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From all of us at Thrive, May the 4th be with you until Cinco De Mayo but beware the Revenge of the 6th. Show this Facebook Post to the Front Desk at Thrive Milpitas or Thrive 20/20 on May 4th, May 5th or May 6th and receive $5 off any same day service. Can't make it in those days? Share the post on instagram TODAY (May the 4th) and show the front desk any time in May 2021 and receive your $5 off. Stay Safe!

Thank you to the great community of Milpitas for coming out to walk & for supporting the March for Break the Silence. End Asian Violence. We would like to give a special shout to Milpitas Police Department & Mayor Rich Tran & the organizations that helped organize this powerful event, we appreciate your hard work, support and will continue to combat Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Racism. #stopasianhate #stopaapihate #equality #chooseloveoverhate #milpitas #Unity #equalityforall

Happy International Women’s Day! We would like to honor our owner Julie of Thrive Milpitas and Thrive 20/20 today as she strives to pave the way for women in her industry and in her personal life. Julie is an entrepreneur and business owner and was voted Best Business Women of Milpitas in 2020! She believes in empowering women to go for their goals and dreams. Thank you Julie for all you do for our staff and patients, we appreciate you!

Dr. Saber has always been a positive, "cup half-full" type of person. He also offers Dry Cupping Therapy as part of his treatment. Cupping has many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being. Have you tried? Comment below!

The Thrive Team is so proud to show-off their new Martin Luther King and Maya Angelou Shirts to honor and celebrate Black History Month. Thank you @myshirtcompany for a great design and product. We love My Shirt Company! A LOCAL black-owned company with an amazing story.

Thrive owners Julie & Dr. K are excited to celebrate Lunar New Year today! Fun Fact! Julie was born in a refugee camp in Indonesia. It really is an American Dream for her and Dr. K to have Thrive Milpitas and Thrive 20/20. They are extremely grateful everyday for their patients & staff and hopes everyone has a safe and special lunar new year! .

How sweet is this? Our staff set these treats out for our delivery drivers and mail carriers! We know they’re working extra hard these days and appreciate them getting everything we need in the office to keep it thriving!

What do you think of our holiday decor? Come by for a visit, both offices are still open and staying safe!

Have you seen Dr. Nic? One of our Chiropractors in our office! A few fun facts about Dr. Nic: 1. He is a Father of 2 2. He’s a Twin! 3. Former personal trainer & wellness coach ... 4. Experienced trained of athletes of all levels with a Masters in Sports Medicine 5. Hobbies include fitness and golf Let us know what you enjoy about Dr. Nic!

Happy Monday! We want to share a few fun facts about one of our Chiropractors! Did you know Dr. Saber.. 1) Graduated from Palmer West (Chiro) Alumni and Cal Poly SLO (Kinesiology) Alumni. 2) Married 5 years to my beautiful wife Ariel 3) Loves to have fun and be fit so he does the following: golf, bike, swim, surf, skimboard, skateboard.... 4) Became a Chiropractor because his whole family and he himself has benefited from therapy for over 30 years. 5) Born and raised in Santa Clara county and grew up in Pismo Beach 6) Before being hired as a Doctor for us, he did his internship at both our offices Thrive Milpitas and Thrive 20/20 where he gained experience doing exams and assisting the doctors with patient visits! The motto he lives by is, Self-care is the best health-care. Have you been treated by Dr. Saber? Drop us a comment with what you enjoy about Dr. Saber!

Thanksgiving is over... I think it’s time for some Holiday Decor in our offices?! Also Reminder! Our offices are closed until Monday to give our Thrive Fam a nice long weekend to enjoy. Rumor is that by Monday morning our office may or may not be decorated with lots of Holiday spirit!

Happy Thanksgiving! Hope everyone has a wonderful & safe T-Day. Reminder that our offices are closed tomorrow and this weekend so that our Thrive Family can enjoy this long weekend. We will be back Monday! Have a great Thanksgiving and weekend! - Dr. K

The Thrive Family is happy to give Back During this Holiday Season by providing meals to families in need with a complete Thanksgiving meal during these unprecedented times. We are grateful for our community, patients & staff for always supporting the Thrive Family and feel so fortunate we are able to give back. Wishing you all a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!! ... Also, Thank you to Coach Rosie Walker and all the coaches from Milpitas NV Pal Softball for organizing this year’s food drive!

10 Years!!! We opened our Milpitas office 10 years ago and since then have been honored to receive Best of Milpitas from the #milpitaspost for Best Chiropractor (and a lot of other awards too)! We are beyond grateful, thankful and appreciative of our patients that continue to support us. We are here to serve you! To our staff, we value every single one of you for making us Thrive throughout all these years! A few Friday fun facts: 1. Dr. K opened Thrive Milpitas and it was... originally born inside the Fitness Center on Jacklin Road (formerly Milpitas Health & Fitness, where he met his wife)!! 2. Dr. Kauffman and his family love the Milpitas community, and wanted to stay close to the original location. 3. In January 2018, they opened up Thrive 20/20. While this location is in San Jose, it is still very close to Milpitas and allows many of the commuting families from Milpitas to the North First Street business area to receive the same great services. More fun facts to come!

Happy Diwali! Diwali is the Indian festival of lights, usually lasting five days and is one of the most popular festivals of Hinduism. Diwali symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. In the lead-up to Diwali, celebrants will prepare by cleaning, renovating, and decorating their homes and workplaces. During Diwali, people wear their finest clothes, illuminate the interior and exterior of their homes, worship ceremonies of Lakshmi (the goddess of prosperity and wealth), light fireworks, and partake in family feasts, where mithai (sweets) and gifts are shared!

Did you know we are rated 5 stars in both our Milpitas and San Jose offices?! This is because our team prides ourselves in doing the best for our patients. We want to provide the best service to every person that walks into our doors. We treat everyone (literally) equally with respect & care and we put our patients first! Please be sure to leave a Yelp review if you haven’t yet!

Happy Veterans Day! To all our Veterans out there, thank you for your service and sacrifice. Please check out our Veteran's Month Specials: Starting TODAY 11/11-11/24 all Active Armed Force Members and Veterans (and their spouse) can receive the following: Chiropractic Adjustment (only) - $11.11*... Physiotherapy (add on) - $11.11* New Patient Exam - $11.11** Combine 2 of above ($22.22) or 3 ($33.33) Please be sure to take advantage and share!

Attention!! We are so thankful for your continued support to us so.... drumroll ... Back by popular demand from our patients, we are offering the following specials for the month of November to celebrate 10 years of Best of Milpitas, Veteran's Day and allowing you to use up any leftover money on your HRA, HSA or flex-spending accounts: 10 Chiropractic treatments with physiotherapy - $499 10 Massage Therapy sessions (60 minutes) - $699... 10 Chiropractic treatments and 10 Massages - $1099 Above specials never expire, and can be used any time, Veteran's Month Specials: Starting November 11th, until November 24th, all Active Armed Force Members and Veterans (and their spouse) can receive the following: Chiropractic Adjustment (only) - $11.11* Physiotherapy (add on) - $11.11* New Patient Exam - $11.11** Combine 2 of above ($22.22) or 3 ($33.33) Please be sure to take advantage and share!

IMPORTANT REMINDER! In honor of winning "Best of Milpitas" for the 10th year in a row, the Thrive Family is Giving Back During this Holiday Season by providing meals to families in need with a complete Thanksgiving meal during these unprecedented times. Thrive is teaming up with a local company, The Party Helpers, to provide a Thanksgiving meal complete with a whole turkey (sliced/carved), mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, gravy, sides and dessert that can feed 4-6 fa...mily members. The Party Helpers will prepare, cook and package the entire meal on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and provide heating instructions for the family. Thrive will randomly select Ten (10) families, as nominated by our patients, to receive one of these Thanksgiving meals. This can be done confidentially, through a form that can be completed at our office. If you know of a family, friends or someone in your community that may have lost their jobs and have struggled with food insecurity as a result of this pandemic, you can nominate them to receive a meal. Please check in with the front desk with details by Sunday, November 15th. The families will be notified by November 17th, so they can plan to pick up their meals at our Milpitas office on November 25th. Thank you again for your support, we sincerely appreciate all of our patients & staff!!

IMPORTANT! In honor of winning "Best of Milpitas" for the 10th year in a row, the Thrive Family is Giving Back During this Holiday Season by providing meals to families in need with a complete Thanksgiving meal during these unprecedented times. Thrive is teaming up with a local company, The Party Helpers, to provide a Thanksgiving meal complete with a whole turkey (sliced/carved), mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, gravy, sides and dessert that can feed 4-6 family memb...ers. The Party Helpers will prepare, cook and package the entire meal on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and provide heating instructions for the family. Thrive will randomly select Ten (10) families, as nominated by our patients, to receive one of these Thanksgiving meals. This can be done confidentially, through a form that can be completed at our office. If you know of a family, friends or someone in your community that may have lost their jobs and have struggled with food insecurity as a result of this pandemic, you can nominate them to receive a meal. Please check in with the front desk with details by Sunday, November 15th. The families will be notified by November 17th, so they can plan to pick up their meals at our Milpitas office on November 25th. Thank you again for your support, we sincerely appreciate all of our patients & staff!!

Thank you Katrina for recommending us! We are so happy you are doing well and that we could help! See you soon!

Election stress! Nearly 70% of U.S. adults say the presidential election is a significant source of stress, according to the American Psychological Association. The APA offers the following tips to help people manage stress related to the election: Limit media consumption.... Read just enough to stay informed. Turn off the newsfeed or take a digital break. Take some time for yourself, go for a walk, or spend time with friends and family doing things that you enjoy. Avoid getting into discussions about the election if you think they have the potential to escalate to conflict. Be aware of the frequency with which you’re discussing the election with friends, family members or coworkers. Remember that stress and anxiety about what might happen is not productive. Remember to take care of yourself! And if you need anything, our team is always here to help! Massage, an adjustment, acupuncture, or just here to say hi to lift your spirits!

Don’t forget to vote today! No, this isn’t a polling location! It’s our lobby where we hope to see you soon! We are still being very safe, cautious and continue to disinfect and sanitize both our offices regularly. For extra precaution, we are taking our patient’s temperature as well. We strive to keep our offices clean & safe as possible for the staff and patients! See you soon!

Did you know this story? Meet the owners! Comment below and share what you enjoy about Julie or Dr. K! Dr. K is a graduate of Palmer West Chiropractic College in San Jose, California, Dr. Ryan Kauffman has been in practice since 2003. After spending his first 7 years of practice in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he opened up his first private practice in 2011, right here in Milpitas. ... Thrive Milpitas was originally born inside the Fitness Center on Jacklin Road (formerly Milpitas Health & Fitness, where he met his wife, Julie). Due to its continued growth, Julie decided to quit her job as a technical recruiter so she could focus her full-time attention on the rapid development of Thrive. In 2015 Thrive Milpitas moved to its current location on Jacklin Road, just down the road from the original location. Dr. Kauffman and his family love the Milpitas community, and wanted to stay close to the original location. With the success of Thrive Milpitas, the unique services offered, and the unmatched customer care and service provided, Dr. Kauffman and his family were ready to offer the Bay Area even more. In January 2018, they opened up Thrive 20/20. While this location is in San Jose, it is still very close to Milpitas and allows many of the commuting families from Milpitas to the North First Street business area to receive the same great services. More fun facts to come!

Happy Halloween!! Arrr!! You ready to visit us?! Donut forget to make your appt with Dr. Saveraka Dr. Saber for ABSolutely Super adjustments! We got plenty of hand sanitizer and everyone continues to follow our safety protocols, including washing hands & wearing masks to SWAT away germs! ... Have a safe and wonderful Halloween! - Thrive 20/20

Dr. Kauffman aka Dr. K is ready to (trick or) treat his patients today with his little friend in the back! All of our skeletons are outta the closet, even one on Dr. K’s mask for extra protection! See you soon and Happy Halloween weekend!

We are so incredibly proud of this amazing achievement! We are the same business owners of both Milpitas and San Jose offices & pride ourselves in treating our staff and patients with the best care and treatment. Thank you to everyone who voted, we appreciate you!!!

An irritated or restricted joint may produce an ongoing urge to "pop it" yourself. Although self-adjusting may produce temporary r...elief, you should avoid the temptation for several reasons. Self-application of a crude generalized force to an entire region of the spine rarely frees the restricted culprit, but rather further loosens an already mobile segment. Over time, repeating this could lead to new problems from creating excessive motion. Consequently, spinal manipulation should be performed only by chiropractors or other highly trained doctors who can recognize when an adjustment is appropriate and when it is not.

New research has found that exercise helps our brains store, organize, and recapture information, leading to improved memory recal...l. Here are 3 types of exercise to consider: Walking or Running Swimming or Water Aerobics Yoga or Pilates Exercise is essential to keep that brain active! #Exercise #MemoryRecall Source: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/ejn.14728

? A large review of research studies concluded that spinal manipulation is an effective natural treatment to improve p...ain and function for chronic tension headaches. Are you or someone you know suffering from headaches? Take a look at this video for more information on how chiropractic care can help! https://youtube.com/embed/nM2oVP0Y3W0?rel=0 #SpinalManipulation #Headaches Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK556229/

On June 4th, Dr. Kauffman and The Thrive Family issued the following open letter via email to every patient in their database. We have had an overwhleming posi...tive response from so many patients, and wanted to share it with more people: I have been writing this letter for days. I keep erasing and changing and trying to find the right words. Even harder, I am trying to not say the wrong words. I don't fully understand racism. I didn't grow up around it, and my parents taught me that women and men of all race and religion are equal. Unfortunately, we are reminded that this is not actually the case in America. This has to change. Thrive as a company, or myself as an individual, has never spoken out publicly on important social issues like racism and injustice up until now. As a white male, it is easy for me to forget that racism still exists, until another tragedy is reported. And since it is such a volatile subject, I am afraid to say something wrong in the public. I talk to my patients, my staff and my family, and condemn racism. I teach my kids it is wrong. And then it ends there. It is safer and easier to just stay silent to the public's ear. However, I now understand that silence is compliance. I understand that I don't know all all the forms of anti-black racism, but I am committed to learning about it. Instead of just "not being racist," and forgetting it still exist, we all need to understand the problem in order to fix it. The crisis of systemic racism in America is something that demands action and attention from all of us. We need to use our voice to help drive change and support the path to healing. Thrive stands with the Black Community. Their opportunity in life as a result of prejudice and discrimination cannot be predetermined. We can't just assume racism isn't an issue in our community. We need to get together with our community leaders and find out what actions we are going to take to make sure racism and hate crimes never occur in our streets. If we can make a change in our community, and others in their communities, America can finally make real changes. My family and my staff have heavy hearts with our nation’s tragic history of violence and racism that continues to target the Black community. I remember the Rodney King incidents like they were yesterday. As a teenager, I probably assumed there were still just "a few bad apples" out there, and hoped racism would disappear with time. Fast forward almost 30 years later, and things are no better, and maybe even worse. The pain that prejudice and discrimination has caused cannot be ignored. The Thrive community grieves for those who have lost their lives and their loved ones both from racism and careless acts during violent protests. Thrive is proud of the strong community we’ve built together over the last ten years in Milpitas and the one we started to grow in San Jose over the past couple years. We want to continue to lead with love, where everyone has the opportunity to Thrive. I believe in the power of community, the possibility that comes when we work together, and that love will always overcome hate. As a company, we have already began to implement things with our staff to help educate them (and myself). Thrive is providing our staff the opportunity to buy books and educate themselves and their family about social inequality, as well as giving them the means to donate to the charity or support group of their choice. But this is only the beginning. The Thrive Community plans to meet with public officials of both Milpitas and San Jose, and when the SIP allows, organize community outreach events to allow citizens to get to know each other, as well as their local authorities. There is no easy fix, and I certainly do not have all the answers. But we need to start somewhere. I would love to hear what my patients have planned, and what we can do to come together to help. Thank you for being part of the Thrive Community and Thrive Family! With a warm heart, Dr. Ryan Kauffman

How much water? In order for your body to heal properly & stay healthy, it needs to successfully eliminate toxins. A couple of ways that we remove these tox...ins from our body is through sweat and urine. Wondering how much you should be drinking? Generally 6-8 glasses each day, or take your body weight and divide it by two, and that is the recommended number of ounces of water you should consume in a day. Our clinic cares about your wellbeing! Share this post with your friends to help pass this information along. #DrinkWater #StayHydrated #StayHealthy

We hope everyone had a great weekend, and a special thanks to all the moms out there... Happy Mother's Day! This week Thrive will be honoring all Nurses with ou...r Appreciation Week. To celebrate and show our appreciation, Thrive will be providing free treatment to all Nurses between May 11th and 16th. Thrive Milpitas will be offering free treatment to nurses Monday, Wednesday, Fridays and Saturdays. Thrive 20/20 will be offering free treatment to all nurses on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Additionally, if you currently have a Chiropractic Membership with Thrive, we will not charge you for the month of May, but you can continue to come in for treatment the entire month. At Thrive Milpitas only, we will begin offering Acupuncture two (2) days a week. Please call for appointment times. While the state has still not approved Massage Therapy in Santa Clara county during this SIP extension, we will continue to monitor the Massage Licensing Authority recommendations, and will update our patients immediately with any changes. We continue to observe the shelter in place protocols, including wearing masks. As a reminder, the City of Milpitas requires all patients and customers to wear masks into all businesses. We are also recommending this for San Jose. As mentioned before, Thrive plans to honor everyone during these difficult times, and offer patients free treatment through Appreciation Weeks. Please watch your email for announcements on Doctors, Dentists, First Responders, Services Industry (and more) through Appreciation Weeks! Please stay safe, and listen to local health officials recommendations. Keep washing your hands, and practice social distancing. We hope to see you all soon!

May 4th-8th is National Teacher Appreciation Week! With the recent Shelter in Place (SIP), I know from personal experience that a lot of parents are appreciatin...g their child's teachers even more. To celebrate and show our appreciation, both Thrive offices will be providing free treatment to all teachers between May 4th and 8th. Thrive Milpitas will be offering free treatment to teachers Monday, Wednesday, Fridays and Saturdays. Thrive 20/20 will be offering free treatment on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This brings us to our next exciting announcement. As of May 2nd, Dr. Saber will resume Saturday hours in Milpitas from 9am to 1pm. In San Jose (Thrive 20/20), Dr. Nic will be seeing patients from 11am to 5pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We will still continue to observe the shelter in place protocols, including wearing masks. The City of Milpitas has even issued a requirement for all patients and customers to wear masks into all businesses. We are also recommending this for San Jose. Additionally, the increased hours will allow us to space out the patients more, and practice better social distancing. While the state still has not approved Massage therapy in Santa Clara county during this SIP extension, we are hoping to offer massage and acupuncture soon. We will continue to monitor the Massage Licensing Authority recommendations, and will update our patients immediately with any changes. Thrive plans to honor all of those during these difficult times, and offer patients free treatment through Appreciation Weeks. So check your emails for announcements on Nurses, Doctors, Dentists, First Responders, Services Industry, and more Appreciation Weeks! Please stay safe, and listen to local health officials recommendations. We hope to see you all soon!

It has been one month since I last updated our patients on our status. Thrive Milpitas and Thrive 20/20 has remained open for business during the Shelter in Pla...ce and Stay at Home orders. Thrive has been working closely with the California Chiropractic Association and the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and staying up-to-date with the latest pandemic facts and recommendations from our government and health care officials Thrive has remained strong and healthy for the past month, and we are confident that our excessive cleaning and sanitation of our clinics have kept our patients safe, and limit any unnecessary risks. Additionally, we are now in our second week of strict protocols put in place to further protect each of our patients. This includes (but is not limited to): (1) All doctors and back office staff in close contact with patients have and will continue to wear masks. (2) Continued private treatment rooms for every patient. (3) Eliminating patient check-in to avoid unnecessary use of shared computers. (4) Keeping patient at least 6 feet away from each other in the waiting area, and from the front desk. (5) Continued use of hospital-grade cleaning spray on the tables and chairs between every patient. (60 Cleaning and sanitizing our entire office every 30 minutes, including the most frequented areas (restrooms, doorknobs, equipment, water tank, etc. We remain open every day in Milpitas Monday through Friday (closed weekends), and we have not reduced any additional hours at our San Jose office and remain open all day Monday, Wednesday and Friday. While there is evidence in California that we have bent the curve of the virus spreading, we do recommended that you continue to listen to local health care officials to do your part. We recommend that any patient over the age of 65 and residents with chronic conditions (including obesity and high blood-pressure) to self-isolate at home. Additionally, any patient that has any symptoms such as coughing or sneezing and especially a fever to stay at home and consult your medical doctor via phone or email to set up an electronic appointment to make sure you take the appropriate next steps. I continue to feel it's important that the Thrive Family do what we can to help keep the hospitals and emergency rooms from being overwhelmed with neuromusculoskeletal patients. We continue to treat many nurses and doctors in need of care so they can continue to do their very important job. We will be here to continue to support our community and especially the health care providers that are on the front line. We want all of our patients to feel comfortable in receiving the care they need at both Thrive Milpitas and Thrive 20/20. Please continue to practice good hygiene (especially hand washing) and social distancing. These "uncertain times" now have light at the end of the tunnel, and I remain confident that we all will continue to THRIVE. Thank you and sincerely, Dr. Ryan D. Kauffman, D.C. As always, please feel free to contact me directly with any additional questions or concerns: [email protected]

Spines are like opinions... Everyone has one, and not all are good... There are many opinions about back pain. We think that it is important that you know the... truth regarding back pain. A new article has recently identified 10 facts every person should know about back pain. Take a look at this infographic to review these 10 facts, and give our office a call for our expert opinion of your back. #ConservativeCare #LowBackPain #PainRelief Source: O'Sullivan PB, Caneiro JP, O'Sullivan K, Lin I, Bunzli S, Wernli K, O'Keeffe M. Back to basics: 10 facts every person should know about back pain. https://go.aws/3b6fcV6

What kind of music do chiropractors listen to? Hip pop! But let’s talk about the bad kind of pop...hip fractures. ... Research has shown that taking daily supplements of both Vitamin D and Calcium reduces the risk of hip fractures by 16%! Supplementing is great, but we also recommend trying to get nutrients through whole foods when possible: Top natural sources of calcium: Cheese and yogurt Nuts and seeds Top natural sources of Vitamin D: Fish (salmon is a great source) Yolks BONUS TIME: What else can help to reduce the risk of fracture? Exercise! The Posterior Lunge is one that we prescribe in our office. Questions? Schedule your appointment with our office today for a personalized care plan -- we’re here to help! #Fractures #HipFracture #Chiropractor #ConservativeCare Source: Yao P, Bennett D, Mafham M, Lin X, Chen Z, Armitage J, Clarke R. Vitamin D and Calcium for the Prevention of Fracture: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Network Open. 2019 Dec 2;2(12):e1917789-.

Did you know that knee pain is often related to hip strength? A new study showed that weak gluteal muscles can cause knee pain & even injury. Take a look at... the video attached for more information about the most common cause of knee pain. If the information in the video sounds familiar, that is a good indication that you may need to seek care! Give our office a call to see how our clinic can help get you out of pain quickly. #KneePain #HipPain #StrengtheningExercises Source: Neamatallah Z, Herrington L, Jones R. An investigation into the role of gluteal muscle strength and EMG activity in controlling HIP and knee motion during landing tasks. Physical Therapy in Sport. 2020 Jan 2.

A Recent Study Found That People With Neck Pain Had Slower Response Times During Both Visual And Multisensory Tasks. Neck pain may have more detrimental effect...s than you may realize...Take a look at the video attached to learn more about neck pain and how chiropractic care can help. #NeckPain #ConservativeCare Source: Farid B, Yielder P, Holmes M, Haavik H, Murphy BA. Association of subclinical neck pain with altered multisensory integration at baseline and 4-week follow-up relative to asymptomatic controls. Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics. 2018 Feb 1;41(2):81-91.

At Thrive 2020, we continue to recognize the important role that our clinics play in providing health care to our communities. Please know that we are open for business during this Shelter in Place. I know as patients you may have some questions as to whether Thrive Milpitas and Thrive 20/20, fits into this "Healthcare Operations." I just want to make it clear and official that Thrive has been working closely with the California Chiropractic Association and the California Boa...rd of Chiropractic Examiners, and WE ARE INCLUDED as "Healthcare Operation." Therefore, we will remain open. While we may be reducing hours slightly at our San Jose office starting next week, we will still be open for operation every day. Of course, we will continue to use all safety precautions as recommended. Therefore, we do recommend that any patient over the age of 65 and residents with chronic conditions to self-isolate at home for the next 2 weeks and return for care after April 1st. Additionally, any patient that has any symptoms such as coughing or sneezing and especially a fever (even if it is unlikely you have COVID-19) please stay at home until those symptoms have been completely gone for at least a week. While I have taken much consideration into whether or not we should remain open, I feel it's important to do what we can to help keep the hospitals and emergency rooms from being overwhelmed with neuromusculoskeletal patients. The tipping point to confirm we should stay open was when a Kaiser nurse came into the office today and thanked me so much for being open. She has to continue to work, and suffers from headaches and vertigo that we help treat. She specifically said that she could not do her job without our help. Therefore, we will be here to continue to support our community and especially the health care providers that are on the front line. Again, to review, it was announced today that individuals in six Bay Area Counties, including Santa Clara and Alameda, must shelter at their place of residence. The exception is that residence may leave for certain "essential services, as well as to receive treatment from certain health care operations. We, Thrive Milpitas and Thrive 20/20, do fall into the order of "Healthcare Operation," that can remain open. Should anything change, I will continue to update you personally. Please continue to practice good hygiene (especially hand washings). While we may feel we are at uncertain times right now, I am confident that we will all continue to THRIVE. Thank you and sincerely, Dr. Ryan D. Kauffman, D.C.

Chiropractic Use Grows The use of chiropractic has increased by more than 10% in the past five years! Many of those new patients came from referrals. One of ...the best ways to spark referrals is to leave a review online! If you’ve had a great experience in our office, please take a minute to share your comments in a Facebook review. Simply visit our page, click on reviews and recommend us. Your kind review will help to spread your positive experience to people throughout our community. Source: Clarke TC et al. Use of Yoga, Meditation, and Chiropractors Among U.S. Adults Aged 18 and Over. NCHS Data Brief. 2018 Nov;(325):1-8.

O.M.G. Becky at her A new study found that people with sway back have an increased risk of developing lower back pain from disc bulges. Check out this vi...deo to learn more about the causes of back pain and the steps you can take to find relief. http://bit.ly/2DCqmoP Source: Sapiee NH et al.Sagittal Alignment with Downward Slope of the Lower Lumbar Motion Segment Influences its Modes of Failure in Direct Compression: A Mechanical and Microstructural Investigation. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2019 Feb 25. http://bit.ly/2LDz5Ll

Connecting Migraines and Dry Eyes? A study of nearly 73,000 adults found: Patients with migraine headaches are (nearly twice) more likely to also have dry e...ye disease. Although we may not be able to help your dry eyes, research has shown that chiropractic care can reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines If you or someone you know suffers from migraines, call our office today. Source: Ismail OM et al. Association Between Dry Eye Disease and Migraine Headaches in a Large Population-Based Study. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2019 Mar 7. http://bit.ly/30nvwwv

Recognizing Radial Tunnel Syndrome Are you experiencing pain, numbness, tingling or decreased sensitivity that shoots from your forearm to your hands? These p...esky symptoms could suggest radial tunnel syndrome. Fortunately, conservative treatment (like the kind we provide) is generally successful. If you or someone you know is experiencing tennis-elbow-like symptoms that extend into the forearm, give us a call today to see if our care can help! Source: Jackson JA et al. Occupational biomechanical risk factors for radial nerve entrapment in a 13-year prospective study among male construction workers. Occup Environ Med. 2019 Mar 8. pii: oemed-2018-105311. doi: 10.1136/oemed-2018-105311. [Epub ahead of print]

Fine Tuning Earlier this year, researchers concluded that spine function was impaired in dancers with back pain compared to dancers without back pain Subtle... differences in spine function differentiate dance athletes with back pain to dancers without. Athletes understand that small differences define success and failure. Not surprisingly, many athletes, including nearly every major professional team and the US Olympic Team utilize chiropractic care to maintain their A game. You deserve the same call our office today to schedule your tune-up. And if you’re a dancer, check out our new infographic on protecting injuries. http://bit.ly/307zzwH Swain CTV et al. Multi-segment spine range of motion in dancers with and without recent low back pain. Gait Posture. 2019 Feb 20;70:53-58. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2019.02.012. [Epub ahead of print]

Picky Eaters Hurt More! Here’s a good reason to eat your broccoli and brussel sprouts: In March, researchers found that picky eaters had more muscle & joint p...ain than non-picky eaters. Have we convinced you to enjoy vegetables yet? Source: Ikemoto T et al. The Relationship Between Musculoskeletal Pain and Picky Eating: The Role of Negative Self-Labeling. Pain Ther. 2019 Mar 12. doi: 10.1007/s40122-019-0116-2. [Epub ahead of print] http://bit.ly/2V4bGHB

Arthritis and Pain Researchers recently found that patients with neck arthritis have higher numbers of pain sensing nerves in their spine. Fortunately, the p...resence of arthritis does not mean that you’ll have pain. Check out this infographic to learn more about how x-ray and imaging findings do not necessarily equate to pain. http://bit.ly/2OgXHcX Source: Wu B et al. Ingrowth of Nociceptive Receptors into Diseased Cervical Intervertebral Disc Is Associated with Discogenic Neck Pain. Pain Med. 2019 Mar 8. pii: pnz013. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnz013. [Epub ahead of print] http://bit.ly/2XWLbR4

What’s the Optimal Car Seat Position? We’ve known for a long time that the whole-body vibration associated with vehicle travel is a significant source of b...ack pain. A new study found that slouching and excessively reclined seatbacks further increase that risk. While everyone has different needs, the most widely recommended position is more upright with adequate support behind your lower back to maintain a natural arch. How do you adjust your car seat? Source: Amiri S et al. Effect of whole-body vibration and sitting configurations on lumbar spinal loads of vehicle occupants. Comput Biol Med. 2019 Feb 25;107:292-301. doi: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2019.02.019. [Epub ahead of print] http://bit.ly/2V3Nwg9

Insoles Ease Back Pain Does your job or daily activities require you to stand for long periods of time? Consider insoles! Wearing supportive shoe insoles... can help ease back pain. Here are a few other tips to keep you feeling good when you need to stand: Wear shoes that provide proper arch support Avoid high-heeled shoes or boots Consider shock-absorbent shoes or an anti-fatigue mat Use a footrest measuring 10% of your height and shift your weight from foot to foot Keep your head, neck, torso, and legs vertically aligned To decrease stress on your back and feet, consider leaning on a tall chair. Source: Rannisto S et al. Correction of leg-length discrepancy among meat cutters with low back pain: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2019 Mar 14;20(1):105. doi: 10.1186/s12891-019-2478-3. http://bit.ly/2Y1j8jL See more

Computing Pain Yet another study has connected the dots between workstation use and pain - especially neck and shoulder pain. Check out this infographic to l...earn how you can set up your workstation to ease postural stress. http://bit.ly/2Oh4u6r Source: Coenen P et al. Associations of screen work with neck and upper extremity symptoms: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Occup Environ Med. 2019 Mar 20. pii: oemed-2018-105553. http://bit.ly/2ZKMkgt

The Safety of Manipulation Annals of Medicine recently published a landmark study that touted the safety of chiropractic spinal manipulation: The World Hea...lth Organization regards spinal manipulative treatment conducted by chiropractors to be a safe and effective treatment with few, mild, transient side effects. Specifically neck manipulation does not result in an increased risk of stroke. We’re honored by this endorsement and for the privilege of caring for you and your loved ones with safe and effective care. Source: Chaibi A et al. A risk-benefit assessment strategy to exclude cervical artery dissection in spinal manual-therapy: A comprehensive review. Ann Med. 2019 Mar 19:1-27. http://bit.ly/2V5Btih

Water Exercise Wins Are you suffering from low back pain? New research suggests that exercising in the water is more comfortable than exercising on land. Want... a more personalized exercise plan for your low back pain? Call our office today to see how we can help! Source: Psycharakis SG et al. Muscle Activity During Aquatic and Land Exercises in People with and without Low Back Pain. Phys Ther. 2019 Jan 23. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzy150. [Epub ahead of print] http://bit.ly/2IoTdi3 See more

Spring Clean Your Healthy Routine Spring is an inspiring time of year when most people are motivated to clean out and tidy up their homes. Why not put some o...f that motivation towards cleaning up our health and daily routines? Here are a few ideas that will help jumpstart your healthy spring cleaning. Declutter Your Diet The winter months tend to have us craving heavier meals. Lighten up your diet by getting rid of added sugars and junk foods. Spring is an excellent time of year to shop for fresh, in-season fruits and veggies, so head out to your local farmer’s market and stock up. And don’t forget about your water intake. As the weather warms up, our bodies sweat more, which means we’ll need to replace those lost fluids with more water. Freshen Up Your Exercise Routine Use the new season as an excuse to step outside and enjoy nature more often. Walking and hiking are practical, low-impact cardiovascular exercises that almost anyone can perform. And, as an added bonus, you’ll get a beneficial dose of Vitamin D. If you’re a seasoned runner, be sure to check your shoes to determine if they need to be replaced (most running shoes have a lifespan of 300-500 miles). If you’re wondering how much exercise is the right amount, click here (http://bit.ly/2Zcfkxv) to review the current recommendations for daily activity. Air Out Your Mind Unplug from your devices and practice mindfulness to help manage your stress. Use this infographic (http://bit.ly/2ImLAbT ) to learn more about mind-body relaxation practices. If you don’t already have a healthy bedtime and sleep routine, now is a great time to start. Experts recommend that adults strive for 7-8 hours of sleep each night. And while you’re tidying up your home, don’t forget about the medicine cabinet. When possible, look for natural alternatives to over-the-counter symptom relievers. For example, conservative care (like chiropractic) is a proven-effective treatment for managing muscle and joint pain. (Learn more about how chiropractic is helping to combat the opioid crisis here http://bit.ly/2Zfux0D ) Lastly, make sure to schedule Check-Ups on your to-do list. If it’s been a while since you’ve visited your doctor, dentist, or chiropractor, give them a call this Spring.

Chiropractic Care for Jaw Pain Glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate supplementation have shown to help relieve jaw pain. So does chiropractic care! If... you or someone you know suffers from jaw pain, call our office to learn how we might provide relief. Ganti S, Shriram P, Ansari AS, Kapadia JM, Azad A, Dubey A. Evaluation of Effect of Glucosamine-Chondroitin Sulfate, Tramadol, and Sodium Hyaluronic Acid on Expression of Cytokine Levels in Internal Derangement of Temporomandibular Joint. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2018 Dec 1;19(12):1501-1505. PubMed PMID: 30713180. http://bit.ly/2XlF8FF

Learn the signs and symptoms of Achilles Tendonitis, plus what you can do for relief. Your Achilles tendon is the strong fibrous band of tissue that connects ...your calf muscles to your heel. The tendon is named after Achilles who was a powerful, yet vulnerable warrior in Greek mythology. Likewise, our Achilles tendon, being the largest and strongest tendon in the body, is susceptible to injury from the high demands placed on it. (Running can generate forces over 12 times your body weight on the Achilles tendon.) The tendon may be strained or even ruptured from excessive stretch or forceful contraction of the calf muscles. More commonly, the tendon is repeatedly overloaded and suffers tiny micro tears. Damage usually occurs either directly behind the heel, or near the weakest area of the tendon- one to two inches above the heel. Achilles tendon injuries affect between 250,000 and 1 million people per year. Most are middle-aged males, between the age of 30 and 50. Interestingly, Achilles tendon injuries occur more frequently on the left side. If you have suffered a prior Achilles tendon injury, you are at greater risk of injuring the opposite side. Two-thirds of all Achilles tendon injuries involve athletes. Runners are up to 10 times more likely to suffer Achilles tendon problems. You may at increased risk if the arch of your foot is too high or too flat. Symptoms may begin abruptly following a strain but more commonly develop slowly from repeated irritation. Morning pain and stiffness are common. Your symptoms will likely increase with activity, especially walking or running. You may notice pain when you rise up on your toes. Walking down stairs stretches the tendon and usually increases symptoms. Some patients notice that the irritated area becomes firmly swollen. Ongoing irritation to the spot on your heel where the tendon inserts can cause a painfully elevated pump bump. Research has shown that conservative care, like the type provided in this office, can produce excellent results in over 85% of patients. Initially, you may need to limit or stop activities that cause pain. Runners may need to switch to swimming or cycling for a short period of time. Be sure to introduce new activities slowly and avoid increasing your activity by more than 10% per week. Runners should begin on a smooth, shock-absorbent surface and start at a low intensity first increasing distance, then pace. Avoid training on hard or unlevel surfaces like hills. Make sure you warm up properly and avoid over training. And avoid wearing high heels or shoes with an excessively rigid heel tab. If you experience any of these symptoms, give our office a call.

While exercise is important for all aspects of health, and learing the proper stretches and exercise is essential in the road to recovery, chiropractic adjustments works BEST:

Conservative Care Before Surgery New research confirms that conservative management (like the care in our office) can be as effective as fusion surgery for im...proving function & pain for chronic low back pain. If you or someone you know is contemplating back surgery but has not yet consulted with a chiropractor, please call our office today to find out if a conservative therapy and exercise program could help. Source: Barrey CY et al. Chronic low back pain: Relevance of a new classification based on the injury pattern. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res. 2019 Feb 18. pii: S1877-0568(19)30030-1. http://bit.ly/2VvJTvJ

Passing Along the Threat of Opioid Abuse A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found: long-term opioid use among family m...embers is associated with persistent opioid use among adolescents and young adults undergoing surgery. Share the facts about the threat of opioids and download this report to learn how chiropractic care is part of the solution. #ChooseChiropractic http://bit.ly/2Dzw0rH Source: Harbaugh CM, Lee JS, Chua K, et al. Association Between Long-term Opioid Use in Family Members and Persistent Opioid Use After Surgery Among Adolescents and Young Adults. JAMA Surg. Published online February 27, 2019. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2018.5838 http://bit.ly/2YWXPRB

Motion IS Lotion... its all about movement...

Not only can Chiropractic adjustments help with headaches, but proper nutrition and the right supplements can help with migraines:

I believe in moderation for anything, especially food. And you can even get too much protien. However, not getting enough protien could be costing you...

Chronic Back Pain: When it Rains Did you know that chronic low back pain increases the numbers of pain-sensing nerves in the spine? as if the original pai...n wasn’t enough! Good news, there are things that you can do to help: #2 Tip: When you are forced to stand, slightly elevate one foot. For example, while washing dishes, try opening the bottom cabinet door and alternately resting one foot on the inside of the cabinet to provide a little bit of bend in your joint. # 1 Tip: Call our office today to see if we can help build you a personalized care plan. Source: Benditz A, Sprenger S, Rauch L, Weber M, Grifka J, Straub RH. Increased pain and sensory hyperinnervation of the ligamentum flavum in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis. J Orthop Res. 2019 Feb 12. doi: 10.1002/jor.24251. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30747438. http://bit.ly/2WW8Uka

We help treat more than just the spine....

We offer both of these great modalities at our clinics!

Congrats to Tiger Woods on his 15 Major Title... if chiropractic can help both prsfessional and ametuer golfers!