Many people may assume the benefits he receives from chiropractic adjustments is to keep his back loose and his muscles relaxed.
It’s that time of year again. The weather is warming up, things are blooming, and your allergies are kicking! Well it doesn’t have to be that way. Many people in our office have experienced the allergy relieving effects of having their spine adjusted. Many other people are skeptical, and they ask, “how does having my spine adjusted help me with my allergies?”
I am seeing more and more people come into my office with neck pain and other symptoms associated with having too much stress on the neck and upper back. Things like headaches, fatigue, allergies, sinus issues and migraines. What concerns me, is the people coming in with these symptoms are younger than ever before.
While reducing your stress is important, it is not what is MOST important. Nobody has zero stress. Stress is all around us and it’s not going away any time soon. What is MOST important is how we respond to stress.
If you suffer from plantar fasciitis then you know how debilitating the condition can be. Plantar fasciitis is and inflammation and tightening of the fascia that is on the bottom of the foot. Irritation to the fascia could be from overuse, improper shoes, fallen arches, tight muscles, and even spinal and pelvic misalignments.
Many of my 50 and over patients have voiced that they expect to shrink or get shorter as they age. This is more commonly voiced from women than men since women are at a greater risk to lose height after menopause. This phenomenon, however, is completely avoidable if the right steps are taken.
I was reviewing a diagram of the spine and nervous system with a patient recently and he had what I call the ‘Aha moment’. I love when this happens!
Are you feeling fatigued? Are you getting enough sleep but still dragging yourself to make it through the day? If so you may be suffering from fatigue. Fatigue can come in many different forms. In this week’s article we’ll discuss some of the common symptoms of fatigue, their factors, and how fatigue and chiropractic care are connected.
Did you know that chiropractors can help with asthma? This topic is near and dear to my heart because this is what led me to become a chiropractor. In this article I will tell my story about chiropractic and asthma.
Chiropractic is used by many people to treat a long list of symptoms. Some people, though, still think of a chiropractor as a back doctor exclusively. This is not the case. So, when should you see a chiropractor?