Posted by Kevin Rindal on Thu, Aug 18, 2011 @ 02:01 PM
Seattle Chiropractor Report
InHealth, Seattle Chiropractor, sponsored local athlete Terry Sentinella in the 135 mile Badwater Foot Race in Death Valley. Dubbed the "toughest foot race in the world", this endurance race is not for the weak at heart. Tempatures reach 118 degrees and runners often have to change their shoes several times because the soles of their shoes melt from the heat on the road.
Sentinella had an outstanding finish in 15th place on July 11-13th in 32 hours and 12 minutes. He said the race went exceptionally well and said "“I puked at mile 25, had to pop a blister at mile 110 and I actually sat down two times.”
This race requires focus, endurance, commitment, and the ability to run with all odds against you. Here's quote from one of the world's greatest scientists and humanitarians: "Impossible missions are usually those that succeed." (Jacque Cousteau)
As Sentinella trained for Badwater, he sought the help of Dr. Rindal for chiropractic and Active Release Technique (ART) and performance care. Essentially, our job was to keep him injury free during his training and for race day. When an athlete puts extreme demands on their body, they also have to address and care for their body to avoid overuse injuries. This is known as "performance care", and allows athletes to reach an optimal level of health and function.
Are you currently training for an event? Do you need care to ensure that you don't get injured or are you starting to notice some twinges? We can help!
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Kevin Rindal,
Seattle Chiropractor at
DrRindal@InHealthSeattle.com.
Posted by Dana Rindal on Wed, Aug 17, 2011 @ 03:11 PM
First I need to make one thing clear... this is Dana (Seattle Chiropractor's Wife) writing this blog. Kevin would be horrified if patients thought this was him:)!
I will be the first to admit that I visit people.com from time to time to get some Hollywood gossip. There are very rarely articles on anything related to the healthcare profession, but today there was actually an article on chiropractic. I did a double take. Actually, let me rephrase, there is an article that talks about how Kim Kardashian (reality star) went to the chiropractor before her big wedding day. She lives in a fish bowl, but she makes a lot of money doing it.
I just thought you all might want some celebrity gossip.... enjoy!
Kim Kardashian Relaxes for Wedding with Trip to Chiropractor
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Kevin Rindal,
Seattle Chiropractor at
DrRindal@InHealthSeattle.com.
Posted by Kevin Rindal on Thu, Aug 11, 2011 @ 11:38 AM
Seattle Chiropractor Report
Dr. Bruce West (MD) is founder of Health Alert/Immune Systems Inc. He is well known in the medicine world has being innovative in treating the underlying cause of sympotms rather then just the symptoms themselves. You want to learn more about, him you can read it here.
Recently, he wrote an article on "Baby Boomers Getting Artificial Hips, Knees, and More" and talked about how many boomers are getting joint replacements before the age of 60 and it's viewed by the medical community as a "simple price to pay for years of sports and activities". The risks associated with a joint replacement include the general risks of surgery such as infection, and the high risk that if you have a joint replacement at a young age (60 years old), you will probably need another surgery later in life (75-80 years). Dr. West agrues that you are much better trying to rehabilitate a joint with conservative treatment. He states, "most joint problems and pain are caused by soft tissue rather than bone- that means muscles, tendons, and ligaments. These tissues can develop problems ranging from strains and sprains, to tears and scars over the years."
In order to rehabilate a joint, there are 2 key ingrediants, according to Dr. West.
1. Osteofactor Nutrients and proper nutrition to help rebuild that joint.
2. A healthcare provider who is skilled at addressing ligament, tendon and muscle problems. This fibrous tissue and scars can press on nerves which cause the pain and numbness.
Dr. West then states "Perhaps the best technique of all is the Active Release Technique... the healthcare provider finds the problem- whether it is a damaged muscles, ligament, tendon, fibrous tissue, or scar- isolates it like a pressure point, then takes your joint through its range of motion. Holding deep pressure while taking the joint through its range of motion realigns the tissues in the joint, reactivates muscles that were not working properly, breaks away old fibrous growths and scars that result from old injuries and begins to allow the joint to work property once again."
Dr. West describes the treatment as taking 15-30 mintues, can be slightly painful at first, but is easily tolderated. You will know if you can be helped by th treatment if you allow 6-10 treatments.
My favorite part of this article, has to be the last few sentances....
"And these people are not in the healing profession for the money. They are anatomical experts. They spend the time needed to get the job done, and do no make much more than a plumber or electrician. In other words, these people are gems if you can find one."
If you have an injury and think that ART might be a good solution, contact us to set up an initial consultation. 206-315-7998. We are able to help a lot of people in our office and rehabilitate them in order to avoid surgery.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Kevin Rindal,
Seattle Chiropractor at
DrRindal@InHealthSeattle.com.
Posted by Kevin Rindal on Wed, Aug 10, 2011 @ 09:19 AM
InHealth Event- Seattle Sports Injury Specialist
This past weekend, we spent some time doing Active Release Technique (ART) on athletes finishing the Grand Ridge Run put on by Evergreen Trail Running. It was a sold out event and beautiful day for the race! There was a 5k, 1/2 marathon and 50K. Dr. Kevin worked on athletes once they finished.
Dr. Kevin's approach to running injuries is unique and effective. If you have questions about an injury such as Runner's Knee, Plantar Fasciitis, Hip Pain etc., please feel free to contact us!
These pictures are of Dr.Kevin, Seattle Sports Specialist, working on athletes using ART after the race. Enjoy!
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Kevin Rindal,
Seattle Chiropractor at
DrRindal@InHealthSeattle.com.
Posted by Kevin Rindal on Sun, Aug 07, 2011 @ 10:23 PM
The Seattle Chiropractor is here to answer your questions! If you have a question you wish to submit, please feel free to email us at Dana@InHealthSeattle.com.
Question: How should I sleep at night or what is proper sleeping posture?
Seattle Chiropractor, Kevin Rindal: It's generally good to sleep on your back with a pillow that contours to your neck's natural curvature. If your low back is acute pain, often times placing a pillow under your knees will help reduce stress on your lower back. If you are a "side sleeper", use a pillow that is thicker to better accommodate the distance between the shoulders and your neck. This thickness of the pillow will vary from person to person depending on their size. For those people who are "side sleepers", with back pain, it can be very helpful to put a pillow between their knees when sleeping at night. Finally, for people with shoulder pain, avoid sleeping on the side of the body with the shoulder injury.
If you are dealing with pain while sleeping at night and/or have more questions, please feel free to contact us!
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Kevin Rindal,
Seattle Chiropractor at
DrRindal@InHealthSeattle.com.
Posted by Kevin Rindal on Wed, Aug 03, 2011 @ 04:41 PM
Recently we had the pleasure of meeting with
Kathleen Putnam who is the founder and nutritionist at
NutritionWorks. Named by Seattle Magazine as the "go-to" nutritionist, she is a great resource for anyone looking for nutrition advice, help with emotional eating etc. Positive, full of energy and smiles, Kathleen is definitely a person that is fun to get to know. I recently asked her a few questions so that our patients could get to know her a little better.
1. Why did you decide to go into nutrition?
Kathleen: As a girl growing up, I was active and participated in many sports but also struggled with my weight. At first it was my perception, but then food did become a way to manage emotions and stress. I loved learning about the body as well and food systems and how food, ecology, and our choices impact one another and the world at large. That kept me studying nutrition and so I returned to school to get my Master's degree in Nutrition.
2. What is the best part about your job?
Kathleen: The best part of my work is connecting with all kinds of people and supporting them to live a healthier and happier life. Many people have a negative view of how we might be. I enjoy our mindfulness and compassionate focus to connect with our clients. I also learn and grow so much from our work.
3. What is one thing a potential client should know about you?
Kathleen: We love the work we do and we really look forward in supporting you in making changes toward your goal. We focus on lifestyle change and feel passionate about what we do.
4. You both lead support groups. Can you tell people what that is about?
Kathleen: The Emotional Brain Training Groups I run are for those who have had long term struggles with weight and/or eating habits. The program is designed to provide the skills and practice to reduce stress, reduce the drive to go to excess, and change behavior (the brain) in the long run. We have the wisdom, strength and goodness within us, these skills support accessing it to live a life of balance.
5. What is one thing most people don't know about you?
Kathleen: One thing most people do not know about me: my husband and I met each other on a fish (salmon) processing barge working in Alaska. Romantic - NOT! It must have been true love that is all I have to say with rationed showers, bunk-bed rooms stacked with 4-8 people, and 18 hour work days...
If you would like to contact Kathleen, you can check out NutritionWorks website.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Kevin Rindal,
Seattle Chiropractor at
DrRindal@InHealthSeattle.com.
Posted by Dana Rindal on Thu, Jul 28, 2011 @ 02:34 PM
By: Dana (The Seattle Chiropractor's wife)
Last night I met up with one of my Seattle girlfriends for dinner. Most of you might be thinking, not really a big deal, but you have to understand that we didn't have our babies with us. For those of you that are mom's out there, you know that this is really a moment to be celebrated. Celebrate we did!
We had a really interesting conversation about how as young athletes, we both had coaches that gave us what we would consider now "bad diet advice". Really, really bad advice. My friend became a vegetarian at 8 years old because she thought that meat was "bad" per her coach. I avoided "fat" like the plague and was always worried as a middle school girl of being overweight for gymnastics. Luckily we both had parents that were healthy eaters and helped up balance out as adults. Vegetables, fruits, lean meats, grains, healthy fats and yes dessert. Couldn't exist without dessert.
It made me think a great deal about what I will tell and teach Grant (baby discussed above:) about food. I want him to learn that food is nourishing, its a way to be kind to our bodies and ourselves. I want food to mean love and warmth, safety, family, laughter, conversations, and most of all a great way to fuel his body.
As an athlete myself, food is an important piece of the puzzle. I am determined to teach Grant how to enjoy food and use it as a positive fuel for his body. Especially those beautiful fruits and vegetables! If you have any advice on how you teach kids about food, I would love to hear about it!
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Kevin Rindal,
Seattle Chiropractor at
DrRindal@InHealthSeattle.com.
Posted by Kevin Rindal on Tue, Jul 26, 2011 @ 08:08 PM
Seattle Chiropractor Report!
One of the most exciting, nerve racking experiences is signing up for a race and actually entering in your credit card information. It's official, you are committed. Rain or shine, you have decided to sweat, push yourself, and train for that race. So what are you going to need to not only train, but also get you to the start line of that race injury free? Here is the InHealth Top 5 Countdown....
1. Build-up your training plan over time. One of the top reasons we see people in our office is that they went too hard, too fast. Give yourself enough time to build a base and then from that training base, refine your speed/intensity/endurance.
2. Make sure you have proper shoes/equipment/clothing to train. If you are running, make sure your shoes have proper support in them! (If you are a barefoot runner, make sure to have what you need to protect your skin!)
3. Get a massage. Some people don't want to do massage because they feel like they are "spoiling" themselves. That is simply not the case. Massage is a great way to address tightness and other problem areas BEFORE they change your biomechanics and cause an injury.
4. Get a quick "tune-up". What do I mean by that? Find a healthcare provider close by who can check how your muscles are firing, and if you have any hip/pelvis issues that might cause a problem. Its also good to check your biomechanics to make sure you are not compensating for a twing or any small pain you are starting to experience.
5. Do strength training along with your cardio training. It is extremely helpful to work a personal trainer, chiropractor or PT to help you determin areas of weakness that you should work on to build strength.
6. Get Active Release Techniques (ART) and Stretch. You have read it in every injury prevention article, but there is a reason its repeated. We suggest using a foam roller or Tiger Tail/Stick to roll out areas of tightness.
You have paid for the race, trained for the race, and with these tips will be able to actually run the race injury free. We wish you the best of luck! If we can ever be of help to you, please let us know.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Kevin Rindal,
Seattle Chiropractor at
DrRindal@InHealthSeattle.com.
Posted by Dana Rindal on Mon, Jul 25, 2011 @ 12:22 AM
This weekend was busy for us at InHealth. We were at the Seafair Triathlon on both Saturday and Sunday! It was so much fun to watch all of the athletes compete and the weather could not have been better. (Finally Seattle's summer has arrived). We talked with many of the athletes about injuries and how we can help by taking a non-traditional approach. So often people do not even know that chiropractic and ART are great options for common sports injuries.
We also took some time to go crabbing on Cameno with family. You can't beat fresh crab in the Northwest for dinner.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Kevin Rindal,
Seattle Chiropractor at
DrRindal@InHealthSeattle.com.
Posted by Dana Rindal on Tue, Jul 19, 2011 @ 02:34 PM
Seattle Chiropractor Report: Vitamin D
Avoiding the sun? I’m sure it’s not intentional. After all, we do live in Seattle. Majority of our population is vitamin D deficient, and every athlete competing in the northern half of the United States—and Canada and Europe—is at an even greater risk of the deficiency.
Recently, it was reported in the New England Journal of Medicine that the number of diseases associated with vitamin D deficiency, especially those that afflict athletes, is growing. In addition, it has been proved that when low vitamin D levels are increased to the ideal level, athletic performance increases. Although it seems unlikely that athletes—especially young ones consuming a good diet—could be vitamin D deficient, evidence suggests that an unreasonably high number are.
Doctors state that the ideal level of vitamin D is near or above 50 ng/mL. At levels below 40-50 ng/mL, the body uses most or all of its sun-derived vitamin D to cover its immediate metabolic needs. The average level is around 25 ng/mL, which is much too low. Additional vitamin D can increase peak performance levels. Here is how:
Vitamin D, in its active form, is a steroid (really a secosteroid) similar to testosterone, meaning that it sets the stuff of life, or your genome, in motion. It is also a hormone in the same manner that a growth hormone is a hormone. There is no question that steroids can improve athletic performance, but does this constitute an unfair advantage or “doping”?
No. Because vitamin D deficiency is associated with numerous serious illnesses and puts an athlete at greater risk for early death, withholding vitamin D in vitamin D-deficient athletes is against modern medical ethics. Therefore, increasing vitamin D levels is not “doping”, it is simply good treatment.
So, all research points in the same direction: Vitamin D will improve athletic performance in vitamin D deficient people (which includes most people!). Athletes who hold greater risks include indoor athletes, those who properly use sunblock (which is a good thing), dark-skinned athletes, and participants at higher latitudes.
Increasing from low to adequate levels requires thousands of IU of vitamin D daily—this might be unheard of to some physicians, but is the only way to override the deficiency and reach your peak performance.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Kevin Rindal,
Seattle Chiropractor at
DrRindal@InHealthSeattle.com.