Adjust Your Life

It's a basic concept but essential to health...movement. IPMD docs talk about a recent study highlighting building muscle and longevity and why your body needs to move to stay healthy.

Adjust Your Life is a podcast put on by Integrative Physical Medicine of Dayton. This podcast is for informational purposes only. For more info about the practice go here.

Having an integrative practice has always been the goal for Dr. Dooley and Dr. O'Bryan. They wanted to create a space where a patient's care was well-coordinated. Their integrative practice brings together traditional medicine and chiropractic services, which can help the body heal in a safer and faster way.

They discuss the philosophy behind an integrative medical practice and why this approach ultimately helps the patient!

Adjust Your Life is a podcast put on by Integrative Physical Medicine of Dayton. This podcast is for informational purposes only. For more info about the practice go here.

There are a few different kinds of back pain that are very common.

Mechanical- our #1 most common type of backpain we see. Muscular and soft tissue irritation. This happens to everyone at some point. This can occur from sitting too long or overuse of a muscle. Heat and rest can help, so can stretching. Chiropractic care can help improve your symptoms faster. This type of back pain brings a lot of tightness and soreness.

Sprain/Strain - You strain muscles and you strain ligaments. This is an acute injury which means it happens quickly and you most likely can pinpoint the cause such as lifting something heavy. Usually back pain associated with this will feel ok when bending forward but it hurts when you go to stand up. Ice is a huge help with this type of injury to prevent inflammation. You typically feel better 1-2 weeks. No vigorous movements while healing.

Pinched Nerve - Nerves control sensory and motor functions so if you pinch them you will see weakness and/or pain traveling along a pathway (numbness/tingling). This can also be a disc injury. Sit on edge of bed and try to straighten leg impacted. If you cannot straighten it out, there is probably an issues with disc. Limping can also be another sign of this. Find a comfortable position and stay in it for 20 min or so. Take pressure off that area until you can get into the chiropractor. This pain can last a while if not treated properly. Ice can help. Swimming pool can help too.

Adjust Your Life is a podcast put on by Integrative Physical Medicine of Dayton. This podcast is for informational purposes only. For more info about the practice go here.

The doctors at Integrative Physical Medicine of Dayton talk about the top eight tools you can use to help back pain at home.

Adjust Your Life is a podcast put on by Integrative Physical Medicine of Dayton. This podcast is for informational purposes only. For more info about the practice go here.

It's a question we get asked a lot in the office, do I use heat or ice for my injury? The answer depends on the type of injury and how long you have had it. 

Adjust Your Life is a podcast put on by Integrative Physical Medicine of Dayton. This podcast is for informational purposes only. For more info about the practice go here.

Spinal Decompression Therapy helps stretch the spine with the help of a traction table. In this episode, Dr. Pat and Tim explain what it is, when it's used and when you shouldn't use this type of therapy. 

Adjust Your Life is a podcast put on by Integrative Physical Medicine of Dayton. This podcast is for informational purposes only. For more info about the practice go here.

The Docs discuss a big question they get in their office every day: can you adjust yourself?
They talk about their thoughts on it and the safety aspects to consider.
Dr. Pat O'Bryan even did a little video demonstration to go with this one here.

Adjust Your Life is a podcast put on by Integrative Physical Medicine of Dayton. This podcast is for informational purposes only. For more info about the practice go here.

A new service IPMD is offering through Nurse Practitioner, Sara Edwards is medical facial peels. This episode we answer all your questions about them.

What's the difference between medical and regular peels?
Does it hurt?
Do you actually peel?
What do peels help with?
What causes the "peel'? 
How often can I get a peel?
What restrictions are there after a peel?

Adjust Your Life is a podcast put on by Integrative Physical Medicine of Dayton. This podcast is for informational purposes only. For more info about the practice go here.

We are back with a new season of Adjust Your Life!
Dr. Dooley and Dr. O'Bryan are discussing a new therapy they are offering in their office in partnership with Simply ReNew.
Sara Edwards, NP is the guest talking about all things botulinum toxin injections (Botox). 
:40- Intro to Sara Edwards, NP
4:00- Who gets Botox?
4:50- Where is it injected?
5:41- The misconception that comes with Botox
6:51- What to expect during an appointment
8:50- Does it hurt?

Adjust Your Life is a podcast put on by Integrative Physical Medicine of Dayton. This podcast is for informational purposes only. For more info about the practice go here.

With cold, flu, and COVID season upon us, we discuss some top wellness supplements that help keep your immune system running better. 

1.) Zinc
2.) Quercetin
3.) Vitamin D
4.) Vitamin C
5.) Melatonin
6.) B Vitamin