How You Can Manage Plantar Fasciitis What starts as an occasional sharp pain that suddenly develops in the heel of your foot can become a nagging, constant pain that causes you to limp or avoid walking altogether. If you have experienced this, I’m sure your healthcare team has looked into a plantar fasciitis diagnosis. At [...]
Yes, You Should Continue With Chiropractic Care in The Winter The cold, damp air during the fall and winter often exacerbates joint and muscle pain - so yes, you should continue with chiropractic care in the winter! Maintaining your best health means doing what you can to prevent injuries, decrease pain, and promote recovery. Whether [...]
What is Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) ? Femoroacetabular impingement, commonly referred to as FAI, is a condition of the hip joint caused by a misalignment in the bony structures that make up the hip. The friction from FAI between these bones causes inflammation, stiffness, and pain. Fortunately, several treatments are available for FAI, including therapies designed [...]
Chiropractic Tips To Survive Winter The temperature is dropping, and the damp, cooler weather can mean many things to our bodies. The excitement of winter activities like ice skating and tobogganing begins. For some, there are winter fairs and markets. Others prepare for the holidays and spend time indoors with loved ones and warm blankets. [...]
Avoid Injuries During Fall Yard Cleanup Every year, we see an influx of patients who have injured themselves while completing their annual fall yard cleanup. Pruning trees, cleaning gutters, raking leaves, and general bending and lifting can create a perfect environment for back injuries, strains, sprains, or falls. The general use of leaf blowers, rakes, [...]
Chiropractic Care for Neck Pain Neck pain is one of the most common reasons we see patients. Your neck, also called the cervical spine, contains many small vertebrae that support the weight of your head while supporting the connection between your brain, spinal cord, and nervous system. Your neck is strong, but its delicate structure [...]
5 Things Your Chiropractor Wants You to Know About High-Heel Shoes Something many people agree on is that high-heeled shoes are attractive. They make your legs look longer, the muscles look a little more defined, and they create that little sway when we walk in them. Before you get out the heels for everyday living, [...]
Adjustment Aftercare If you are someone who has been considering seeing a chiropractor for an adjustment, but you want more information on what to expect of yourself? Then keep reading… Many suggestions are simple. Once you read through this, they could be considered common-sense recommendations; however, if you have never experienced an adjustment, this information [...]
The Benefits of Chiropractic Care There is a common misconception that Chiropractic care is used to relieve issues of the spine only. Chiropractic adjustments are additionally used to alleviate the pain of injuries to your bones, connective tissue, joints, cartilage, and muscles. Some of the most common areas of relief through Chiropractic care include: Back [...]
Being Crooked Isn’t Always Bad How many of us were told to stand up straight when we were young? While it’s always a good idea to maintain proper posture, many people have the false idea that the spine is always straight. Your spine is made up of 33 bones called vertebrae. They interlock to form [...]