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Archive for June, 2008
Women’s Health | Alternative Medicine | Health Care Confessions
Rachael’s Health Diary
6/30/2008
Entry #1
I am 29 years old, the mother of a three year old and a business owner. To say I’m busy is an understatement! I had been successfully ignoring my own health and wellbeing pretty much since the day I was married, five years ago. Recently I woke up and couldn’t move! I was sure that I had thrown out my back so I scheduled an appointment to see my local chiropractor, Dr. Donald Backstrom. I was expecting him to adjust my back or maybe use some electrode therapy. After completing a comprehensive health assessment, Dr. Backstrom suggested that I was dealing with years of mistreatment and abuse of my body culminating in the debilitating pain I currently felt. If I wanted to heal my pain then I would have to change my lifestyle. I thought about what he said and managed to maintain my state of denial until the following month when again I couldn’t move. I went to Dr. Backstrom’s clinic, laid on his table and said, okay, I give up! It has been just two months since I started my transformation and there have already been some major changes! I am now getting my period which I hadn’t had in two years and the horrible pain I was experiencing each month has not returned. This is just the start of my path to wellness. My other goals include losing 50 pounds, quit smoking and develop better eating habits. My health journey will be documented through diary entries, pictures and video. If I can do it anyone can. Stay tuned for more from Rachael’s Health Diary!
Donald B. Backstrom, M.S., D.C.
Dr. Backstrom has a doctorate in chiropractic, a Masters of Science degree in clinical psychology, Bachelor of Science degrees in both psychology and human biology, and post doctorate training in both rehabilitation and neurology. He has advanced training in meridian therapy (acupuncture) and clinical nutrition. Through individual assessment, coaching and support, Dr. Backstrom is able to help his clients achieve their desired level of health.
True Stories of Health and Healing from the Files of Dr. Donald Backstrom:
How Can Light Work to Produce Healing Powers?
We use low-level lasers for everything from measuring distance to playing a music CD, but did you know that cold lasers can also help our bodies heal? A laser is a focused stream of light that emits photon energy. All of the photons travel at the same wavelength in the same direction when light is focused properly. Our bodies use the same coherent light to communicate on a cellular level.
According to Erchonia, the leader in low level laser technology, the lasers work by emitting “ visable coherent light that is applied to the affected area. Bundles of light energy pass through the normal dermal layers, and are received within the cell membrane by specific energy photo acceptors.
The increase in intra-cellular energy results in altered cell membrane permeability, and physiological changes occur through an enzyme cascade to affect several biological processes. Within the injured musculoskeletal tissue, low-level laser light initiates increased microcirculation and enhanced tissue regeneration. The overall effects are decreased pain and inflammation, and increased range of motion”.
Dr. Donald Backstrom harnesses the positive effects of cold laser technology in the treatment of his patients including a national boxing champion who thought his fighting days were done. Dan has been an athlete his whole life. When he had the chance to fight in the nationally broadcast boxing championships, it was as if his dreams were about to be realized.
All of his training, discipline and hard work had gotten him to this point but an injury to his elbow threatened to destroy it all! Dan tried traditional medicine but it didn’t offer much hope. With the championship a few weeks away, Dan was willing to try anything.
He came to The Backstrom Chiropractic Clinic in Glen Ellyn (just west of Chicago). Dr. Backstrom treated the elbow injury with a cold laser while going through the motions Dan would need to perform in a fight. Dr. Backstrom was able to retrain the elbow. Not only was Dan able to participate in the National Boxing Championships, he won his fight!
Cold laser treatment helps with sports injuries, disease, aging related issues and so much more. To experience the transformative effects of cold laser treatment call Backstrom Chiropractic today! 630-790-2440
At Backstrom Chiropractic Clinic our desire is to understand your unique health status so we can create a course for change. This is done by offering you multiple options for treatment and allowing YOU to set the pace. Our goal is to support your health care choices as you improve the quality of your life!
Our goal is to help you improve the quality of your life by offering a comprehensive and personal approach to wellness using a variety of different treatments. Our commitment is to provide you with ongoing opportunities for change and a true, deep sense of wellbeing.
Your goals may be simple and/or complex. You DO have a choice in what you want for your health! By assessing your current level of health, and recognizing how it impacts your life, together we can develop an integrated, holistic approach to rebuild, optimize, and maintain your health. What are your goals?