I am thrilled to announce Charles C. as our massage therapist at CHAMP. Charles is a graduate of the Indiana College of Sports and Medical Massage.  He joins CHAMP on Mondays and Wednesday afternoons beginning October 12.

I have wanted to expand CHAMP and offer massage therapy for my patients because I know that massage therapy will complete the highest level of care we can offer. At CHAMP we want to maximize clients’ and patients’ treatment and help them reach their personal goals.

Charles is a perfect fit for CHAMP. Several years ago he was in an accident. He attributes his ability to recover and return to his active lifestyle to the combination of chiropractic care and massage therapy. In fact it was his rehabilitation through chiropractic and massage that brought him to a massage therapy career and to CHAMP.

Beginning immediately massage therapy will be an additional treatment used for chiropractic patients and a service available to CHAMP Fitness members and the public.

CHAMP will be offering a 60-minute introductory massage for $49.99. We will also be offering spot therapy massage treatments, massage packages, and memberships. Don’t hesitate to get started to make massage therapy part of your overall wellness.

Call today 317-219-4980 or book online

Dr. Ian Stone, Owner and Chiropractor

ZZZZZZZZZZZZ… SLEEP! How important is it? How much do we need?

Research has shown that sleep is as vital to your body as eating, drinking, and breathing. While sleeping, your body heals and repairs from the day’s events and contributes to your physical health and emotional well-being.

Here are a few health risks associated with sleep deprivation:

-Cognitive Impairment (memory loss, inability to properly process information, decreased reaction time)

-Symptoms similar to ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

-Irritability (increased levels of stress, depression)

-Aching muscles (due to increased levels of inflammation in the body)

-Risk of Type 2 Diabetes (brought on by obesity)

-Risk of Obesity (the balance of the hormones ghrelin and leptin – which control appetite- are effected by lack of sleep and can lead to weight gain)

-Risk of Heart Disease (due to increased blood pressure and cholesterol levels)

-Risk of Colon and Breast Cancer (due to decreased levels of the hormone melatonin)

(photo credit, Dana Stone)

The following chart depicts the amount of sleep needed for optimal health. Keep in mind that an abundance of sleep can be just as harmful as lack of sleep!

You are all working so hard to reach your fitness goals! Make sure you are giving your muscles, brain, bones, joints… adequate time each night to repair and strengthen before stepping into CHAMP again!

Happy Snoozing!!!!

Is it Time to go SHOE Shopping?

I know you’re thinking yes…How long will a good pair of workout shoes last? There are MANY factors that go into answering that question, like age, type of activity, frequency of the activity, foot structure, foot health… but as a general rule, workout shoes should be replaced approximately every 6 months! I know some of you who are still sporting your high school track shoes may have just gone into shock, but unfortunately replacing them every 3-9 months is a good policy to follow.

A few tips to follow in determining whether or not it’s time for them to go to shoe Heaven:

1. If you take your shoe off of your foot and it is the same shape of your foot – replace it yesterday 🙂
2. Press your thumb into the sole to check for the ability to press down and release; once the cushion is worn it will feel hard
3. Compare how they feel to a new pair
4. Pay attention to aches and pains in your body

How to lengthen the life of your shoes:

1. Rotate 2 or 3 pairs of shoes at a time
2. Take them off and put them on properly by unlacing them and using your hands rather than kicking them off or shoving your foot in while it is still tied
3. Use them just for exercise – you may have noticed that most instructors will walk in with flip flops or boots and put on their workout shoes just before class.

Foot injuries can bring your workout routine to a screeching halt. Pay attention to your body and replace your shoes BEFORE they stop working for you!

Happy Shopping!

Nikki

www.champchiropractic.com