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4 Steps to Holistic Health

September 10, 2020 By Susan Leave a Comment

Do you suffer from frequent headaches, pain from an old high school sports injury (or a recent one), or a lack of energy from a chronic illness? There’s a lot more to being a Doctor of Chiropractic than cracking spines and Damron Chiropractic & Wellness can help. You deserve to feel better, get stronger and do all the things you want to do. In a matter of days to weeks, our 4-Step Plan Holistic Health Plan can have you moving, feeling and looking better than you have in years.

 

Here’s a quick glimpse at the 4-Step Holistic Health Care Plan.

 

1.) Chiropractic Care

We look at the big picture to identify the root cause of your pain, not just treat the symptoms.

The most basic form of therapeutic care performed by a Doctor of Chiropractic is known as “spinal manipulation” aka the “chiropractic adjustment.” The chiropractic adjustment is a procedure in which trained professionals use their hands to apply controlled and sudden force to the spinal joint in order to improve physical function, increase mobility and alleviate pain. But there are more benefits to chiropractic adjustments than aiding in the repair of injured tissue.

A woman gets an adjustment from her chiropractor.

Chiropractic adjustments are just one important part of the 4-Step Holistic Health Plan.

The benefits of regular adjustments include:

  • A boost to your immune system
  • Injury prevention
  • Help improving your athletic performance
  • Prevents the needs for back surgery
  • Improves organ function
  • Improves balance and coordination
  • Promotes graceful aging

 

2). Rehabilitation

man in 60s doing physical therapy with a resistance band

If you’re experiencing pain, there’s a good chance some areas of your body are weak. Rehab will get you stronger.

Injuries happen, no matter what your age. While rehabilitation means different things to different people, the focus is the same. The DCW Rehabilitation Department has four main areas of specialty:

Injury. For patients who have been hurt in a car or work-related accident, injury rehab is for patients who are out of acute pain treatment.

Muscular Imbalance. Muscular Imbalance Rehabilitation (MIR) is designed to alleviate pain that may not have resulted from a specific injury. Examples of MIR can be found in age-related disc degeneration and the onset of “text neck.”

Health-Focused. When treating chronic conditions such as allergies, cardiovascular disease, hyperthyroidism or weight and stress management is the focus, sometimes patients need an accountability partner and the support of a well-trained staff member. We put together a plan that incorporates rehabilitation exercises and stretching that promotes good health and focuses on avoiding injury.

Athlete and Sport-Specific. When playing sports, injuries are inevitable. When injury does occur and in order to get the athlete back in elite competition form, an injury and sport specific plan is required. From grade school to college, time is of the essence. Without proper healing and rehabilitation, the athlete runs the risk of re-injury.

3). Therapeutic Massage

Sometimes, stretching isn’t enough. Therapeutic massage accelerates the healing process by relieving chronic patterns of tension and helping with muscle injuries.

At one time, going to a spa and getting a massage was considered a luxury. In today’s stress-ridden, autoimmune deficient, muscle and joint pain-afflicted lives, it’s becoming a necessity. At DCW, we create personalized massage therapies for each person we treat. We also welcome individuals who are not patients but would like to enjoy the benefits of receiving massage therapy.

4). Nutrition

a woman in her 30s cooking healthy food in her kitchen

Think of food as rocket fuel for your body. We’ll teach you how to use food and supplements to help you heal your body.

Nutritional support, also known as functional medicine, looks at the underlying causes of disease. It takes into consideration the systems of the entire body. The use of laboratory testing and other diagnostics help us game-plan treatment options that utilize nutritional supplements, detoxification programs and stress management tools to gain optimum health and restore balance to the physical body, even after years of sickness.

At Damron Chiropractic & Wellness, our goal isn’t just to treat symptoms, but to find long-term, manageable solutions to bring optimal health and function within all the body’s systems. If you’re ready to feel your best and do what you love to do, schedule a consultation with Dr. Damron today. Call us at 513.770.3434 or schedule online. We can’t wait to see you!

 

 

Filed Under: Chiropractic, Functional Medicine, Massage, Nutrition, Wellness Tagged With: chiropractic adjustments, chiropractic care, functional medicine, holistic medicine, massage therapy, nutritional deficiencies, nutritional supplements, therapeutic massage

Healthy Diet Benefits

July 6, 2017 By Pam Rezai Leave a Comment

Is there really a link between good health and what you eat? The most recent edition of Experience Life, a monthly magazine from Lifetime Fitness, had two articles linking the two together. One article was about healthy aging, the other disease care. Both highlighted the significance of a healthy diet.

The first article featured a French cyclist who is 105 years old. Not only is this gentleman old, but he is still setting world records!  Scientists in France have been tracking him during his training and have discovered that his “aerobic capacity was comparable to that of a healthy 50-year old.” In other words, how his body absorbs and transports oxygen is just as efficient as someone half his age. When asked about his long life, this centenarian attributes it to what he eats. He eats a balanced diet and nothing in excess. In fact, most of his diet includes fruits and vegetables with very little meat.

The second article was about a breakthrough for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). A biomarker was discovered that could eventually help individualize treatment for the 2.5 million people who live with this disease. However, what was more interesting was the focus on a doctor who actually has MS. Using a special diet and functional medicine she went into remission. Once restricted to a wheelchair, she is now riding a bike! Her book, titled “The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine,” describes her journey to wellness.

Both articles highlight the significance of a healthy diet to a life of wellness. Eating lots of plant based foods, minimizing meat, and limiting or eliminating processed foods. One has benefited from a long life, the other got her life back. At the end of the day we need to ask ourselves what we really want out of life. There is a lot of life we can get out of our years. We can have quantity and quality if we take steps every day that allow for this. It all rests on the choices we make with the food we eat.

What choice will you make?

Filed Under: Nutrition Tagged With: balanced diet, disease care, functional medicine, healthy aging, healthy diet, MS, multiple sclerosis, processed foods

Healing With Functional Medicine

October 18, 2016 By Pam Rezai Leave a Comment

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Functional medicine is similar to bringing your car in for service when there is a problem. A mechanic will perform various diagnostic tests to determine the cause of your problem, looking under the hood, checking valves, and fluid levels. What would you think if the mechanic simply walked around the perimeter of your car and did nothing else to determine the problem? How accurate would the assessment of the true problem be?

Many times a doctor does just that with us. We make an appointment due to a symptom we are experiencing like a fever, coughing, rash, or sore throat. The doctor “walks around our perimeter” by taking vitals, asking a few questions, making a diagnosis, then prescribing antibiotics, if necessary. Problem solved. However, shouldn’t seeing a doctor be more like how our car is treated at the mechanic?

Functional medicine is much like the approach a mechanic takes. The doctor looking to identify and correct the root cause, or the underlying mechanisms, of the problem. The result is that symptoms improve and the disease process is halted or reversed. Overall health is improved, as well.

Three factors are involved in the development of disease:

  1. Antecedents are precursors that set the stage for illness. These can include asthma, antibiotics, previous injuries, irritable bowel syndrome, and childhood stress.
  2. Triggers are what sets off an illness such as a virus, suffering a loss, and a lack of exercise.
  3. Mediators are what contributes to an illness such as low hormone levels, inflammation, stress, and poor nutrition.

The goal of functional medicine is to look at the entire patient picture and including as many facts and data as possible. This information allows for the development of clear road map for treatment by the doctor. The goal is to ensure good health is recovered, not simply masked.

At DCW, we take a functional medicine approach to each and every patient we treat. Because success should mean resolving a person’s health problems once and for all, shouldn’t it?

Filed Under: Functional Medicine Tagged With: antibiotics, asthma, Damron, DCW, disease, exercise, functional medicine, health, hormone, illness, inflammation, irritable bowel syndrome, stress, symptoms

Functional Medicine

February 18, 2015 By Damron Chiropractic

 

functionalblogThere is a big disconnect when it comes to healthcare and what is perceived to be available to people. But why this disconnect?  Why don’t more people actually know there can be a better solution to what ails them?  Quite simply, the reason for this disconnect is due to popularity.  What happens to receive the most visibility, press, and promotion wins every time.  Fortunately, with a little research one can find better and more reliable options when it comes to good health and wellness.

Kids today are raised in a much different society than older generations.  Social media dominates their source for information and means to connect with others.  Generations past chose the newspaper, handwritten letters, and the telephone.  They “Think Green” and recycle just about everything, quick to speak up if you accidentally throw something away that is recyclable.  Ten to twenty years ago, you were considered odd if you did recycle.  Today, organic is popular as is supporting local farmers and businesses.  A decade ago, we believed that what big business sold what was best for us.  Fortunately, we saw the “disconnect” and realized that there might just be a better way.

In terms of healthcare, functional medicine is gaining momentum and becoming more mainstream.  It is built on the premise that taking ownership of our health versus treating ailments symptomatically will improve it longterm.  According to the Institute of Function Medicine, functional medicine is defined as,

“A systems-oriented approach that engages both the patient and practitioner in a therapeutic partnership that addresses the underlying causes of diseases.”

This definition removes medication from the solution and instead utilizes alternative methods to cure ailments.  Granted, this is not to say that medicine does not have a place because it certainly does, especially in the treatment of infection, trauma, and acute diseases.  But what about the millions of people who suffer every day from chronic diseases for which medicine simply masks the symptoms?

Functional medicine offers a solution to chronic ailments like allergies, gastro-intestinal problems, inflammation, or structural imbalances.  Working in collaboration with a healthcare provider, such as a chiropractor, to help the body restore itself to the desired balance state is the goal.  It’s about taking time to uncover the root cause of a health problem, so that steps can be taken to remedy it and facilitate the healing process – naturally, if possible.  Our bodies are comprised of intricately woven systems – from digestive, neurological, muscular, and cardiovascular.  One system inevitably affects the other, especially if there is a deficiency.  Functional medicine allows our body to do what it was designed to do, heal itself – given the proper tools to do so.

Isn’t it time you allowed your body to function as it should?

Filed Under: Chiropractic Tagged With: chiropractor, functional, functional medicine, health, healthcare, medicine, symptoms, wellness

OUR TEAM

Dr. Andrew Damron, Chiropractor

Why ChiropracticProfessional Experience Personal Information
Dr. Damron established DCW because he was fed up with the current health model. Statistics continue to show an increase in pharmaceutical prescriptions to patients every day. Although he does believe some medications are necessary, he believes the majority of what is prescribed is actually harmful to the patient’s long-term health, creating another set of healthcare issues as a result. Dr. Damron believes DCW’s unique approach to achieving overall wellness will revolutionize the healthcare industry through collaborative care utilizing chiropractic, massage therapy, rehabilitation, and nutrition. The DCW focus addresses the whole person versus a only symptom and uncovers the root cause. He also believes that education is vital to sustaining a healthier more vibrant lifestyle as well. His goal is to create a healthier society and a better place for our children to live.
Dr. Damron began his medical career with a Biology Degree from Wright State University in 2002. He went on to receive his Doctorate of Chiropractic from the prestigious Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, Florida in 2007. While attending Palmer, he had the opportunity to travel abroad to Madagascar and provide chiropractic care to the native Malagasy people. Dr. Damron has continued his post-graduate studies with a focus on nutrition, rehabilitation, and functional medicine.
Dr. Damron and his wife, Kristy, reside in West Chester with their two young children, Graden and Isabelle. An avid Buckeye fan, Dr. Damron enjoys playing the guitar in a band with his college friends, watching/playing any sport, cooking, reading, and attending concerts, especially the Dave Matthews Band and Foo Fighters.

Dr. Greg Washam, Chiropractor

Why ChiropracticProfessional Experience Personal Information
Dr. Washam was introduced to Chiropractic by his mother at the age of 16. She was working for a Chiropractor at the time, experiencing all the benefits that Chiropractic care had to offer, and thus began taking Dr. Washam and his siblings in for regular adjustments. Dr. Washam had been experiencing painful bouts of Strep Throat from the age of 8, which always included a 10 day course of antibiotics. While under Chiropractic care his doctor convinced him to avoid the antibiotics and receive Chiropractic adjustments instead. To his amazement, Dr. Washam’s strep throat symptoms had vanished within three days and he never had an issue from that point forward. He was so astounded by his experience that he fell in love with Chiropractic and decided that was the path for him. He wanted to commit his life to helping people through the power of Chiropractic, just as it had helped him.
Dr. Greg Washam began his college education at the University of Cincinnati, studying biology. After he made the decision to become a Chiropractor, he attended Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, MO. While at Logan, he received his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Life Sciences in 2009. He received his Doctorate of Chiropractic in 2011. Dr. Washam was presented with various awards upon graduation. These included Dean’s List honors, the Senior Intern Assistant Award, and the Award of Excellence from the Division of Research. He has completed many hours of post graduate education focusing on nutrition, supplementation and injury recovery.
Dr. Washam and his wife Kassie reside in Mason, Oh with their two daughters, Lillian and Wren. In his free time, Dr. Washam enjoys cooking, exploring new restaurants, touring local craft breweries and reading. He also spends a great deal of time outdoors with his family and his Beagle, Willow. Dr. Washam is a music enthusiast and listens to all genres of music. He especially loves classic rock from the 60’s and 70’s. His favorite band of all time is Led Zeppelin.

Brooke Snyder, Operations Manager

Why DCWProfessional Experience Personal Information
Brooke had never been to a medical office where she really felt like they cared more about her than her money until she came to DCW as a patient. DCW made it so easy to arrange financial payment with, they were compassionate, dedicated and most importantly 100% honest. The team addressed all aspects of her health and well-being, above and beyond chiropractic care. Her initial impression of chiropractic offices were that they would only adjust then send her on her way. She realized that she was wrong. Because of her experience as a patient at DCW she realized she wanted to pursue a career within it. She saw everything she wanted in healthcare at DCW. Finally, a place where patient care really comes first! She comes to DCW with a degree in Nursing and a background in finance. When someone asks her “Why DCW?” she cannot think of one reason why not.
Brooke has a background in business finance and computer technology prior to the start of her medical career. She attended Southern State and obtained an Associate’s Degree in Science, R.N. Sh began working from DCW in December of 2014.
Brooke has five beautiful girls from 15 to 6 years old. She is married to Jamey Snyder who has two boys of his own. She lives on a two acre farm in the country with horses, dogs, cats, and a pot belly pig. Brooke enjoys spending time with her very active family and watching their kids play sports.

Nicole Foreman, Licensed Massage Therapist

Why MassageProfessional Experience Personal Information
Nicole always wanted a career that was focused on helping people. It wasn’t until she drove past the Dayton School of Medical Massage on a daily basis that it became clear what she was meant to do. She enrolled as soon as she could and it has been the best decision she has ever made. She loves the feeling of knowing she has alleviated someone’s pain and possibly made their day better in some way. She had been working alongside chiropractors for over 7 years before joining the DCW team. Before DCW she never really felt her opinions and insights were valued or even asked for, which she felt hindered patient care and the effectiveness of each treatment. At DCW she feels valued and part of a practice that is focused on changing the approach of wellness with cohesive and effective patient care.
Nicole is a graduate of the Dayton School of Medical Massage and obtained her license in 2008. She utilizes Deep Tissue, Swedish and Thai massage techniques to relieve pain, tension, and stress while increasing range of motion and flexibility.
Nicole is married to her husband of 5 years and they one daughter, Rylee, and one child on the way due in September 2016. As a family they enjoy camping, hiking and spending time at the lake during the summer.

Erika Pantona, Insurance Specialist

Why DCWProfessional Experience Personal Information
Erika started coming to DCW in 2010 after spending two years in substantial pain after an injury. She had spent those two years at various specialists and taking medications to simply get up in the morning due to the pain. She was 18 when she found herself facing a major, life altering surgery (SI Fusion) and realized there must be another way. When she began her treatment plan at DCW she started to have days with little or no pain. She stopped taking her medications and realized they had been affecting her overall mood. In 2015 Erika joined the DCW team because they allowed her to live her life once again. She wants to prevent others from living in pain like she did unnecessarily, and to receive the benefits of chiropractic care.
Erika is well versed in the insurance industry with her previous employment at Express Scripts and Anthem.
Erika has two siblings and resides in Liberty Township. In her spare time she enjoys traveling and hiking with her family.

Amy Faris, Patient Care Coordinator

Why DCWProfessional Experience Personal Information
After moving to Ohio in 2010, I was in need of some relief from minor pain associated with working in customer service fields for 15 years. I was interested in seeking alternative forms of therapy and found a chiropractor in our small town. After going for a few visits, the therapy seemed somewhat outdated compared to what I had researched. In talking with my husband, he remembered that he knew someone who was a chiropractor. After just a few visits with Dr. Damron, I definitely noticed a difference in his techniques and style. It was nice to see results and feel like I was being listened to as a patient, not just heard…something you don’t always feel with doctors. After being a patient for several years, the opportunity came about to join the DCW team. It would be something different from what I had done in my past, however I knew my passion for working with people would translate well into helping patients receive the best care possible. I believed in the mission of DCW as a patient, and I am excited to be part of living that mission every day. 
 I am originally from St. Louis, MO. I graduated from the University of Missouri – Columbia with a degree in Secondary Education – Language Arts. I worked in restaurant/catering management for several years before starting a career in retail management and training.
In that position, I met my husband, Matt, who is from Wilmington, OH. After we got married in 2010, I moved to Wilmington. Realizing retail wasn’t where my heart was any longer, I began working as a substitute teacher in the Clinton County area. Matt and I live in Wilmington with our 6 year old German Shepard, Dale. I enjoy camping, boating, riding 4-wheelers, and spending time with family and friends. I love St. Louis Cardinals baseball and am a recently converted Cincinnati Bengals fan.

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