How Does STRESS Impact Your Health?

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How Does STRESS Impact Your Health?

Stress is completely normal and natural, the problem becomes when there is too much stress for a prolonged period of time. Unfortunately this is becoming all too common in today's society.

Stress can come in many forms wether it is physical, chemical, or emotional. If you had a too many slices of apple or pumpkin pie during the holiday season, had to be around that one family member that you just cant stand, or put on an extra 10 pounds like I did, then you are experiencing stress.

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I Deserve To Feel Better... Don't I?

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I Deserve To Feel Better... Don't I?

With the start of the New Year, there are tons of people with resolutions to get fit, lose weight, get out of pain and live a productive life!. 

BUT… my question to you is are you willing to WORK FOR IT? 

There’s a saying that “Nothing In Life Is Free” and that is absolutely true when it comes to every single one of your goals. 

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GRATEFUL for my Health & 2017 Planning

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GRATEFUL for my Health & 2017 Planning

With the New Year upon us, I've had the chance to reflect on 2016 a bit. One of the biggest things I've been trying to do is being GRATEFUL for the life I am experiencing. 

I have an task for you if you want to make 2017 better than ever. Whether your goals are to have less pain, better health, more fitness, family time, etc… (THIS IS FOR YOU)

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My Stomach Is Affecting My ITB (Iliotibial Band) Pain?

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My Stomach Is Affecting My ITB (Iliotibial Band) Pain?

Just because you have pain on the side of your thigh or knee doesn't mean you have ITB (Iliotibial band) problems.

A portion of people will have their symptoms resolved by foam rolling and strengthening their muscles. There are some though, that can foam roll their ITB until the cows come home or do squats all day and their symptoms won't go away. 

There are reasons for this:

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Jump Start Your 2017 From The Inside Out

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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”.

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Why Is My Neck Always Stiff?

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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.

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

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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.

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But My Doctor Told Me Not To Squat?!

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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. 

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Chiropractic Treatment For My Knee Pain?!

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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.

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

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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. 

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