Research consistently shows the importance of nutrition in the repair process of injuries. The body’s demand for nutrition dramatically increases during times of injury and healing. Professional guidance is paramount in maximizing recovery and minimizing downtime.

Three Stages of Injury Healing:

1. Inflammatory Phase
   Initial response to injury. Lasting 7 – 10 days
   ICE applications (5 – 15 minutes) will limit excessive inflammation.
   Bio-active nutrients applicable: Proteolytic Enzymes 3 – 4 times per day in an empty stomach.
   Trans-dermal Patches for fast healing.
2. Repair Phase:
   Cell growth of injured tissues. Production of collagen, proteoglycans.
   Two days after injury up to 8 weeks post injury.
   Heat helpful after first week (depending on severity of injury).
   Bio-active nutrients applicable: Vitamins A,B,C Minerals zinc, magnesium, manganese.
   Trans-dermal patches for fast healing
3. Remodeling Phase:
   Strengthening tissues, aligning collagen fibers.
   Two weeks after injury up to 1 year.
   Active phase! Treatments and exercises indicated.
   Bio-active nutrients applicable: general support.

Nutrients and natural medicines available in dispensary: Nature’s Remedies Ltd To order a refill simply e-mail us your request with your cc info and we will mail it to you.

Dr. Straile offers the following techniques:

• Various chiropractic techniques to re-align, mobilize spine and joints, restore spinal curves and reduce subluxations.
• Myofascial Release
• Egoscue Method exercise instruction