Musculoskeletal Health
Your Musculoskeletal Health: Take Steps To Strength and Stability The musculoskeletal (MSK) system is the “backbone” of your body, literally. It’s comprised of not only the spine but all your muscles, bones and joints. It’s what gives your body form. It’s what makes it possible for you to move and do the things you enjoy. […]
Joint Health
Joint Health Human joints come in many shapes and sizes and allow us to move and carry out normal activities of daily living. Without joints, we would be rigid and immobile. But they are also often injured, causing pain and discomfort. Almost 80% of injury-related healthcare visits (that’s about 65.8 million visits per year) are […]
Neck Pain
Neck Pain Your neck, also called the cervical spine, begins at the base of the skull and contains seven small vertebrae. Incredibly, the cervical spine supports the full weight of your head, which is on average about 12 pounds. While the cervical spine can move your head in nearly every direction, this flexibility makes the […]
Chiropractic Care Supports The Systems That Guide Movement
Chiropractic Care Supports The Systems That Guide Movement Momentum Trains the Nervous System Momentum isn’t just physical, it’s neurological. Repetitive walking helps the brain coordinate muscle and joints more efficiently. As coordination improves, movement becomes steadier and more confident. Chiropractic care supports healthy joint motion, helping the body move with better control and less strain.
Sleep Ergonomics For Back and Neck Pain
Sleep Ergonomics For Back and Neck Pain “Sleep ergonomics” refers to our postures and positions during sleep–which either help us rest safely and comfortably or stress joints to the point that we wake up with more aches and pains than we fell asleep with. Sleeping positions matter. Poor-quality sleep is proven to negatively affect overall […]
Back Pain: Prevention and Conservative Treatment
Back Pain: Prevention and Conservative Treatment Back pain is a fact of life for many people. Research shows that up to 80% of the population will experience back pain at some point during their lives. It is also one of the most common reasons for visits to the doctor’s office. Sometimes back pain is sharp […]
Prevent Video Game Injuries
Prevent Video Game Injuries With the growing popularity of video games, some children now experience the same types of aches and pains that their parents get from sitting at a desk all day at work. Taking steps to help kids prevent common gaming injuries can reduce pain today and potentially reduce the risk of long-term […]
Boost Your Productivity with Good Posture
Boost Your Productivity with Good Posture Poor posture from prolonged desk sitting leads to back pain, neck stiffness, headaches, fatigue and reduced focus. Chiropractic care, regular stretching, ergonomic adjustments and alternating between sitting and standing can improve posture and reduce discomfort.
Make Your Home Workstation Work
Make Your Home Workstation Work Pick a Spot If you don’t have a desk at home, try working from your kitchen table rather than sitting on a couch. Adjust Your Seat If you don’t own an ergonomic chair, use a seat wedge to help maintain proper posture. Adjust Your Monitor Place books under your laptop […]
Stretches for back pain
Stretches for Back Pain Stretching and an active lifestyle are often recommended to help reduce back pain and speed up the recovery process following an injury. To get the maximum benefit from stretching, proper technique is essential: • Warm up by walking or doing other gentle movements for 10 minutes. • Slowly increase your stretch […]