Everyone knows that exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. But when it comes to exercise, most people ignore the hard stuff - such as lifting weights or resistance exercise. According to researchers, only 6% of adults do the recommended minimum amount of at least [...]
As the coronavirus spread throughout the globe, some of the most important questions people began asking included: What can I do to boost my immune system? What am I doing that suppresses my immune system? These questions and many others like them became a center point of our daily conversations which [...]
If you're reading this, you've likely experienced pain at a joint or muscle. Experts estimate that 80% of the population will experience back pain at some time in their lives. Back pain can affect people of all ages - young and old - and is the 3rd most common reason for [...]
What to Know About Tight Hamstrings Almost every patient that we evaluate for back pain in our chiropractic office has tight hamstrings. This is because tight hamstrings cause stiffness and limit mobility. The hamstrings are a group of muscles that can be viewed as the unsung heroes of the upper legs. [...]
Good and Bad Posture At some point - whether as a child or adult we were told by our own parents, teachers, or some other human interested in your health that our posture is bad. “Stand up straight!” “Stop hunching!” “No slouching!” or "Stop looking down at your phone!" Of course, [...]
Understanding Arthritis of the Neck Arthritis of the neck, also known as Cervical spondylosis is a form of osteoarthritis or abnormal wear and tear of the joints that make up your neck. In other words, neck arthritis is a condition involving changes to the bones, discs, and joints of the neck. [...]
The Importance of Flexibility If you consider touching your toes or performing a full split is all but an impossible fantasy, know that exercises before (and after) your workout combined with proper nutrition, hydration, and lifestyle choices can have a huge impact. Improving your ability to bend limbs into certain positions [...]
The Importance of Warming Up, Not Stretching Previously, we discussed different types of stretching as well as how to stretch safely. In this article we are going to share additional information regarding dynamic stretching and how it can impact your performance. When done correctly, a warm-up enhances your physical performance by [...]
When Stretching: Safety First! It's ironic when a new patient comes into our office for their initial Chiropractic Examination and we identify that the initial cause of their problem was stretching. Certainly, stretching is important for back pain prevention, but if you're new to stretching or it's been a while since [...]
Stretching: The Basics Everyone knows that stretching is important for their health - yet most Americans refuse to spend enough time doing it. Or, if people do stretch, they often don't stretch all of their muscles groups - or the specific muscle groups they need to be stretching. In many cases, [...]
