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To say Hayes Chiropractic is like family would be an understatement.
I have never sought out Chiropractic services before and was timid, to say the least, when I first came into Hayes, but after 1 session I honestly felt so good and also felt that my care was in good hands. Every time I walk into Hayes I am greeted by Amanda, Bear Paws, Bri, Hunter, Megan, and most importantly Doc himself making me feel like all my pain (and worries) are about to go away. From the moment I step in I am taken care of from the awesome adjustment, to the incredible manual therapy by Bear Paws and the true care from the office staff…I can’t begin to tell you how much I love the Hayes practice and how I have and will continue to recommend them for years to come.
Autumn Marie
The sign says Chiropractic but it also has a Massage Therapist.
Bear Paws is aptly named and from the moment you shake hands with this person you know those hands will help your body. A visitor from out of state, I needed massage treatment. What this man does puts a different definition to the word massage. I have had many massage treatments throughput North America and this is the best I have encountered. He knows what he is doing and has the large hands yet tender touch to prove it. When he says the hour is up it seems like only minutes, and it is disappointing to know it has ended. if you want a successful massage from a gentle giant of a person, in many ways, The Paws is the one to get. You will not be disappointed.
Kdc But
Very friendly and professional practice.
The front office staff of Amanda and Martha are very welcoming and warm. They explain the process in detail including going over financials and your treatment plan. Nothing hidden here, there is full disclosure. The manual therapist, Ian aka “Bear Paws” is also excellent. His therapy provides instant pain relief using a variety of techniques. Very knowledgeable and also makes you feel welcome there. Dr. Chris is very thorough and takes the time to really engage with you; unlike other practitioners where you can sense them wanting to get you in and out quickly so they can see as many patients as possible. You will actually be seen at the time of your appointment; no long waits in this office! The chiropractic care is top notch and they seem to have all the latest technology and techniques available. Highly recommend.
Sergio Hoffman
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Postpartum Chiropractic Care
You’ve delivered your baby; now what?
You’ve been through an exhaustive pregnancy, full of emotional and physical ups and downs; through the elation and exhaustion of delivery; now its time to adapt to life with your new little child. Amidst this tumult, it can be easy to forget that you have to support your body as you return to a no-pregnancy body. This is made difficult by a few factors, none greater than the fact that the hormone relaxin remains elevated in the body for up to 6 months after delivery.
Chiropractic is tailor made for postpartum care
Relaxin is produced by the body in order to loosen the ligaments in preparation for delivery, but now that has come and gone, what is its use? Well for one, your body is in a more pliable state, meaning that it responds well to chiropractic care. But there are some downsides as well: your lower back, pelvis and sacrum are in a state of weakness, vulnerable to damage from excessive movement. Furthermore, we hope that you will be carrying your child quite frequently, and this increased weight from breastfeeding and carrying places a burden on an already weakened spine.
How to Manage Back Pain in the Moment
Sitting all the time is the fastest ticket to back pain currently available.
As humans we were not meant to sit for nearly as much time as we do- but more and more of us are being asked to sit for 40+ hours a week, plus our commute and recreation time. Sitting is insidious by nature: it starts with just a twinge of spinal discomfort, but soon the muscles degrade and the twinges become more chronic. Back pain is a signal that tells you something is wrong and it should not be ignored! While chiropractic is an important tool for keeping your spine aligned and addressing chronic muscle tension, sometimes you need immediate relief, of the kind you can administer to yourself.
Techniques for managing back pain on the spot include:
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Going for a quick walk: to relieve muscles from the monotony of sitting and release endorphins as well as get your heart rate up.
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Static stretching: sometimes standing up and going for a walk isn’t good enough. Static stretches such as the hip flexor or standing quad stretch can be performed within your desk area and will help maintain the proper curvature of your low back.
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Stretching the hamstrings: while not the first place you think when you’ve got back pain, a symptom of chronic sitting is tight hamstrings and these can create a pull on the lower back, meaning the pain is appearing in another place than its origin.
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Releasing endorphins through light aerobic exercise. These are your natural pain-fighting chemicals which work by stopping pain signals from registering in your brain.
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Simple yoga poses: child’s pose and pigeon pose are excellent for elongating the spine and opening up the hips.
Low back pain is likely going to reflect a multitude of issues. For example, tight hip flexors, quads and hamstrings are very likely to create a pull and thus a misalignment in the lower back. When this misalignment leads to nerve pain, it is time to pay a visit to your Dunedin chiropractor! Chiropractic adjustments will restore alignment to the lower back, alleviating nerve pressure and allowing you to stretch and strengthen the region effectively.
Dr. Chris Hayes, D.C.