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Chiropractic IS safe for children!

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At Anderson Peak Performance, we often get asked if chiropractic is safe for children. In response, we have decided to write this article to answer all your questions. chiropractic is safe for children

What is chiropractic?

Chiropractic offers early diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders that effect the function on the musculoskeletal system. At Anderson Peak Performance, we believe in a patient-doctor partnership and hands-on approach, helping you to build momentum, balance and velocity. This means we don’t just treat the body physically though hand treatment of the bones, muscles and joints. We also blend lifestyle, environmental and wellness choices, such as diet and lifestyle, to maintain your chiropractic wellness!

Why would my child need chiropractic care?

A child’s body goes through rapid change from birth to adolescence. To ensure that everything is progressing as it should be, it is important to monitor your child’s growth and development. However, bones, muscles and joints all develop so quickly, so parents may struggle to identify if there is anything wrong with their child’s development as they lack in depth knowledge in child anatomy. At Anderson Peak Performance, we have that knowledge. As chiropractors, we can perform simple assessments to determine if there are any issues which could effect your child’s development. This could be issues with posture, muscle weakness or tightness, or other biomechanical issues. We can also help with a number of other conditions, including: → behavioral or digestive issues → growing pains → sports related injuries (e.g. sprains or strains) → trouble sleeping → issues with breastfeeding or latching on → co-ordination issues → colic (excessive crying for no apparent reason – often suffered by babies) We can also monitor the growth and development of your child to ensure any issues are located as early as possible to prevent any further problems in later life.

But is chiropractic safe for my child?

The short answer is yes! Chiropractic is safe for all children, including babies. The long answer is that we use different treatment methods for children that we do for adults. These techniques use far less force, focusing instead on soft tissue therapy and joint mobility. In fact, when treating babies we use only the pressure of our fingertips – this is equal to the amount of force used to test if a tomato is ripe at the grocery store! You must remember that chiropractors are highly skilled in treating the musculoskletal system. This means we can perform treatments in the safest possible way and with the greatest of care on all of our clients, including children. If you believe your child would benefit from chiropractic care at Anderson Peak Performance, please call us on 212-581-5776. You can also book an initial consultation online via our booking form.

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The New York City Marathon

T-minus 2 days and counting left to go before you run one of the world’s LARGEST and greatest races, the New York City Marathon! The biggest question now that you have completed your training and are preparing for your race is “Have you mentally visualized yourself crossing the finish line?” This is what successful runners do. They strategize what they will look and feel like the entire race course of 26.2 miles, in addition to their splits during the race. This is a #1 priority because the mind is stronger than the body.

Let me give you 3 easy tips as I have run almost a dozen New York City Marathons and have been teaching runners to become champions for over 25 years…

1. Get quiet, shut your eyes and mentally image that finish time that you are goaling for… see it on the board. 2. Imagine how you will feel when you cross that finish line. Will you raise your arms in victory? Will this be one of the biggest accomplishments of your life? 3. In your mind’s eye, see what you you look like. What are you wearing? What is your body posture? Have you given it everything you have?

This is your race, your New York City Marathon. Do your mental imaging and own it!

Best of luck to all of you out there running this weekend in the New York City Marathon!

– Dr. Jeannette M. Anderson

The New York City Marathon

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Anderson Peak Performance is proud to announce our new testing system, the new Motion Analysis Technology EuMotus! We will be the FIRST New York City practice to offer this new technology.

EuMotus BodyWatch, the first of its kind in computerised movement and analysis

BodyWatch™ by EuMotus is a software and hardware solution that combines proprietary cutting-edge algorithms with the latest infrared-powered motion-tracking technology. Harnessing the power of the Microsoft Kinect, a powerful 3D sensor, BodyWatch™ records the movement of over 20 body joints in real time (no markers needed) and analyzes the biomechanics of more than 35 key body metrics.

The benefits of BodyWatch™ by EuMotus

Recover better with data. Anderson Peak Performance combines incredible experience and expertise with large amounts of accurate and objective data to give you the best results. By analyzing exact ranges of motion, measures of stability, and symmetry, we pinpoint lingering deficiencies that can block your movement patterns, slow your recovery progress, and potentially cause additional injury. Armed with this information, Anderson Peak Performance can elevate your functional health to a whole new level.

Faster assessment and more focused treatment. Traditional assessments can take a significant part of the precious time you have with us at Anderson Peak Performance. BodyWatch™ minimizes the amount of time spent on the assessment, thanks to its cutting-edge infrared sensor and algorithms. Anderson Peak Performance can now get a full analysis of your functional health in just a few minutes and spend more time treating you. No more time wasted.

Understand yourself on a whole new level. BodyWatch™ is designed to empower not just the Anderson Peak Performance practice, but also yourself. Have you ever felt lost when talking with a health or fitness professional about your body movement and structure? BodyWatch™ makes understanding your specific movement patterns easy, with simple scoring methods, clear visuals, and video playback. With this knowledge, you will find yourself more engaged with your chiropractor. You’ll better understand your recovery program and its rationale, and you’ll even find yourself more aware of how you move in your day to day and find ways to optimize it!

For more information on EuMotus, check out their website: www.eumotus.com/

Schedule an appointment for your Courtesy Motion Analysis now at our Online Booking page, email us at frontdesk@andersonpeakperformance.com or alternatively give us a call on 212-581-5776 – TODAY!

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Chiropractic has been a big part of the performances of the Olympic athletes competing in the 2016 Summer Games in Rio.

Did you get to see on NBC on Sunday, August 14th, the Swedish golfer Henrik Stenson? He was being adjusted by his Chiropractor on the ground in the middle of the fairway. The unknowing media billed as a “massage”, yet it was a Chiropractic adjustment that helped Mr. Stenson to bring home a Silver medal.

Later, Team USA Track & Field 200 and 400 Meter runner Lashawn Merritt gave his Chiropractor, Dr. Dave Pascal, a huge shout out on NBC. He thanked him for his Chiropractic adjustments being essential for peak performance.

So does the health advantages of Chiropractic care on medal winning athletes from multiple sports and various countries differ from the benefits that you can achieve through Chiropractic? NO! They are the same.

Why?

As humans, we all have a Nervous System. This Nervous System communicates with all the muscles, ligaments, tendons and organs in the body. If they don’t work, you don’t work!

Do you have spinal tension and muscular stress in your body? Is it a result of all of your personal and professional commitments in today’s fast-paced world? If the answer is yes, you are the same as an Olympian.

The stressors on an athletes’ body and mind are different than ours. Yet they can create the same deleterious effects on the physical form. Spinal and muscular pressure can cause dysfunction in the nervous system, decreased muscle function and altered biomechanics. I, Dr. Jeannette M. Anderson, have worked with high performance athletes. I’ve found you don’t have to be an Olympian to win your own gold medals with a lifestyle of Chiropractic care and wellness!

These benefits take time. Through repetitive adjustments and biomechanical correction, we can improve an individual’s performance. It’s a program of care similar to training for an event, whether it be a marathon, an event for charity, an active trip, Ironman or the ability to get up in the morning without pain. It took time to get this way and it takes time to train the body how to perform and be well.

How do I know?

I have 26 years of experience in high performance care. Also, I have been the Team USA Chiropractor for the 2004 Summer Olympics, 2013 Medical Director for the US Paracycling World Championships, USOC Lake Placid Volunteer Medical Staff, and Medical Team Chiropractor for the National High School Track & Field Championships for over 20 years. I have run almost a dozen marathons and am an avid biker, skier and hiker. My body is at peak performance because I live a healthy lifestyle where Chiropractic care is the core essential of my performance program. So a big shout out for all the Olympians in Rio that utilize the benefits of Chiropractic adjustments for performance and Olympic medals. An even bigger shout out for the Chiropractors who, as part of the medical team help the athletes live their dreams… AND YOU CAN TOO! – Dr. Jeannette M. Anderson Links to check out: Henrik Stenson gets adjusted on the gree Lashawn Merritt – USA Track & Field bio Summer Olympics 2016 Dr. Anderson with Jackie Joyner Kersee Jackie Joyner Kersee with the children of Children's Aide Summer Olympics 2016 Summer Olympics 2016