We Make Pain S-C-A-M-P Away!

All the services we offer at Gateway Rehab & West Cliff Medical Center's newest chiropractic facilities are aimed at enhancing the well-being of our clients! We really want pain to go away, and the sooner the better! That's why we've thought of a fun way to let you know just what those services are:

S is for Spinal Decompression

Orange County Spinal Decompression are for patients who need to be treated from their sciatica or failed back surgery. We give clients consultations in our medical center but refer them to our Mission Viejo office for the actual procedure, which are focused on the backbone's lumbar discs to relieve nerve compression.

C is for Chiropractic Treatment and Cold Laser Therapy

West Cliff Medical Center have helpful Newport Beach chiropractic treatment that offer relief from neck and back pains as well as improves your body's flexibility and control. Fairly new in the medical scene, Cold Laser or Soft Laser Therapy is becoming more popular because it is non-invasive and specifically targets problem areas of the body through very precise temperature that does not harm the body.

A is for Acupuncture and Active Release Technique (ART) 

Acupuncture is more than 1,000 years old and has been used to treat a wide range of sickness, whether mild or major. Acupuncture treatments can control pain, circulate energy throughout the body or release body chemicals such as endorphins, depending on the patient's need. Like any medical treatment, acupuncture should only be done by specialists on your body. Our office at West Cliff Medical Center have acupuncturists who are experienced and only to willing to help. ART is a state of the art soft tissue technique that relieves pain from tendons, muscles and other parts of the body. It is one of the most popular treatments for sports injury with a 90 percent success rate.

M is for Massage Therapy

Massage helps reduce daily stress from modern living. Aside from its soothing psychological and emotional effects, a massage relaxes the muscles and softens tissues. A regular massage promotes pain relief, blood circulation and prevents injuries.

P is for Pilates

Also a popular treatment, Pilates develops core strength, flexibility and coordination without straining the muscles. It is suitable for a wide range of people at different levels of physical rehabilitation.

Our friendly and helpful medical team will help you feel better in no time! Contact our Orange County Chiropractic specialists today.

Kindle Holiday Giveaway!

The Orange County Chiropractors at Gateway Rehab and Wellness Center are excited to announce our 2011 Kindle Holiday Giveaway!

From now through January 5th, 2012 you can earn tickets to be entered into our drawing for a new Kindle e-Reader! Our drawing will take place on January 6, 2012.

How can you enter? It's simple - we know you love the care you get at Gateway, so tell your friends and family and earn tickets when they come in for their FREE consultation!

Refer a new patient and you earn 10 tickets!
Become a new patient and you earn 5 tickets!
Donate a food item for our food drive and earn 1 ticket for each item!

You have the potential for several entries to win this fantastic prize! Best of all, the friends you refer have no obligation beyond coming in for their free consultation to help you earn your tickets. And when they become a new patient they earn tickets as well!

We know you have a Christmas list for your family and friends - why not give them the gift of wellness? Use your list for even more good and refer your family and friends to Gateway Rehab and Wellness Center! You can have them call us, or you can simply complete the form below for each referral! New to us? Visit our Mission Viejo Chiropractic website and schedule your appointment today!




Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center is also happy to support MADD. When you come into the office, don't forget to donate to MADD to be entered into a weekly drawing for other fantastic prizes!

Thanks for making our Newport Beach Chiropractic Office grand opening at Westcliff a Success!

Thank you so much for all those who supported us and came out to the grand opening of our Newport Beach Chiropractor Office at Westcliff Medical Center. Our grand opening was a big hit! We are so grateful.

Everyone seemed really excited about our new state-of-the-art equipment and our beautiful new building.

We hope you enjoyed Promelis deli sandwiches and pasta salad. Or, even more, the free mini massages and great raffle prizes like our soothing hot stone massage!

Newport Beach Massage Room

Click here to view more photos from our new office!

With this new Newport Beach chiropractic facility we have multiple rooms dedicated to soothing massages with calming smells and relaxing music.

If you visit for an injury, there personal pilates classes to help stretch and strengthen and doctors available for adjustments, evaluations and other treatments.

Here are a list of all the services provided at West Cliff Medical Center!

• Massages: Great for relaxations, pain relief, and blood circulation.
  
  
• Pilates: Helps gain muscles, core stability, and lose weight.
  
  
• Chiropractic: Develop flexibility and control over your body.
  
  
• Acupuncture: Release endorphins, control pain, and circulate the body.
  
  
• Spinal Decompression: Relieve nerve compression.
  
  
• Active Release Technique: Alleviate pain with tendons, muscles, and many others.

Click here to read more about the Newport Beach chiropractor services at Westcliff.

With 2 locations now up and running as your premier Orange County chiropractor facilities, Gateway Rehab Wellness Center and Westcliff Medical Center, can handle your medical issues and get your body back to full strength. Whether its a tweaked neck from a car accident or a torn muscle from a sporting event, our offices have the medical professionals to handle your needs.

Stop by for a tour or schedule an evaluation any time!

Orange County Weight Loss: Support and Planning Are Keys to Success!

Chances are, if you live in Orange County, weight loss has probably crossed your mind at some time or another. Its natural to want to look and feel your best, but to actually change your eating and exercise habits is one of the most difficult things to do. Most people need the help of a professional when they undergo a major change their lifestyle, but they attempt to do it on their own. This is why the Orange County weight loss plans of individuals are not successful in the long run. 


The Orange County Weight Loss Program at Gateway Wellness has designed a strategy to help individuals meet and keep their fitness goals. The program is based on time-tested, successful methods of losing weight and it draws on multiple principles and schools of thought.  Things that are essential to successful weight 
management are support, planning, and a lifestyle change.  

Enrolling in our Orange County weight loss program can help with all of those things!  

Losing weight steadily and safely with the help of a professionals and good support team is the best way to be successful at maintaining your Orange County weight loss goals.  To enroll with the professionals at Gateway Wellness, visit our New Patient Center or book an appointment online. 

 The sooner you reach out for help, the sooner you will be on your way to fitness! 

To read the full article, click here:   "Orange County Weight Loss: Support and Planning Are Keys to Success!"

Prenatal Orange County Chiropractic Care

Pregnant women usually take greater care of their bodies than do those women who are not pregnant. This extra care not only benefits a woman's unborn child but can reduce pain and discomfort during childbirth and helps to speed up recovery after birth has taken place. There are those women however that want to go the extra mile for both their health as well as their babies but aren't sure where to begin. It's a little known fact that visiting an Orange County chiropractor during pregnancy is essential when a woman is looking for a more productive, safer, and less painful birthing experience.

Women that worry that chiropractic care during pregnancy isn't safe can set their mind at ease a it's been proven repeatedly that it's incredibly safe and helpful to both mother and baby. Moreover Orange County chiropractic care during pregnancy can help balance a woman's biomechanics, hormones, as well as her neurological standpoint.

As a pregnancy progresses postural changes occur because the center of gravity in a woman's body shifts. Additionally the mass of the baby as well as the placenta and water place ever-increasing pressure on a woman's spine and pelvis especially towards the end of pregnancy. This is what causes the waddle walk that many pregnant women do at the end of their pregnancy.

A visit to an Orange County chiropractor can not only help with posture but significantly reduces the time a woman will spend labor and her strengthened back will give her more power to push and help her return to a pre-partum health state once delivery has occurred. Chiropractic care during pregnancy also helps relieve the pain and discomfort associated with several joints within the pelvis and helps them function better. Furthermore this type of care during pregnancy also reduces the likelihood of back labor, a process which can be detrimental to the health of both baby and mother.

With so many proven pain reducing and strengthening techniques for pregnant women, it's no surprise that the popularity of prenatal chiropractic care is on the rise. Strengthening a woman's body during pregnancy significantly reduces the chances of things like brain bleeds, encephalopathy, facial nerve palsy, and even tearing of the spinal muscles. Visiting a chiropractor during pregnancy is safe, makes good sense, and offers plenty of benefits with no drawbacks whatsoever.

Orange County Chiropractor Service And Alternative Medicine Sales On The Rise

Despite some heavy censorship and negative press stemming from those who practice traditional medicine, sales and use of alternative medicine services/products are booming. According to several studies this recent and sudden boom can be attributed to the tough economic times many individuals face and a desire for less invasive treatments for ailments.

In the United States alone retail sales of vitamins and supplements totaled almost $639 million from January of 2009 to December of that same year. The sales numbers marked a 10% increase in the sales of the previous year. Included in the statistics were those monies spent by individuals on things like Orange County chiropractors and holistic and homeopathic remedies. The increase in spending with regard to alternative medicines and things like Orange County chiropractor visits are striking because most surveys show that spending in all other areas was down during the aforementioned period.

There are also a lot of studies which show that a greater education and access to information online has helped individuals who had trepidations about alternative medicine and Orange County chiropractor services get the facts straight and clear up a lot of confusion and misinformation regarding these things. The same study show that many people seek out Orange County chiropractors and other alternative medicine and remedies simply because they are far cheaper than traditional medical treatments. Being more affordable and immediately accessible has pushed individuals away from traditional medicine and towards alternative treatments.

With more and more information rising to the surface with regards to alternative medicine and Orange County chiropractor services is expected that an even greater number of people this year and in the years to come will seek out the services of an Orange County chiropractor as well as alternative medicines such as those falling within the holistic and homeopathic categories.

The Growing Popularity Of Orange County Chiropractic Services

In this day and age medicine has advanced to the point where there are a great number of different treatments available to those who live with pain. While many people still stick to strictly traditional medicine and remedies there is a large and growing group of people who begun to seek out alternative remedies for the things that ail them. The rising popularity of alternative medicine which includes things like Orange County chiropractic services can be attributed to the very different remedies they offer as opposed to those offered by traditional medicine.

Orange County chiropractic services and other alternative medicines are slowly gaining mainstream success because of some undeniable results as well as some very vocal patients who have found success in alternative medicine. These individuals remain extremely excited about the Orange County chiropractors they've been treated by because the remedies they received require no invasive surgeries, harsh drugs, or even hospital stays. This is because Orange County chiropractors along with their alternative medicine counterparts research and find ways to treat pain and other ailments without the need for those things. Moreover Orange County chiropractors strive to treat not the symptoms of pain but rather their cause.

Reasons People Visit An Orange County Chiropractor

• Back & neck pain
• Massage Therapy
• Weight Loss and Management
• Spinal Decompression
• Acupuncture
• Physical therapy
• Sciatica treatment

Interestingly enough recent surveys have shown that although Orange County chiropractic services are growing in popularity it is men who visit Orange County chiropractors slightly more often than women. Even more interesting is the fact that the majority of people who visited an Orange County chiropractor or sought some other form of alternative medicine did so only after speaking with a friend. In another survey it was discovered that 28% of the people who where treated by an Orange County chiropractor sought treatment because traditional medicines where either not working or interfered with their daily routine. An additional 23% of people surveyed stated they sought help from an Orange County chiropractor at the recommendation of a traditional doctor.

All of this data suggests that as more and more time passes alternative medicines such as Orange County chiropractor services will become a bigger and bigger part of mainstream medicine. The results are undeniable and with many traditional doctors endorsing and even recommending alternative medicine, it's not hard to see why things like Orange County chiropractor services have become so popular nor is it hard to see why its popularity will continue to skyrocket in the years to come.

Living With Pain? Visit An Orange County Chiropractor

If you're an individual who's lived with pain for any extended period of time, be it in nagging or excruciating, then you know just how difficult it can be to find relief and rid yourself of the pain completely through conventional medical means. Many times those that live with pain experience even greater drawbacks or more pain when they seek traditional medical solutions. That's because the drugs and surgery often prescribed for pain are just as debilitating and sometimes even more so than the pain itself.

If you've tried all of the conventional medical solutions out there and you're still in pain and discomfort then it may be time to consider an alternative form of treatment. The Orange County Chiropractors at the Gateway Rehab & Wellness center offer a wide variety of alternative medical services that help patients not only alleviate the symptoms of pain but eliminate the causes of it as well.

Orange County Chiropractic Services:

• Physical Therapy
• Cold Laser Treatment
• DRX9000 Spinal Decompression
• Active Release Techniques
• Acupuncture
• Weight Loss Programs
• Massage Therapy
• ...And Many More!

The Ongoing Debate Over Heat vs. Cold Treatments

Within the field of medical care there always a number of ongoing debates about which methods are most effective for treating patients. One such debate that involves chiropractors is the debate regarding the use of ice and heat in treating different ailments. As many Orange County Chiropractors work with athletes and people that live physically strenuous lives, this is an important debate because chiropractors want to ensure that these individuals are as healthy as they can be and are capable of carrying on their lifestyle.

Benefits of Heat

• Good for treating bruises
• Heals fatigued soft muscles
• Alleviates the pain of minor sprains
• Assists with blood vessel dilation
• Decreases inflammation

Benefits of Cold

• A decreased nerve transmission in pain fibres
• Reduces the activity of free nerve endings
• Raises the pain threshold
• Causes a release of endorphins
• Cold sensations over-ride the pain sensation

Orange County Chiropractor Urges Others To Think Outside The Box For Body And Health

The Orange County Chiropractors of the Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center recently held a free wellness class in Mission Viejo which dealt with ways to stay healthy. The class from start to finish was full of extremely useful and surprising information and everyone who attended left with a better understanding of how to live a healthy lifestyle. During the class Orange County Chiropractor Dr. Victor Rafa shared a lot of information about things both healthy and unhealthy and went into the details regarding these things.

Dr. Rafa opened the class by addressing stress and how it, more than nearly everything else affects your body in negative ways. In fact the Orange County Chiropractor stated that it's not accidents nor trauma that causes the body to get out of line and further stated that stress is in fact the biggest cause of aches, pains, and other aliments. He then urged anyone suffering from such things and high stress to visit an Orange County Chiropractor regularly in order to eliminate stress and alleviate aches and pains.

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Dr. Rafa then brought up the subject of Carpal Tunnel and how he sees patients suffering from this problem on a regular basis. Many times carpal tunnel can originate not only from the wrist but in many cases from the back and muscles surrounding the neck, shoulder and arm. The Orange County Chiropractor went on to tell attendees that once a back or neck begins having problems many health issues can rear their ugly heads, one of which happens to be Carpal Tunnel. If you or someone you know is suffering from Carpal Tunnel it's wise to visit an Orange County Chiropractor for treatments that address the cause instead of others that simply mask the symptoms.

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FREE Wellness Class By Calling (949) 454-8811

Dr. Rafa then moved onto the main top of the evening which was living healthy. He began speaking about this topic buy urging several things. The first being that everyone take some sort of vitamin supplement if they are not eating properly. He further added that a lack of vitamins can lead to back, neck, and a whole host of other health related issues. His Orange County Chiropractic center the Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center, carries all types of vitamins that patients will find useful. Next he turned his attention to eating right and gave tips and suggestions on things that should be limited or omitted in our daily diets. He cited four main foods that should be avoided, which are as follows:

1. Sugar - Breaks down your teeth and results in sudden energy crashes.
2. White flour - because it's bleached and contains no nutrition value whatsoever.
3. Salt - Extremely bad your heart
4. Preservatives - Processed foods such as MSG, hot dogs and bologna.

Avoiding these types of foods will result in a healthier body and keep those nagging aches and pains away. Eating the proper foods gives your body the necessary nutrients it needs to keep itself running at optimum levels. The Orange County Chiropractor also noted that when individuals consume the aforementioned foods over long periods of time it places them at risk for a variety of serious health issues.

At the conclusion of the lesson on proper nutrition Dr. Rafa began speaking about other ways to avoid and alleviate stress. One of the best ways to avoid and reduce stress is to get plenty of sleep. The Orange County Chiropractor put heavy emphasis on getting at least 8 hours of sleep every night. Doing so allows the body to deal with daily stress and ready the body and mind for the next day. He also provided attendees with an interesting tip related to sleep. If a doctor prescribes you a mattress you can use the mattress as a tax write off! Using this to your advantage will not only help you save money but will help you afford a mattress that will allow you to sleep more comfortably. The final key to getting a good solid nights rest is pillows. Sleeping with a bad pillow actually does more harm than good and can negatively affect the whole body leaving you tired, sore, and achy the next day.

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Next up the class dealt with more ways to reduce stress and stay healthy. Orange County Chiropractor Dr. Rafa urged attendees to do several things. These where:

• Drink plenty of water - Distilled, Spring, and tap water are great choices while Spring water is best for drinking while you exercise.
  
  
• Get some sun - While prolonged exposure to the sun is dangerous regular short term exposure does a body wonders. Sun light actually causes the body to create Vitamins A and D! A time outdoors will do you good!
  
  
• Get fresh air - Getting outside for fresh air is not only refreshing but great for your body too. It's also important to be sure that you breathe properly taking full breaths as often as you can. The more oxygen your body receives the better it functions.

The next topic covered was an eye opener for everyone. The Orange County Chiropractor spoke of Flu shots and urged those in attendance to stop and consider the risks before going in for one. Dr. Rafa was quick to point out that there are studies that show Flu shots actually increase the risk of Alzheimer's in anyone who receives these shots. Flu shots have also been shown to decrease the body's immunity to many other types of diseases as well. Instead Dr. Rafa recommends that people do the following in order to avoid contracting the Flu.

• Avoid sugar
• Get enough rest
• Decrease stress
• Exercise
• Eat garlic
• Wash your hands
• Avoid the flu shot!!

Learn How To Beat The Flu Without Harming Your Body
by Calling (949) 454-8811

Following the lesson on Flu shots, Dr. Rafa moved onto talking about just how a healthy day should play out. A healthy day begins with a positive mindset followed by proper stretching and then a proper breakfast, which means no donuts and coffee. He went on to state that breakfast should be the biggest meal of the day and all subsequent meals should be reduced in size. Furthermore he urged everyone not to eat dinner late or go to bed full as you will wake up tired because the body spend a lot of energy digesting the meal you ate just before you retired.

Dr. Rafa next moved onto speaking about just how poorly aligned necks, backs, and joints can result in a myriad of different health issues. These issues can range from minor to debilitating but can be cured by an Orange County Chiropractor with regular visits. He urged everyone to contact a Chiropractor if they experience any of the following problems.

• Headaches
• Irritability
• Nervousness
• Loss of muscle control
• Vertigo
• Blurring of the eyes
• Thyroid issues

The final portion of the class dealt with several different topics. These included migraines, Tachycardia, heartburn, and the nervous system and how all other systems rely on the nervous system for everything. Dr. Rafa reminded everyone that these and most other issues can be effectively treated by regular Orange County Chiropractor visits. Should you have any questions about Dr. Rafa, these monthly classes or his services please contact the Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center for assistance. They also have an Orange County Chiropractic website that lists all of their services and contains tips for healthy living.

Interested in Learning More About Our Healthy Topics?? Stop By Our Mission Viejo Office at 24002 Via Fabricante Ste. 501 Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Orange County Chiropractor To Offer FREE Monthly Classes Dedicated To Weight Loss and Bodily Health

Those who want to lose weight and begin living a healthy lifestyle will be happy to learn that Orange County Chiropractor Dr. Victor Rafa and his staff at Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center are now offering monthly classes dedicated to living and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Emphasis will be on the body and how to keep it healthy and pain free so that patients can live a quality life. The health professionals at the Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center know that Orange County weight loss can be difficult and that sometimes even the most ardent of individuals give up on their weight loss goals.

It is for this reason that these Orange County Chiropractors have worked with their staff to create monthly classes that teach people how to make smart choices with regards to exercise, diet, and their bodies. These programs have been created by dietitians, Orange County Chiropractors, and weight loss professionals so attendees can expect each class to be extremely well rounded and cover the specifics of getting and staying healthy.

Those interested should write this information down and keep it handy.

• To register: Call (949) 454-8811
• Location: 24002 Via Fabricante Ste. 501 Mission Viejo, CA 92691
• Day: 2nd Wednesday of every month
• Time: 6:30pm
• Price: FREE!

FIND OUT NEXT MONTHS TOPIC BY CALLING (949) 454-8811

The topics at these monthly classes will vary and each one will focus on something new. Those who attend multiple classes will discover that these classes cover everything from the importance of vitamins, weight loss, and what types of foods are best when you want to live a healthy lifestyle. Best of all, every single one of these monthly classes is FREE! Classes are scheduled to take place on the 2nd Wednesday of every month and all that's required to attend these classes is a simple phone call. Dr. Rafa and his team of Orange County Chiropractors and Orange County weight loss specialists can be reached at (949) 454-8811 for those who want to register for these classes. Classes begin at 6:30 in the afternoon and will be extremely informative. If you've often thought about starting a weight loss regimen but don't know how or where to begin make sure you attend these classes!

Should you have any questions about any of these Orange County weight loss and health classes, please contact the Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center for assistance. You may also wish to visit their Orange County Chiropractic website for all the details surrounding not just these classes but the details on all their services as well.

Orange County Chiropractics VS. Traditional Medical Care

Many of those who've considered visiting an Orange County Chiropractor have not yet done so only because they're uncertain of what it is exactly that a Chiropractor can do for them that a traditional doctor can not. In reality however such people should not be asking what a Chiropractor and a doctor can do for them but how the treatments of the two are different. Asking this question will make a clear distinction between the traditional doctor and his/her medical treatments and those of the Orange County Chiropractor.

Most doctors focus on intrusive treatments that sometimes involve major downtime and expensive medicines when looking to cure and/or alleviate an ailment. Orange County Chiropractors however take a different route when working with their patients. Chiropractors seek to turn on the body's natural healing ability whereas traditional doctors typically want to introduce or add something to the body's natural defense system. That's why many of the treatments practiced by traditional doctors often slow you down, make you sicker, and regularly hinder you day to day life.

High blood pressure is perhaps the best example to use to demonstrate just how an Orange County Chiropractors treatments differ from those practiced by standard doctors. A patient whose doctor discovers his/her high blood pressure will select a medicine that the patient must then take on a regular basis in order to regulate their blood pressure. While the medicine may or may not be expensive the real problem lies in the fact that the medicine only treats the symptoms of high blood pressure while the cause goes unaddressed. An Orange County Chiropractor however will immediately address the causes of the condition and attempt to treat those by addressing nutritional issues, faulty nervous system control and even unregulated stress. Once a patient has these causes addressed high blood pressure can be eliminated rather than continuing to take medicine for an indefinite period of time.

This example draws a very clear distinction between the methods of treatments used by traditional doctors and Orange County Chiropractors. We hope that this information will help those with health issues and those unsure of whether or not to visit a Chiropractor make an informed decision. Should you have questions about Orange County Chiropractics please contact the Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center for assistance!

Orange County Chiropractic Help In Mission Viejo

There a lot of people who live with aches and pains everyday all the while wishing they could live a pain free and a more healthy lifestyle. The majority of these people honestly want to make changes and alleviate their pains but have no idea how or where to begin. Even with the advent of the Internet many people have a hard time discerning fact from fiction online when they begin searching for help with things like diet, stress management, and aches & pains.

Fortunately wellness centers such as the Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center in Mission Viejo exist to assist individuals looking help in these areas. Dr. Rafa and his team of Orange County Chiropractors offer a multitude of services which aim to treat patients without medicines as well as expensive and hindering surgeries. Not only will you find Orange County Chiropractors at the Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center but you'll also find health professionals who can help you with the following:

• Chiropractic Care
• Physical Medicine
• Medical Doctor Exam
• Massage Therapy
• Pilates
• Pre and Post Surgical Rehabilitation
• Lifestyle Advice
• Nutritional Counseling
• Spinal & Postural Screenings
• Laser Hair Removal
• Thermage & Mesotherapy
• Physiotherapy
• Custom Orthotics

All of the services offered by these Orange County Chiropractors are designed to help alleviate and eliminate the aches and pains that keep you from living comfortably and pain free. From simple Chiropractic treatments to nutritional counseling and Mesotherapy, you'll find it all at the Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center. Life is short, too short to live with pain so why not consider visiting an Orange County Chiropractor?

You may contact Dr. Rafa and his team directly via email and you may visit their Orange County Chiropractors website. The website is full of useful information related to not only their services but tips on how to live healthy, along with explanations as to how and why their services work. Don't waste another minute living with pain or an unhealthy lifestyle!

Alternative Cures To What Ails You

The majority of most people lead very busy lives and often find themselves in a position that makes it difficult to care for oneself. Balancing work, spouses, children, private time, and even friends can be an extremely arduous task on the best of days. Our demanding lifestyles leave little time for and can make healthy living complicated. With so much on our plates already we often find ourselves tired and unwilling and sometimes unable to eat right and exercise. Lack of exercise and poor diet however can lead to a multitude of ailments, all of which can be life threatening if left untreated. Add the stress our daily lives place upon us and you've got a recipe for disaster.

Even for the busiest persons with virtually no free time there are methods and treatments they can partake in to help maintain good health. Centers like the Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center in Mission Viejo have health professionals on staff ranging from Orange County Chiropractors and Acupuncturists to weight loss professionals and Dieticians. These types of centers place an emphasis on the health and well being of every individual and help their patients plan for and carry out choices that will enable them to live healthier. Offering a myriad of different programs, these centers take aim at common and some uncommon problems that might adversely affect the lives of their patients. Things like stress, aches and pain, and massage therapy, all help to relieve the symptoms and causes of the things that plague their patients.

Of course such wellness centers accomplish all of this with non invasive treatments and without expensive and sometimes crippling medication. Furthermore the health professionals at these centers focus on treatments that require no surgery. Over time and free of medical procedures that can slow them down, patients of wellness centers find that their lives and health improve slowly but steadily. Certainly there are some issues that require surgery or heavy medication however most of the little and sometimes the more painful or irritating physical issues we encounter can be treated without the need for such things, allowing a patient to continue on with their daily lives unabated and unhindered.

Many people wonder exactly what can be treated at a wellness center after hearing from a friend or relative who's recently been treated at one. The fact is that health professionals at a wellness center can treat many things. It's not uncommon to see treatments for ADHD, allergies, chronic headaches, and Scoliosis at wellness these wellness centers. Additionally the weight loss programs available at these places are customized for each individual and their needs rather than providing all patients with the same treatment. Many centers like the Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center also offer Active Release Techniques treating problems related to tendons, ligaments, and muscles. This treatment alleviates the pain associated with headaches, soreness, and fatigue.

In a time where individuals have begun seeking alternatives to expensive and more traditional medicines, many have turned to these wellness centers in the hope that they can be cured of what ails them without great expense and without painful medical procedures. Their success stories can be found all over the internet and at the wellness center websites.

Orange County Chiropractor Myths And Facts

The word Chiropractor as well as the Chiropractic industry has always faced an uphill battle. Critic and skeptics have always sought to demonize the practice for numerous reasons. Whatever there agenda may be, the Orange County Chiropractors of the Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center in Mission Viejo disagree and as a result have created a page within their website that dispels falsehoods, and separates myth from fact.

Perhaps the biggest myth surrounding Orange County Chiropractics is the one that states they are not real Doctors. The truth is that Chiropractors are indeed licensed health care providers. Those who wish to become a Chiropractor must attend school just as medical doctors do and after years of study and hard work they are granted a Doctorate of Chiropractic degree. Chiropractic school may not be as fierce but that's because aspiring Chiropractors have a very specific focus of study. Schooling for would be Orange County Chiropractors is extremely rigorous however and obtaining a degree is no easy task. Chiropractors are subject to all the same scrutinizing by the government and regulatory boards that medical doctors are. Furthermore programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Workers' Compensations all support Chiropractic programs.

A second popular myth is that all medical doctors look down on Orange County Chiropractors. While it's true that many doctors and particularly the AMA at one time disapproved of Chiropractors this type of stance reached it peak in the 1940's and has declined sharply since the 70's. Since that time opinions have changed sharply and many doctors now recommend seeing an Orange County Chiropractor for things related to tissue damage and the back and neck. In fact many medical facilities now have Chiropractors on hand and visa versa so that patients have access to both types of care. In more recent times most medical doctors have gained a greater understanding of what an Orange County Chiropractor really does and what the field of Chiropractics is really all about.

While there are many myths surrounding Chiropractors these are two of the most prominent and misunderstood. In fact these two false perceptions keep many people who could benefit from the services of an Orange County Chiropractor away from places that offer such services. If you are one of these people or just have questions about Chiropractics, you may contact Dr. Raffa at the Orange County Chiropractors of the Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center. You may also visit his Orange County Chiropractor website for additional information.

Orange County Chiropractors Encourage Active Release Techniques

Physical pain is something we all experience at one time or another. Aside from accidents, individuals may experience physical pain as a result of problems with muscles, ligaments, and even nerves. Pain related to these things within the body can manifest themselves as back pain, headaches, knee problems, and even sciatica. In most instances these types of pains are the result of overuse of specific muscles which often restrict movement and sometimes cause intense pain.

Overuse of muscles can lead to the build up of scar tissue which can prohibit muscles from contracting properly which then leads to muscles losing their ability to work properly which in turn can cause the individual experiencing this great pain. Fortunately the Orange County Chiropractors of Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center offer individuals something called Active Release Technique.



The technique which is essentially a soft tissue movement system, allows for the break up of scar tissue on muscles which helps to restore normal functionality to the affected muscles. Orange County Chiropractors also note that this technique restore and enables better blood flow to muscles which may have been deprived of normal blood flow causing even more pain and loss of functionality.

The Orange County Chiropractors of Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center encourage anyone who might be suffering from the types of pain mentioned in this blog to contact them for either a consultation or to book an appointment. You may also visit their website which is dedicated to Orange County Chiropractic medicines.

Orange County Weight Loss Program Targets The Individual

Unless you have the metabolism of the Tasmanian Devil and plenty of time to exercise each day, it's very likely that weight loss is a concern of yours. The degree to which it concerns you will depend on your current weight and any looming health issues you may have but regardless, keeping your body fit and maintaining a healthy weight helps you to avoid many of the health issues that arise from being overweight and out of shape.

Here at Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center we have put together a terrific Orange County weight loss program that is meant to be simple and easy to understand as well as follow to help ensure the success of those we help. Additionally this Orange County weight loss program targets the individual instead of focusing on a group or general goals. Each one of us have different body types, are of different ages, and have different needs. The program essentially consists of weekly Orange County weight loss lessons and workbooks designed to keep you motivated and on track. Best of all we have designed this program to provide our patients with delicious yet healthy food replacements as opposed to some of the more boring and bland replacements found in other programs.

Most individuals struggle to reach a healthy weight despite some of the harsh consequences that they face if they do not which is why our Orange County weight loss program has been designed from the ground up to be motivating and easy to follow. Studies show that you can improve your health greatly by losing as little as 10 to 20 pounds, even if you need to lose more than that and so we encourage those of you who might be overweight and have a desire to lose that weight to contact us with questions you might have or to begin the program. You may also visit our Orange County weight loss website for additional details surrounding the program.

Orange County Chiropractor: Services For Wellness And Healthy Living

Welcome to the official Gateway Rehab and Wellness Center blog! This blog is intended to serve a resource for current clients as well as those who might need or know someone in need of rehabilitation services. You'll want to check back often as we will consistently be adding new posts to this blog. Topics will range from services we offer to help and advice as well as news about Gateway Rehab and Wellness Center.

For those of our readers who are unaware of what we do or have never before heard of Gateway Rehab and Wellness Center, we are an Orange County Chiropractor organization that places a focus on not only on rehabilitation but living well and preventative measures as well. Things such as modern chiropractic practices, physical medicine, massage therapy, reformer Pilates, mat Pilates and non-surgical rehabilitation equipment and technology are the order of the day here. As Mission Viejo Chiropractors we treat a number of various ailments and people and whether your pain is ongoing, you've had a serious injury, or is a new pain, we have a service that will leave you feeling and living better!

The following is a list of Orange County Chiropractor patient treatments that we offer:

• Chiropractic Care
  
• Physical Medicine
  
• Medical Doctor Exam
  
• Massage Therapy
  
• Pilates
  
• Pre and Post Surgical Rehabilitation
  
• Lifestyle Advice
  
• Nutritional Counseling
  
• Spinal & Postural Screenings
  
• Laser Hair Removal
  
• Thermage & Mesotherapy
  
• Physiotherapy
  
• Custom Orthotics

For additional information about our services please visit our Orange County Chiropractor website. You may also contact us directly for answers to any questions you may have.