There’s a paradigm of thought within society, and especially in the United States, of the idea that “if it ain’t broke, then don’t fix it”. While this may be true for some issues, for our bodies it’s often the worst idea. A mindset of prevention and protection rather than damage control of acute and chronic […]
Read More »Sleep is an integral part of healing and well-being. In fact, our bodies heal while we sleep and there are numerous physiological processes that occur while we are catching our “ZZZZ’s”. The quality of our sleep is affected by many factors, including how we support our body ergonomically. As Chiropractors, we receive the question often […]
Read More »It’s the new year and that means New Years Resolution time. For many, this is a time of introspection, self-analysis, and optimism aimed at guiding the new year in a healthier, happier, more prosperous way of living. But what if you constantly fail at achieving it and your New Year Resolution is the same as […]
Read More »Like it or not, the holidays are upon us! The mad rush of cheerful chaos from Thanksgiving through the New Year where priorities become decorating the house, feasting with family, experiencing the joy of giving, or celebrating for 8 days or more. Whatever your feelings about the holiday season, for most of us this means […]
Read More »In the last blog, we talked about the benefits and drawbacks to ice or heat and which is a better choice for your recovery needs, however we aren’t limited to just two choices. There are more therapies that can be utilized to speed recovery, limit swelling, soothe aches and pains, manage injuries, and allow the […]
Read More »Ice and heat have been used for centuries as they were thought to promote a speedy recovery, limit swelling, soothe aches and pains, manage injuries, and allow the body to move easier to name a few benefits. However, research has gone back and forth on this topic, and along with a good dose of common […]
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