Guest Post by Lynn Gauker Call it a space-age technique. A magic wand. Or a highly advanced but still relatively unknown computerized technology, although it’s existed for 20 years. Whatever label you give it, the Ultralign G2™ is revolutionizing how chiropractors...
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...
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....
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Can chiropractic care help high blood pressure? High blood pressure – blood pressures exceeding 140/90 mm Hg most of the time – can damage your body over time and lead to numerous unfavorable health outcomes, including heart, blood vessel and kidney problems,...
My elderly mother is having mobility issues, could a chiropractor help? Fortunately most people in the modern world make it to age 65 in relatively good health due to improvements in sanitation, nutrition and disease control. Many seniors however, have a reduced...
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...
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...
My sister was just diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. What can I do to prevent this from happening to me? Change Your Diet Changing your diet is powerful way to prevent type 2 diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, or ADA, individuals at high risk for...
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...