chiropractic for kids

Systemic tension in the upper back, neck and shoulders… …is indicative of being an adult in America. Our lifestyles breed tension in upper body, particularly in the neck and shoulders, and particularly if you work in front of a computer. Now let’s be honest: are you someone who tends to ignore stiffness in the neck…

How does your bed impact the health of your spine? In fact this turns out to be incredibly difficult to quantify; more so, because even the best bed is just the “less bad” option. Why do we say this? Because even with a perfectly supportive mattress, your spine is still subject to the downward force…

Strengthen while you heal Yes, it may sound difficult, but it is the most effective way to go about healing a herniated disc! While a period of rest and restoration is often advisable in the first few days after injury, our goal is to get you moving again as soon as possible. The truth is…

Extending the spine provides relief For some people, it is the only way to find relief. Extension-based exercises and stretches involve a backward bending of the spine; extension is indicated for people who suffer from the following conditions:  Lower back pain Herniated discs Other spinal disc conditions And they are not meant for people with: Facet joint…

Back pain in the morning is the worst way to start your day While there are myriad possibilities for what is causing your back pain in the morning, one of the most common explanations is muscular imbalance. And while we would not say this is the easiest problem to solve, it is less severe than…

The difference between active and passive range of motion It is important to know the difference: Active ROM refers to range of motion that is achieved with effort or input from YOU. It is you actively moving your own joints through their respective ranges of motion.  Passive ROM refers to someone else moving your joint…

The importance of relaxing your back  In the adult spine, there is a near-constant cycle of tension accumulation and release. But depending on the balance of our lifestyles, the factors which contribute to tension accumulation can win out. When this happens, our spines suffer- from compression of intervertebral discs and spinal nerves, to shortening and…

Healthy hips are hard to come by  The hip flexor is a group of five muscles that connects the femur to the pelvis and forms a pivotal part of the connection between your upper and lower body. Because of their location, the hip flexors can either be a blessing or a curse- while they are…

Protecting the members of our community who live with bone loss in the spine When it affects the bones in the back, osteoporosis becomes one of the most serious spinal conditions in the human experience. Even simple motions like giving a hug come with the potential to cause a broken bone in the spine. With…

Certain back pain conditions affect women much more than men To begin with, women have a greater diversity of primary body shapes than men: Apple- triangle downwards; broader shoulders and bust than hips Pear-triangle upwards; broader hips than shoulders Banana- straighter body type, with a waist that is less than 9 inches than the hips…