"Spinal adjustments or spinal manipulation" are very gentle, safe, and effective movements of the spine, designed to loosen tight spinal joints

and relieve pressure associated with swollen or damaged spinal discs. Spinal adjustment/manipulation is a broad term used to describe a variety of techniques used in the treatment of spine and extremity disorders....

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Whalen Chiropractic is the only office in Santee with a Class IV (cold) low level laser, which has proven to be helpful with a variety of

musculoskeletal problems, which includes; neck pain, trigger points (muscle pain), plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow and many more common conditions. Mention you saw this here for a 25% discount on a series of treatments.

Call (619) 258-1144 for more information or to schedule your consultation.....

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Dr. Whalen provides a variety of services to help you identify and reach your wellness goals. First and foremost is the collaboration between doctor

and patient. Identifying an accurate diagnosis is crucial to designing a treatment plan which will accomplish shared goals. This includes manipulation, education and physiotherapy. Physiotherapy is a broad term which encompasses a number of treatment approaches.....

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We have all heard the term, “You are what you eat.” Does it mean if you eat a Big Mac then you are a Big Mac?

Not really. It was a distortion of the original French quote which translated as, “Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are.” Makes a bit more sense. The food we eat becomes the building blocks our bodies use to make muscle, bone, nerves, tendons, organs and the energy to run it all....

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Wellness means different things to different people these days. For some, it means the absence of disease. In other words,

as long as you don’t feel sick, you are healthy. Given the amount of money spent on legal drugs and medical care in this country every year, we should have the healthiest country on earth. The fact is, we don’t. That is in part because our medical system has historically been focused on curing disease, not promoting health, and they certainly are not the same thing....

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Welcome to Whalen Chiropractic

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Welcome to the website of Santee chiropractor Dr. Wayne Whalen and Whalen Chiropractic. Our mission is to provide excellence in patient care through a collaboration with our patients. We pride ourselves on a reliance on evidence-based care, meaning we try to provide recommendations and treatment based on the best available scientific evidence.

We’ll do our best to provide you with choices, facts and alternatives. We also make this pledge to you: if we think we can help you, we’ll tell you; if not, we’ll help you find someone who can. [readon2 url="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=186&Itemid=54"]Read On[/readon2]

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  • Take Flexibility Training Seriously

    When it comes to the Big Three of exercise - cardiovascular, strength training and flexibility - it's pretty clear whichone can get overlooked. After all, while we prize cardiovascular and strength training for their role in helping us lose weight, build muscle and get fit, the benefits of flexibility training are less immediately alluring. ...
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  • Are You Sitting Properly?

    If you are an office worker you probably spend at least six or seven hours a day sitting on the job. Add more time sitting in the car, at dinner and lounging with some late night TV and the total hours of sitting rockets up to somewhere around ten hours. When is the last time you thought about how you sit?Probably never or a long, long time ag ...
  • The Role of Antioxidants in Good Health

    Everyone has heard about the importance of a balanced diet for maintaining good health. Similarly, everyone knows that they should be getting exercise - or at the very least adding more activity into their days. Getting a good night's sleep is essential - without it, you'll find that your immune system starts to slack off a bit and you put yourself ...
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  • Healthy Aging with the Senior Club

    Partake in a morning of discussions about healthy aging this May 23, 2012 from 9:00 am to 11:30 am at the Senior Club’s weekly meeting to be held at the Santee Hall. Aside from the special talk about aging gracefully, participants can also enjoy the usual offerings of this gathering like meeting and chatting with friends, playing board games, a ...
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  • Have High Blood Pressure? Check Your Mercury Levels

    “Mercury toxicity should be evaluated in any patient with hypertension, coronary heart disease, cerebral vascular disease, cerebrovascular accident, or other vascular disease.” This was the conclusion of an August 2011 study that appeared in the Journal of Clinical Hypertension.  For those of you lucky enough to not know the term, hyp ...
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  • Senior’s Out and About Garden Celebration

    When: Thursady, May 10, 2012Time: 10:15 AM to 3:00 PMLocation: San Diego ZooCost: $37.80Adventurous older adults will get a chance to explore various locations in the San Diego County area this May 10, 2012 from 10:15 AM to 3:00 PM, particularly the San Diego Zoo. Get motivated by the fascinating connections between people, plants, and animals an ...
  • Find the Right Pillow for a Healthier Night’s Sleep

    Sleepless in America? For more than one in three Americans, getting a good night’s sleep isn’t as easy you might think.  According to a recent poll by the National Sleep Foundation[1], a combination of daily stress and lifestyle choices (including nighttime activities as well as eating and exercise habits) is causing more than a third ...
  • Healthy Kids Day by YMCA

    When: Saturday, April 28, 2012Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMLocation: Cameron Family YMCA, Santee, CAEvent WebsiteUrge your kids to stay fit and healthy and join YMCA’s Health Kids Day on April 28, 2012 from 10 am to 12 pm at the Cameron Family YMCA at Santee, California. Let your kids partake in fun and exciting physical activities that boost not o ...
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