Improving your health begins with what you eat. That means if you’re serious about improving your overall health, you need to take a good, hard look at your current diet and what you may be doing to sabotage your efforts. We all know that sugar and processed foods are two of the worst things we …
Do you need to seek pain relief from a chiropractor? If this is your first time seeking chiropractic care, you may be both excited and overwhelmed. You want a pain-free life, but any new medical treatment is scary. You have nothing to fear about this natural healthcare, but it may be difficult to stop your …
Remember learning about the human skeleton, organs, muscles & tendons, etc in school? Most have forgotten the specifics but we still know how integral and connected they all are for our continued good health and well being. If one or two areas become a problem, it affects the other areas and before we know it …
I’m getting lots of reports of patients staying at home and eating comfort (junk) food all day so we thought a little reminder on some healthy foods to sprinkle in might be of help! Dietary research uncovered 14 different nutrient-dense foods that time and again promote good overall health. Coined “superfoods,” they tend to have …
Golfing is a sport that is particularly hard on the back, especially your spine. You are out on the course for several hours a day swinging your golf clubs. This form of exercise is hard on your spine and back. This is why people who are heavily involved in this sport sometimes take advantage of …
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 …
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 …
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 …