A Hands-On Approach to Arthritis Management
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 are 300,000 children […]
4 Reasons to Take Your Child to the Chiropractor
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 holistic approach in plenty of […]
Resolutions for Self Improvement That Are Specific, Measurable & Attainable
A new year is approaching and with it comes the urge to accomplish new goals, make improvements in our lives, and break bad habits. Many of these resolutions are related to our health. A New Year’s resolution can be the starting motivation to improve our overall well-being and that’s a good thing! This fresh resolve […]
Don’t Irritate Your Nerves
The word “pinch” doesn’t usually bring a smile to our faces. In fact, it probably makes us think “ouch!” A pinched nerve is caused by too much pressure from surrounding tissues. The compression irritates the nerve and interrupts its ability to function properly. Pinched nerves most commonly occur in the neck or back (sciatica) and […]
National Chiropractic Health Month
October is National Chiropractic Health Month! The mission is to raise public awareness of the benefits of chiropractic care and its natural, whole-person, patient-centered and drug-free approach to health and wellness. The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) notes that the theme this year is Move4Life encouraging people to move more now so they will be able to move […]
Maintain A Healthy Spine
Countless people are affected by back pain every day. In fact, back pain is among the top reasons for doctor visits and missed work days. To maintain a healthy spine, start with good habits for a routine that becomes a healthy lifestyle. Adults and children with a healthy lifestyle are less prone to aches and […]
Stressed Out?
The demands of our modern world provide lots of things to stress out about. Job anxieties, health difficulties, money problems, and social pressures can weigh heavily on us. Sometimes we create our own internal stress with unhealthy life habits such as poor nutrition and lack of sleep. No matter where that stress originates, it leads […]
Travel Tips For The Summer
George Gershwin famously wrote that “It’s summertime and the livin’ is easy…” Indeed, many of us take time off in the summer months and hit the open road. Unfortunately, the time spent traveling to and from our destinations can be a real pain in the neck and back (literally)! Keep these tips in mind while […]
Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month to encourage dialogue and awareness of how headaches affect everyday life for so many. The statistics are incredibly high for the number of people impacted by headaches and the implications of self-medicating with long term effects on health and wellness. Headaches and migraines are among the most […]
Superfoods for Super Health
Springtime is the season of new beginnings and superfoods! Budding trees, flowering plants, chirping birds. All of these can lead to feelings of greater well-being. As the famous composer, Gustav Mahler once said, “With the coming of spring, I am calm again.” One of the most welcome aspects of spring is the availability of fresh, […]