A chiropractic adjustment is a procedure in which trained specialists (chiropractic doctors) use their hands or a small instrument to apply a controlled force to a spinal joint. The goal of a chiropractic adjustment is to improve spinal motion, spinal alignment, improve nerve flow, which in turn improves your body’s overall function. Chiropractors perform adjustments… Read More
That is one of the most common concerns that I hear from people of all ages. Is it true? The answer is yes, and no. It really depends on you. I realize that most people utilize healthcare in a symptomatic way. When they have a headache, they take something to feel better. When they have… Read More
Chiropractic care has had a 100-year association with mental health improvements. As early as the 1920s, in-patient facilities were established featuring chiropractic adjustments and lifestyle changes as ways to help people suffering from mental health issues. The Chiropractic Psychopathic Sanitarium was located in Davenport, Iowa (the home of the first chiropractic school, Palmer School of… Read More
Staying healthy—especially during flu season but also any time of the year—is a challenging but worthwhile task. After all, to live your best life, your body must be running at peak performance! Many health-conscious people know that the best way to fight off illness is to boost their immune system. The immune system is a… Read More
It is common for a patient to come to our office saying they have been diagnosed with a pinched nerve, or that they feel like they have a pinched nerve. A pinched nerve can be irritated due to compression from inflammation (disc), or be pinched by a spinal vertebra. A pinched nerve can occur anywhere… Read More
Digestive stress is something that people experience all too frequently. People blame digestive stress on many different factors: changing diet, change in sleep patterns, fibromyalgia, headaches, or even a change in work habits. Although these factors may be partly to blame, there is often another underlying cause in the spine and nervous system. Yes, you… Read More