Jump Start Your 2017 From The Inside Out

/
Jump Start Your 2017 From The Inside Out

One of the biggest steps you can take in maintaining your health is eating better, regardless if your goal is to look better or feel better. Speaking from experience, I lost 15 pounds in 3 months just by changing what I ate. During the process and after I FELT GREAT!

When it comes to eating healthier there are 2 big misconceptions. One of which is “I can eat whatever I want as long as I work out harder”. The second is “As long as the food I eat is healthy or organic I’ll be ok”.

Read More

Why Is My Neck Always Stiff?

/
Why Is My Neck Always Stiff?

Neck pain and stiffness is a very common complaint. Whether you woke up with that crick in the neck or the neck stiffness that has been nagging at you for years, that is something that should be looked at. Pain or stiffness is usually your bodies alert system trying to tell you that something is not right. 

Neck pain even if it is minimal, can make normal tasks difficult such as trying to back out of the driveway, blow drying your hair, or talking with people.

Read More

Can Justin Bieber's Posture Contribute To Jaw Pain and Headaches?

/
Can Justin Bieber's Posture Contribute To Jaw Pain and Headaches?

The Temporomandibular joint also know as the TMJ or jaw joint usually have pain, tenderness, popping, or clicking. Some people might try medications, a soft food diet, or mouth guards to relieve symptoms. That is exactly what they may do, relieve symptoms, not fix or address the cause of the pain and discomfort.

Read More

But My Doctor Told Me Not To Squat?!

/
But My Doctor Told Me Not To Squat?!

Our advice to most is, “I agree… Don’t squat WRONG… You should learn how to squat CORRECTLY.” 

If you think about it, squatting is a fundamental movement we have to do in everyday life. Whether it is getting off the toilet or going up the stairs, you have to perform a squat motion in order to even get through life. 

Read More

Chiropractic Treatment For My Knee Pain?!

/
Chiropractic Treatment For My Knee Pain?!

There is a common misconception that chiropractors are JUST back doctors. The truth is we work with ALL joints and muscles of the body. 

Whether your knee pain is that old running injury that won’t go away or a brand new one, it is something we take a look at and help you get back to all the activities that you love.

Read More

Do You Remember When You Weren't Scared To Move?

/
Do You Remember When You Weren't Scared To Move?

We often hear, “I’m just scared to move.” from clients that have been dealing with an injury or pain that has been with them for weeks, months even years!

Do you remember the days when you could move freely without being scared of the consequence of bending or twisting any way you wish? 

Unfortunately, when you walk with “hesitancy” your muscles do not contract and relax the way they should with normal movement. Imagine how freely your kids run up and down the soccer field or basketball court. 

Read More

Running Is Bad For My Knees, Right?

/
Running Is Bad For My Knees, Right?

Often, I will hear that people don’t run because they have heard it’s bad for their knees. Well that’s not entirely true. Does that mean I think you should start your first day running a 10K, definitely not.

However, I also don’t want you to think that you can’t run. On the flip side, if you are a runner and your knees do hurt... physical therapy and chiropractic can help!

Read More

I Hurt My Knee A While Back... But It Still Kinda Bothers Me

/
I Hurt My Knee A While Back... But It Still Kinda Bothers Me

Does your knee still bother you even months or years after the initial injury?

Does your leg go all the way straight like it used too or like the other one?

Often, patients come in and tell us they’ve had a knee injury in the past but “it just kind of got better.” I’m glad that it felt better but sometimes we lose the ability to have the full range of motion of the knee (i.e. does it bend/straighten all the way like it should).

Read More

Do You Have Trouble Sleeping?

/
Do You Have Trouble Sleeping?

All too often, I hear that people around me aren’t sleeping enough (don’t worry I’m often a part of that group as well!) However, I think it’s important that we all recognize just how important sleep really is to our health!

Sleep is important for your overall RECOVERY from a long day of work, exercise and life's numerous stressors. This is the optimal time your body RECHARGES itself so we can function at our best. 

Read More

I Have Arthritis - Now What?

/
I Have Arthritis - Now What?

Do you cringe when you here the word... Arthritis? Do you feel like your life is over when your doctor tells you that is what's causing your pain? Here is some great and important information to give you a little more background on your situation so you can restore your belief in health's potential!

Physical therapists are able to evaluate you and help decrease your functional impairments (i.e. difficult getting up from chairs, going up and down stairs, etc.). In keeping with last week’s introduction of evidence-based practice, I thought I would share some evidence about arthritis and physical therapy.

Read More