I bet you never thought that your nervous system was the key to better function and health. Most people don’t really think about their nervous system until they have some type of symptom related to a nerve problem. Well, I have news for you, the nervous system is not only “A” key, but is “THE”… Read More
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
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
Lower back pain is one of the most common health problems seen in Americans, with both adults and even children—experts say it affects about 80 to 90 percent of Americans at some point—but it is also one of the easiest to avoid. Lower back pain is most commonly due to muscle spasms, which can be… Read More
The four most dangerous words a person can say when it comes to their health are, “It will go away.” How many times do you feel something is wrong or different with your body and hope that it will just go away? You aren’t sure what it is, but you know it’s not normal, and… 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
There seems to be a common misunderstanding when it comes to arthritis and age. Time and time again, people tell me that they are developing arthritis in their joints due to getting older. Is arthritis inevitable as you age? Not at all! There is a difference between something being common and something being normal. Take… Read More
When most people think about chiropractic, the first thing that typically comes to mind is back pain. People go to chiropractors because of back pain more than anything else. It is undoubtedly true that chiropractors all over the world have helped hundreds of millions of people with their back pain. There are those people who… Read More
Bulging discs are becoming more and more common in today’s world. I often get asked the question, “Can a chiropractor help me with my bulging disc?” The short answer is YES! However, I would like to explain why that is. Discs act as spacers keeping the spinal bones apart. This allows for the spinal nerve… Read More