We all overhear conversations between people wondering where they should go for treatment of various aches and pains. Of course, I would make the case that a chiropractor should be the first point of contact — but here’s some research to back up my opinion: From the August 2015 PubMed Journal: First-Contact Care With a
Read moreWith the national conversation continuing about the opioid epidemic, it’s a good time to raise awareness of the value of a conservative approach to pain management through chiropractic care. Chiropractic services, and other non-drug approaches, are an important first line of defense against pain and may in some cases lessen or eliminate the need for over-the-counter
Read moreEar problems can be excruciatingly painful, especially in children. With 10 million new cases every year, ear infections (otitis media) are the most common illness affecting babies and young children and the number one reason for visits to the pediatrician—accounting for more than 35 percent of all pediatric visits. Almost half of all children will
Read moreWhile being pregnant is a special time, it also causes changes in a woman’s body that can cause a variety of aches and pains, as the increased body weight often pulls the spine and pelvis out of alignment. Many women turn to chiropractic care for effective, drug-free pain relief. I also encourage my patients to
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 moreDid you know chiropractic care has almost zero side effects when used to reduce symptoms associated with ear infections? A study, published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, compared drug treatments with chiropractic care, finding that with chiropractic care, “93 percent of all episodes improved, 75 percent in 10 days or fewer and
Read moreLet’s face it: Kids are often tied to electronic devices and are less active than they used to be. They are also surrounded by advertisements for unhealthy food choices, from sugary sodas to fast food. My message to kids in my practice: Eating healthy and exercising don’t have to be boring! You can spice up
Read moreSummer is drawing to a close, and all parents know what this means: it’s time to get ready for back-to-school madness. The weeks before the first bell are filled with shopping for clothes and supplies, coordinating after-school babysitters or drop-off/pickup schedules and prepping kids for the next step of their education. Sounds overwhelming, right? Stress
Read moreStarting your school supply shopping? One of the fundamental pieces of any back-to-school list is the backpack. Unfortunately, backpacks are a leading cause of back and shoulder pain for millions of children and teens. So if you are ready to purchase a new backpack for your child, here is a checklist that could help your
Read moreWe take our feet for granted most of the time — until the symptoms of an injury cause discomfort and slow us down. Three of the most common include Achilles tendinitis, tarsal tunnel syndrome, and posterior tibial tendinitis. Achilles tendinitis Achilles tendinitis is a repetitive strain injury associated with your Achilles tendon, which stretches along
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