It’s that time of year! Kids all over the country are gearing up for back to school! It is common to see people getting ready by purchasing new clothes, school supplies and even getting physicals. We believe one of the most important ways to prepare for back to school is to prepare your body and [...]
Summer is here and many of our favorite summer sports have kicked into full action! Some summer favorites like baseball, tennis, soccer, swimming, kayaking and more can cause some painful injuries. Some of the most common injuries we see in our practice during the summer include things like: Sprains Strains Tendonitis Bursitis Fractures To understand [...]
According to the American Chiropractic Association’s website, 31 million Americans experience low back pain at any given time. That’s a lot of pain! This blog post will take a look at top reasons the may be provoking back pain and we will offer some solutions that may help alleviate it. There are many reasons why [...]
Headaches occur for many reasons and there are different types of headaches. some of the most common reasons for headaches can include things like sleep deprivation, eye strain, stress, and continual exposure to loud noises. Headaches can be classified in to several different categories. You may have even experienced one of the 3 very common [...]
Studies have shown that chronic pain might not only be caused by physical injury but also by stress and emotional issues. If the source of this stress is not identified and addressed, the result can be chronic pain. Chronic pain is defined as prolonged physical pain that lasts longer than the natural healing process should [...]
Stress Awareness Month began in 1992. Every April since, Stress Awareness Month has been recognized. The purpose for Stress Awareness month is to raise awareness, help others to recognize the signs, understand the dangers, explore treatments and learn to manage stress. Recognizing the Signs of Stress Many times, people experience stress and don’t even realize [...]
Acupuncture Awareness week takes place March 6 - March 12, 2017. The entire purpose of acupuncture week is to highlight the benefits of acupuncture, how it works and who can benefit from the treatment of acupuncture. The Benefits Acupuncture is an all natural, safe, non-pharmaceutical solution for many conditions and ailments people may suffer from. [...]
Chronic pain is relentless. Stress, environment, and emotional effects can overlay the original tissue damage in an injury, adding to the intensity and tenacity of the pain. How can one effectively manage pain and begin living again. Good news! There are many ways to work through pain and manage it naturally. Let’s explore some ways [...]
To understand neck pain is to understand how the neck is structured. The Neck The neck is made up of vertebrae the runs the length of the back of your skull to your upper torso. In between each vertebrae are cervical discs. The cervical discs serve the purpose of absorbing shock. In addition, there is [...]
Our health is our most valuable asset. Without it, we would not be able to enjoy our family and those we love to our fullest potential, embrace life and all it has to offer, participate in hobbies, sports and activities that define who we are. Our health is precious and we must do everything we [...]
