Why Movement Matters
Physical therapy, which treats diseases and injury through physical methods such as exercise and stretching, is often thought of as guided exercise to rehabilitate your body; however, there is much more to physical therapy than you may think. Because October is National Physical Therapy Month, we are diving into what [...]
How Bad Posture Affects Your Body
Are you always being told to sit up straight or pick up your shoulders? While these statements can seem nagging, your health can be impacted by following the advice. Poor posture can have a negative effect on your health and even cause major health issues somewhere along the line. “Since [...]
Optimize Your Athletic Performance With Chiropractic Care & Physical Therapy
When you think of an athlete, some of the first words that likely come to mind are healthy and fit. But surprisingly, that isn’t the case for most athletes. Now, we aren’t saying that athletes are unhealthy; instead, we are pointing out that many have some sort of muscular and/or [...]
How Vitamins & Supplements Can Support Your Chiropractic Care
As Chiropractors, we believe nutrition, including diet and fitness, plays an important role in your overall health and wellness. When treating you during your appointments, we focus on two major systems in your body: the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system. There are many things you can do to help [...]
Seniors, Keep Moving! Staying Active Through Physical Therapy
As you grow older, your joints and bones age too. This could cause you to lose strength, stability, and movement. However, physical therapy can slow that process and keep our bodies in motion. Physical therapy can help older adults maintain and reestablish their independence, especially those who are managing long-term [...]
How to Improve Your Sleep With Chiropractic Treatment
One of the most common complaints from adults is issues sleeping. Trouble sleeping can be caused by many simple factors, such as pillow type, sleeping positions, or even your mattress, or not-so-simple factors such as: Insomnia is when you’re unable to fall asleep or wake up in the middle of [...]
How Custom Orthotics Can Help Relieve Your Pain
Do your feet ache? Does that pain travel into your hips and spine? If you answered yes to these questions, consider getting custom orthotics. Orthotics work particularly well for athletes, runners, and those who spend a lot of time on their feet as they serve to alleviate pain and imbalance [...]
3 Chiropractic Treatments to Relieve Your Headache Pain
There are many different variations of headaches including tension headaches, cluster headaches, and migraines - the most common type being tension headaches. According to the Canadian Chiropractic Association, nearly 37% of women and about 21% of men report that they suffer from tension headaches regularly (source). So what causes these [...]
4 Benefits of Chiropractic Treatment for Pregnant Women
Periodic pains and aches in the hips and lower back are common in pregnant women. In fact, according to recent studies, up to 50 percent of expectant mothers will have back pain at one point or the other before they deliver. This situation is caused by several physical and hormonal [...]