Anxiety and Depression Suffering from anxiety and depression can feel debilitating. No longer finding joy in things once loved and having a constant feeling of impending doom can really take a toll on the body and mind. Sadly, over 40 million adults (31%) in the U.S. experience an anxiety disorder at one point or another…
Aging and Your Spine As we age, our bodies begin to change in ways we might not imagine until they’re a part of our reality. The body’s skin, bones and muscles all experience degeneration as time goes on. While it may be easy to notice when our skin begins to show signs of aging, it’s…
Ergonomics Ergonomics is the study of how safely, comfortably and efficiently people work in their professional environments. Because work environments are sometimes physically demanding or involve constant sitting with repetitive hand or wrist movements, many workers suffer from physical symptoms like pain and stiffness. When a workspace is not properly arranged, workers may develop weak…
Exercise and Stretching Exercise and stretching daily can help your mind and body stay healthy. With so many different choices for exercise, which ones are right for you? If you need help deciding, we can discuss the options that would be most beneficial for you. Aerobic Exercise (Cardio) Aerobic exercise has a great impact on…
Lifestyle Routine visits with a chiropractor help support an overall healthy lifestyle. Research shows that spinal adjustments aid us in maintaining a healthy spine, reducing the stress hormone cortisol in our bodies, and boosting our infection-fighting antibody levels. While routine visits to a chiropractor have numerous health benefits, this is only one component of the…
Children and Chiropractic Care Chiropractic treatment is a safe and effective way to help children manage their overall health and wellness. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 3% of children in the U.S. have received chiropractic care. In 2000, there were 30 million pediatric visits with chiropractors in the U.S., and…
Introduction to Wellness And Prevention Many people know that chiropractic adjustments and therapies can help with physical pain and problems, but a large part of chiropractic care focuses on wellness and prevention. While they may seem like the same thing, wellness care and preventive care are different. It is important for us as chiropractors to…
Inflammation Management We don’t normally think of chiropractic care and inflammation in the same sentence, but did you know that chiropractic care can help treat chronic inflammation? In many cases, inflammation is beneficial. It is a natural immune system response to an injury or infection—it swoops in, recruits the immune system to do some healing,…
Sleep Quality The average person will spend about one-third of his or her life sleeping. Why do we need so much sleep? Basically, the quality and length of our sleeping hours affects the quality of our waking hours in a huge way. Without quality sleep, our bodies can’t heal, rest or repair; our energy can’t…
Posture Having good posture is more important than you may realize. Posture refers to the position that we hold our bodies in while sitting, standing and lying down. Good posture is when your body parts are in correct alignment and supported by the right amount of muscle tension against gravity. When our bodies are properly…
Stress Relief Stress comes in many forms and affects each of us differently. It can be created by everyday life, and it can also affect everyday life. Many people feel the effects of stress physically, even if the root cause isn’t physical. Social, emotional and mental stress can cause symptoms of pain, inflammation and restricted movement—very similar to symptoms…