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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
It’s summertime! For many of us, that means we are traveling, exploring, more active, enjoying outdoor sports like swimming, water skiing, paddle boarding, kayaking and more! With all of this extra activity, it can mean injuries may pop up more than expected; especially when we use muscle groups that are not commonly engaged. Prevention is [...]
A staggering 100 million Americans or 1 in 5 people suffer from chronic pain on a daily basis! Understanding and Defining Chronic Pain Chronic pain is defined as pain lasting longer than 3 months and pain which does not respond to treatment. The pain can be caused from various different issues such as: arthritis, [...]
Don’t let yours be about pain! As kids we saw summer as that long needed break from school and homework. As kids we took advantage of lazy days at the beach or pool, sports camps and family vacations! As adults we embrace the extra free time with our families and enjoy participating in outdoor activities. [...]
What is arthritis? The word arthritis comes from the Greek word anthrax with means “joint”. “Itis” is of Latin descent meaning “inflammation”. Therefore, the simplest definition of arthritis is that it is painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints. This pain and stiffness can worsen as you age. Fast Facts: May is National Arthritis Awareness [...]
Occupational Injury April 28, 2015 has been identified as World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The purpose of this day is to help raise awareness of how to create a safer work environment making for a more productive work force with a higher morale. Understanding Occupational Injury An occupational injury is bodily damage [...]
Summer is in full swing and that means we are on vacation, outdoors enjoying ourselves and playing LOTS of sports. We all know that with sports, we can experience injury. Injury can come at any time and for any reason, especially due to improper training, incorrect equipment, shoes and player contact. The two major types [...]
