May is correct your posture month! Throughout May, we encourage our patients to be conscious of their posture! Though you may have heard it a hundred times growing up–good posture is important. Over time poor posture can increase your risk of pain, discomfort, and the likelihood of experiencing joint issues,...
During pregnancy, your body undergoes many changes to help your baby develop and grow properly until he or she is ready to come into the world. Though swollen feet, raging hormones, aches, and pain are common experiences during pregnancy that doesn’t mean there is no relief. Chiropractic care involves adjusting...
Automobile accidents are often unexpected events that happen within an instant and can leave lasting impacts. Even in minor accidents, serious injuries can occur such as soft tissue sprains, head injuries, and whiplash. Symptoms may occur several days after the incident once your body relaxes from the tense altercation causing...
Considering all the stress that is put on the neck, it is no surprise that two-thirds of Americans experience significant neck pain at least once in their lives. Neck pain is a common complaint as neck muscles can become strained from poor posture, injury, or rough movements. Chronic neck pain...
As we navigate through this pandemic many of us have begun to rely on technology even more as stay-at-home orders pushed us to operate businesses, homes, and schools virtually. The increase in screen time can have a direct effect on your health. We aren’t talking about your eyes, but your...
Chiropractic care can be an excellent alternative treatment option for aches and pain throughout the body. Every year, over 20 million Americans visit chiropractors across the nation for various ailments. If you have been injured recently or experience frequent pain in your lower back, you may be considering visiting a...
One of the best aspects of chiropractic care is the variety of approaches chiropractors can utilize to treat your condition and improve your overall quality of life. The goal of chiropractic care is to use the manipulation of the musculoskeletal system, primarily the spine, to improve function, reduce pain and...
Many of us know staying active is vital to living a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise is proven to reduce stress levels, improve sleep quality, boost your immune system, and prevent weight gain. As we continue to cope with the coronavirus pandemic, you may be finding it difficult to exercise or maintain your...
It is no secret that weight loss is a common goal for many people and as we enter the summer season many people may begin to look for some help in shedding extra pounds. Whether you are wanting to lose weight for a wedding, vacation, or simply just to look and feel...
Getting enough sleep at night is vital to helping us make it through the next day. As you sleep, your body uses the time to rejuvenate itself, allowing you to feel well-rested in the morning. Having trouble sleeping is one of the most common complaints in adults. As a society,...
While it may seem reasonable to suggest that excess weight can place undue stress on the body, many are unaware of just how your body weight can affect your spine. Being overweight or obese can create a variety of health problems, including damage to your spine, which is your body’s...
In light of recent events with COVID-19 and social distancing practices, many of us have found ourselves now working from home. Though it can seem like a dream at first, working from home can still create some woes and cause you to suffer from back pain, poor posture, and muscular...
Multiple Sclerosis, also known as MS, is a disabling autoimmune disease where the immune system begins to destroy the tissue that surrounds and protects the nerves in the spinal cord and brain. These nerves are eventually destroyed resulting in debilitating complications such as muscle spasms, paralysis, blindness, changes in brain...
What are the chances of you reading this in a position that is harmful to your body? Is your head leaning forward, shoulders slightly rounded, or your back slumped? Do you notice stiffness or soreness in your neck and shoulders after spending a day at the office looking at a...
The new year is a great time to start thinking about how to make meaningful changes to your life, and it’s a fresh start for everyone. For many, this time of the year represents renewal, resolutions, new perspectives, and goals for the year to come. One aspect that people strive...
During the winter, many of us can experience health challenges that make day-to-day life difficult. From colds and the flu to icy falls, harsh weather, or a skiing injury, you can find yourself easily compromised during the season. Fortunately, chiropractic care can help you in many ways during the winter...
The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but they can also be a mess. Despite the holiday spirit, stores are crowded, the freeway is congested, and if you are traveling, it easily becomes the most stressful time of the year instead. Sitting for prolonged periods can place...
October is National Chiropractic Health Month! It is a month dedicated to educating and engaging the public about the benefits of receiving chiropractic care. We hope that the more you know, the less afraid you will feel about stepping into our clinic. Your comfort is our goal, so we’ve broken down...
Pop! Every person hears this noise when they crack a joint, whether it be the knuckles, the legs, or the shoulders. Many people also tend to get worried when they hear this noise. Is it a sign that your bones are weakening? Is it an indication that there’s something else...
A bulging, ruptured, or herniated disc can be an incredibly painful obstacle for people to face- especially those with particularly busy lives. Those suffering from any of these conditions will likely find themselves restricted to a bed due to pain and the inability to move as usual. When the symptoms...
Regular exercise is critical to living a healthy life. We sit in our car while we drive. We sit in a chair at work, at the movies, at school. Regular exercise is what keeps our bodies—and us—alive. Exercise requires one critical thing: movement. And if it hurts to move our...
WHEN YOUR NECK IS STIFF, THERE IS ONLY ONE THING YOU WANT: RELIEF. Neck stiffness isn’t unusual, and it can occur from merely spending too long bent over your desk, sleeping awkwardly or lifting something that is too heavy. Many crave the feeling of relief that comes from a quick...
Everybody talks about how having a child changes your life. Providing for them, changing diapers, teaching them how to live, soccer practice, homework, saving for college… However, people talk less about how having a child changes your body. Your joints and ligaments loosen to accommodate your new passenger. The extra...
Most people experience neck pain in their lifetime. It may be due to sleeping the wrong way in bed or something more serious, such as a sports injury. Whatever the cause may be, neck pain can be painful and disruptive to the person’s life. If you’re dealing with neck pain...
The pain, stiffness, and ongoing discomfort in your joints isn’t uncommon. The Arthritis Foundation reports 53 million Americans suffer from it. While many people believe it’s something only older individuals suffer from, that’s not the case. Two-thirds of people suffering from it are under the age of 65 years old and there...
Chiropractors are a far underutilized slice of the medical care field. The spine and nervous system is critical to every single one of our body’s vital functions, so proper care is essential. Chiropractic benefits don’t end with simply alleviating chronic back pain in adults. Proper spinal care contributes to a...
In the US, when something is fundamentally important, we call it “the backbone.” TEACHERS ARE “THE BACKBONE” OF OUR SOCIETY! SMALL BUSINESS IS “THE BACKBONE” OF AMERICA! EGGS ARE “THE BACKBONE” OF A DELICIOUS BREAKFAST! So, why is it that we, through this figure of speech, compare anything that’s truly...
A lot of people enjoy the idea of taking a family road trip with during the holidays. And while the open road can be a great opportunity to relax and spend time with family, driving long distances can be very hard on your body. Long periods of sitting can quickly...
