have to do? Click on the link and fill out your paperwork online. Once it’s completed, it will send it straight back to us. All we ask? Please fill out your paperwork at least 24 hours prior to your appointment so we may serve you best in our office! In the email, you will also find specific details about when / what your appointment is… along with directions on how to get to your desired Corrective Chiropractic location.

Insurance

Curious about your Insurance coverage? We will do a complimentary Insurance check for you at the time of your first visit. The Doctor will go over all of that with you on your SECOND visit!

What to Expect on Your First Visit – New Patient Appointment

As soon as you walk through our doors, we want you to feel right at home! A front-desk team member will eagerly greet you by name, show you how to check your temperature (hands-free!), and get a copy of your Driver’s License and Insurance card. At the time of your New Patient Appointment, we will begin your visit by giving you a tour around the office. Next, the Doctor will begin with a thorough consultation and history. Our main goal at the first visit is to figure out what’s going on with your spine and how long it has been there. Last but certainly not least, the Doctor will perform a digital posture analysis, muscle scans, nerve scans, as well as digital x-rays (if necessary). Here at Corrective Chiropractic, we are all about going the extra mile when it comes to your health and well-being! (You can expect to be here for about 45 minutes to an hour for your first visit.)

What to Expect on Your Second Visit – Report of Findings

After your first visit, you will come back for your Report of Findings. At this second visit… the Doctor will go over your X-Rays, recommendations of care, as well as any finances moving forward. If you decide to move forward with chiropractic care… you will receive your first Corrective Chiropractic adjustment. Never been adjusted before? No worries! The Doctor will walk you through the whole process. We can confidently say that you are in GREAT hands! (You can expect to be here for about 45 minutes to an hour for your second visit… moving forward, your adjustments will only be around 15-20 minutes.)

Big, Warm Welcome!

Now that you have officially signed up for care, welcome to the family & Chiropractic lifestyle! We cannot wait for you to experience true healing from the inside-out. Your story of healing starts… NOW! Call us to set up a New Patient Appointment today. Trust us – you will wish you found Chiropractic sooner!

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What to Expect at Corrective Chiropractic

What to Expect at Corrective Chiropractic

Want to get an inside scoop of “What to Expect” at Corrective Chiropractic? Go ahead and keep on reading to find out!

What to Expect When You Call Our Office

As soon as you call our office, you will immediately be greeted by one of our friendly front-desk team members! He / she will answer any questions you may have, as well as get you scheduled for our earliest New Patient Appointment available.

New Patient Paperwork

Once you are on the books, we will send over your New Patient Paperwork via email. All you have to do? Click on the link and fill out your paperwork online. Once it’s completed, it will send it straight back to us. All we ask? Please fill out your paperwork at least 24 hours prior to your appointment so we may serve you best in our office! In the email, you will also find specific details about when / what your appointment is… along with directions on how to get to your desired Corrective Chiropractic location.

Insurance

Curious about your Insurance coverage? We will do a complimentary Insurance check for you at the time of your first visit. The Doctor will go over all of that with you on your SECOND visit!

What to Expect on Your First Visit – New Patient Appointment

As soon as you walk through our doors, we want you to feel right at home! A front-desk team member will eagerly greet you by name, show you how to check your temperature (hands-free!), and get a copy of your Driver’s License and Insurance card. At the time of your New Patient Appointment, we will begin your visit by giving you a tour around the office. Next, the Doctor will begin with a thorough consultation and history. Our main goal at the first visit is to figure out what’s going on with your spine and how long it has been there. Last but certainly not least, the Doctor will perform a digital posture analysis, muscle scans, nerve scans, as well as digital x-rays (if necessary). Here at Corrective Chiropractic, we are all about going the extra mile when it comes to your health and well-being! (You can expect to be here for about 45 minutes to an hour for your first visit.)

What to Expect on Your Second Visit – Report of Findings

After your first visit, you will come back for your Report of Findings. At this second visit… the Doctor will go over your X-Rays, recommendations of care, as well as any finances moving forward. If you decide to move forward with chiropractic care… you will receive your first Corrective Chiropractic adjustment. Never been adjusted before? No worries! The Doctor will walk you through the whole process. We can confidently say that you are in GREAT hands! (You can expect to be here for about 45 minutes to an hour for your second visit… moving forward, your adjustments will only be around 15-20 minutes.)

Big, Warm Welcome!

Now that you have officially signed up for care, welcome to the family & Chiropractic lifestyle! We cannot wait for you to experience true healing from the inside-out. Your story of healing starts… NOW! Call us to set up a New Patient Appointment today. Trust us – you will wish you found Chiropractic sooner!

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Why Quick-Fixes Aren’t the Answer

Why Quick-Fixes Aren’t the Answer

The truth is… the society that we live in today is all about “quick-fixes.” You know what we are talking about, right? Microwaves, meal replacement shakes, fast food, Netflix, one-hour photos – you name it, you’ve probably got it (or at least have access to it)! But it doesn’t just stop there. This “quick-fix” society also spills over into the way we approach our health. We want to feel better and NOW! So we take pills for things like headaches, indigestion, trouble sleeping, poor skin, and anxiety.

Quick Fixes – I Want It Now

While medicine most certainly has its place in our world, it shouldn’t always be our first grab-n-go. Sure… this “I want it now!” society might seem like a more easy and efficient way of life. However, our desire for instant gratification or immediate relief can actually put us under more stress in the long run. Furthermore, this compulsion makes us feel an even greater need to condense our schedules by utilizing any shortcuts available to us.

Mindset Shift

But what if we began to shift our mindset? What if we learned to not expect immediate results? Nothing worth having or accomplishing will come easy or overnight. Let’s face it – living healthier and more authentic lives takes long practices. Some days, it will be hard to do the things that take time. But that’s when we speak truth over ourselves: “Our health is an investment and not an expense.” That’s when we remember that success is a consequence, not a goal. If we shoot for purely success, we start wrong. That’s when we look in front of the mirror and say our positive affirmations.

Healing Takes Time

Now, when it comes to healing – things take time! We get it – that’s hard to hear sometimes. When we are in pain – all we want is a miracle or an overnight remedy. But, friends! We are here to encourage you that that type of health is not sustainable. ⁣In fact, we often remind our patients that their symptoms or discomfort didn’t arise in one day and they most likely won’t go away in one day. Here at Corrective Chiropractic, we are focused getting to the ROOT cause of our health concerns takes time, repetition, and consistency.

How Does Chiropractic Help

If you are new to chiropractic, it is designed on the concept of vitalism! It is believed that the body has an Innate Intelligence to healing. We all have this innate ability to heal OURSELVES. It comes from within! We just have to give it the right environment and remove the interference. Dis-ease occurs when the body’s natural ability to adapt to life’s forces (stress, environmental toxins, traumas) is interrupted. Through specific chiropractic adjustments, we remove those subluxations that interfere with the normal function of your nervous system. Now, this is true healing! The cool thing about healing from the inside-out is that you will not only begin to FEEL better, but your whole body starts FUNCTIONING better.

Ready to get started? Call us for a New Patient Appointment today!

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Staying Healthy On Vacation

Staying Healthy On Vacation

If you’re reading this and planning on going on vacation anytime soon – listen up, friends! As your trusted Corrective Chiropractic Chiropractor, we are here to educate you on how to stay healthy on vacation. Here are three of our favorite tips and tricks!

Key to Staying Healthy Is Morning Movement!

The big question is, “How do we keep our healthy habits, no matter the location?” Our first tip of advice is to START your morning with movement. For some of you, it might look like doing a 30 minutes of HIIT. It could look like a fun bike ride around the beach or even a relaxed walk to brunch with the whole family. For some of you, it might look like booking a class at a cool studio you’ve never been to before. For others of you, it might look like a quick jog around the new city! Whatever you choose… the trick is to put it on your schedule. The truth is, if it’s not in the books, it most-likely won’t happen. Moving your body has so much power to change your mind! Wake up early, get it done, & then enjoy all your fun adventures ahead. Plus, you very rarely feel disappointed after a workout. Remember that.

Stay Hydrated!

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! We cannot chant this enough. Hydrating is so key to staying healthy on vacation. Our bodies need water to be able to function at its most optimal level. Not only that, but water helps deliver nutrients to our cells. That’s huge, people! Our trusted tip of the day? Keep a reusable and insulated water bottle with you wherever you go. We recommend drinking at least half your body-weight in ounces per day. Sweating or working out? Grab some electrolyte tabs to help you replenish what you lose!

Rest and Recover!

Whether we often realize it or not, a big reason why we need a vacation is because we need sleep. Sure, we all want a nice getaway! But what we really NEED is rest. Most likely, you are 1 of 8 in 10 Americans who say that they are stressed (according to the 2017 Gallup poll). While some stress can be good, our bodies aren’t meant to withstand constant and on-going stress. We want to avoid triggering our sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for our “fight-or-flight” mode. When we are chronically in that “fight-or-flight” mode, our body’s stress response system is disrupted. As a result, our body reacts by raising our overall cortisol levels and disturbing our normal cortisol and melatonin rhythms. Instead, our goal is to activate our parasympathetic nervous system, which facilitates our “rest and digest” function. If you find yourself stressed, perhaps you are not spending enough time in the “rest and digest” mode. Here’s a sweet trick! Put your phone / work away and use this vacay time to rest and recharge. Think about this… our ancestors did not have much vacation time. However, they were able to maintain good health because they knew how to rest and recharge – best.

There you go! Three tips & tricks to stay healthy while on vacation! While they might seem obvious… you would be surprised how quick we are to forget the simple things. Now, go have fun and enjoy your well-deserved trip!