Summer is here, kids are out of school, and you’re hitting the road, takin’ off, gettin’ outta town! Whether you’re headed for some R&R on a remote island, or packing up the car and taking a road trip, travel can take a toll on the body. Here are some tips for how to keep the body limber, active, and healthy during your travels.
Read moreSummer Health Tips
Happy summer! Each season has its own unique benefits and drawbacks. Today we’re sharing some tips on how to maximize your health in the summertime.
Read moreBenefits of Foam Rolling
Foam Rolling - is it just another fitness trend, or is there something more to be said for it? While there is still a need for additional research, studies have shown significant benefits of foam rolling in several areas including range of motion, muscle recovery, and athletic performance.
Read moreChiropractic and Pregnancy
Apart from being unpleasant and in some cases debilitating for the pregnant person, low back pain may have an important relationship with other aspects of pregnancy. A retrospective chart study investigating the relationship between pregnancy and low back pain indicated that back pain, pregnancy, and labor are associated.
Read moreSleep and Your Health
According to the National Sleep Foundation, 35% of Americans report their sleep quality as “poor” or “only fair,” and 20% of Americans reported that they did not wake up feeling refreshed on any of the past seven days. But the amount and quality of sleep we get has a direct effect on our overall lifelong health. So how do you ensure you’re getting a good night’s rest?
Read moreAcupuncture and Allergies
We wait all winter for those first blooms of spring. But many have difficulty enjoying the nice weather and beautiful foliage due to seasonal allergies. While over-the-counter medications are the solution for some, some find relief and improvement with Acupuncture treatment.
Read moreBenefits of Acupuncture, Chiropractic, and Massage
This week we’re highlighting some key benefits of our services that you may not be aware of. If you’re wondering if acupuncture, chiropractic or massage might be for you, here are just a few ways in which these modalities improve people’s lives.
Read moreWhat is Fascia?
Most of us are familiar with tendons and ligaments, but haven’t heard of another form of connective tissue: fascia. This dynamic web of connective tissue runs throughout our entire body and may be the cause of a high percentage of pain and motion restriction.
Read moreDo you suffer from chronic headaches? Chiropractic can help!
If you suffer from chronic headaches, you are not alone. Chiropractic treatments can help keep you medicine- and headache-free for the long-term.
Read moreOctober is National Chiropractic Health Month!
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and chiropractors nationwide are promoting the benefits of movement to overall health as well as the prevention of back pain during National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) in October. This year’s theme, “Move 4 Life,” encourages people to move more now so they will be able to move better later and avoid chronic and painful conditions associated with sedentary lifestyles.
The ACA offers additional information on how to get and stay moving:
Good nutrition, ergonomic workspaces and proper lifting and movement techniques can go a long way in helping people to strengthen their spines and avoid disabling injuries and chronic back pain, which often prevent regular physical activity.
Consider weight-bearing exercises, such as walking, which help maintain bone density over a lifetime and keep our skeletal bones healthy and strong.
When busy schedules are the obstacle, a re-examination of personal priorities is sometimes necessary to restore balance in life; make time for healthy habits such as physical activity.
Back pain is one of the most common conditions for which prescription opioids are prescribed. It was once believed that pain medication and bed rest were the best course of action for low back pain, but research today supports first trying non-drug options for pain management, while remaining as active as possible, before moving on to other options.
Doctors of chiropractic practice a hands-on, drug-free approach to health care and pain relief that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. In addition to their expertise in spinal manipulation, chiropractors have broad diagnostic skills and are trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, and to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling.
