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Spinal Decompression Traction: Part of Czulada Chiropractic’s Patient Care Arsenal

Spiral Decompression. Traction. Spinal Stabilization. For the doctors of Czulada Chiropractic, all of these terms mean the same thing for the patients – Mobility. The motorized traction table has been part of Czulada Chiropractic’s treatment arsenal at varying points in his 20 years of providing Chiropractic care, and Dr. Czulada says he is highly satisfied with the table and the results it provides his patients.

Traction is achieved by attaching the patient to the unit as the gliding top pulls against the controlled resistance. “Not everybody who walks into my office is a candidate for traction,” he explained. Among the conditions that are effectively treated with traction are low back pain, spinal stenosis, sciatica and disc herniations.

To determine whether a patient is a candidate for traction, Czulada does an initial examination, taking a patient history and vitals, then makes an orthopedic and chiropractic assessment. If necessary, Czulada will consult with the patient’s medical doctor and order further imaging studies and follow-up. “An accurate working diagnosis is the key to any treatment protocol,” Czulada says.

Dr. Czulada’s belief in active rehabilitation underlies his entire approach to Chiropractic care. Maintaining diet, rest and exercise are the key factors patients need to remain healthy.

Demonstrating good outcomes with traction is just one of the many techniques that has helped build Dr. Czulada’s successful practice. The bottom line is the results. “You don’t treat benefits, you treat patients, and you have to be able to show results,” Czulada said.”

World's Number One Supplment: The Omega 3 in Fish Oil

If you are concerned about staying healthy and enjoying a high quality of life for many years to come... or if you suffer from heart disease, depression, arthritis, diabetes, or skin ailments and you're looking for a natural solution... then I would like to share this very important message with you.

I have been on a 25-year quest to understand natural approaches for reducing health risks and I believe I've found the most significant, missing piece of the puzzle: Omega 3 fatty acids found in fish oil. Omega 3 is the single most important essential nutrient that is frequently entirely missing from our diets today.

There is now overwhelming evidence from hundreds of clinical studies that Omega 3 can improve health and help prevent disease -- including lowering triglycerides, general heart benefits, improving brain functioning, as well as helping with diabetes, strokes, depression, arthritis, allergies, circulation problems, Alzheimer's, skin disorders, and many others.

The fish oil supplement we offer our patients is a highly purified molecularly distilled fish oil, which is a readily absorbed in the body. We recommend that you take at least 600 milligrams of DHA + EPA per day. In our highly concentrated product, available in our offices, this is accomplished by taking only one capsule per day for a cost of less than $10 per month. Stop by the office and pick up your Fish Oil!

Arthritis and Back Pain

It’s that time of year again when back pain increases due to cold weather and underlying arthritic degeneration. As barometric pressure changes, pressure in joints increases as well. The cold weather also plays a part in arthritic pain by causing muscles and ligaments to tighten, increasing pressure on joints. Winter months don’t have to be dreaded; there is hope for people with arthritic pain and discomfort.
A chiropractic alignment is like a tune-up for joints and the nervous system, you can call it a joint lube to improve range of motion and decrease pain. Periodic tune-ups help reduce friction on misaligned joints which helps remove the pressure from the joints. This will help reduce pain and further degeneration of spinal bones.
When the joints are inflamed and irritated, the muscles have to work harder to guard the area from further irritation or misalignment, becoming irritated and inflamed as well. This causes the muscles to react by tightening around the irritated joint to “guard the joint” from further irritation, resulting in a negative feed back loop that increases joint pain and pressure on the already arthritic joints. Spinal adjustments reduces pressure on the joints and helps reduce inflammation that surrounds joint and muscle tissue. This will reduce pain over time by increasing range of motion and eliminating layers of scar tissue and adhesions.
Take the first step today to start feeling better tomorrow. Winter doesn’t have to be so stiff and uncomfortable!. Give us a call at 343-0400 to schedule an appointment with me, Dr. Glenn Czulada a the Dunmore office, or 383-2222 to see Dr. Todd Glidewell at the Dickson City office.

Another Patient Success Story: Great Results for Knee Pain

Here is a typical story that has been repeated many times in my office. A new patient came into my office with a severe knee problem. A recent MRI revealed torn knee cartilage (meniscus). She wanted to try Chiropractic as a last resort because she thought she might be headed to a surgeon’s table. This patient was surprised and delighted when, after just three visits, she could bend her knee fully without pain and was finally able to walk up stairs normally again. A simple realignment of the knee gave her dramatic pain relief. I’m sharing this story because not everyone realizes that Chiropractic care can offer great results for bad knees. Each day in my practice, I treat patients with various knee problems, including arthritis, cartilage problems, sprains and injuries. If you or someone you know has a bad knee, try Chiropractic first!

Chiropractors practice what they preach.

Dr. Glenn Czulada and past Chiropractic Association President Dr. Mark Minuto pause in front of the Rocky statue
at the Philadelphia Art Musuem during a recent 30-mile bike ride. The two met their goal of visiting this site during an afternoon break while attending the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Convention in
Valley Forge in mid-August.

From Fall 08 Czulada Chiropractic Healthy Spine Health Life Newsletter

His heart may be with the achievements of the Olympians; his mind may still be reminicising about his visit to China, but Dr. Glenn Czulada’s body and soul are focused on Good Health – the well being of his patients and himself. “No, I didn’t make the cut to this year’s Olympics,” Dr. Czulada said jokingly, “but that’s because I wanted to attend this year’s chiropractic Convention in Valley Forge.” The convention provides the opportunity for chiropractors from all over the country to attend continuing education classes and business meetings of the Chiropractic Association. In addition to being on the Board of Directors, Dr. Czulada is also statewide Membership Chairman. He received an Outstanding Service Award at this year’s banquet to recognize his contributions to the profession. Another point of interest when hundreds of chiropractors gather in one room is to realize how many of them practice what they preach by exercising regularly, eating right and watching their weight. “As a group, we counsel our patients to make healthy choices, but we also live by the standards we set, the advice we give and the wisdom we teach,” Dr. Czulada said. This photo proves that point, as Dr. Czulada made sure to find time for some daily exercise at break times during the convention.

Old Age Doesn't Come Alone...

Degenerative Arthritis

Wear and tear of the joints of the body leads to arthritis which strikes more than 40 million Americans over the age of 45. The flexible joints in the spine, called vertebra, are affected most frequently, but arthritis also involves the shoulders, arms, hands, hips and knees.

Based upon my years of experience and a number of interesting studies, chiropractic is the most beneficial treatment for the loss of motion and increase in pain and stiffness associated with osteoarthritis.

The common feature of this disorder is lack of mobility. Once a joint becomes immobile or locked, it will begin to degenerate. Chiropractic treatment is a time proven method to loosen the stiff joints, thereby increasing mobility and decreasing pain.

Too often patients are told “you have arthritis and you will have to learn to live with it”. However in our offices we daily treat people in their 70’s and their 80’s whose spines are severely degenerated. They often respond very favorably to our Chiropractic care in our offices in Dickson City and Dunmore. Pass this information on to anyone you know with arthritis.

World Greatest Exercise

Dr. Czulada gives basic explanation of the spine

Relief for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Do you have pain, numbness or tingling in your arm, wrist or hands? Is it difficult for you to grasp a jar, bottle or cup? Do you experience hand numbness at night, while driving or when holding the newspaper?

If you have any of these problems, you may have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. CTS is caused when there is too much pressure on the nerve that runs through your wrist, the median nerve. This nerve pressure at the wrist can have many different causes which the doctors of Czulada Chiropractic will determine by careful examination. In some cases, the tiny bones in your wrist, the carpal bones, may have gone out of alignment because of a sudden jerk that could occur in a fall, automobile accident or after heavy lifting. Also, as you age, arthritis often sets into the wrist causing stiffness and narrowing of the space where the median nerve travels through the wrist. In other cases, tight muscles in the elbows and arms are the main culprit. Using repetitive motion, such as typing on the computer or lifting objects frequently at work, often causes tight and tender muscles which can apply a constant pressure to the nerves as they run into your hands. Other times, pressure on the nerves in your neck can irritate the nerve all the way down your arms. Many patients will often exhibit stiffness in the neck and pain in the shoulders and elbow, along with numbness in the hands.

Dr. Glenn Czulada of our Dunmore Office, and Dr. Todd Glidewell in Dickson City, will first examine you to determine if the location of your underlying problem is at the wrist, elbow or neck. They will then administer Chiropractic care to get to the root of the numbness/pain by using gentle adjustments to relieve the pressure on the nerve. Our doctors will also discuss and review your work duties and home activities to determine what may be a contributing factor to your condition. Modifications to your activity and home exercises are an important part of your recovery. Many patients will experience PAIN RELIEF and a decrease in their symptoms after only a few office visits. It is our experience that rarely will a surgical referral be necessary if you complete Chiropractic treatment. However, if our doctors feel that carpal tunnel surgery is necessary, we will recommend a referral to a local hand surgeon. Both Dr. Czulada and Dr. Glidewell have vast experience providing relief to thousands of different patients with hand and arm pain and have earned reputations for their results.

We participate in Highmark, Federal Blue & FPLIC

Most types of health insurance are accepted at my office but the most common insurance we see is Highmark. Highmark is the statewide Blue carrier while FPLIC is the regional NEPA Blue policy. Just a few years ago Federal Blue policies began covering Chiropractic which has made it easier for our Tobyhanna Army Depot patients to access Chiropractic services. Also, many patients have Blue Shield Blue Cross policies issued by other state blue carriers that cover our services.

All Blue policies generally offer good comprehensive coverage for spinal adjustments, adjunctive therapies, xrays and office visits. Of course, limitations, deductibles and copayments vary in each policy. There are some patients that have excellent coverage with no deductible and a small $5 or $10 copay, but policies vary. In Northeastern Pennsylvania, some patients are able receive 12 visits per year while others have unlimited Chiropractic care available. We recommend that you bring in your insurance card on your first visit so that our experienced staff can verify and explain your Chiropractic benefits to you.

FPLIC = First Priority Life Insurance Company

She walked her way to a pinched nerve

Ann came in today for her regular adjustment complaining of pain in her left hip and the top of her leg. Like many of my patients, her Chiropractic care is only one part of her health program, she also walks 3 miles per day and tries to take "care of herself" in general. My first thought was she had a pulled hamstring that was not healing because of the walking. But as soon as she layed on the table I could see the swelling in her left lumbar area and she was very tender in the top of her hip(the gluteal muscles).

Ann has walked herself to a moderately pinched sciatic nerve. I discuss this case because all too often patients are in pain and think more exercise is the answer, when in reality exercise frequently aggravates and perpetuates a problem. I look at sore backs every day, and am often able to detect a likely pinched nerve simply by "looking" at the alignment of the hip and soft tissues of the back. There are subtle, often hidden, signs that an experienced Chiropractor can detect.

We treated Ann with Ultrasound, stretching, spinal manipulation and specific exercises that she will do at home to stretch those tight muscles in her hip surrounding the sciactic nerve. I will see her once a week for a few weeks followup and Ann will likely be feeling better very soon. Also, I recommended that Ann only walk at most 1 mile per day, that will keep her moving and in her exercise program, but the 15 minutes of daily walking won't be too much activity for her condition.

It doesn't cost but pays to get the expert evaluation and advice that only a Chiropractor can give!

at Pennsylvania Chiropractic Convention

I left Northeast Pennsylvania after work on Wednesday and traveled to Valley Forge to gather with my colleagues for four days of our annual convention. It was nice to get out of Scranton and the Mid-Valley area for a few days of learning, fun and business meetings. The learning occurred during the 24 hours of continuing chiropractic education credits available in topics that you would expect Chiropractors to study. There were lectures that included advances in Chiropractic treatment of back pain, sciatica, MRI interpretation of disc problems, spinal adjustment techniques, soft tissue and massage treatments and much, much more.

The business occurred during daily Board of Director meetings which I attended as the Northeastern Pennsylvania Chiropractic representative. I am also the statewide Membership Chairman and have held many positions during my over twenty years of very active involvement on both local and statewide levels. Take a moment to read my professional biography.

And there was fun too and plenty of it!! I was able to catch up with dozens of fellow Chiroprctors across Pennsylvania. Chiropractors love what they do and we always enjoy sharing the latest news in our lives. Everyone dressed up for the banquet Saturday evening which included an awards ceremony, dinner and dancing. I'll post later about the special honors I received from my colleagues.

Back pain and the Chiropractor

Most people would think that the most common reason to see a Chiropractor is because of a bad back, and you are right. I would estimate that about 3 out of 4 of my new patients have back pain. Of course all bad backs are not the same, there can be many different causes of back pain. My back pain patients from Scranton, Dunmore, Throop and Dickson City are just like patients anywhere else, they hurt and they want RELIEF!!! But before I can begin treatment I first must find what is causing the pain. In a younger person the most common causes would be muscle spasm, spinal misalignment and occasionally a pinched nerve. As a person ages into their 30's the spine begins the process of deterioration. The discs will begin to thin and small spurs can form on the edges of the spinal vertebrae. This condition is termed spinal disc degeneration, also termed degenerative arthritis. The degeneration causes stiffness and decreased mobility which often leads to chronic pain.

The good news is that these pain syndromes often respond quite well to spinal manipulation, therapies, exercise and home recommendations that we provide. If you are having back pain and it lasts for more than a few days it is time to call your Chiropractor, or if you don't have one, I would be happy to talk to you and examine you to determine if I would be able to help.
I, Glenn Czulada DC, practice in Dunmore and can be reached for an appointment at 343-0400 or Dr. Todd Glidewell practices in the Dickson City office and an appointment can be made with him by calling 383-2222.

Chiropractors make the pain go away in Beijing

Many athletes at this years Beijing Olympics are using Chiropractic to achieve their top level of performance. The US Track & Field team have hired their own Chiropractor, Dr. Marcus McCray. The list of outstanding Olympic athletes who use Chiropractic includes Carl Lewis, Greg Louganis, Edwin Moses, and numerous other gold medal winners. The Chiropractors find and correct spinal misalignment's so that the athletes can perform faster and better.

Of course it is not only the Olympians who have discovered the benefits of using spinal adjustment to maintain their spine in top shape but highly paid professional athletes also. Over 30% of NFL teams use a team chiropractor to keep their muscles and joints in top shape.

Many of my patients have noticed improved golf swings while playing the greens of Lackawanna County, smoother tennis strokes and quicker legs on the ski slopes at Sno or Elk Mountain. Very often athletics places special strains on the joints causing misalignment's of muscle injuries that can respond very well to my care. I myself am an athlete. Although I am just a recreational athlete, throughout the year I switch between running, biking, swimming, skiing both downhill and cross-country and have a regular yoga practice. I personally know how necessary a healthy spine is for comfortable athletic performance.

Go USA! and my trip to China

Hey, what about the Olympics. My patients keep asking me if I am watching and Yes I Am. How about our boy Michael Phelps. That sure makes me proud as an American Some of my patients tell me they have the TV set tuned to the Olympics 24/7. This years Olympics are very personal for me and my family because in May we took a trip to Beijing. It all started when I decided to try to relive the marathons of my youth and I came across a half-marathon on the Great Wall of China. I cautiously suggested a trip to Beijing to my wife and she immediately said “let's go”. I can remember Big Bird in China running continuously at my house about 15 years ago and my wife has wanted to go ever since. We had a scheduling conflict that prevented us from visiting during the marathon, but we enjoyed a wonderful, once in a lifetime trip with a tour company and private guide.

It was so exciting to be in Beijing just a few months before the Olympics. We could see the city and the country was entirely geared up for the big event. Everywhere we traveled there was talk of the Olympics. We even visited the Bell Tower where the American was tragically killed this weekend. More on the Olympics later, but in the meantime, check out the picture web album I created at: http://picasaweb.google.com/glenncz

And while you are relaxing for hours in your favorite chair watching the games, don't forget to get up and stretch Up and Out, take some of the pressure off your spine that develops from prolonged sitting, your spine will love you for it!

Dr. Czulada Fixes Bad Backs

The picture is me holding the human spine. A plumber works in bathrooms, an artist works on his canvas and a lawyer writes words for a living, but me, being a Chiropractor, I work by using my hands to heal the human spine. You may not even know you have a spine, until one day it starts hurting and then you start thinking about calling me.

Hello to my patients and friends in Scranton

Dear Patients and Friends. I have been practicing Chiropractic in Scranton since 1986 when I first moved to the area with my wife Beth. It has been a very fun and professionally rewarding 22 years for me. During my career I have treated well over 10,000 different residents of Lackawanna County. I graduated from Chiropractic school in 1984 and practiced for 2 years gaining experience as an associate Chiropractor in my home town of Pottsville, Pa. I doubt that any one person has touched and helped! as many bad backs as I have in the Scranton area. It has been a privilege and an honor to get to know and treat so many different people. I am writing this blog as a way to give back to the community, and tell you the inside story of what it is like to be a Chiropractor. Enjoy...