Back Muscles It is important to know how to properly and safely perform back stretches and exercises. This is true whether you're stretching to recover from almost any type of injury, to strengthen the body, or even to prevent back pain. Back pain can come from injuries or conditions that have arisen in many of the muscles in the back. Aside from pain, there are other reasons to perform back … [Read more...]
Here’s What You Need to Know About the Spinal Column
About the Spinal Column The spinal column is a key structure in a lot of the major functions which the body carries out every day. The spine is a stack of bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments inside of the body, and they all work together to provide the primary support for the body. A slight S-curve is the natural shape of the spine, and the S-curve of human vertebrae acts as a shock … [Read more...]
Products: Ortho Molecular and Metagenics
Why Choose Ortho Molecular and Metagenics? Chiropractors, and other practitioners of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), focus on the holistic person and encourage the body to self-heal. The mind and body are strongly connected, and the patient may be able to heal themselves with a little help from a CAM practitioner. Exercise and a healthy diet are important to a patient’s well-being … [Read more...]
About Biofeedback
What is Biofeedback? The mind-body connection is a hallmark of the holistic philosophy of healing. With biofeedback, people can be trained to manage that connection all on their own. The connection is a way that people could use in order to gain more awareness of their physical body systems. There are many voluntary bodily functions that patients have full control over, such as walking. There … [Read more...]
Products: Biofreeze and Sombra
What are Biofreeze and Sombra? Biofreeze and Sombra are topical analgesic products. Many patients who visit chiropractors appreciate the natural ability of the body to heal itself. Sometimes, during treatment, there may still be some sore areas, and patients may not be inclined to take internal over-the-counter or prescription medications, due to the risks of side-effects. There are medical … [Read more...]
Products: Foot Levelers
Over-the-Counter Foot Orthotics Chiropractors have many tools at their disposal that they use in the journey of adjustments to help clients treat their condition. While regular chiropractic, and even massage care, can be important to maintaining alignment and health, what people do at home contributes to the overall efficacy of their therapies. Exercises, stretches, and proper ergonomics are … [Read more...]
Flexeril vs. Chiropractic Care
What is Flexeril? Medical treatments for those with muscle spasms may include medications, such as Flexeril. Muscles spasms might arise as an additional symptom of a wide variety of conditions, meaning that patients are more likely to be recommended to take medications, such as Flexeril, for the spasms. Unfortunately, like many medications, the effects of Flexeril might also be impeded by side … [Read more...]
How To Choose the Best Mattress for Back Pain
Back-pain sufferers need a mattress that is both supportive and comfortable. When choosing the best mattress for back pain, you want to select one that has the right amount of firmness, is the correct mattress size for your space and needs, and is within your price range.Ideally, the mattress works with your natural sleeping position and helps relax muscles so that you can have a truly restful … [Read more...]
Meditation Basics
History and Types of Meditation Meditation is a drug-free and natural method of achieving a heightened sense of relaxation, energy, and focus. It can be used along with other methods of treatment in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) as an adjunct practice, as well. Meditation works in that it helps people train their mind in order to promote relaxation, build energy, or to work on a … [Read more...]
Environmental Toxins and Health
Environmental Toxins The philosophy of chiropractic care is aimed to provide preventative and overall health care to patients. Care covers a variety of problems that the patient might face. This can include reducing stress, exercise, promoting a healthy diet, and removing toxins. Toxins might be found in a variety of forms, in the air, water, and in products used and consumed every day by … [Read more...]