2021 Holiday Special

Meet Alex

Message from Dr. Anson

Toy and Food Drive

10th Annual Celebration In Campbell!

Welcome to Icon Chiropractic’s 10th Annual Celebration! We are hosting a small dinner in celebration of Icon’s 10th year open in practice and 5th year in Campbell. We wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for our amazing patients who put their trust in Icon to not only get out of pain but to achieve a higher level of health and wellness. For that reason, we would like for you to join us on Thursday, May 27th from 6 pm to 8 pm for our Chiropractic wellness dinner presentation. Please bring someone along that you know could benefit from Chiropractic care.

Due to Covid regulations in Santa Clara county, limited spots and seating are available. Please call the office to find out more information and secure a spot. For this event, we required current patients to bring one friend or family member to the event that is not a current patient that could benefit from Chiropractic care. We also request that attendees are over the age of 12. Dinner will be provided to you and your guest.

Thank you and look forward to seeing you there!

Meet Anson Ho

Hello, my name is Anson Ho, and I am excited to join Icon Chiropractic for my internship! I was born and raised in Hong Kong. My family and I then moved to Honolulu, Hawaii where we enjoy the island life!

I was very active in sports activities when growing up, and I have seen different healthcare professionals for sports injuries, which made me interested in working in a healthcare setting, helping people with injury prevention and rehabilitation. This led me to pursue my Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Throughout my 4 years in college, I had opportunities to visit different healthcare professionals and found that chiropractic care is a great treating option for achieving wellness. Chiropractic focuses on the causes of issues rather than just the symptoms. This fits my philosophy of health, and I decided to pursue my Doctorate of Chiropractic at Palmer College of Chiropractic West. I also recently received my certificate of Nutrition Coach from the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

What I like about chiropractic is that it is a natural healing method, which does not require drugs or surgeries. I have seen patients walked in with lots of pain and walked out with a big smile. I am always being amazed by the power of chiropractic and the human body. I can’t wait to a part of your health journey and see more amazing stories!

Blood Test

Why do Chiropractor’s order blood test?

The health of your blood plays a key role in the overall function of your body. Did you know that vitamin deficiency has been linked to back pain? Recent studies show that vitamin and mineral deficiency in your blood levels can cause you to have back pain.¹ Now, more than ever, people have developed a sedentary indoor lifestyle. Although this may sound relaxing, more and more people have reported feeling fatigue with aches and pain. Their blood levels often show vitamin d deficiency. Find out your blood levels today! Just call the office and inquire about it. The normal blood intervals are often much broader than they should be and can overlook results.

1. Lewis P. Vitamin D deficiency may have role in chronic low back pain. BMJ. 2005;331(7508):109.2.

Neuromuscular Reeducation

The brain and the body have an close connection. Your brain controls everything in your body. Think of your brain as a the master controller. It enables your body to do everything from walking, reading, writing and even breathing. 

When you want to do an activity such as going for a walk, your brain sends signals through your nerves that tell the muscles in your legs to move. It also tells your muscles how fast to move and how much force to use.

Those nerves are not indestructible and can be damaged. When that happens, you might think you would like to walk, but the brain cannot effectively send signals to your muscles to accomplish the task.

Neuromuscular re-education helps retrain the nerve connections between your brain and your soft tissues so that they effectively communicate with each other to accomplish everyday movements like walking or waving.

The main benefit of neuromuscular reeducation is that it helps restore the connection between the brain and impaired muscles. The goal is to give you a wider range of motion. It can also help relieve pain by releasing pressure on impinged nerves, giving you better balance, and strengthening your muscles.

The ultimate goal of Neuromuscular Reeducation is to give patients a superior quality of life without having to endure invasive surgeries.

Denneroll

The Denneroll is a spinal orthotic designed to restore curvatures to the spine. It is really easy to use and has been researched thoroughly to improve spinal curvatures. A complete analysis of your X-rays is done to see if you are a good candidate for the Denneroll. Based on the findings, recommendations for why type of Denneroll and also how to properly use it are provided through your doctor. The pictures above show the difference between spinal curvatures in the cervical (neck) and lumbar (lower back) with the spinal orthotic. The Denneroll is only used for 15-20 minutes per day and has great results. Please feel free to inquire about the Denneroll to our doctors or staff.

Condition Specific Talks

These health talks were created to give useful scientific research-based information regarding the conditions listed below and to improve the knowledge of our patients. If you or someone you know has any of the conditions listed below, please click on the link to watch the videos.

1. Pediatric Chiropractic Care
2. Headaches
3. Sciatic Pain
4. Carpal Tunnel Pain
5. Lower Back Pain
6. Knee Pain (coming on April 21^st, 2021)

Have any Health-related Questions?

Please feel free to drop us an email at info@iconchiropractic.com and we’ll do our best to get back to you.

First and foremost, let us begin by saying that this past year has been filled with ups and downs but we have made it to the new year, 2021.

Comment from Dr. Alan Wu:

Dear practice members,

Year 2020 has been an unusual year and luckily for us it is going by with a blink of an eye. Like many of us, there were many good things happened this year but unfortunately overshadowed by the ongoing pandemic fiasco.

With that, here are some of the “wins” happened to ICON this year we would like to share with you:

1. ICON has gone completely digital. No more paper, HOORAY!
2. The team has expanded with a awesome associate. With Richard on board, the clinic has increased the capacity to serve more in the community.
3. New patient orientation class has pivot to virtual platform so more people can benefit from it.
4. And many more!

Lastly, and also most importantly, is to wish everyone a safe holiday season and stay healthy and strong. Year 2021 is gong to be different and awesome; I can sense it!

Dr. Alan Wu DC

Comment from Dr. Richard Sharma:

This year has been one of the most eventful years of my life. Near the beginning of the year, I was in China and India on a Chiropractic mission trip helping those in need when the COVID-19 pandemic had just began. By the time I arrived back to the states, no one had understood the gravity of the situation and what was to come. I am grateful that I was able to make it through this year healthy and stronger than ever but I couldn’t have done it without help. I’m lucky to have joined such a great practice with great practice members. Stay strong. Stay healthy.

Dr. Richard Sharma DC

Start your year with the Standard Process 21 Day Detox (Purification Program):

• What is it?
  • Purify, nourish and maintain a healthy body and weight.
  • Includes a variety of supplements taken daily, along with a nutritional shake that offers essential whole food nutrition.
  • Meal plan provided including a variety of vegetables and fruits for the first 10 days, with select protein added on day 11.
  • Gluten-Free!
• How does the 21-day purification program work?
  • You may not be consuming the correct amount of nutrients, and that can affect the normal functioning of the body’s detoxification pathways. The purification program provides a nutrient-dense menu, giving the body a break from the processed, sugary, fat-laden foods often found in the average American diet.
  • This allows organs like the colon, kidneys, and liver to function more optimally. Purification can support healthy phase one and phase two liver detoxification processes, which cleanse the body of naturally occurring toxins.
• Are you experiencing…
  • Fatigue?
  • Difficulty sleeping?
  • Low libido?
  • Skin issues?
  • Reduced mental clarity?
  • Joint discomfort?
  • Food cravings and weight gain?
• Expectations
  • When you complete the 21-day purification program, they will have developed a new way of eating based on enjoyable healthy food.
  • Increased energy
  • Better digestion
  • Decreased caffeine and food cravings
  • Improved weight management
  • Clearer skin
  • Clearer thinking
  • Better management of toxin load in the body
  • Shinier hair
  • Better sleep

COVID-19 Compliance

• Maximum of 6 people within the facility at all times
  • number of people per room is listed on the doors as you enter
• Sanitize adjusting rooms and changing rooms after every patient
• Mask required
• Sanitizer in every room
• Social distance
• Patients are encouraged to purchase personal gowns to help prevent the spread of COVID.

Yearly Recap

• Change in our office hours
  • We are now open 5 days a week
• Testimonial Wall
  • Patients have been filling our walls up with amazing comments about their Chiropractic journey to striving in wellness care. We are Icon Chiropractic want to say THANK YOU for allowing us the opportunity to be on your wellness team.

• Rehab Videos
  • Lot5i – Rachel Deng

• New addition to our team!
  • Dr. Richard Sharma

Upcoming Events!

• We will be starting 2 talks per month:
  • New patient initial spinal care class (1st Wednesday of every month, mandatory for all new patients) – NOT PUBLIC
    • Existing patients are also welcome to come
    • January 6^th, 2021
  • Symptoms Health Talk (3rd Wednesday of every month) – OPEN TO PUBLIC
    • January 20^th, 2021 – Topic – Sciatic Pain
• Ask the Expert
  • Once per quarter
    • TBA

Soreness or pain at the elbow on the bony bump on the outside is called “tennis elbow”.  Soreness or pain on the inside is called “golfers elbow”.

What causes golfers and tennis elbow?

Golfer Elbow

Soreness and pain occur when the tendons (tough tissue that connects muscles to the bone) on misaligned elbow bones are stretched and irritated by repeated movement of hand, wrist, and forearm.  This can cause tiny tears or inflammation in the tendon.  “Tennis” and “Golfer’s” elbow can also be caused by activities that nor sport related such as:

• Painting
• Computer work
• Carpentry
• Typing
• Gardening
• Knitting

Tennis Elbow

What are the symptoms?

The first sign of golfers or tennis elbow is usually tenderness and pain when pressing on the epicondyles (bony bumps) on either the outside or inside of the elbow.  this can progress to a dull, constant pain or sharp shooting pain.  other symptoms include:

• Pain when the wrist or hand is moved.
• Pain when lifting a heavy object.
• Pain when making a first, gripping, or shaking hands.
• Restricted supination of the forearm and full extension.

How long will my recovery take?

Recovery time depends on the severity of the injury as well as factors such as age, health, and previous injury.  Mild injuries can recover in a few weeks but more severe injuries can take several months to recover.

Treatments

• Specific chiropractic treatments
  • Clear the subluxation in the spine first to turn on the nerve supply.  It is based on the author’s experience and clinical management that 5th and 6th cervical (neck) are usually the culprits.
  • Lateral radial head (one of the elbow bone) could be misaligned either forward or backward.
  • Lastly, check the wrist if the elbow is free of misalignment.
• Pain Control
  • Apply ice to your elbow 15-20 minutes 3-4 times a day.
  • An elbow strap or “counterforce” brace is worn around the fullest part of the forearm muscle, just below the elbow.  It eases the pressure on the tendon and spreads the force throughout your arm.
• Nutrition: Main goal is to supply the body with proper nutrition to enhance recovery time.
  • Omega 3’s: EPA, DHA, and AHA
  • Protein: undenatured whey, rice, or pea.
  • Proteolytic Enzymes, take with empty stomach
  • Chondroitin Sulfate
  • Glucosamine HCL: can be used if no analgesic been taken
  • Vit C
  • Magnesium
  • CoQ10
• Rehab Exercises & stretch: 
  • Tennis Elbow Stretch: Start with the tender part of your forearm resting on a tennis ball, with your palm facing up. With your unaffected arm, apply a downward pressure onto your affected arm. Maintaining that pressure, move your wrist up and down. You should feel the sore spot moving back and forth across the tennis ball.
  • Golfer Elbow Stretch: Start with the tender part of your forearm resting on a tennis ball, with your palm facing down. With your unaffected arm, apply a downward pressure onto your affected arm. Maintaining that pressure, move your wrist up and down. You should feel the sore spot moving back and forth across the tennis ball.
  • Eccentric Wrist Flexion: Sit erect with your affected forearm supported on a table with your palm facing upward. Use your non affected hand to assist with flexing the wrist. Then let go of the support and slowly control the affected down eccentrically to the start position.
  • Eccentric Wrist Extension: Sit erect with your affected forearm supported on a table with your palm facing downward. Use your non affected hand to assist with extending the wrist. Then let go of the support and slowly control the affected hand down eccentrically to the start position

Dr. Wu DC is a Gonstead Certified Extremity adjuster and has been taking care of athletes for years.  As usual, feel free to contact us should you have any questions at all.

Yours in health,

Dr. Wu DC
ICON Chiropractic Center

Resources:

1. Kaiser Permanente Physical therapy: 09342-033 (8-11)
2. Dr. Mark Werking DC.  Werking on Extremities: A specific approach to extremity conditions and care.
3. BlueJay Engage Health

Most sprains are caused by rolling the foot inward.  This can stretch or even tear the ligaments that help support the ankle and foot.  Ligament damage can lead to instability of the ankle and frequent re-injury.  Ankle sprains may take from 6 weeks to several months to heal.  Early treatment, specific chiropractic care, exercises, and bracing can decrease the risk of re-injury.  The information below can help speed up your recovery, decrease your pain and help prevent re-injury.

Early Treatment

• Specific Chiropractic Adjustment: the first 24 hours of injury is considered to be the “golden window”.  The chance of full recovery will increase greatly if the ankle is adjusted within first 24 hours of injury after fracture and complete torn ligament been ruled out. Proper neurological supply, blood supply, and alignment are essential for optimal healing.
• R.I.C.ERest: avoid painful activities to give your ankle time to heal.  Limited waling and other standing activities when the ankle is painful or swollen.
  • Ice: recommended 20 minutes on and 40 minutes off 3-4 times a day.  Place a thin towel between your skin and the cold pack to prevent a rash or burn.
  • Compression: Swelling is a normal response to an ankle sprain.  Applying an ace bandage can help decrease the swelling and help the healing process.  It is important to re-wrap the ace bandage on a regular basis starting at the toes and finishing well above the ankle.  Avoid wrapping the ankle too tight.  You should be able to easily put two fingers under the wrap.
  • Elevation: keep the ankle elevated above your heart as much as possible during the day.  this will help decrease the swelling and speed the recovery.
• Walking Aid: use a walking aid like crutches, a cane, a walking stick or a walker until you can walk without a limp. Try to bear some weight on your injured ankle while using the walking aid if you can do so without increasing your pain.
• Brace: a proper brace should be given based on your condition. Continue to wear this brace until your doctor directs otherwise.  After the ankle has healed, ask your doctor if you should continue to wear the brace with activity.

Early Exercises: Do these exercises without increasing pain or swelling.

• Aerobic Exercises:
  • a stationary bike can be helpful in the healing process without adding stress to the ankle.  Start with 10 minutes with low resistance.
• Gentle range of motion: repeat 2-4 times per day
  • Circle the foot clockwise, and then counter clockwise 10 times each direction.
  • gently bring your toes and foot towards your shin and then point your foot and toes away.  Repeat 10 times each direction.
• Strengthening:
  • Arch raise in sitting/short foot exercises:
    • sit in a chair with both feet on the floor.  Try to raise the arch of your foot while keeping your goes and heel on the floor.  Work up to holding this position 30-60 seconds.  Repeat 5 times.
  • Arch Raise in Standing:
    • progress this exercises to standing when you can stand on the involved leg without increased pain.  stand on both feet; try to raise the arch of your foot while keeping your toes and heel on the floor.  Hold 30-60 seconds, repeat 5 times.
  • Tandem Standing:
    • Stand next to a chair or wall with on foot in front of the other.  Hold for 30-60 seconds.  Repeat 5 times with the right foot forward and 5 times with the left foot forward.
  • One foot standing:
    • standing on one foot keeping the arch of your foot raised.
    • Turning your head left and right while maintaining your foot position and your balance.
    • Closing your eyes while you maintain your foot position and your balance.
  • One foot standing on foam pad:
    • Repeat above exercises on the foam pad.

Nutrition: It is essential to supplement with proper trace minerals/vitamins so the body can heal at the faster rate.  Here are some of the suggestive supplements we recommended in our office:

• Proteolytic enzymes such as bromelain.  Take with the empty stomach.
• Chondroitin Sulfate
• Glucosamine HCL
• MSM
• Omega 3’s: strong anti-inflammatory substance.
• Magnesium.
• Vit C.

It is recommended to take high-quality supplements rather than over the counter products for better absorption and usage.

Dr. Wu DC is a Gonstead Certified Extremity adjuster and has been taking care of athletes for years.  As usual, feel free to contact us should you have any questions at all.

Yours health,

Dr. Wu DC
ICON Chiropractic Center

Resource:

1. Kaiser permanente Physical therapy: 012701-002
2. Dr. Mark Werking DC.  Werking on Extremities: A specific approach to extremity conditions and care.