In the vast landscape of healthcare, few decisions are as significant as those related to Medicare. This federal program was designed to provide health coverage in most cases to individuals aged 65 and older, and those under 65 who have a qualifying disability. Whether you're on the brink of Medicare eligibility or looking to assist [...]
A 39 year old woman presented to our office this past week for evaluation and treatment of neck and upper back pain, tightness, and stiffness. Upon further questioning, she reported having a severe headache one week prior, which landed her at Urgent Care where she received a Toradol injection and a muscle relaxant. Indicating that [...]
Summer is here! However, summer can be stressful for parents. Without the structure of school, you may find your kids spending hours in front of the TV or other devices. Unfortunately, it is up to you to give your children opportunities outside of screens. Thankfully, there are so many wonderful things to do in [...]
Text neck is a term coined to describe posture formed when you lean forward for a long time to focus on a mobile screen or laptop, or other devices. It results in neck pain, headache, and shoulder pain. Over time, it can also lead to difficulty sleeping. Twenty years ago when we were starting chiropractic [...]
You might be familiar with the idea that babies should sleep on their backs, but did you know that “tummy time” is critically important for babies. In my opinion tummy is one of the most important things that parents can do to set the path for healthy babies. What’s tummy time? Well, it’s exactly what [...]
Are you reading this blog on your phone, laptop, or desktop? Before we get started, I want you to analyze your posture. Don’t cheat by correcting your posture before you start analyzing. Ask yourself, “am I slouching forward, am I leaning to one side more than the other, am I crossing my legs or am [...]
Did you know that the foods you eat can help control your stress? There is no question that we all experience stress and/or anxiety through the roller coaster of our daily life with what seems like ever-growing responsibilities. As a result, we tend to reach for junk food and sugar-laden snacks when we are stressed. [...]
Traditionally, a new year embarks a new beginning, a fresh start, and for some, even a clean slate. We make notes, either mentally or physically, of resolutions we want to accomplish. Oftentimes, you may have had a lack of follow through on a few prior resolutions. I think it would be fair to say that [...]
Are you fed up with your excess weight and have tried a variety of methods to lose it? Has the term "intermittent fasting" ever occurred to you? Have you ever used this method to get rid of unwanted waste? Yes, intermittent fasting is an excellent way to eliminate unwanted waste from the body, as well [...]
What is inflammation? Inflammation happens when your immune system tries to protect the body from infection, disease, or injury. The body creates inflammation in order to help heal whatever is causing trouble in your body. All of us have it and may or may not be aware of it. There are two types of inflammation, [...]
