As of June 20, 2011 Zager Chiropractic Services will be in our new building in Poth. We are located at:

105 Dilworth Plaza
Poth, TX 78147
(830) 484-2200

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This class will focus on various treatments and self-help techniques to reduce down your headaches and reduce their frequency. This class will be held at Zager Chiropractic office in Floresville. It will start at 10 am on January 29th, 2011 and will last approximately 25 minutes. You can RSVP online or call 830 393-6554. There is no charge for attending the class.

Come join us for a Monday Morning Senior Exercise Class in Poth at 8:00 am at the Triple E.

The exercise classes for the New Year (2011) are as follows. Now that all of the holidays are over, it is time to get back into the swing of things. Join Dr. Zager in getting back into shape.

Monday mornings – 8am at Triple E in Poth – Senior exercise class (no getting on the floor) aerobic and strengthening exercises.

Thursday mornings – 9:15 am at Zager Chiropractic (Floresville) – core strengthening, aerobic, and some strengthening

Thursday afternoon – 4:00 pm at Triple E in Poth – core strengthening – (this one will start Jan. 13th)

You are invited to attend our annual Christmas Party 

 on December 15th (Wednesday) from 5 PM until 7 PM

 at our office at 2840 Business Loop 181 N, suite 140

Floresville, TX 78114 

If you would like to bring a small unwrapped toy and a canned food item for Sheriff Santa and the Food Bank you can then enter to win a 32″ flat screen TV.

If you can’t attend our Christmas Party, we hope that you have

 a safe, healthy, and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Sleep Deprivation and Chronic Fatigue

Most people know that you should get a good night’s sleep, but many people are unable to achieve this consistently. Many people also don’t realize all of the physical effects and symptoms of not getting this important sleep.   This article will go over the effects of not getting good sleep on a regular basis, as well as, strategies you can use to improve your sleep.

Common symptoms 

Symptoms of sleep deprivation, sleep fatigue or chronic fatigue can include any of the following: feeling like you are in a fog, difficulty concentrating, memory problems, vague aches and pains, headaches, muscle tension, tiredness irritability/edginess,  inability to tolerate stress, learning and/or social problems, frequent infections, blurred vision, alterations in appetite  (wanting or craving sugary foods), depression, breathing disorders, decreased productivity (can’t seem to accomplish anything and/or no interest in doing things). You can see that the list of symptoms is pretty long and varied.

Strategies

There are several strategies for improving your sleep, the first step is to look at why you are not getting good sleep – is it because you are  in pain and keep waking up because of the pain, or are you a parent  with young children at home who wake you  up for help, or have you never had or developed good sleeping habits, or are you thinking about all those stressful things in life and you just can’t get to sleep until you are exhausted?

You must try to correct or manage that instigating issue, as well as work on getting more restful sleep. For many health issues – not getting adequate sleep will in turn worsen your health issue (because the body can’t heal) which usually also makes it more difficult to get good sleep and everything becomes a vicious cycle. So we must try to stop both parts of the vicious cycle.

For more information and for the full text of the Scoliosis article, click the link below.

July and August are Scoliosis Screening months at Zager Chiropractic Services in Floresville Texas.

If you have a family history of scoliois, or if you are concerned that your child may have scoliois or is developing scoliosis, you can schedule a free scoliosis evaluation with Dr. Zager for your child. The appointment should take about 10 – 15 minutes. Dr. Zager will evaluate your child and see if there are any signs that your child is beginning to or has developed scoliosis.

She may also give you some simple exercises that will help strengthen your child’s musculature and reduce the scoliosis. If there are signs of scoliosis developing, Dr. Zager will also recomend a treatment strategy which may include: chiropractic adjusting, stretching and strengthening exercises, x-rays for further evaluation, and/or referrals.

If you live in the Floresville or south San Antonio area, you can call 830 393-6554 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Zager.

Top 10 Wellness Tips from Dr. Zager

1. Start walking 20 minutes three times a week

2. Drink at least 2 glasses of water a day (in addition to your other liquids)

3. Make sure you get 7+ hours of sleep a night

4. Get a chiropractic adjustment to make sure your body is balanced and there are no Subluxations

5. Stop and smell the roses (slow down and relax for 10 minutes every day)

6. Use a smaller plate and bowl for your meals.

7. Strengthen up some of your Core Muscles daily

8. Improve your posture

9. Increase your portions of vegetables and fruit while you decrease your portions of carbohydrates.

10. Add 2 snacks a day (morning and afternoon). Great snacks include: yogurt (live active cultures), nuts, cranberries, small amounts of cheese and fruits, trail mix bars.

Ask about our individual wellness programs or our small group wellness programs, if you want or need help taking control of and improving your health and wellness.

• ¨ The older we become, the more we should take a good multi-vitamin/mineral supplement (our bodies just need the extra help as we get older), but remember that just because you are taking supplements doesn’t mean you shouldn’t eat healthy.
• ¨ If you have lots of joint pain (arthritis, stiffness, disc problems, and/or back pain) you would most likely benefit from taking supplements such as glucosamine with chondroitin, Vitamins A, D, and E, and Omega 3, 6, and 9. 
• ¨ If you have nerve problems such as sciatica, radiculopathies (numbness, tingling), headaches,  and/or high stress you would probably benefit from taking supplements with Vitamins B Complex and Vitamin C, and Omega 3, 6, 9.
• ¨ To improve your immunity you should take Vitamins A , C,  and B Complex. 

 Don’t hesitate to ask Dr. Zager about nutrition the next time you are in the office and her recommendations for good quality vitamins and supplements.

Scoliosis

Scoliosis is described as a lateral deviation of the spine -  a curved spine. Viewed from the back, your spine should look straight, there shouldn’t be any curves off to one side or another.

Common symptoms from scoliosis include: back pain, neck pain, muscle spasms, leg pain, and headaches. 

When should you look for scoliosis?

 When should you start looking for scoliosis signs? Scoliosis really starts to show up in the pre-teens, because as a growth spurt starts the inequities in the spine begin to show up. A simple visual test of having the child bend over at the waist and inspecting their back to make sure it is straight is a good beginning. Look for shoulders being unleveled, hips at different heights, one shoulder blade winging, and their head not over their pelvis. If your child is beginning to complain of back pain, they should be evaluated by a chiropractor for scoliosis. If there is a family history of scoliosis, your children should all be checked by a chiropractor when they are pre-teens or even earlier.

 How do you treat scoliosis?

Chiropractors will evaluate the scoliosis and the progression of the scoliosis. This may be done visually and with some simple orthopedic tests, and it may include x-rays. For young children, x-rays may not be recommended if the scoliosis appears to be mild and responds to treatment. Chiropractic treatment consists of gentle adjustments (moving the vertebrae) and then specific individual exercises to help strengthen the person’s muscles to help keep the vertebrae in place.

 For more information and for the full text of the Scoliosis article, click the link below. 

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