Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Meet the Staff at Kurtz Chiropractic

I will post more pictures along as I get them.



Keisha is our little angel. She is always there to greet us with her welcoming smile. Keisha is a big asset to Dr. Kurtz office. She is a team player and a comforter. She takes her job very seriously and is always looking for ways to help. Could anyone tell me what that headless dinosaur is doing on the desk? When you go in there ask Keisha she can tell you.


Meet Jennifer - She is not only a lovely lady but she is a busy lady. If you have any problems with your billing or insurance she will be glad to help you. Oh, and did I mention that her last name is Kurtz. Yes! You guessed it. She knows the boss pretty good. She wears alot of hats in there and being his wife is just one of them.



Finally you are going to meet the STAFF. I think several post ago I said I was going to share more about the Kurtz staff. Dr. Kurtz has an awesome staff. If you are like me you measure alot by the front office. I don't care how good a doctor is, if he does not have people working for him that cares about the practice then the patients will certainly be able to tell. When I go in the first time to anywhere I look at the people - are they happy - do they like their job - do they want to help. These are the people that can make or break a place of business whether it is in a doctor's office, bank, retail store, or church. I have grown very fond of the staff at doctor Kurtz office. They are very friendly and really go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable.

When I first started this site I wanted people to really get a good feeling of what it would be like to go to a chiropractor. Why would I even care? People have their own opinion of what they like and don't like. As I was growing up it was a horrible thing if you heard of someone going to a chiropractor because the old wive's tales were that you would never walk the same again and bottom line they were quacks. Well I am on the firing line.... forget what you hear! Seeing is believing. If you have never been how can you even think that about chiropractic care. Try it you will like it. Look at the pictures and see if you recognize anyone.








Jeffrey is just cool. He is quick on his feet and so helpful. He is everybody's young man. Jeffrey has the initiative to do alot and he stays busy. He does not mind helping you at all. I know I have these moments and I say now Jeffrey how do you do a certain exercise. He is more than willing to show me again. That means alot when you already feel bad to have to ask again. He does the
x-rays. Jeffrey is very professional in his job and he is just a super young man.



Monday, January 29, 2007

Reaching the Hispanic Community

Si tienes problemas fisicas con su espalda, llame a Dr. Kurtz a Kurtz Chiropractic. Su numero de telefono es 234-0000 su direccion es 3011 Raleigh Road en Wilson, NC. El medico y su consejo adminstrativo lo ayudaran. Puedes mirar para mas informacion en la computadora a wilsondrx.com o chiropractoronthemove.blogspot.com.

Sunday, January 28, 2007

VERTEBRAL SUBLUXATION PROCESS




Kurtz Chiropractic Web Site

Dr. Kurtz also has a website you can go to and ask questions and view other items of interest. I have a link to make it easier for you to go to his site. http://wilsondrx.com I know the information will be useful so read, enjoy and give him a call today.

Sunday, January 21, 2007

30 TIPS FOR BETTER SPINE HEALTH

http://www.spinephysicians.org


Listed above is a link to the Official Site of the American Academy of Spine Physicians. That is an organization of chiropractic physicians and neurosurgeons that are dedicated to spinecare. The site lists 30 Tips For Better Spine Health. I will list the tips but go to the site to view other helpful ideas to care for your spine.


1. Exercise Regularly

2. Eat Healthy

3. Maintain Good Posture

4. Invest in a Good Pillow and Mattress

5. Maintain Spine Flexibility

6. Balanced Carrying

7. Take Periodic Breaks

8. Use Proper Phone Technique and Equipment

9. Sleep on Your Back or Side

10. Good Sleep Support

11. Invest in Proper Shoes and Footwear

12. Invest in Good Chairs

13. Have Regular Spinal Check-Ups

14. Use Proper Lifting Techniques

15. Walk Efficiently

16. Do Not Overwork

17. Avoid Excessive High-Impact Activities

18. Think Ergonomically

19. Use Products that Promote Good Posture and Spine Health

20. Listen to Your Back

21. Maintain Optimum Body Weight

22. Avoid Smoking

23. Get a Spinecare Education

24. Drink Water

25. Get Enough Sleep

26. Wear a Supportive Bra

27. Support the Abdomen during Pregnancy

28. Increase Abdominal Strength

29. Frequently Adjust Your Posture

30. Learn to Relax


Dr. Kurtz will go over these tips with you as he also has a list for you to go by. He has a nice exercise room for you to stretch out and help strengthen your back and neck. Diet and exercise are very important for your recovery and continued health. If you need a beginning point Dr. Kurtz will be glad to work with you to help get you on the road to recovery.

Thursday, January 18, 2007

CHART OF EFFECTS OF SPINAL MISALIGNMENTS


The attached picture gives a detail view of the spine and the regions it covers along with the areas and the effect. Credit for the picture goes to Gray's Anatomy, 29th Ed., page 4. Look to see if you can locate your problem area and be better informed on what it is called. Enjoy.

WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR FIRST VISIT

One of the first things you will do when you go in Dr. Kurtz office is to fill out a questionaire. This questionaire is so your chiropractor will be better informed of your needs and situation. Dr. Kurtz will use the information to decide which area you need the most help in. Then you are asked to watch a video that takes about 5 minutes to watch. This lets you know what chiropractic care is all about.

They will then perform the physical examination and x-rays providing that they are needed. If the x-rays are needed the results will be discussed with you during the consultation. During the physical examination they will check your posture and do an analysis on your spine and a motion evaluation to see how far you can reach over and down.

Your chiropractor has spent over 300 hours studying x-rays before they are even allowed to graduate from college. That fact alone makes me feel comfortable that my x-rays will be analyzed and read correctly. Chiropractors know every part of your spinal column, which vertebrae is the problem and which area it effects. One of the most important decision in choosing a chiropractor is to have confidence in him or her.


CONSULTATION AND TREATMENT

After Dr. Kurtz has gone over the x-rays and evaluated the examination it is now time for him to decide if you will benefit from chiropractic care. Once the decision has been made that chiropractic care will indeed benefit you, he will discuss the cost and approximately how many visits it may take for you to get well. It depends on the area and the severity of the region that is hurt. He will also discuss the type of treatment you should receive.

Some of those decisions will be if you need heat for pain or ice for swelling. Which therapy bed would you benefit most from? Will it be the water bed or the roller bed? I never could decide which bed I liked better. I do know that you capture a little bit of Heaven on the water bed. There is just enough motion to make you relax and get lost in your thoughts. On the other hand the roller bed has just enough pressure to make you forget about your pain. After your therapy is done you are ready for your next and final treatment.

THE ADJUSTMENT

So finally here you are the next person in line to get adjusted. There are those thoughts again. Don't worry it will not hurt. The first time may feel a little strange because you have to get comfortable with the procedure. It is just a careful manipulation of that area to try to ease the pressure and pain. Dr. Kurtz is very precise and professional. He takes helping people very seriously. If you are in pain don't hesitate give Kurtz Chiropractic a call. The staff will be glad to hear from you. I will have pictures soon of the office and some of his staff.

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

DRX9000 SYSTEM


The DRX9000 is available to help if you have a herniated and bulging lumbar discs or degenerative disease. If you have had a relapse or failure after your surgery and even if you have multiple levels of herniation the DRX9000 can help. It will significantly reduce your back pain by enlarging disc space, reducing herniation and strengthening outer ligaments to help move herniated areas back into place. This was definitely a necessity in my recovery. Dr. Kurtz will determine if the DRX9000 would benefit you. If you make your appointment today you can become pain free very soon.

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE CHIROPRACTOR?


When a person is trying to decide if he or she should go to a chiropractor they have alot of different emotions. Should I go? What if they break my neck? What if they paralyze me? I have heard it all. In the waiting room you can hear all kinds of conversation. But, when a person finally makes the decision to go to a chiropractor they have made a life changing decision. I say that because once you start going you will feel so much better. If I meet a person that looks like they need help I immediately refer them to Dr. Kurtz. I know that if he cannot help them he will point them in the right direction.


Alot of times people don't go to a chiropractor because they are afraid. What is there to be afraid of? There are no needles or knives.. They do not administer any type of drugs. I have never heard of a chiropractor breaking anyone's neck or back. In my research chiropractic care actually has an excellent safety record. Why? Because they are so well educated. In my next couple of posts I will tell you from my experience what you can expect on your first visit and your exam. I want to make sure people understand what a chiropractor is really about. If you have never gone to one plan to go soon. You will never regret it.


ADVERTISEMENT FOR KURTZ CHIROPRACTIC


This is an advertisement for Dr. Kurtz. It can be located on the back of the November 2006 EMBARQ telephone book. It explains a little about what he does and how he will be able to help you.

Dr. Colin Kurtz


Meet My Chiropractor - Dr. Kurtz


In 2004 I was having a problem with my sciatic nerve in my leg. Ouch did it hurt. I went to Dr. Kurtz for him to evaluate my spine to see what needed to be done. After several weeks and visits to his office to be adjusted he was able to help me feel better and go on with my daily routines. The one mistake I made was not going back for maintenance. I should have continued to go to him at least once a month to keep everything moving and working together.


In 2006 a problem occurred but this time it was more severe because I had not taken care of myself and followed up with treatments. Again, I went to Dr. Kurtz. I cannot begin to tell you the amazement I had in the care that was administered. This time I could not walk, I could not sit, stand, run, lie down or do any normal functions. The only thing I could do was to stay in the bed. Driving of course was out of the question. I could not lift my leg to accelerate or use the brake. I went to him twice a day and that is when he introduced me to the DRX machine. What a fantastic piece of equipment. I will go in more detail about the DRX later.


After a week I was able to walk much better but I was still going twice a day. I appreciate the total care that Dr. Kurtz and his staff administered. I knew when I walked in that they were there to help. They were very patient with me I can tolerate alot of pain but this one was bad. It sure beats back surgery. So hats off to Dr. Kurtz and his staff.

If you would like to set up an appointment with Dr. Kurtz his phone number is 252-234-0000. The location of his office is 3011 Raleigh Road Wilson, NC. Just tell them Robin sent you.