How Exercise Can Relieve Joint Pain
Joint pain limits the things that we can do. It makes otherwise enjoyable activities less pleasurable. While you might think that exercise would just aggravate the pain, experts are saying that it can actually help relieve or lessen shoulder, hip, knee or ankle pain...
Running With Sciatica
Did you know that an hour of running can, statistically speaking, increase your life expectancy by seven hours? While, running may be more effective at prolonging life than walking, cycling or swimming according to a review of evidence published in the journal...
Top 5 Reasons to Add Avocados in Your Diet
The avocado is a unique fruit because unlike most fruits that primarily contain carbohydrates, avocados are loaded with fats. It is prized for its high nutrient content, its good flavor and rich texture. Looking for reasons to add avocados to your diet? Here are five...
Avoiding Pain Through Proper Posture
Posture is the position our bodies assume when we stand sit or lie down. It involves different groups of muscles working together to hold the body's position or prevent us from falling to the ground. While we normally do not consciously control how our muscles...
Pull the Weeds, Not Your Back
Springtime is a great time for gardening. This activity, however, often involves holding specific positions for long periods of time, which can strain your muscles and joints. To avoid the aches and pains of gardening, try these tips: Hamstring Stretch - Stretch your...
Infographic – 5 Fascinating Heart Facts
The Stability Ball
Why use a stability ball? Exercising with a stability ball as opposed to exercising on a flat surface has a very important benefit: It strengthens more muscles without needing to add more load. The unstable nature of the ball means that the body has to activate more...
2016 Gallup Survey on Chiropractic
According to the second-annual Gallup-Palmer survey of American attitudes about chiropractic care, Adult Americans are more likely to describe chiropractic care as “very safe” and “very effective” compared to pain medications or back surgery. The results of the...
Back Pain in Kids and Teens
Kids and teens are much more resilient and flexible and therefore do not suffer the same type of back injuries as adults do. Since children seldom suffer from back pain, they should be taken seriously when they do occur. Back Pain Causes in Children and Teens Young...
Chiropractic Care for Kids
Many spinal problems seen in adults can start as early as birth -- with 6-8 injuries occurring every 1000 births. Symptoms such as colic, breathing issues and sleeping problems can often be traced back to stress on the nervous system that may be caused by a spinal...