Christmas

Christmas Customs… How They Began

Use of the nativity scene (crèche) as a Christmas symbol dates back to St. Francis of Assisi. In 1224, he set up a manger scene in the hills above the village of Greccio, Italy, to dramatize for his parishioners the humble origins of Jesus. He built a real stable with live animals, straw and hay. People dressed as Mary and Joseph, and shepherds stood among the cattle near a straw filled manger containing a lifelike wax image of the Christ Child.

In Greccio, the manger scene was so loved by the villagers that it was repeated year after year at Christmas. Gradually it was adopted by other towns and the custom spread. Eventually, the manger scene became as important to the celebration of Christmas in Southern Europe as the Christmas tree was in the north.

The wassail bowl that we associate with Christmas celebrations comes from an ancient Saxon drinking custom. The medieval wassail bowl was chosen for its size and beauty and was decorated with arcs of evergreen over the top. The drink itself was a combination of hot ale, sugar, nutmeg or ginger, decorated with baked apples.

Christmas carolers in old England often carried wassail bowls with them when they went caroling. They would go “wassailing” to the house of a friend, sing a carol, and offer a drink to those inside.

Hanging mistletoe is a pagan customthat has survived become a part for Christmas holiday traditions. Druid priests cut mistletoe wit a golden sickle and caught it in a white cloth before I could touch the ground. It was then distributed to their followers to hang in their homes. Its magical powers were supposed to bring happiness, romance and peace.

In ancient Scandinavia, enemies meeting by chance beneath a tree bearing mistletoe were obliged to disarm, embrace in friendship and keep peace together for the rest of the day. Perhaps from this legend comes the English custom of kissing beneath the mistletoe.

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Office Hours

The Office Will Be Closed

December 24 & 25

Office Hours Next Week

Will Be:

Mon. – Tues. – Weds.

8 A.M. to 6 P.M.

Have A Merry Christmas!

Fairport Chiropractic1157 Fairport Road
Fairport, NY 14450
585-381-7724

Holidays

Health Tips For The Holidays

Get started early with your Holiday preparations and try to relax and enjoy the season. If you are having guests, remember they are coming to enjoy the time with you, everything doesn’t have to be perfect.

In bringing out holiday decorations avoid excessive reaching, bending and twisting that may strain your spine. When stooping, bend your knees more and your back less. When reaching high, use a step stool or ladder to avoid strain.

To avoid last minute rushing around, do your shopping early and gradually.

Enjoy the Holiday dinner and other treats, but don’t indulge excessively and don’t insist that your guests do so. You will all feel better and more comfortable.

Fairport Chiropractic1157 Fairport Road
Fairport, NY 14450
585-381-7724

Sciatica

Sciatica

Sciatica is an inflammation of the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in the body. It runs from the lower spine, through the buttocks, and down the leg into the foot. When the sciatic nerve is inflamed it can cause numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in your lower back and/or leg. Generally sciatica is caused by:

Inflamed Joint: If a bone (vertebra) in your lower back is not moving properly

or is out of position, the joint can become inflamed and irritate

the sciatic nerve.

Bulging Disc: If one of the cushions (discs) between your vertebrae is

bulging, it can irritate the nerve and cause pain and discomfort.

Muscle Spasm: If a muscle in your lower back or buttocks is tightened or

spasmed, it can irritate or put pressure on the sciatic nerve.

All three of these conditions are effectively treated in our office with a combination of manipulation, therapy and functional restoration exercises.

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Fairport, NY 14450
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A Clove A Day

“A Clove A Day”

Chef Emeril Lagasse’s favorite ingredient also reigns as America’s longest running and most pungent health kick. Thanks to mounting evidence that garlic is one of the healthiest substances we can eat. The last 25 years have uncovered well documented health benefits from garlic, like reducing blood cholesterol and triglycerides, increasing lipoproteins (good cholesterol), and lowering blood pressure. In addition garlic lowers plaque buildup in arteries, blood sugar, the risk of clots and cancer of the digestive system, helps remove heavy metals such as lead and mercury from the body and is a potent natural antibiotic.

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Fairport, NY 14450
585-381-7724

Back Pain

Low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide. Doctors of chiropractic specialize in addressing back pain and overall neuro-musculoskeletal health.

#ThinkChiropractic

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Working Americans

Nearly 50% of working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year. Chiropractic care can help. #ThinkChiropractic

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Fairport, NY 14450
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Conditions

Seeing a doctor of chiropractic (DC) for back pain is common. DCs also treat headaches, neck pain, personal injuries, sports injuries and prevention and more.

Fairport Chiropractic1157 Fairport Road
Fairport, NY 14450
585-381-7724