The Bulls won yesterday due to the energetic return of Derrick Rose. He has returned 100% due to in his words ”The whole week I was seeing a great chiropractor,” Rose told ESPN.”  Check out the Chicago Tribune article below! Dr. Steph

 Derrick Rose had never before sat for five straight games in his NBA career, so the deafening roar that drowned out his name after public-address announcer Tommy Edwards began “From Chicago …” didn’t surprise.

But when close to the same roar accompanied Rose merely dribbling on the Bulls’ first possession Monday, the impact of his absence became more fully felt.

His teammates didn’t cheer, at least publicly. They merely benefited from Rose’s aggressive presence that featured 23 points, six assists, five rebounds and four turnovers in the Bulls’ 90-79 matinee victory over Atlanta.

“It was awesome to watch,” Carlos Boozer said.

Rose, who had been sidelined by back spasms, logged close to 35 minutes and, in an atypical move, didn’t appear in the postgame locker room to address reporters. He spoke to ESPN’s Doris Burke on the court afterward.

“The whole week I was seeing a great chiropractor,” Rose told Burke. “Teammates and fans were waiting for me to come back. I was feeling good and just trying to play the way I normally play — aggressive.

“My teammates followed me. Coach did a great job with the game plan. (My back) feels good. I have to put a little ice on there. I should be all right.”

Boozer added 16 points for the Bulls, who have won 13 straight regular-season games following a loss. Joakim Noah rebounded from his rough outing on Saturday to grab 16 rebounds, helping the Bulls to a 51-41 advantage on the boards and 18-4 edge in second-chance points.

But Rose dominated attention. He survived a hard tumble after drawing a foul on Josh Smith for a three-point play midway through the third quarter.

“You don’t want him to change who he is,” coach Tom Thibodeau said. “You’re always concerned about health. But a guy could get hurt in practice or shootaround. That’s part of the game.

“He’s done a good job with his rehab. Our trainers have done a great job with him. As long as he’s pain-free and feels 100 percent, we felt comfortable. He met all the criteria that we were looking for him to meet before he played again. So we’re good.”

Actually, not everything was. For the second straight game, the Bulls started slow, forcing Thibodeau to burn a 20-second timeout early in which he blistered the starters. They responded with an 11-0 run as Rose scored nine first-quarter points.

But an eventual 21-point lead with just over 4 minutes to play in the third quarter got quickly whittled to nine by that quarter’s close. Former Bull Jannero Pargo heated up with three 3-pointers.

Then the Hawks, who played without Marvin Williams and with an ineffective Joe Johnson trying to battle through knee soreness, pulled within five in the fourth. Rose almost lost the ball before shoveling it to Luol Deng, whose 3-pointer with 2:59 left marked his first points since the first quarter and provided breathing room.

“Derrick’s explosion was there,” Thibodeau said. “His drives were there. Conditioning-wise, he’s not where he normally is. But that’s to be expected. Overall, I’m very pleased. He said he felt real good out there.”

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Dr. Stephanie Maj has a thriving family practice in the heart of Chicago. Her clinic is located at 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E, Chicago, IL 60657. 773.528.8485. www.communitychiropractic.net

I love the blogging community because there is such a wealth of amazing information and a great opportunity to get informed!! One of those resources is Emily Robb, her blog (http://birthingshifrah.blogspot.com) and Heather Baker, PT.  

Emily A. Robb, MA, is currently a part-time postpartum doula and full time mom, as well as volunteering with the Postpartum Depression Alliance of Illinois. She earned her masters degree in clinical social work from the University of Chicago and has worked with children and families for over 10 years as a care provider, social worker, teacher, and postpartum doula. Emily is also working towards admission to the Graduate Entry Program in Nurse Midwifery at the University of Illinois, Chicago.

Heather Baker, PT. She specialized in work with women experiencing pelvic pain.  You can find Heather Baker, PT at the Galter Life Center at Swedish Covenant Hospital located at Foster and California in Chicago, IL.  

Enjoy! Dr. Steph

Guest Post: Your Pelvic Floor

By: Heather Baker, PT. 

Your Pelvic Floor

Since this is my first opportunity to do so, let me introduce myself. I am Heather Baker a physical therapist at Swedish Covenant Hospital who specializes in women’s health and pelvic floor dysfunction. The women’s health part is easy to understand, but what on earth is the pelvic floor? Honestly, I had the same feeling when I first encountered this specialty as a graduate student. My clinical instructor asked if I had an interest in pelvic floor physical therapy and being an overzealous and naive student I said, “Sounds great!” In reality, I had absolutely no idea what she was talking about or how important the pelvic floor was to a woman’s health and well-being. Now, I cannot imagine my day without uttering “pelvic floor” at least once. So enough about me, let’s move on to my constant companion and yours, the pelvic floor.

The pelvic floor is a complex, multilayered group of muscles and ligaments shaped like a hammock. That hammock runs from your pubic bone in front to your tailbone in back stabilizing your pelvis and spine. It also holds up your bladder, bowel, uterus and other abdominal organs. It helps with sexual response and orgasm. It even acts to control the passage of waste. In short, your pelvic floor is a workhorse that never rests.

If your pelvic floor is functioning normally, you should be able to perform the aforementioned activities without limitation or pain. Unfortunately, there are many things that can damage or alter pelvic floor function. Infection, obesity, surgery, pregnancy and trauma can all result in pelvic floor abnormalities. During the delivery of a child, the pelvic floor muscles are forced to stretch significantly, as many things are, to allow the child to pass from the uterus through the vagina and out into the world. This is a good thing because no one wants to be pregnant forever! Unfortunately, sometimes the delivery and pregnancy process, natural, medicated or cesarean, can leave the muscles stretched, weakened or even torn.

Consequently, new moms will often experience a sense of heaviness in the vagina or rectum, urine leakage, difficulty controlling gas, and/or pain with intercourse. Fortunately for many women, symptoms will resolve without intervention within 4 to 6 weeks of delivery. If symptoms persist beyond this point, you must speak with your midwife, nurse practitioner or physician. There are treatment options and these symptoms are NOT something you need to live with. Pelvic floor physical therapy is often the first line of treatment to address pelvic floor dysfunction. Luckily, there are things that you can do now to begin to improve your pelvic floor health and function! Want to know how? Stay tuned for my next post and I’ll teach you.

You can find Heather at the Galter Life Center at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago, IL r at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago, IL

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Dr. Stephanie Maj has a thriving family practice in the heart of Chicago. Her clinic is located at 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E, Chicago, IL 60657. 773.528.8485. www.communitychiropractic.net

The Foundation For Chiropractic Progress released a press release highlighting the the role that chiropractic has played for the two teams that will be involved in Super Bowl XLVI:

CARMICHAEL, Calif. – Feb. 1, 2012 – As the New England Patriots and New York Giants prepare to play on the biggest stage of all for football fans – the XLVI Super Bowl, February 5, 2012, Indianapolis, Ind. — the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the value of chiropractic care, points to the role of the team Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) in optimizing functionality, endurance and overall conditioning. Dr. Michael Miller of the Patriots and Dr. Robert DeStefano of the Giants explain that chiropractic is fundamental to the consequences of jarring impacts, enhancing body mechanics and joint motion while improving structural balance vital to preventing and addressing many common injuries.

“Professional athletes rely greatly on the coordinated efforts of the entire healthcare team, comprised of athletic trainers, rehabilitation specialists, physical therapists, orthopedists and chiropractors,” says Dr. DeStefano. “With the exception of 24/7 availability, preparing for Super Bowl is no different than the regular season. As injuries present themselves, we work systematically to provide the athlete with the care needed. In the end, we hope for quick recovery and high-level performance.”

Dr. Miller, who notes that the Patriots have dedicated their season and championship wins to Myra Kraft, the late wife of the team’s owner Robert Kraft, adds, “Most of our players will get adjusted prior to games to adequately prepare their bodies for battle. Several times during the playoffs, incidents occurred that required chiropractic care and, subsequent to sideline treatment, players were able to return to action the following play. We expect to have the same efficiency going into and during the Super Bowl.”

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Viewed by both teams as a valuable healthcare component, chiropractic care is commonly used to address neuromusculoskeletal strain injuries, including neck pain, low back pain, strains to the hamstring and quadriceps, and certain whiplash injuries. Additionally, it provides treatment for other extremity problems, such as temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ), carpal and tarsal tunnel misalignments, and shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle tribulations.

Being involved with the Patriots for over 30 years, Dr. Miller knows first-hand that the players appreciate the service he provides, and he is excited to enter another Super Bowl together, sharing, “As we get closer, I’m reminded of a mantra from head coach Bill Belichick who says, „Do your job. If done well, it will reap rewards.‟ I wish both teams health through this next game and may the best team WIN!”

To learn more about professional football and chiropractic, visit the Professional Football Chiropractic Society, an organization that encompasses chiropractors from all 32 NFL teams, including Dr. Miller and Dr. DeStefano, which provide the highest quality chiropractic to the elite athletes.

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Dr. Stephanie Maj has a thriving family practice in the heart of Chicago. Her clinic is located at 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E, Chicago, IL 60657. 773.528.8485. www.communitychiropractic.net