Stress Management in Livermore

by Dr. Haque on March 5, 2010

To deal with stress and stay healthy there are three components-Physical, Mental and Chemical

The other day I went to La Petit Academy in Pleasanton to pesent to the employees on stress and wellness.  As these women work long hours every day with kids from babies to children, they endure a lot of physical and mental stress.

I decided to present to them about the postive side of health as much of the time, our health care system is full of a lot of darkness and disease.

We know the importance of our physical well being.  Without our chemical well being we could not digest our food and fight illness.  However, we rarely consider our mental well being when searching for better health.

Below are some things to consider that will help you cope with the stress and strain of everyday life.

1. Life is 80:10:10.  If you are a genuinely good and honest person you will find life to be 80:10:10.  This means no matter what you do, or how you act, 80% of the people you meet will like you, 10% will think you are okay, and 10% will not like you.  Even though the majority of people like us, human nature is such that we tend to put more emphasis on the negative 10% than we do on the positive 90%.  So the next time something negative happens, just say, 80:10:10 and forget about it.  It is not worth the worry.

2. Smile & Don’t Worry.  Do not waste time worrying about things you can not control.  About 95% of all the things we worry about never happen, and the 5% that do, are never as bad as we thought they would be.  In the meantime, we spend days, weeks, months and even years of our lives worrying about things that never happen.  If you can do something to make a difference, then do it.  If you can not change the outcome, then forget about it and do not worry.  What will happen, will happen, so make the changes needed, put it out of your mind and let it pass.

3. And This Too Shall Pass. Think about the worst thing that has ever happened to you.  Did you live through it?  Of course you did, otherwise you would not be here.  When something terrible is happening, we think life is over and we will never be the same again.  Later, when we look back, we realize it was not as bas as we though it was.  Then we get to the point when we rarely think about it and life is back to normal.  You have never been in a situation that you have not lived through.  When things seem bad, just remember, And This Too Shall Pass!

For more information on stress workshops or managing stress email me at drhaque [at] haquechiropractic [dot] com

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A Day in the Life at Haque Chiropractic

by Dr. Haque on February 27, 2010

A Recap of events at our office…

Our day began early today….actually we begin seeing patients at 5:30a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings.  It was lively on this rainy morning!  First we had a patient who works with the Cirque Du Soleil come in from San Jose for chronic pain in his right rib cage from setting up the materials for the show and directing the actors.  Because of his results, he insists on make the drive to Livermore from San Jose 3 times per week.

As the morning progresses we are taking care of patients who have complaints of lower back pain, shoulder pain after rotator cuff surgery, a patient who is suffering from a whiplash after a car accident and a patient who complains of numbness and weakness in her hands.  Each adjustment goes well and provides the patient with improvement in their functioning and pain relief. 

We all get together for our weekly pow-wow to discuss patient needs, office management and other subjects that include improving our efficiency and services to our patients.  During our meeting, we get a walk-in patient who is complaining of a stiff neck upon waking up.  After taking care of her, we see a patient who comes in from the Lifestyle Fitness who worked out with their trainer and was feeling some stiffness in her back afterwards. We get her adjusted and provide some therapy on her muscles so she can face the world.

The phone rings and a new patient comes into the office who found us on the web. She limps in after being in pain for the last few days in her lower back with pain radiating into her buttocks. She tells us that she is having difficulty moving, lifting her baby and sleeping. We examine her thoroughly and take X-rays of her lower back. 

One of my favorite parts of the day is our patients who come in feeling great. They come in on a maintenance basis to “tune-up” their joints and prevent and future injuries. It’s fun to take care of people who are making a conscious effort to take care of themselves before problems arise!

Next…getting ready for my presentation on Back Injury Prevention at Eden Villa in Pleasanton.  This one hour presentation is provided to businesses and groups around the area complimentary so that I can spread the word and preventing injuries and help to improve the health care system.

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Fibromyalgia Relief in Livermore

February 21, 2010

Patients find relief from Fibromyalgia through Chiropractic adjustments in Livermore
Fibromyalgia is often misdiagnosed and can be left mistreated for several years.  The most common symptoms of Fibromyalgia are pain in various joints of the body, headaches, and fatigue.  Most of these chronic re-occurring symptoms leave a person feeling frustrated and irritable as it affects their [...]

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The Do’s & Dont’s of a Healthy Pregnancy in Livermore

February 14, 2010

Many of my patients have recently told me that they are pregnant.  Many questions arise from these patients about natural child birth and other subjects so I thought I’d share a few do’s and dont’s that I share with my pregnant mothers in my office in Livermore.
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Saturday Night in Downtown Livermore

January 31, 2010

Livermore is happening in the downtown resturants and bars!
Last night I had the opportunity to meet with friends at Eddie Papa’s American Hangout on First Street in downtown Livermore.  The place was packed as we had to wait about 45 minutes for a table but time flew by as we enjoyed cocktails and conversation at [...]

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Living in Livermore-No More Neck Pain

January 24, 2010

Neck Pain Relief in 5 easy steps
Living in our world of computers, every day stress and the too often rear-ends that take place on our freeways, it is no shock that neck pain is the most common complaint I hear as a Chiropractor in Livermore.  Most American’s will suffer from some type of neck pain [...]

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A Wellness Approach for 2010

January 17, 2010

A fresh start to wellness this new year for Livermore
It’s that time of year, when resolutions are made to become healthier but often times, as the days and months pass, we forget about those resolutions and are back to our same unhealthy patters.   A big down fall to resolutions are that they are symptom based [...]

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Personal Training Supports Chiropractic Care in Livermore, CA

January 10, 2010

Livermore Chiropractor Encourages Clients to Support Their Health with Personal Training
There are several different types of conditions and cases that I see in my practice ranging from herniated discs to scoliosis but one common thread is that muscles and ligaments are involved in the repair of the spine.  It is for this reason that I [...]

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Zero Tolerance for Pain in Livermore, CA

January 3, 2010

Pain Free Living in Livermore, CA
As a chiropractor, I am committed to helping as many people as I can in Livermore to live a pain free life. I like to approach my client’s total health with a zero tolerance for pain.
Three areas I work with when addressing pain relief:

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Holiday Dieting in Livermore CA

December 10, 2009

Enjoy Livermore Holiday Parties Without Destroying Your Diet!
As a personal trainer in Livermore, many of my clients repeatedly hear me telling them how important their diet is to their weight loss goals. In fact, I always make it a point to mention that diet is 80% of the work and exercise is only 20% of [...]

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