There’s nothing more exciting than anticipating a new addition to the family. Whether it’s your first baby or your fourth welcoming another member to the clan is a joy. As a Chiropractor there is nothing better than helping a pregnant woman be more comfortable throughout the duration of her pregnancy. I often get women in …
My patients are always asking my opinion on various chiropractic topics & techniques so today I’ll give you my thoughts on a couple of them. Do Orthotics Really Work? Orthotics are inserts that are specifically fitted to your foot and are worn inside your shoes. The purpose of Orthotics are to fix a leg which …
It isn’t uncommon for people to have organs removed because they are not working properly. It is vital to understand that you are an ecosystem not a malfunctioning machine. For females a hysterectomy is a common procedure. It could be a partial removal or a total removal due to growth of fibroid tumors, excessive menstrual …
My neck and shoulders are always tight, I can never get them to relax. This is one of the most common complaints I see as a chiropractor. Even after a massage patients will report that the tension will return the next day, “and I’ll be just as tight as I was before the massage!” Most …
“I must have slept wrong, I think it’s my mattress!” These are some of the most common comments patients make when they come into my office complaining of stiffness or pain in their neck, lower back or hips. In 2018 the average American spent anywhere from $250-$5000 on a Queen sized mattress. There are several …
It’s 4:12am and you are awake again just like the night before and the night before that, your alarm is set for 6am and you are wide awake but exhausted. Why does this happen? Perhaps you are stressed out, after all your thoughts are racing about things you should be doing during the waking hours, …
This year many people will be diagnosed with high blood pressure. It’s shocking because many of these same people have had a history of low blood pressure most of their lives and then all of a sudden it goes high and stays high. Once you have been diagnosed it is likely that you will be …
If you or a loved one have spinal stenosis you know just how debilitating it can be. Numbness in some areas, or pain in others, over the entire body. In all cases, the person who endures spinal stenosis has their lives disrupted, and in some cases, their dignity ripped from them. There are cases where …
These cramps can be very painful and can sometimes cause the toes to retract. These leg cramps can also happen during the day, and whether they occur occasionally or all the time it’s a symptom that shouldn’t be ignored. Many people believe that these cramps occur because of dehydration or lack of potassium. Before you …
The use of acupuncture has shown a consistent rise in the U.S over the past few decades. People are increasingly seeking out acupuncture to deal with a wide range of pain and stress-related symptoms such as headaches. But should you seek treatment through an acupuncturist or a chiropractor? It is a question to which many …