The 1st rib is a C-shaped bone below the trapezius muscle on either side of the base of your neck. Above it runs a network of nerves called your brachial plexus. The brachial plexus innervates everything from your shoulders down to your fingertips. When the 1st rib misaligns, it will shift up and out, causing pressure and/or tension on those…
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The Straw that Literally Broke the Camel’s Back
Ever wonder why someone will throw out their back reaching for a pencil, or their neck locks up when they sneeze? Because of something called “microtraumas.” Microtraumas are the little seemingly insignificant stressors our body goes through over the years that we don’t think about or pay attention to, but they wear down our body just a little tiny bit…
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The Importance of Curves in the Spine
The spine has curves that are essential to good health and posture. This video explains the importance of spinal curves.
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DIY Method to Prevent an Anterior Pelvic Misalignment
Sudden, sharp low back pain on one side can be caused by one side of your pelvis rocking forward. It is a very painful misalignment, and one I’ve experienced personally several times. Getting a chiropractic adjustment is the first thing to do to correct this problem. The second thing to do, I wasn’t so sure about initially. I researched stretches…
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Regarding Spinal Hygiene
Would you take better care of your spine if it was on your face? We’ve all heard about dental hygiene, but what about spinal hygiene? Watch the video to learn more.
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A Couple 1 Minute Videos to Add to Your Day!
If you have a couple minutes, these videos might be able to add some chiropractic related knowledge to your day!
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A Strong Suboccipital Triangle (SOT) = Less Tension Headaches
Tension headaches are very common, affecting up to 21% of the entire global population, or 1.4 billion people, at one time or another. One of the primary causes of a tension headache is the constant stretching (weakening) of a network of muscles at the top of either side of your neck and occiput (base of your skull) called the suboccipital…
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Don’t Let YOU Down!
When a patient steps into my office, that chiropractic adjustment doesn’t end until that patient is noticeably better and I have done all I can to balance the spine by removing a vertebral subluxation (misalignment of the C1 and/or C2 vertebra). Restoring proper balance to the spine, which removes pressure from the nerves and allows the body’s innate intelligence to…
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Where Neck Stiffness & Upper Back Pain Come From
Neck stiffness and/or upper thoracic (upper back) pain is very common and can be caused by a number of different reasons. Sleeping on a pillow that’s too flat or too fluffy can cause neck stiffness or upper back pain. A car accident, even a minor fender bender, can cause neck stiffness or upper back pain. Spending too much time hunched…
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“What else do you do besides chiropractic?”
When your C1 vertebra misaligns (we call this a vertebral subluxation), your head will tilt to one side. Your brain has a righting reflex to keep your eyes level with the horizon. All of the remaining vertebrae in your spine will be in misalignment, along with your shoulders and pelvis, to keep your eyes level with that horizon. On the…
