Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, we’ve been seeing patients with TMJ symptoms more frequently. Patients with chronic TMJ symptoms, and those who have never before had jaw issues are finding that mask use and stress have changed the way that they hold their jaw, resulting in jaw pain. We caught up with Dr. Cydney to learn more about TMJ, the role of the jaw, and how and why we treat it at Equilibrium.
Read moreSeated Posture and Tech Neck
Our posture while seated can contribute to “tech neck”, but also comes into play when we’re driving, on public transit, at a spectator event, or in a classroom. Because we do so much sitting in our modern life, it’s important to know how to mitigate the effects of sitting that can cause wear on the body over time.
Read moreChiropractic Health Month 2020
It’s Chiropractic Health Month! This year’s theme is “Active and Adaptive,” aiming to raise awareness of the importance of movement, posture and stress management to our musculoskeletal health. “Active and Adaptive” encourages us to adapt to the challenges of staying fit and active with a smaller lifestyle footprint by becoming more mindful of movement and posture.
Read moreConcussion
Sports-related concussion has gained widespread interest and media attention in recent years due to the potential dangers and long-term consequences. There remains a great deal of uncertainty surrounding these injuries, but it is important to take them seriously. Because concussion often involves direct force applied to the head and/or neck, it is a condition that chiropractors commonly see. Chiropractors can be instrumental to initial detection and diagnosis of concussion, leading patients to take the proper cautionary steps and get treatment they need.
Read moreTreatment Techniques
While chiropractors are best known for their spinal manipulations, there are a variety of different treatment modalities that Equilibrium chiropractors use to best serve their patients’ needs. Maybe you’ve experienced some of these treatments but you’re not sure what exactly they do and why they’re used, or maybe you want to know what your options are. We’ve compiled a list of the most common modalities we use in our clinic with descriptions of why and when they are used.
Read moreSciatica
Sciatica refers to nerve pain that starts in the low back or buttocks and moves into the leg(s). There is a common misconception that sciatica is a condition, but in fact it is a symptom of various disorders. Conditions that can cause sciatic symptoms include misalignments of the lumbar spine, herniated or bulging discs, pregnancy and childbirth, in addition to lifestyle factors like sedentary time, repetitive motions, and sitting on your wallet or phone in your back pocket. These conditions can cause compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, which is the largest single nerve in the body.
Read moreGardening safety
Each year as the sun starts to stick around for longer, we start seeing patients with aches and pains related to gardening. We’ve compiled some tips to help you keep enjoying your garden pain-free! We got our Chiropractic Assistant, Sasha, to demonstrate various ways to safely garden for different circumstances. Take a peek!
Read moreWork-From-Home Ergonomics
The pandemic may have accelerated the work-from-home trend, but it’s a trend that’s likely here to stay. Unfortunately many of our home office spaces are not optimally equipped for our health and safety.
Read moreAnterior Pelvic Tilt
Anterior Pelvic Tilt is a common postural misalignment causing excessive arching of the low back and protrusion of the lower abdomen and hips forward that can be caused by prolonged periods of sitting. While a slight anterior tilt is normal and optimal for alignment, more forward tilt can put increased pressure on rest of the body. A shift in the position at the pelvis affects our posture, our gait, our digestive function, and travels up the length of the spine to produce compensating shifts in the shoulders and neck, even the bones of the skull.
Read moreWorld Spine Day: Be Kind to Your Spine
Today is World Spine Day! This day is dedicated to the importance of spinal health and well-being. With an estimated one billion people worldwide suffering from back pain, it is the biggest single cause of disability on the planet. Prevention is key and World Spine Day encourages people to take steps to be kind to their spines.
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