Are you one of the millions of people who suffer from debilitating headaches? If so, you may be surprised to learn that high blood pressure could be a contributing factor. While most people associate high blood pressure with heart disease and strokes, it's important to recognize that it can also...
"Cracking" your own neck may feel satisfying and provide temporary relief, but it's essential to understand the potential risks and consequences involved. As a chiropractor, I often encounter patients who have developed a habit of self-adjusting their necks. In this blog post, we will explore the dangers of self-"cracking"/ manipulation,...
Acute Muscle Pain: When NOT to See a Chiropractor We’ve all been there. You’re doing your thing, and suddenly, there’s a sharp pain that makes you cringe and grab for the area. You’ve likely pulled or strained a muscle. As chiropractors, we see many patients with muscle pain, especially in the...
Is it Safe to See a Chiropractor After a Car Accident? There are many reasons to receive chiropractic care after a personal injury, even if the pain isn't in your back. There is a widespread belief that chiropractors only work on the spine. This isn't true. We work with the...
7 Behaviors to Stop NOW If you’ve ever been in an auto accident or know someone who has, you’re likely familiar with the severe symptoms of a whiplash injury. These can show up immediately to several days after the crash and include problems like: · Neck pain and stiffness · A neck injury in...
Get Off Your Butt! Think about it. You sit for everything: • Driving • Working • Eating • Watching a movie • Waiting for appointments • Going to the bathroom Sitting is the new addiction. Choosing to be more active sounds simple, but that doesn’t translate to easy. Science Daily...
Kinky Neck? 5 Tips to Get Rid of That Neck Pain Is there a kink in your neck you’ve been trying to work out? Looking for a way to relieve neck stiffness without hours of therapy? It’s winter, and that cold weather isn’t exactly relaxing for your achy neck muscles....
We all have them – friends, colleagues, and family members who dish out back pain self-care advice as if they are expert healers. They mean well, most of them, but there’s a lot of junk advice out there. I’ll tackle some of the worst back pain self-care advice anyone could...
Just like with any profession, there are always The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly when talking about medical professionals. While all of us may have our proper licensure, it is the little things that can make a good doctor great, and a bad doctor someone who you should never...
The popular TV series, MythBusters, uses different aspects of the scientific method to debunk or prove popular myths. It's such a fun show to watch. When it comes to chiropractic methods, I'm always looking around for legends to debunk every chance I get; however, some myths are actually true! Those are...