How hard is it to win an Olympic Medal? 

Most athletes will tell you it takes years of dedication and commitment. I am inspired by the story of Noelle Pikus-Pace as an example of what it takes. Her story is a prime example of how difficult it really is to become an Olympic medalist. Her story is also an example of how to win an Olympic Medal. Although she didn't win gold it is inspiring regardless. Here's some key points. 

1. Pick a Weird Sport - Personally, I think Skeleton is one of the most awesome Olympic sports.Riding a small sled down a frozen track while lying face down, during which the rider experiences forces up to 5 g and reaches speeds over 80 mph sounds like a thrill to me! BUT it's not mainstream. How do you even get involved in skeleton? Probably not going to be able to sign up at your YMCA which eliminates much of the other athletic competition. 


2. Train hard - Okay, this is obvious. This must be extra difficult being a full time mom. Inspirational. Even if it is an AT&T commercial. 


3. Take care of your body - This is what gets someone to the Olympics, treating your body like the perfect machine it is. Noelle's facebook fan page has several comments alluding to chiropractic care and making sure she uses the team chiropractor's while she is in Russia. She also had to recover from a broken leg from a bobsled incident and a miscarriage to get to the podium. 


Chiropractic has been called the "drug-less, unfair advantage." It is a proven method to decrease healing times, reduce injuries, and optimize performance. That's why there are 6 chiropractors on the USA Olympic team. 


Happy Olympic watching! 

"I'm too stressed!"

If you have ever felt this way, here are three scientifically proven ways to decrease stress before the holidays.





1. Eat Right
Stress levels and a proper diet are related closer than you might think. Unfortunately, it’s when we have the most work that we forget to eat well and resort to eating sugary, fatty snack foods as a pick-me-up especially when they are readily available during the holidays. Try to avoid the easy cookie on the tray and plan ahead. I like to carry a container of almonds in my car. Fruits and vegetables are always good, and fish with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to reduce the symptoms of stress. A tuna sandwich anyone?

2. Exercise (Even for 60 seconds!)
Exercise doesn't necessarily mean power lifting at the gym or training for a marathon. A short walk around the office or simply standing up to stretch during a break at work can offer immediate relief in a stressful situation. Physical activity pumps up your feel-good endorphins and other natural neural chemicals that enhance your sense of well-being. Exercise also refocuses your mind on your body's movements, improving your mood and helping the day's irritations fade away. Consider walking, jogging, gardening, housecleaning, biking, swimming, weightlifting or anything else that gets you active. My 60 second exercise is sometimes a quick set of pushups or wrestling with my boys on the floor after work.

3. Count Your Blessings
There are many studies showing the benefits gratitude and happiness. They are definitely correlated. Thanksgiving is the perfect time of year to count your blessings. In our house this year we made a "Thankful Tree." Instead of the leaves falling off the tree we are putting them up. Every day we add a leaf with something we are grateful for.

Some thankful leaves that made the tree this year include: Squirrels, trees, chiropractic, my bed, family, cars, mail, pjs, music, church, Jesus, toilet paper, computers, yummy food, eggs, BYU football/rugby, hugs, shoes, Christmas trees, water, trains, bikes, flowers, exercise, snakes, and sunshine.

One more thing I'm thankful for is our PATIENTS!

We have the BEST patients. They voted us best chiropractic practice in the New Smyrna/Edgewater area so I guess the feeling is mutual. They are always willing to share their positive experiences and share chiropractic with their friends.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

We are excited to announce Dr. Tiffany Kelly joined our team at Coastal Chiropractic recently. She brings excellent chiropractic skills and knowledge to the office.

So you can get to know her a little better we had her write a little about herself and how she got involved we chiropractic.

I'm a "mover and a shaker".  Yes, I've always been fascinated by movement. Growing up as a dancer and gymnast, I was constantly intrigued by human movement and function. My inquisitive mind wouldn't let me sit still. I was the tactile one who always needed to find out how things worked. I grew up as the second of four kids in a family where service came first. My parents were big believers that the best way to show gratitude for what we had was to share our generosity and our talents. At 17 years old I experienced the benefits of chiropractic care while interning for a chiropractor in MA.  I wasn't in pain, but after receiving care I began experiencing greater forms of health I didn't even know I had.  I was convinced that I would serve others by helping them unlock this unused potential through chiropractic care.  That internship lead into my freshman year of college where I found myself starting my degree as a Kinesiology Major and Neurology Minor at Gordon College in Wenham, MA. Throughout school, I wanted to take blend my academic and philanthropic passions. I created a Physical Coordination Program for post stroke victims, Parkinson’s patients and other patients with motor deficits at the Center for Balance Wellness and Mobility,and worked in the Parkinson's Rehabilitation Program. Upon graduating I immediately started my doctor of chiropractic degree at Palmer College of Chiropractic, as school I had admired since I was 18.  Palmer College of Chiropractic in Florida was a change from growing up in New England my entire life, but I immediately fell in love with the school and the community and am proud to call Florida my new home. While at Palmer I learned the most important philosophies behind how and why I practice. I learned the importance of letting the body heal itself and understanding the patient as a whole. I have modeled my methods of care on that philosophy. I want to help patients realize their physical health, emotional , mental and spiritual health. After holding several leadership positions and being a Teaching Assistant for a 6 courses, I found my passion in the clinic where I devoted countless hours.  Patient care, combined my academic mind and my passion for service.  I had spent two school breaks serving as chiropractor for underprivileged communities in the Dominican Republic with Chiromission.  Upon graduating from Palmer, I was awarded the Clinical Excellence Award.  After leaving Palmer, I felt called to continue serving the people of the Dominican Republic. I just completed an 8 month mission trip through Chiromission and now serve as a board member. I strive to meet patients where they are in their journey to wellness.  I consider it a true honor to work with people from all walks of life and encourage them along their road to healing.

I am so blessed and so excited to be part of this practice and this community, that's working towards a world of wellness.

Come get to know Dr. Kelly and schedule an appointment so we can go over your case with her together.

It's Back to School Time Again! There is excitement in the air as students head back to the classrooms.

We are getting involved as well with our annual school supplies drive. We have had AWESOME participation so far from the community and already had to drop off supplies at area schools because we don't have enough space to store it in the office!

Ask Amy or Ashley how you can get involved and help out our local schools today. In the meantime here are a couple of important reminders for all parents this school year.

1. Get your kids checked for scoliosis! Scoliosis checks are always FREE for children at Coastal Chiropractic. The sooner a potential problem is discovered the better chance you give your child.

2. Go easy on the backpacks. Some kids out there are little squirts and it's not good for their backs to carry so much weight. The American Chiropractic Association recommends  no more than 10% of the child's weight.

3. Help your child focus. How? Well, there is growing research showing the effectiveness of ADHD and chiropractic care. In our office recently we have seen similar results with patients of all ages, not just children.

Welcome back to school and give you children the best start to the new year!

This past week in the office we had a couple of pregnant women come into the office experiencing back and neck pain. Their primary concern is the welfare of the baby and are hesitant to take any kind of medication for pain relief. Why do pregnant women have more aches and pains in the joints and muscles? And what can be done to help?

I came across this article on Pub Med this week explaining why pregnant women tend to have some of the pains they do. As most patients in our office know, we have curves in our spine that help support our weight.

We are so happy in our new office! Finally we have room to breathe and expand our services to help more and more people live healthier and happier lives.
We are continuing to make improvements to the building and the layout so that every patient is able to receive the best care possible with the best results possible. I'm going to include a few pictures of our updated treatment room as well. We've added half walls to increase privacy while getting adjusted.

Patients will continue to get the same great results as before with no wait times.

The best news of last week was that we are now able to offer

We are moving to a NEW BETTER location!

Our first day of seeing patients at the new office will be July 8th.

We will be better able to serve all our patient's needs at our new office.

Here is a list of new services we will be offering:


1. We will be adding massage therapy shortly after moving.

2. We will be adding rehab services to achieve even better results (I know you are asking if that's even possible).

3. We will be upgrading to digital x ray. Wait, not just digital x ray, but digital MOTION x ray. That means we can take a small video clip of you moving as an x ray. This can really help diagnose more complex cases as well as help with car accident and whiplash cases.

4. We will continue with the same AWESOME chiropractic services and adjustments and all the same staff.

Please stay tuned for upcoming announcements on the Ribbon Cutting and Open House which will both be held in July. We will have door prizes, raffles, free chair massages, free food, and more! I know you are excited.

What do you plan to accomplish in 2013?
So, it's been a month in the new year and what have you done so far? You only have 11 more months to reach your goals for the year!

I spent the good part of the first month of the year asking our patients what they would like to achieve in the upcoming year. From my unofficial results of my poll I found that either: 1) many people have no plan or

With all the Holiday stress we go through, I can't imagine anyone that needs a chiropractor more than Saint Nick!

T’WAS JUST BEFORE CHRISTMAS

T’was just before Christmas, but there was no cheer.
No jingle bells jingled, no sound of reindeer.
The word had gone out that Santa was sick.
There would be no visit from jolly St. Nick.

The people were sad; no gaiety sounded.
For Christmas was coming but Santa was grounded.
He drove down the road, and what should he see?
But a sign for a doctor, who was a D.C.

                                                                          Now Santa wasn’t one to like a new tactic,
                                                                          But all else had failed, so he tried Chiropractic.
                                                                          He entered the office and saw at a glance,
                                                                          in a place such as this, illness hasn’t a chance.

                                                                        The office staff smiled, the music was snappy,
                                                                        with all of the patients contented and happy.
                                                                        In a very short time, to judge by the clock,
                                                                        he was in the adjusting room, talking to Doc.

                                                                        It must be the hurry, the tension and all,
                                                                        I simply can’t seem to get on the ball.
                                                                        Life used to be easy; just kids, toys and whistles,
                                                                        now I dodge smog, spaceships and missiles!

                                                                        And Doc, take a look at the size of this pack!
                                                                        Have you any idea what it does to my back?
                                                                       Poor Santa was miserable and just barely able,
                                                                        with the help of the Doctor, to get on the table.

                                                                        The Doctor was gentle; without a fuss or tussle
                                                                he examined the vertebrae and relaxed every muscle.
                                                                He spotted trouble and then with a click,
                                                                started aligning the spine of St. Nick.

                                                                Santa felt aches and pains slip away
                                                                and in no time at all he began to feel gay
                                                                The air was a tingle with new fallen snow
                                                                and a healthy Kris Kringle was rarin’ to go.

                                                                As he went out the door, he threw them a kiss;
                                                                why, it had been centuries since he felt like this!
                                                                Then once more he shouldered the bag full of toys,
                                                                his heart overflowing with true Christmas joys.

                                                                So, may we, your friends, echo this cheer?

                                                                Merry Christmas to you and to all a good year!

                                                                Author unknown.  Original poem modified.

Have a safe and Happy Holiday from Coastal Chiropractic!

Trick question. But that also means whatever you answered you are probably right (unless you said "I don't know).

Inflammation is the body's natural response to promote healing after injury or damage to the body. In this case, acute inflammation, it is GOOD.


When acute inflammation becomes chronic inflammation it is BAD. Chronic inflammation has been associated with cancer, diabetes, depression, heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer's. Is that a big enough list for you?

How does chronic inflammation start in the body and how can you avoid it?

1. Eat - You are what you eat. You are either increasing the inflammation in your body by your diet or decreasing inflammation. Avoid excess grains, soda, sugars, hydrogenated oils, packaged foods, and dairy. Eat fruits and vegetables, fish, grass fed meat, nuts, spices (ginger, turmeric, garlic) red or sweet potatoes, and drink lots of water.

2. Stress - an increase the in the hormone cortisol due to stress has been linked to increase in obesity and inflammation. Decrease stress by getting enough sleep and exercise.

3. Probiotics - Research has shown that a good probiotic can decrease inflammation in the gut and throughout the body.

The most common symptom of chronic inflammation we see in the office is PAIN. Often with some nutritional support and supplements we can reverse the chronic inflammation in the body and allow the body to heal properly.

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