Pinpoint the Positive, People!
Today is Rare Cancer Day. ..
Date: September 30, 2021 | Time: 7:44am | Posted By: Active Medical & Chiropractic of JacksonvilleHello, patients and friends.Please take a few minutes to read this and share if possible. Thanks to organizations like this that raise money to fight rare cancers, people overcome fatal diseases, and live to celebrate more birthdays and more special days with friends and loved ones.My wife is one of those people. Myofibroblastic Sarcoma didn't defeat Kim, and thanks to the work of organizations like Cycle for Survival, hundreds of other families will be spared immeasurable loss and grief.Katie.... <view entire article>
I saw a Nasty Auto Accident and I thought of you.....
Date: February 6, 2020 | Time: 12:46pm | Posted By: Active Medical & Chiropractic of JacksonvilleHello again, I am back! Hopefully you saw my previous post which details our new office location. I got a little sidetracked on that one, but I ultimately remembered what I intended to share with you. A few weeks ago I was enjoying a soccer match at my son's school. I happened to be sitting on the top row of his school's modest bleachers. All of the sudden, I hear a screeching sound, I turned my head, and then BAM!!! I witnessed.... <view entire article>
Yikes! That was scary......
Date: February 6, 2020 | Time: 8:47am | Posted By: Active Medical & Chiropractic of JacksonvilleHello, all! I know it has been a few months since I posted anything on my Blog. Believe it or not, I have a good excuse. WE HAVE MOVED TO A NEW OFFICE!!! We are now even easier to get to at 2570 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, Florida 32207. This is a mere 8 tenths of a mile West of our original location. We are directly across Atlantic from Assumption Catholic School and right next to Havana Jax Cafe. That's right. After 12 great.... <view entire article>
Important Warning for All Florida Drivers and Visitors..
Date: August 5, 2019 | Time: 12:45pm | Posted By: Active Medical & Chiropractic of JacksonvilleTexting while driving? It could cost you! Hello again, everyone. I have a question for you: are you reading this while driving? If so, please stop immediately, put down the phone, and keep your eyes on the road! I'm sure you all know by now that distracted drivers cause a lot of accidents. More and more people have smartphones and are using them to send texts, take videos, or even snap selfies while they are on the road. You probably see people doing this every day on.... <view entire article>
Just say No! to Opioids..
Date: November 13, 2018 | Time: 1:41pm | Posted By: Active Medical & Chiropractic of JacksonvilleIs there an alternative to prescribing opioids for back pain? I am sure that I don't need to tell you that the abuse of highly addictive prescription opioids is an epidemic in this country. Many people who become addicted started using opioids because they were dealing with real problems: acute back pain or chronic pain which needed genuine treatment. However, the unfortunate reality is that pain with opioids over the long-term can lead to dependency and addiction. Studies have shown that 36% of people who overdose on.... <view entire article>
You know I love a good cup or two of coffee.......
Date: August 2, 2018 | Time: 11:05am | Posted By: Active Medical & Chiropractic of JacksonvilleCoffee: Friend or Foe? Hello, friends! Why don't you sit down and take a load off. I was just brewing up a nice, dark pot of coffee. Let me pour you a big, steaming cup. Does that sound pretty good? I'll bet for most of you reading this, it does! Often it seems like we have more to do than there are hours in a day, and the one thing that helps us power through is that our cuppa Joe! According to the National Coffee Association, 64%.... <view entire article>
Important safety bulletin: if you are getting an MRI, don't wear yoga pants!..
Date: July 2, 2018 | Time: 7:35am | Posted By: Active Medical & Chiropractic of JacksonvilleIt's a Stretch: Yoga Pants Don't Belong in MRI Machines! Important bulletin: if you are getting an MRI, don't wear yoga pants! Yes, that's right - wearing certain types of spandex yoga pants into an MRI machine can be hazardous to your health! As a chiropractor, I frequently order MRIs for my patients. It is a powerful tool because it allows me to examine a patient's spine in much more detail for injury or other problems than an x-ray is able to reveal. Of course, an MRI machine.... <view entire article>
Got back pain? Then LIFT HEAVY THINGS!..
Date: May 14, 2018 | Time: 10:59am | Posted By: Active Medical & Chiropractic of JacksonvillePut Your Back Into It Hello once again, Jacksonville. You've probably heard the phrase "Lift with your legs, not with your back" many times before. Everybody knows that it is important to protect your spine from injury by not lifting heavy objects, right? Well, believe it or not, I'm here to tell you today that recent studies show that this common wisdom is probably wrong. That's right, using your back more may actually protect it from injury! In fact, it may even prevent back pain in general! With the.... <view entire article>
Happy Thanksgiving, Friends!..
Date: November 22, 2017 | Time: 10:44am | Posted By: Active Medical & Chiropractic of JacksonvilleHello, friends of mine! I hope this greeting finds you happy and well today. I hope that you are gearing up for a joyous Thanksgiving as you read this, and that you will be surrounded by family, friends and love. I hope you enjoy more food and drink than you think you should. And I really hope you don't beat yourself up too bad for doing so. I also hope you stay out of harms way through your travels and celebrations.My friend,.... <view entire article>
If not opioids, then what, Doc?..
Date: August 31, 2017 | Time: 6:34am | Posted By: Active Medical & Chiropractic of JacksonvilleThat is the Million Dollar question for thousands of people who just want the pain to stop. As promised in my last blog post, here in one doctor's opinion on the matter: Dr. Robert H. Smerling, MD, Faculty Editor and a regular contributor to the Harvard Health Publication writes this in his recent entry Here's something completely different for back pain: "A recent study found that NSAIDs did not work well for back pain. But, new recommendations take that conclusion even further: it.... <view entire article>
Why should I care about this so called "opioid crisis" Dr. Chris?..
Date: August 15, 2017 | Time: 7:29am | Posted By: Active Medical & Chiropractic of JacksonvilleHello again, friends. Recall, last week we defined what and opioid/narcotic medication was. Today, I'd like to expand on why YOU should care in the first place. "Calls have come from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) for a shift away from opioid use toward non-pharmacologic approaches to address chronic pain. Overdose deaths involving prescription opioids have quadrupled since 1999, as have sales of these prescription drugs. From 1999 to 2014,.... <view entire article>
What exactly is an Opioid and why should I care, Doc?..
Date: August 10, 2017 | Time: 6:12am | Posted By: Active Medical & Chiropractic of JacksonvilleThank you for taking the time to read part 2 in my ongoing series highlighting the growing dangers of prescription and non prescription Opiod (narcotic) medications. Here is a recent description provided by the American Society of Addiction Medicine: "Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illicit drug heroin as well as the licit (legal) prescription painrelievers, oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine, fentanyl and others. Opioids are chemically related and interact with opioid receptors on nerve cells in the brain and nervous system to produce pleasurable effects and relieve pain..... <view entire article>
Emergency! Please read and share..
Date: August 8, 2017 | Time: 12:20pm | Posted By: Active Medical & Chiropractic of JacksonvilleTallahassee, Fl - In an unprecedented action, Governor Scott, Wednesday declared an opioid epidemic threatening the State of Florida with an emergency. In his Executive Order No. 17-146, Governor Scott recognized the 33,000 nationwide deaths per year and 3,900 Florida deaths due to opioids. The Order allows for federal grant funds to provide for services to Florida communities instead of waiting until the start of the next fiscal year, July 1, 2017. The HHS grant of $27M over two years,.... <view entire article>
Pillow talk, anyone?..
Date: July 17, 2017 | Time: 7:14am | Posted By: Active Medical & Chiropractic of JacksonvilleHey Jacksonville, time for a little pillow talk! Sorry for the pun, but I couldn't resist. But here is a serious question for you: when was the last time you thought about the pillow you lay your head on at night? You should, because it can impact you more than you might think! First of all, a comfortable pillow can make it that much easier to get a good night's sleep. But even more importantly, it can help protect pain in your head, you neck, your shoulders,.... <view entire article>
Easy to Implement Tips for Better Sleep..
Date: June 19, 2017 | Time: 9:34am | Posted By: Active Medical & Chiropractic of JacksonvilleFrom the Desk of Christopher B. Renne, DC Hey there, Jacksonville! Let's talk about sleep. Are you getting enough? Too many people are not! And that's a problem, because lack of sleep has been linked to everything from mood swings to pimple breakouts to weight gain to poor memory to a weakened immune system, and even to vision problems. The fact is, our bodies need sleep to function in a normal, healthful manner. But sometimes you might have trouble sleeping. It could be due to stress, or.... <view entire article>
What do I do if I'm in an accident?..
Date: June 12, 2017 | Time: 10:27am | Posted By: Active Medical & Chiropractic of JacksonvilleHello, friends and patients, Here is something to think about: When was the last time you were in a car accident? Car industry studies show that on average a driver is in an auto collision once every 17.9 years. So if you've had a clean driving record for a couple of decades, watch out - you're overdue! Almost everyone who gets behind the wheel of an automobile will, sooner or later, be in an accident. Even if you are a terrific driver! When it does happen, you.... <view entire article>
Smart phone use can cause WHAT?..
Date: March 15, 2017 | Time: 11:23am | Posted By: Active Medical & Chiropractic of JacksonvilleFrom the desk of Christopher B. Renne, DC March 14, 2017 Hello again friends. Dr. Chris here. Hopefully you are having a great day and a great week, and enjoying all the 2017 had to offer. I known I am! Today, I wanted to revisit an old topic, a personal favorite of mine. As you all know, the world has been taken over by smart phone use. I wanted to re-share some information that you may find helpful regarding your cell phone and what frequent.... <view entire article>
THEY SAID WHAT?!?..
Date: March 7, 2017 | Time: 8:09am | Posted By: Active Medical & Chiropractic of JacksonvilleThe American College of Physicians recommends Chiropractic Medicine, not pills, for lower back pain Hello friends, I'm back with another post about chronic low back pain. Another?? Absolutely! Chronic lower back pain is a problem that affects a lot of people - one in four Americans reports experiencing at least one day of lower back pain within just the last three months of their lives. I've written in the past on this blog about how many folks who struggle with chronic back pain often turn to.... <view entire article>
To Bed Rest or Not to Bed Rest, That is the Question..
Date: February 6, 2017 | Time: 1:49pm | Posted By: Active Medical & Chiropractic of JacksonvilleThe Truth About Back Pain & Bed Rest! Hello, Jacksonville! Dr. Chris Renne here again - to talk to you about what works and what doesn't for healing back pain. First of all, you need to understand that there are two types of back pain: acute pain and chronic pain. Acute back pain tends to be sharper and more localized. It usually results from injury - for example, an auto accident. For most people, acute pain is short term. Short of a very serious injury or complications, your pain.... <view entire article>