What is the point of “wellness” chiropractic care? Joints in the body sometimes move less than they should, which is called a hypomobile joint. When a joint is not moving well, degeneration occurs, which is different from osteoarthritis. Measurable changes of degeneration can occur within ONE week following the onset of the joint not moving normally. The longer the joint has reduced movement is directly correlated to the amount of degeneration that occurs. A joint that has reduced movement can be completely pain free! If you reestablish normal movement in a joint the more likely the joint is t ..read more

Most of us have heard of knots in our backs, but have you ever wondered what is actually causing them? The medical terminology for a muscular knot is a myofascial trigger point. This question is a hot topic of debate but the current scientific definition of a trigger point is taut bands of muscular fibers which are tender to the touch and can produce local or referred pain. Trigger points can be partially responsible for headaches, body aches, muscle imbalance, joint stiffness and pain, postural dysfunction and compensation, and reduced range of motion. From an anatomical standpoint the body ..read more

Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) have become a popular form of treatment for things like chronic neck and back pain, osteoarthritis, radiculopathy, and compressed nerve roots. Coincidentally, chiropractors frequently use drug free and non-invasive approaches to treat the same types of complaints.  Did you know that in 2014 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned that injection of corticosteroids into the epidural space of the spine may result in rare but serious adverse events, including loss of vision, stroke, paralysis, and death.  “Injecting corticosteroids into the ..read more

If your answer is yes, you may enjoy learning some fun research tidbits about potential benefits of capsaicin, which is found in hot peppers like chili peppers. What is Capsaicin? It is a compound found in hot peppers which accounts for the spicy flavor and burning effect. How can Capsaicin promote health? - Diet-Induced Obesity: Research has shown that capsaicin aids in enhancing metabolism and energy expenditure. - Glucose Homeostasis and Diabetes: Studies have shown that capsaicin/TRPV1 signaling can limit glucose levels increase and diabetes development. - Cardiovascular Conditions: Resear ..read more

Why is Magnesium important? Magnesium is a vital mineral found in the human body. Magnesium helps relieve muscle tension, reduce fatigue, improve quality of sleep, recover muscle after exercise, repairs skin, strengthens bones, and contributes to metabolism, the functioning of the nervous system and protein synthesis. How can a Magnesium deficiency negatively impact my health?   Magnesium deficiencies are associated with health conditions like hypertension, heart conditions, osteoporosis, diabetes, and neurological conditions. A magnesium deficiency also causes symptoms whic ..read more

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Long ago our ancestors regularly walked the earth barefoot, and then we slowly evolved into wearing more permanent footwear for practical reasons like protection. However, with the recent interest in adult barefoot and minimalist shoes for running and every day walking, it might make you wonder how permanent footwear effects children’s and adolescent development too. Some studies have compared how habitual barefoot locomotion and wearing shoes may change children’s motor skills while walking and performing physical activities. Before we can can consider benefits and disadvantages of each we h ..read more

There are two well-known types of stretching. Static stretching and dynamic stretching. Static stretching is the traditional elongating of a single muscle group until tautness is felt and then holding the position for a period of time. Dynamic stretching involves slow and controlled movements of multiple muscle groups, where you slowly increase a joint’s range of motion with each repetition of the stretch. The ongoing debate is which type of stretching to perform with activity and whether you should stretch before, during, or after exercise.  One group of researchers looked at the acute e ..read more

I think all parents, especially first time parents, often feel a pressure for their children to exceed at everything. One of the first pressures a parent can feel, is for their child reaching milestones “on time.” We live in a world of instant messaging and social media, which makes it virtually impossible to not compare each other.  Remember that old saying, “every snowflake is unique.” Well guess what; every child has their own unique social, lingual, cognitive, and physical path to development, just like that snowflake!  Sure, your doctor may hand you a chart with the CD ..read more