May the celebration of this Christmas be the beginning of a better life full of health!  

Merry Christmas and Happy New year!

Our mission is to empower our clients, our community and the world toward optimal health, happiness and the full expression of Life, by helping the Divine perfection within everyone of us express Itself.

From the February 2004 issue of the Journal of Chiropractic Pediatrics, comes a documented case study of a 28 year old women who suffered with migraine headaches for over a decade before being helped with chiropractic care. In her case there was no history of previous trauma. Her migraines would last for several days and would cause nausea and dizziness.

In addition to her headaches, she also revealed a history of an irregular menstrual cycle, she would normally menstruate no more than twice per year. This problem resulted in infertility. After years of not becoming pregnant, she sought help from a reproductive endocrinologist. She was placed on medication which created additional side effects but did allow her to become pregnant. Unfortunately, after 9 weeks she suffered a miscarriage.

After years of these problems the woman started chiropractic care. She was initially given an examination and it was determined that she did have spinal problems. A series of specific chiropractic adjustments were then initiated. A re-examination was performed one month after care began. The patient reported a reduction in her headaches. After the second month of care another examination was performed and the patient reported that she had no incidence of migraine headache for the entire previous month. Additionally, the patient noticed that she had started a regular menstrual cycle. Within six months of the initiation of chiropractic care, she became pregnant.

A research journal, the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics published a study that showed high levels of patient satisfaction for those who went to chiropractors with what was classified as severe to moderate pain in either the back or neck. A total of 369 patients were sampled who had gone to chiropractors with these problems. These individuals were asked to complete surveys tracking all kinds of information from the type and severity of their problem to their level of satisfaction with care.

The results showed a very positive response from the study group in both the results they felt and their overall level of satisfaction with their care. The results of the published study summed it up best; Based on the results of this survey, it seems that patients suffering from back and or neck complaints experience chiropractic care as an effective means of resolving or ameliorating pain and functional impairments. Moreover, the patients surveyed demonstrated a high degree of satisfaction with the care they received. Numerous other studies have demonstrated that chiropractic is as effective, if not more effective than conventional medical management of such complaints.

Costa Blanca Chiropractic Center in Albir, Alicante was founded in 2004 by Dr. Aleks Bjargo with a vision to deliver effective, natural healthcare to the whole family, from infants to elderly by focusing on education, convenience and results. The entire team at CBCC shares this vision and works hard every day to create a warm and comfortable atmosphere for our client´s wellbeing. It consist of Dr. Aleks Bjargo, Dr. Lawrence King and Dr. Ben Tinker and chiropractic assistants Silvia and Maria Delia.

The wellness education offered at CBCC is a unique and invaluable part of the office's overall approach to helping clients reach their health goals. Dr Bjargo, Dr King and Dr. Tinker have weekly 1 hour free health talks for all clients as well as anyone else interested in strategies to achieve a healthier lifestyle.

Dr Bjargo, Dr King and Dr Tinker are all Doctors of Chiropractic which means that they have completed 5 years University Degree. They are one of the few chiropractors in Spain that utilize The Gonstead System of Chiropractic which was established in 1923 and represents arguably the ultimate standard in “hands on” spinal adjusting. The analysis includes instrumentation, digital palpation, motion palpation, visualization and x-ray. Only the problem areas of the spine are addressed as opposed to spinal manipulation which is a more general and gross maneuver. A chiropractic adjustment helps return the spinal joints to their proper position and motion resulting in proper nerve functioning and improved health.  The specificity used in the Gonstead system allows for the greatest possible effectiveness and safety.

If you have any questions feel free to contact us at 966865432. Either Delia or Silvia will be delighted to assist you.

The fact is that summer is saying goodbye to us, it seems that normality has returned in these days: children in school, the slope of September overcome, and we are only a couple of months ahead Christmas.

You came back to your routine, your job, your free time, but ... What about your Chiropractor?

The definition of health with which most of us grew up, and with which most medical practitioners still agree, is that "health is the absence of symptoms and diseases." However, this definition is inadequate if we are to find true health. A more constructive way of thinking is that the level of health is determined from "the ability of the body to accurately interpret and adapt to the stresses from the environment around us." At all times our body's innate intelligence is coordinating a thousand processes in order to adapt to the environment and stay in balance.

Does being healthy means being good at all times?

Many of the processes of adaptation that occur in our body are not comfortable at the time, and may be a temptation to try to block, or mask them, to feel more comfortable. However, by adopting a chiropractic lifestyle, you will begin a journey toward health, and it will require that you ask yourself again what means for you to be healthy and how to react to certain symptoms. For example, if you eat something expired; you will surely wake up the next day with vomiting and diarrhea. Maybe then decided to take some medicine to stop the symptoms and stay all day at home. But are you sick when your body is adapting incorrectly, or it is a healthy response given the circumstances? If we think in our new definition of health, then you will find yourself healthy. Your body is healthy because it is showing you a reaction to your environment, eliminating the toxins ingested the night before. Isn't it better for your body to get rid of these toxins? Unfortunately we have grown up believing that being uncomfortable, as is the case with many symptoms, it is a typical side effect of the disease. However, both science and chiropractors suggest not be so quick to judge symptoms as good or as bad. There are many negative effects when trying to eliminate or mask what could be an important adaptive response from our body.

There is a growing list of symptoms that science now recognizes as important sources of expression used by the body's innate intelligence. I will focus on the topic of morning sickness. Recent studies suggest that nausea and vomiting as common in women in early pregnancy should be called "the good morning."It turns out that it is a protection mechanism used by the body to dispose of certain chemicals in the diet that can damage the delicate fetus during early development. Women who experience these uncomfortable symptoms have fewer abortions and fewer natural cases of malformations.Another glaring example of the wisdom of the body is the fever. What do we usually do when we have fever? We hasten to take an aspirin to stop the fever. The bacteria can not live at higher temperatures than 37 ° C, and the body takes advantage of it. By increasing body temperature the immune system is stimulated and undergoes a process of adaptation that makes it stronger.Current studies show us that in trying to eliminate fever by all means, we are actually interfering with the body's natural healing process, and creating an ideal environment for infections to last longer and sometimes recur. Of course, there are cases where it is desirable to stop the fever, but these are few.As we can see from these examples, inconvenience or needless do not always means insane. The body has an intelligence that has evolved over the years. Often what we experience as unpleasant symptoms are necessary responses, perfect lifestyle and stress of the environment around us.By adopting a chiropractic lifestyle you have the opportunity to begin a journey toward health, during which you will be encouraged to understand and respect the important role of symptoms.

What is the relationship between chiropractic care and symptoms?

The chiropractor focuses on eliminating the interferences that occur in the communications network neuro-anatomical (brain to body) so that the body can express better it health.Chiropractors consider an act of arrogant to judge, good or bad, the symptomatic expression of the body in response to different stresses. Most chiropractors are trying to ensure that these mechanisms are not removed or masked, but these health symptomatic expressions can accurately reflect what our innate intelligence adaptation see as correct.

Whilst chiropractors often talk about posture and exercise it is important to remember that we are all different. The 'normal' spine has three curves which form an S shape. The first curve from the base of the skull is the cervical spine (neck). This section of your spine is made up of seven small vertebrae and supports the head. The second curve of the spine is the thoracic spine which is made up of 12 slightly larger vertebrae from which the ribs attach this section of the spine curve away from the body. The third curve of the spine is the lumbar spine consisting of 5 large vertebrae and make up the main weight bearing section of the spine. It curves in towards the body.

A long history of poor posture, obesity, weakened supporting muscles or an atypically shaped spine can lead to abnormal weight bearing and increased stress on the spine and supporting muscles. Maintaining a healthy spine will help maintain the best spinal curves for your body as well as reduce unneeded spinal stress and ultimately pain.

The physical benefits are many, but there are other side benefits to good posture. When you stand properly, the body looks aligned, looks slimmer, and generally looks better. Good posture also helps you look and feel more confident.

The following posture tips are designed for you to use at work, home, school and in all areas of your life. They are useful at all times to maintain a healthy spine. If you are only using them when your back is painful then your body will not benefit nearly as much.

If you have any difficulty with any of the tips it is likely your body is already not working well enough. If this is the case then stop the posture tips and consult your chiropractor who will be able to adapt the techniques and help you on the road to recovery.

Here are some easy ways to check your posture at home:

Stand facing a full length mirror and check the following...

You can also have someone look at you from the side and check the following...

Practice these points of posture every day, and before you know it, your posture will be perfect.

Standing Posture

To stand and walk correctly, begin by making sure your toes point forward, not out and not inward.

Next, lengthen the space between your navel and your collarbone by lifting your breastbone up toward the ceiling. This action lets your head naturally come back on top of your spine and gives you a natural curve in your lower back.

Keep your chin parallel with the floor, not tipped up.

Sitting Posture

Seat Angle

Seat angle affects the position of the pelvis which in turn influences the curvature of the lower spine. As the seat angle changes from a backward to a forward tilting slope the top of the pelvis rotates restoring the S shape of the spine. To achieve this when working at a desk the seat height must be set so that the hip is slightly higher than the knee.

Lumbar Support

The curvature of the spine alters during the day, as body weight creates pressure on the inter vertebral discs. To combat strain and fatigue a well fitting lumbar support is required together with upholstery specific for your stature. Ideally chairs should have an adjustable lumbar support to maintain the posture and ensure a correct fit.

Rocking Action

A relaxed rocking motion is the best form of exercise whilst sitting. Your body needs movement to prevent muscular strain, assist blood flow and help concentration. The angle between the seat and back should remain constant so that the lower back is always supported throughout the rocking action.

Remember:

Good posture is just one of the tools of a healthier life. Add it to exercise, nutrition, emotional honesty and a healthy nervous system to find balance in body, mind and spirit.

EcoAltea is a unique opportunity to share a weekend where you can find eco-alternative activities related to various fields such as health, leisure, agriculture, bio, food, education, human relationships and much more.The whole team of Costa Blanca Chiropractic Center was there spreading chiropractic and helping many people to learn a different way to treat and prevent health problems. Aleks, Lawrence and Ben (our chiropractors) were there doing free spinal screenings for children, teenagers and adults of all ages.We have been accompanied by a festive and fun atmosphere sorrunded with music, dance, circus ... we have spent a wonderful weekend surrounded by people from everywhere!Do not miss EcoAltea 2012. This will be our place to meet and exchange

Nerve impulses carry message from brain, down through the spinal cord and finally via a spinal nerve onto a target organ such as the heart, stomach or a simple muscle.  This message will instruct the organ how to function. It was the chiropractic respect to naturally work with the body which first interested me in the profession.  The human body has an in born intelligence which regulates many of the functions we perform, without having to think about them.  When we are born we instinctively know to breathe, our heart knows how fast and how often to beat and when we feed our digestive system knows what enzymes to produce at what stage.  This inborn intelligence is known as innate intelligence.As living beings this innate intelligence is expressed through the nervous system (the central control system of the human body).  The nervous system flows constantly like an electrical current through our bodies.  In the human body this electricity or nerve impulse will carry message to control and coordinate each and every function we perform.   When the electricity/nerve impulses flow freely the body can function correctly.  If one of the 24 vertebrae in the spine becomes misaligned, causing a nerve to be pinched a part of the message can be blocked, distorted or lost.   A trapped nerve can present one or several of the following symptoms;-           Back or neck pain,-           Leg and/or arm pain,-           Tingling or pins and needles in the arms or legs,-           A weak muscle/muscles, or-           An organ of the body functioning incorrectlyMany of the stresses of everyday living as well as more serious trauma can cause the spine to become misaligned:-           Poor posture-           Excessive time sitting at a desk or computer-           Excessive forward bending or twisting-           Lifting heavy loads-           Car accidents and whiplash injuries-           Falls Nerve impulses carry message from brain, down through the spinal cord and finally via a spinal nerve onto a target organ such as the heart, stomach or a simple muscle.  This message will instruct the organ how to function.

The chiropractor believes in the idea that prevention is better than cure, and having optimal health is the key to achieve balance, wellness and improve life quality.Chiropractic is not based on the simple relief of the pain that so often people suffer in their back, it is nevertheless one of the beneficial side effects of chiropractic care.Instead, the chiropractor will work to ensure that the complex "communications network" that exists in the spine, called the nervous system, is able to send and receive information with the utmost accuracy between the different parts of the body and the brain. This is achieved by restoring, maintaining and then optimizing the function of the spine.Recent studies have highlighted the importance of the information to flow freely through the nervous system.Others have shown that the nervous, endocrine and immune systems are so interconnected that are considered a single system in which the neural component is the main regulator. The traditional separation between the different mental processes of the body has shown no validity.When the spine and nervous system are functioning almost to the maximum of their capabilities, the body can express its innate healing ability. The person then has a greater chance of achieving unity of body, mind and spirit.In this way offers the best opportunity to heal itself, just as nature programmed it, and can express and experience life to the fullest.This natural healing ability is the result of what the chiropractor called Innate Intelligence.

Costa Blanca Centro Quiropráctico is proud to announce the arrival of a world renowned chiropractor Dr Ben Tinker who will started working with us in July 2011.

Dr Tinker will join us on our mission to help save lives and give people a better quality of life through natural and effective wellness chiropractic care here in Albir, Alicante.

Dr Tinker graduated in England in 2009 and during his time at chiropractic college founded the “pediatrics club” to help students graduate with a better knowledge of chiropractic examination and techniques in babies.

After graduating, he decided to work in Peru where he worked at one of the busiest chiropractic centres in the world helping thousands of people in his 6 month stay there.

After this he moved to work in Barcelona to start his venture to help the chiropractors here in Spain.

We are happy to have him our team at our Chiropractic Center!

WELCOME DR TINKER!