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Brien Chiropractic Clinic

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12501 Highway 90

985-331-8007

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Summertime is fun time - swimming, surfing, beach volleyball, beach barbecues, and lots of sunshine!

We want to be sure to enjoy ourselves all summer long and not be slowed down by the speed-bumps of sunburn, muscle aches and pains, and back strain. There's plenty we can do for prevention and to make sure we continue to have fun for the whole summer and beyond!

Sunburn first. This is now a real problem for almost everyone. More harmful ultraviolet radiation is reaching the surface of the planet, and that means it's reaching us! When we were kids we could get away without putting on sunscreen. Now we really need protection - for kids as well as adults.

Everyone needs to use a sunscreen. These products are rated by the amount of sun protection factor they offer - the SPF. Generally, sunburn can be avoided by using a product with an SPF of 15. Infants and children should be protected with an SPF of 30. Babies younger than six months of age should be kept out of the sun.

Both sweat and water reduce SPF protection. So if you've been in the ocean or the pool or have worked up a sweat playing volleyball or Frisbee, reapply your sunscreen right away. If you're fair-skinned or have a receding hairline, wear a hat. Protecting your lips is important too - lip balms are available with an SPF of 30.

The right kind of sunglasses is important - not all sunglasses are created equally. For proper protection, choose sunglasses that offer ultraviolet (UV) protection - helping to avoid cataracts and other eye diseases. Protection should block 99% of UVB and 95% of UVA radiation.

Getting ready for exercise is next on our summer-fun agenda. Swimming, surfing, and volleyball all require a good amount of flexibility. It's a bad idea to jump in the ocean after having spent the last six months sitting on your couch playing "Grand Theft Auto" or "World of Warcraft". The first big wave may knock you over and sprain your back!

Getting ready is important. Begin by doing daily gentle stretches for your major leg muscles - the hamstrings, quads, and calves. Stretching these big muscle groups reflexively relaxes and lengthens the muscles of your lower back.

Also, start doing abdominal exercises - leg lifts for the lower abs and crunches for the middle and upper abs. Strong abdominal muscles translates into support for your lower back.

Learning how to do a set of core exercises is very valuable. These exercises specifically strengthen the inner wall of your abdominals and lower back, resulting in more strength, more flexibility, and better balance. The only equipment required is an exercise mat.

Your chiropractor will be glad to provide information, guidance, and recommendations for a range of exercises and stretches that will help keep you healthy all summer long and beyond!

1Holick MF: Sunlight, UV-radiation, vitamin D and skin cancer. How much sunlight do we need? Adv Exp Med Biol 624:1-15, 2008
2Moehrle M: Outdoor sports and skin cancer. Clin Dermatol 26(1):12-15, 2008
3Urquhart DM, et al: Abdominal muscle recruitment during a range of voluntary exercises. Man Ther 10(2):144-153, 2005

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  • Common Conditions Treated
    • Auto Accident Injuries
    • Back and Shoulder Pain
    • Body Pain
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      • Conditions Affecting Women
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    • Pediatric Ailments
    • Repetitive Use Injuries
    • Respiratory Function
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Luling Clinic

Monday:

8:30 am-12:00 pm

2:00 pm-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-12:00 pm

Closed

Wednesday:

8:30 am-12:00 pm

2:00 pm-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-12:00 pm

2:00 pm-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:30 am-12:00 pm

Closed

Saturday:

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Sunday:

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Monday:

10:00 am-12:00 pm

2:00 pm-6:30 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-12:00 pm

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Wednesday:

10:00 am-12:00 pm

2:00 pm-6:30 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-12:00 pm

2:00 pm-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:30 am-12:00 pm

Closed

Saturday:

Closed

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

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  • "I have found Brien Chiropractic Clinic to be both professional and helpful. I am very satisfied with my treatment as well as the friendly and welcoming staff. I would and have recommended this office to friends and family. My job as an educator is very stressful. I find Dr. Brien’s services help me to deal with this daily stress."
    Laurie Breaux - teacher
  • "Dr. Brien and his staff are wonderful. As a patient for 10+ years, they have treated me for several ailments. Dr. Brien treats me like family and has always had genuine concern for my well being. I have referred and will continue to refer my family and friends."
    Jamie Mayeaux - Fitness Instructor
  • "I have been a patient of Dr. Brien for several years now. I wasn't a firm believer in chiropractic care but after many years of suffering with a recurring back problem and 'traditional methods' of care leaving me with only brief periods of relief, I made the decision to give Dr. Brien a try. I noticed a difference right away. Dr. Brien put my concerns at ease with the first visit. The brief periods of relief I was accustomed to receiving from traditional methods, were now replaced with extended periods of relief without the use of medications. I can't put into words how much I appreciate the efforts of Dr. Brien and his staff."
    John Gros - Operator
  • "Massage therapy has improved the quality of my life tremendously. Riki knows my needs and applies the appropriate therapy to decrease my back pains and headaches. Her personalized care makes me feel like I am her most important patient. If you want individualized care, Brien Chiropractic Clinic can meet your needs."
    Tresa Webre - Assistant Superintendent
  • "Before receiving treatments, I suffered from tension headaches multiple times a month. There would even be times where the headaches were weekly. With a combination of treatment from Dr. Brien and the wonderful staff at the clinic, my "headache horror" is fully under control."
    Jessica Thomas - Teacher

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