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Can chiropractic help me get through flu season?
It’s that time of the year again! The flu is working it’s way through schools and workplaces, and if you’ve ever had the displeasure of getting it, you know that it can force just about anyone into bedrest! As we near the peak of this season, many people are wondering whether they’re doing everything they…
Read MoreCan I get Chiropractic Care after Surgery?
With the amount of people that we see day-in and day-out, numerous times per year we have practice members who are scheduled for minor or major surgery and they voice concerns about their ability to get adjusted during their recovery period. Because the healing process can last weeks, practice members worry that they won’t be…
Read MoreCan Chiropractic help with Energy?
Burnout, exhaustion, fatigue. We hear these words all the time in our busy, bustling society. The body is a machine, and when the body does not function properly, it can affect how we are able to live our lives. We can often feel tired or overwhelmed, but when our body is stretched to it’s limit,…
Read MoreChiropractic and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
What is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome? Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) are a group of rare inherited connective tissue disorders. The most common symptoms include: EDS can affect people in different ways. For some, the condition is relatively mild, while for others their symptoms can be disabling. Can I be adjusted safely if I have EDS? This tends…
Read MoreWhy Should We All Assess the Health of Our Nervous System?
How much do you know about the nervous system? You probably know that it includes our nerves, brain and spinal cord, and you also probably know that pinched nerves are not fun. Other than that, most people aren’t aware of the function of the nervous system and the huge role that it plays in our…
Read MoreCan Chiropractic Help With Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia: Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition characterized by widespread pain throughout the body. It affects twice as many women than men and it affects about 2% of the population or 4 million adults in the United States. Fibromyalgia can also be flared up by illnesses, physical trauma or emotional stress. According to the CDC,…
Read More3 Signs That Your Rib Pain Is Actually Costochondritis
Rib pain can be concerning, especially when it affects your ability to breathe deeply or move comfortably. While these issues can mean many things, a common cause of rib pain is costochondritis, an inflammation of the cartilage connecting the ribs to the breastbone. Here are three signs that your rib pain might be due to…
Read More4 Reasons Babies Should Be Barefoot
Let’s face it: baby shoes are cute. It’s tempting to buy mini versions of all your favorite footwear for babies as young as a few weeks old, but should you? The truth is that in the early months and years of a baby’s life, being barefoot is developmentally the best option. Here are four reasons…
Read MoreWhat’s Making Us Unhealthy and How Can Chiropractic Help?
In the world we live in, there are as many emerging things to do to be healthy as there are things to avoid doing so as to not become unhealthy. It can be pretty overwhelming, but we believe that understanding the big-picture elements affecting our health is a great place to start before we start…
Read More3 Ways a Chiropractor Can Reduce Heartburn
Marked by a burning sensation in the chest, heartburn is a common ailment that many people suffer from in varying degrees. While it’s often managed with dietary changes and over-the-counter medications, alternative care that takes a more holistic approach is becoming more popular. These medications can even be dangerous when taken for a long period…
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