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Is it time to see a chiropractor?

Is it time to see a chiropractor?

I have been very active my whole life, working out, running and other physically straining activities…when do I know I should see a chiropractor? Pain is usually what brings people to our office. Low back pain, neck pain and headaches are the most common reasons...
Chiro concerns

Chiro concerns

Is going to chiropractors actually safe? The safety and effectiveness of chiropractic treatment has been studied very carefully. Both the medical community and more importantly, chiropractors themselves need to be completely certain that the care they provide is safe....
A chiro commitment

A chiro commitment

If I go to see a Chiropractor, will I have to go my whole life? The simple answer is No! Chiropractic treatment is individualized for each patient. The length of treatment programs vary widely according to age, problem, general health, duration of symptoms etc. The...
What to do about that pain in the butt

What to do about that pain in the butt

What can I do about my sciatica-pain? No, I am not referring to your boss, I am talking about sciatica-pain that starts in your lower back or buttock and radiates down your leg. Sciatica or sciatic nerve irritation is a common but painful condition that can be treated...
Your foot bone is connected to your…

Your foot bone is connected to your…

How do I know if I need orthotics? The alignment of your feet has a direct impact on the rest of your body including your spine. By supporting the weight of everything above them, a small foot problem will alter your gait and cause changes in your muscles and joints...
Healthy well adjusted children

Healthy well adjusted children

Should my children be seeing a chiropractor? Chiropractic care for my child? Why? He is not complaining about his back. Chiropractors frequently encounter parents who appreciate the importance of regular checkups for their child’s teeth and eyes but draw a blank when...
Not tonight, I have a headache

Not tonight, I have a headache

Can chiropractic care help with my chronic headaches? Most people experience headaches at one time or another. They can be caused by exhaustion or overindulgence and usually disappear when we resume our normal activities and get a little rest or exercise. These types...
Chiropractic care for children

Chiropractic care for children

How do I know if I should be taking my child to see a Chiropractor? Certainly chiropractic treatment can help with most back pain related conditions but subluxations of the spinal vertebrae can interfere with the nervous system and affect your child’s health in other...
Texting trauma

Texting trauma

Can text messaging affect my health? If you look around at most young and many not so young people today you see them hunched over their Blackberries or I-phones texting or surfing the internet. It is good to always be connected with friends and information but there...
Spinal screening

Spinal screening

What is a chiropractic spinal screening? A chiropractic spinal screening often involves several key assessment procedures and is designed as a step-by-step process to determine if you have problems or conditions that may benefit from chiropractic care. Chiropractic...
Posture and your Health

Posture and your Health

Is Posture that Important? Yes! People have been making a big deal about “posture” for centuries. Remember those old television ads that show ladies walking around with text-books on their heads, mumbling “the rain in Spain…falls mainly…in the plain?” Why...
Nutrition and Your Bones

Nutrition and Your Bones

How does what I eat affect my bones? Eating a healthy balanced diet is important for building or maintaining bone mass, as the remodeling process requires numerous key nutrients. Failure to consume sufficient amounts of these nutrients, notes a 2006 study published in...