Blog Articles: Ptak Family Chiropractic
Are you seeking relief from chronic or trauma-related pain? Or do you simply want to feel healthier, inspired and more energetic every day? Our passion at Ptak Family Chiropractic is restoring patients of all ages to their optimum health and wellness through natural, effective methods.

The Bigness of Vitalism, The Nervous System And Chiropractic
The nervous system sits at the magnificent interface between spirit and matter. It is the physical manifestation of consciousness, providing the order and coordination that allow us to self-maintain, self-heal, and adapt to an ever-changing world.

Traditional Chiropractic Methods
Traditional chiropractic methods include:
Diversified: involves applying a manual thrust to correct spinal misalignments, based on a thorough spine analysis.
The Diversified Technique is a widely practiced chiropractic method that focuses on the manual adjustment of the spine and other joints to restore proper alignment and function. Developed by Dr. D.D. Palmer, the founder of chiropractic, and refined by subsequent practitioners, the Diversified Technique is characterized by several key features:
1. Hands-On Adjustments: Chiropractors use their hands to apply a quick, precise thrust to specific vertebrae or joints that are identified as misaligned (subluxated).
2. Patient Positioning: Patients are typically positioned lying face down or seated, depending on the area of the spine or joint being adjusted. The chiropractor carefully positions the patient to optimize the effectiveness of the adjustment.
3. Feedback and Sensitivity: Practitioners rely on their tactile sensitivity and feedback from the patient to determine the location and degree of misalignment and to ensure the adjustment is delivered accurately.
4. Individualized Care: Each adjustment is tailored to the patient’s specific needs and condition, based on a thorough assessment of their spine and musculoskeletal system.

Why should you consider a chiropractic adjustment when experiencing a fever?
Why should you consider a chiropractic adjustment when experiencing a fever? Many holistic-minded parents at Ptak Family Chiropractic in Santa Monica, CA bring their children for chiropractic adjustments when they have a fever. It's important to note that...

Birth Healing Summit: Balancing The Nervous System To Handle Daily Stress
Birth practitioners and advocates from all over the world gathered online for a weeklong event called the Birth Healing Summit. Created and hosted by Lynn Shulte, P.T. Among the notable appearances and presentations was a spotlight interview with Jeanne Ohm, D.C., editor of Pathways to Family Wellness and executive coordinator of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.

Can Chiropractic Help Improve Breastfeeding?
As any new breastfeeding mother will tell you, breastfeeding is hard work. Not only that, but breastfeeding can frequently suffer from unexpected problems. It is recommended that you make an appointment with a certified lactation consultant if you are experiencing any...

Does High Intensity Exercise Backfire on you?
Exercise is one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory interventions. The higher the intensity of the exercise, the more antioxidants your body releases afterward to help quench inflammation. However, one must pay attention to the intensity and duration for exercise...
Hormones out of whack since your brain injury?
Although brain injury symptoms may subside enough for you to return to daily life, trauma to the brain can continue to subtly wreak havoc on how your body functions and feels for month and even years later. For instance, many people notice their hormone function isn’t...
Exercise creates good gut bacteria independent of diet
We’re learning what a vital role good gut bacteria play in immune health, brain health, mood, and, of course, gut health. We also know that the best way to beef up your good gut bacteria is through eating lots of different kinds of vegetables and fruits every day. But...

Canola oil worsens memory, raises Alzheimer’s risk
We’ve long been pitched canola’s health benefits. After all, Whole Foods uses it in all their prepared foods and many vegetarian and vegan products proudly promote it as a feature ingredient. But when scientists, who had shown the brain benefits of olive oil in mice,...

Autism rates continue to rise, setting new record highs
There was a time many people — who are not yet that old — can remember when autism was relatively uncommon. Today it’s so common special education classes have exploded in numbers many parents have a child on the autism spectrum....
Office:
3122 Santa Monica Blvd #102,
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Email:
ptakfamilychiropractic@gmail.com
Office Hours:
Monday:7:30am – 12:15pm & 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Tuesday: 7:30am - 12:15pm
Wednesday: 7:30am – 12:15pm & 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Thursday:7:30am - 12:15pm & 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Friday:7:30am – 12:15pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Phone:
310-473-7991

Corrective Exercises
Find out about our corrective exercise program and download exercises: Wobble Chair, Cervical Dynamic Traction, Spinal Molding and more.