Dr. Anne Sorrentino

03/29/2026

Recovery Timelines
(Apply this to All Healing)

Recovery rarely follows a straight line, which can be surprising. It’s common to have days when movement feels easier, followed by days when stiffness or soreness returns. These ups and downs are a normal part of healing and usually reflect your body adapting—not a setback.

Early in treatment, progress often feels quick and encouraging. Over time, improvements may seem slower or less noticeable. This phase is still important, as your body is building strength, stability, and control—even if pain levels aren’t changing as dramatically. Plateaus can be frustrating, but they are a normal part of the process.

As activity levels increase, some soreness is expected. This doesn’t necessarily signal injury or regression; it often means your tissues are being challenged in a healthy way. Your care plan will help you understand what’s expected and when adjustments are needed.

Every recovery timeline is unique, influenced by the nature of the injury, daily demands, and consistency with exercises. The goal of treatment isn’t just short-term relief, but long-term confidence and resilience. Progress may not be perfect, but with steady effort, it builds a strong foundation for lasting results.

It is time to schedule your appointment … as this is necessary for maintenance also!

03/02/2026

Proprioception and Aging - Do they go Hand in Hand?

Aging is inevitable, falling is not. Are there ways to prevent falling or reduce the risk? Absolutely! Proprioception is often called our “sixth sense”, the body’s ability to sense where we are in space without looking. It pulls signals in from muscles, joints, tendons, the ear’s balance system and our eyes to coordinate movement and stability. When proprioception declines, the effects may be subtle at first: landing harder when stepping off the curb, a bit more sway when standing still, a slower walking pace. But, left unchecked, problems creep in.

Try the Unipedal Stance Test (aka Single Leg Standing Assessment).
Stand barefoot, preferably in a corner for safety, with arms crossed over the chest or hands on the hips.
Prepare to lift one leg, keeping it from touching the standing leg.
Start the Timer beginning when the foot leaves the floor and stop when the foot touches down, arms move, or the standing foot shifts.
Perform with eyes open first, then closed, for up to 30–60 seconds.
Record your times.

Balance declines with age, making this test critical for assessing fall risk in older adults, yet we are seeing changes in younger populations now.

30-49 years: averaged close to a minute (eyes open)
50-59 years: averaged 45 seconds (eyes open)
60-69 years: averaged 27 seconds (eyes open)
70-79 years: averaged 18 seconds (eyes open)
80 +: averaged 6 seconds (eyes open)

Game changer: Now try it on your NON-DOMINANT leg!
How to improve balance and proprioception next week.

It is time to schedule your appointment…

02/23/2026

What Elaine LaLanne Teaches Chiropractors about Longevity
(Part 2)

Excerpted from Dr. Fab Mancini interview:
Here are Elaine LaLanne’s top five lessons to live well to 100:

1. Move daily. Walk, stretch or lift; motion keeps joints mobile, posture strong and nerves firing.
2. Eat whole foods. Fresh produce, lean protein, and minimal sugar sustain vitality at the cellular level.
3. Protect posture and alignment. Spinal health influences balance, breathing, and nervous system performance.
4. Stay socially and mentally engaged. Love, laughter and purpose are as critical as exercise.
5. Practice lifelong discipline. Small, steady habits over decades create resilience more than short bursts of effort.
By integrating posture care, nervous system assessments and lifestyle coaching, we can extend not just the years of life, but life within those years. Elaine LaLanne reminds all of us that it is
possible to live long, live strong and live fully.

It is time to schedule your appointment…

02/09/2026

What Elaine LaLanne Teaches Chiropractors about Longevity
Excerpted from Dr. Fab Mancini interview:

At 99 years old, Elaine “LaLa”LaLanne is living proof that age can be vibrant, active and purposeful. Few realize Jack LaLanne -the “Godfather of Fitness” was a licensed chiropractor. He graduated from chiropractic college and carried its principles into his fitness empire: structures matters, the nervous system governs health, posture drives vitality and daily movement fuels longevity.

His message, more than pushups and juicing, was about alignment and nerve flow and the simple disciplines that keep minds sharp.

Elaine emphasized what Jack taught for decades: while fitness and nutrition are the twin foundations of health, chiropractic added something unique - the nervous system connection. Posture and alignment are not cosmetic, they determine how nerves communicate with every organ.

When posture collapses, nerve interference accelerates decline: poor breathing, weaker balance, reduced energy. Chiropractic adjustments help to preserve this delicate system moving patients to vitality and better function.

It is time to schedule your appointment…See you soon...

09/23/2025

All, We have a Nitro Circus Tour coming to the West Coast starting 30 November.
Here are the dates:
Friday, Nov 30 Rio Rancho, NM
Friday, Dec 5, Glendale, AZ
Saturday, Dec 6, San Diego, CA
Sunday, Dec 7, Long Beach, CA
Wednesday, Dec 10, Reno, NV
Friday, Dec 12, Portland, OR
Saturday, Dec 13, Spokane, WA
Sunday, 14 Dec, Everett, WA
Thursday, 18 Dec, Vancouver, BC
Saturday, 20 Dec, Edmonton, AB
Sunday, 21 Dec, Saskatoon, SK
If you are interested, please send a pm or email to Dr. Anne Sorrentino.

09/08/2025

Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus (generic name: semaglutide) have been in the spotlight, often described as “miracle drugs” for diabetes and weight loss. While many are drawn to the weight-loss potential—even for as little as 10 pounds—it’s important to remember that these are medications, and all medications (drugs) carry both benefits and risks.
Pros:
Effectively lowers blood sugar (type 2 diabetes)
Significant weight loss (often 10–15% in one year)
Reduces appetite and cravings
Cons:
Common gastrointestinal side effects: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation
Expensive
Weekly injections or daily oral tablet (oral form is less potent for weight loss)
Potential risks: pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, possible thyroid tumors
Limited long-term safety data for high-dose weight-loss use

Concerns Often Overlooked or Downplayed:
Hypoglycemia risk is greater than reported
Muscle loss: up to 40% of rapid weight loss comes from lean muscle mass — most concerning for older adults
Sarcopenic obesity: stopping the drug and regaining weight leaves you with less muscle and more fat, requiring much effort to rebuild strength
Heart muscle shrinkage: reductions in overall heart size and heart muscle thickness may lead to long-term cardiac issues

Discontinuation Rates:
Over 53% of adults stop use within 6 months
By one year, discontinuation rises to 68%, most often due to unpleasant side effects
Next week: Options…

08/18/2025

birthdays

06/30/2025

Many of our chronic health problems are self-inflicted. Yes, I know that is not what any of us want to hear, but I've always told the truth, be it hard to hear or not. At least 35% of Americans walk around in an inflamed state (the numbers are likely much higher). This is because all diseases are inflammation and the best and easiest way to reduce this inflammation is through diet--WHAT WE EAT!
It may not be fun (when I read about the fried Tw***ie, my heart hardened just on the mere thought, UGH!) but Tw***ie excepted, there are many tasty foods out there I would love to keep eating, but the next day??? Whoa! Is feeling like crud the next day worth it?

Let's think about it. There is a LOT of nutrition information out there. How can we make it simple? Fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds come from the earth. Meats, fish, and grains are produced from the earth. There are tasty foods processed and altered therefore NOT created from the earth. Why don't we try eating 70-80% fresh produce, meaning from the earth and just eating a little of the processed food, instead of making that the staple of the diet. Just sayin'....

06/23/2025

Sodium is one of the most critical minerals in the human body, yet it is frequently misunderstood. It gets bad press for raising blood pressure but is actually a key electrolyte that helps regulate fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contraction.

As we get into the hot weather and we exercise and spend time sweating, leg cramps often appear at night. Sodium plays a significant but indirect role in nighttime leg cramps. These sudden, involuntary muscle contractions—often affecting the calves—can be influenced by electrolyte imbalances, especially when sodium levels are low or improperly balanced with other minerals like potassium, calcium, and magnesium.

Why at night is this felt at night?
Dehydration or sodium loss may become apparent at night due to:
1) Reduced fluid intake throughout the day, complicated by low sodium diets
2) Post-exercise sodium depletion (heavy sweating without electrolyte replacement)
3) Lying down shifts fluid distribution
4) Leg position and poor circulation in bed can aggravate nerve sensitivity
5) Magnesium and calcium levels may also dip overnight upsetting the balance and increasing cramp risk

What can you do?
a) Maintain balanced hydration - not just water, but electrolytes too
b) Use an electrolyte supplement if you exercise for more than 45 minutes in the heat, sweat heavily or cramp often
c) Light stretching before bed
d) Evaluate your dietary sodium intake
e) Keep water and kosher salt by your bed for a quick fix if you do wake up with a cramp.

Schedule now to meet your health goals!

06/01/2025

Several things can make or break a good surgical outcome (beyond picking a good surgeon, surgi-center and support staff).
What YOU do prior and immediately after surgery are most important! These tips ensure a solid outcome, things I did prior to hip replacement, shoulder and knee surgeries, and things I've learned from each.

1. Check your protein intake. Protein is vital for all of the body's processes, but muscle and tissue repair are low on the priority list. If you are not intaking 20-30 grams of protein per meal, and at least 14 more grams in snacks, you are likely low.
Tip: Eat the above protein amount every day for at least two weeks before surgery.
2. The ice therapy machines work really well; they will be your best friend post-surgery. I found a good one at reasonable cost - text me if you need one.
Tip: Keep four water bottles frozen in your freezer. Add ice every morning to the water, but rotate the water bottles to keep the water cold instead of constantly making ice.
3. Pre-hab is essential. You want to go into surgery as strong as possible. If you are not sure what to do make an appointment. This will speed your recovery more than anything else I offer.
Tip: Do the exercises I gave you at least twice every day.
4. Follow the surgeon's directions. This may sound obvious, but they bet against me and thought I would not listen. Tip: Do not go to a doctor and not follow the recommendations because you do not like the rules. They are there for a reason and necessary, based on experience.
5. You may be borderline anemic for up to two weeks post-surgery due to blood loss. Do NOT overdo! If they say walk 15-20 minutes, walk that amount--not 30 minutes, not 10.
Tip: Same as number 4.
6. I like lifting weights; it must be done to meet the demands of my job. They told me NO, not for 6 weeks. Okay, this sucked, but it was ONLY 6 weeks, then I was allowed to ease back in.
Tip: Same as number 4, but IT was only a short time in the big picture of life and then quality of life went back to pre-injury levels.

And I'm here for you! Been there, done that and will get you through the after-effects!

05/19/2025

Stretching can be a valuable part of a fitness routine, but like any practice, it has both pros and cons depending on how and when it’s done.
Pros:
1) Improves flexibility- helps increase joint range of motion
2) Enhances circulation- boosting blood flow to the muscles can aid recovery and reduce post-activity soreness
3) Improves posture- help correct muscle imbalance improving alignment
4) Reduces muscle tension and stress- can have a calming effect, reducing physical and mental tension
5) Improves mobility and balance- especially important as WE age and can reduce fall risk
Cons:
1) Risk of injury if done incorrectly- overstretching or bouncing during stretches (ballistic stretching) can lead to strains or tears
2) Not always helpful pre-workout- stretching cold muscles can often lead to injury
3) Time-consuming- effective stretching requires consistency and time-often people omit this in the workout's end
4) Limited immediate impact- stretching doesn’t provide instant results; it’s a long-term investment.
Best Practices:
1. Warm up your body with light calisthenics and movement prep
2. Use static stretching as part of the cool-down
3. Avoid bouncing; hold stretches steadily for 8-10 seconds, release for 5, hold 8-10, release 5, hold 8-10, then done. Linger at muscles who you feel want a little more time

Remember the purpose of stretching: You have shortened your muscles with during the contracting phase of the exercises--Use stretching to restore the muscles to their resting lengths.

The office will be open: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, May 20, 21, 22. The calendar is open to schedule through June 19th!

10/14/2024

Thank you to everyone who will be joining us for the Nitro Circus 2024 North America Tour! There are a few stops where we are looking for active sports chiros to join. You will learn event management skills in addition to using your treatment knowledge. But the management is key as this is an opportunity not given in most sports chiropractic avenues.
The stops still needing assistance are:
Saginaw, Michigan Tuesday, November 12
Tupelo Mississippi Saturday December 7
Pensacola FL Monday December 9
Biloxi Mississippi Thursday December 12
Charlotte, NC Saturday December 14
Greensboro NC Sunday December 15
Savannah GA Monday December 16
Contact me if interested or if you have questions.
Thank you for your support! Anne

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