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...
Body Pain & Aches: Is Your Food Killing You? You know the saying: “You are what you eat.” What if food is responsible for the total body pain and random joint, bone, and muscle aches you experience? In the Scientific American article, Dirt Poor: Have Fruits and Vegetables Become Less Nutritious, the authors...
Stress makes everything—especially pain—worse. Unfortunately, medical science and a doctor’s skill can only take you so far. We can show you the water, but it’s up to you to drink. How Stress Impacts Health Stress increases brain activity, making your nervous system more sensitive, and tightens the brain’s blood vessels....
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...
7 Reasons to See a Chiropractor During Pregnancy Many women wonder if they should see a chiropractor while pregnant. More importantly, they question if it's a safe way to treat those regular pregnancy pains. Research shows 75% of pregnant women experience pelvic and back pain that increases with each passing month. Medications are off...
This holiday season may your heart and home be filled with happiness, health, peace, and prosperity. We look forward to seeing you in 2021. With much love and gratitude, -Dr. Brenda, Dr. Erik, Yasmin, and Alejandra