Happiness & Chiropractic in 2016
A Chiropractor’s Observations on Happiness
Let me preface this article by first saying that I’m not a psychologist or counselor or some other form of mental health care professional. Nor am I a yogi or a zen master with a superior understanding of inner peace. Like most people I have my own challenges […]
Muscle Spasm Treatment
If your muscles are in spasm, you don’t have to resort to drugs or shots to numb the area. There are several natural muscle spasm treatment options available – both at home and at your local chiropractic clinic.
Muscle spasm treatment will depend on the cause and whether it is a one-time occurrence or a chronic […]
20 Healthier Halloween Candy Choices
OK, so it’s all still sugar-filled candy and inherently not great for you, but sometimes there’s no avoiding that sweet tooth. And while there may be no real “healthy” answer to Halloween, there’s no need to fear all those delicious, tempting Halloween delights. We’ve rounded up the healthiest (or, at least the least guilt-inducing) trick-or-treat favorites. […]
Muscle Spasm…the Cause?
We all know how to flex our muscles – even kids will happily flex their biceps.
Our muscles flex during a muscle spasm, too, but we don’t have control over the movement.
This can be scary.
When muscles become ridged, they contract (involuntarily) causing a muscle spasm. The fibers inside the muscles contract and tighten. This […]
‘Tis the Season…fall Allergies
Tips to Help Seasonal Allergies:
1) Avoid outdoor activity between 5am-10am when pollen counts are the highest.
2) Schedule outdoor activities for the afternoon or after heavy rains, when pollen levels are lower.
3) Wash your hair after you have been outdoors if the pollen count is high that day
4) Wash pillowcases regularly with hot water to remove pollen
5) Keep doors and windows shut […]
What is an Orthopedic Support Pillow?
Support pillows are designed to help
A. correct &
B. maintain proper cervical posture/alignment while sleeping by providing the right amount of resistive feedback into the cervical & upper thoracic musculature.
1. Correct: Helps eliminate symptoms by treating the cause of the condition. Helps correct the cause of pain, supports treatment to […]