As many of you know, I competed in my first 100-mile race in August, the Leadville 100. I entered the lottery for the in December race (yes, a lot of people WANT to do this!) and began training before I was officially accepted into the race in January. In all, I trained hard for 8…
read moreI interact with hundreds of patients each week and get asked a lot of questions. On Fridays I like to share some of the answers I give and hope it has value for you. 1. Something I’m eating: There’s a place in Castle Rock that I love called Vitality Bowls. Though it’s not totally the…
read moreBeing in practice for almost 14 years you see a lot of things. Sometimes it’s the rare things that stand out but more often it’s the repetition of certain behaviors. Today I’d like to discuss a few of the most common patient mistakes I see regularly. Waiting for acute pain before coming in for a…
read moreI’m often asked how spinal pain can start. Today I’d like to share 3 general aspects of how it begins and progresses. Compression. Think about all the sitting we do daily. Plus, all the work we do around our homes, carrying our children, bad posture, work duties, old injuries, weak muscles, inactivity and so much…
read more“How often will I need to come in?” I occasionally get this question from new patients that are concerned if they see a chiropractor, they will be pressured to keep coming in again and again. So how do I handle the question? I explain to them my process. I examine them thoroughly so I can…
read more2,076. Out of just over 2100 people, that’s where I was predicted to finish in my race by the “race predictor.” For someone that is extremely competitive and has tackled some very challenging races throughout the years this was very humbling. The race to which I’m referring is known as the Pikes Peak Ascent which…
read moreOver the last few days I’ve had conversations with several people going through difficult times. Having gone through such times myself it got me thinking about the ways that were helpful for me in overcoming those times. Today I’d like to share some of my favorite tips when facing adversity. Don’t be negative. Talking negatively…
read moreIn honor of Father’s Day this weekend I thought today I would like to share some of the lessons that I have found important in raising my two boys. Lead by example. Saying one thing and then behaving in a way that contradicts those words confuses any message. Above all else, I strive to show…
read moreRegardless of profession, there will always be things that help you to stand out within your field. Chiropractic is no different. Today I would like to share some things my patients tell me helps make the chiropractic experience in our office great. Being a good listener. I was taught early in chiropractic school that if…
read moreThe time of New Year’s Resolutions is nearly upon us. Resolutions are often made but rarely kept, usually because there is no series of action steps in place to achieve them. More effective than resolutions are repeatable processes. Below are some of my favorites for creating a better you and a thus a better year.…
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