Strength training is often thought of as something for athletes or bodybuilders, but the evidence is clear that resistance exercise is one of the most valuable things almost anyone can do for long-term health. It is not a miracle, and it is not a substitute for medical care, but its benefits are broad and well…
Healthy joints are easy to take for granted until they start to ache. The good news is that joint health is something you can actively support through everyday habits, and many of the things that help are simple and within your control. Movement Is the Foundation Joints are built to move, and regular physical activity…
One of the most common questions people ask before their first visit is simple: what does a chiropractic adjustment actually cost? The honest answer is that it depends on several factors, so this guide walks through what typically goes into the price and how to think about value. What affects the price Insurance and out…
If you experience neck pain – especially while sleeping or first thing in the morning – then your sleep position and your pillow are worth a closer look. Aside from the mattress, the best sleeping positions for avoiding neck pain are on your side or your back, and a quality pillow that supports the neck…
The atlas, or C1, is the very top bone of your spine. It is unusual: it has no body like other vertebrae and instead forms a ring that cradles the base of the skull. This design is what allows you to nod and rotate your head through such a wide range of motion. Why the…
In functional medicine practice, it’s common to see meaningful improvement in chronic pain when patients change their diet – whether they’re dealing with neck pain, back pain, or inflammatory autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren’s, psoriasis or multiple sclerosis. Diet alone won’t cure these conditions, but it can substantially reduce symptoms and improve quality of…
Core training is valuable, but not every popular core exercise is kind to your lower back. Some of the most common moves load the spine in ways that can aggravate the very back pain people are trying to prevent. Here are three to reconsider, and better alternatives. 1. Full Sit-Ups Traditional sit-ups repeatedly flex the…
It might seem strange that your digestive system could have anything to do with aching joints, but research into the gut and the immune system has uncovered some genuinely interesting connections. The link is real, though it is more nuanced than some headlines suggest. The Gut-Joint Connection A large portion of the immune system lives…
Back pain, both acute and chronic, is something nearly everyone deals with at some point. Up to 80% of adults experience low back pain at least once in their lives, and it is surprisingly common in children as well. Because pain is so difficult to measure objectively, treating low back pain is one of the…
One of the most common questions chiropractors get is why cracking your back produces that distinctive sound. In short, the sound is the release of gas bubbles within a joint. Scientists have imaged and even mathematically modeled this: when the bones are pulled apart, there’s a sudden drop in pressure inside the joint, and that…
