You may have read or heard about health care professionals, including chiropractors, who make mask-wearing optional. I want to reassure you that we are 100% compliant with all state health directives aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19. All those entering the clinic are required to wear masks and observe social distancing. Handwashing is also
Read moreOne thing that sometimes gets missed when talking about everyday germs and viruses is to ensure your immune system is working well. Research studies published in several peer-reviewed journals have demonstrated that chiropractic adjustments (spinal manipulation) affect a specific element of the immune system called the respiratory burst rate. This is known to create stronger
Read moreChiropractic is known as a “drugless profession,” one that promotes the body’s innate ability to heal itself. But I recently came across publicity regarding a “wonder drug” that even I can get behind. According to Dr. Bob Sallis, a medical doctor who practices in California, this drug has been proven to help treat or prevent
Read moreFebruary is the time when many organizations promote heart health, and so I thought I’d jump on the bandwagon with information on how chiropractic care can help in preventing or treating heart disease. Here’s an article from Dr. Jack Wolfson, a cardiologist in Phoenix, Ariz.: Cardiovascular disease is the number-one cause of death of people
Read moreFor decades, osteoarthritis has been considered a part of aging. But not anymore. Recent research points out that older people don’t have to suffer from osteoarthritic pain. And, surprisingly, people much younger than 65 can develop osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA), or degenerative joint disease, affects more than 20 million Americans and is more common in women
Read moreFrom the American Chiropractic Association’s patient education library, Healthy Living, comes a list of the occupations found to cause the most stress and strains on the muscles of the back: Auto mechanics work in physically awkward positions all day long—bending over cars, sliding under cars, etc. Nursing home workers have to lift elderly people into
Read moreA healthy spine is an often overlooked and essential part of a healthy lifestyle. People who suffer from back pain, particularly if it is long-term, are generally less healthy than those who do not. In fact, back pain costs are staggering not only financially, but also in terms of lost time from work and because
Read moreWith the New Year just around the corner, now’s the time to start thinking about how you can make meaningful changes to your life for better health. Here are seven steps you can take to improve the health of your spine and your overall wellness. – Get at least 30 minutes of daily exercise. Many
Read moreHuman bodies are built for movement but today, a typical office worker sits hunched over a keyboard for eight hours a day and seldom stands up. When the requirements of a job do not match a worker’s physical attributes, injury and loss of productivity are likely. Patients often come to see me following a workplace-related
Read moreA study conducted by the Spinal Research Foundation and published in the Journal of Neural Plasticity shows that chiropractic spinal adjustments significantly increase activity in the brain’s prefrontal cortex, the area where higher learning and cognition happen. The study was conducted in January 2016 in the lab of an independent medical professor from Aalborg University Hospital
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