Vertigo ranges from somewhat common to very common, with the National Institute of Health estimating 20% to 56% of the population experiencing vertigo each year. Vertigo is a sensation of spinning dizziness, the kind that feels as if the room and/or your surroundings are swirling around you. It is common in the elderly and in pregnant people. It is common…
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Why Sciatica is Such a Pain in the Butt
Sciatica is one of the most debilitating conditions anyone can experience. It can also be one of the more complicated conditions anyone can experience because of the extreme pain involved. What is sciatica? Sciatica most often arises from a pinched nerve in the lower lumbar spine, or the low back. This is significant because the sciatic nerve is formed by the…
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How Chiropractic Helps Throughout Pregnancy & Childbirth
Morning sickness. Vomiting. Nausea. Back pain. Pelvic pain. Shortness of breath. Hormones gone wild. High blood pressure. Swollen ankles. These symptoms are seen as normal during pregnancy, something you better get used to for the next 38-42 weeks. You wanted a baby, now deal with it. Right? Wrong. Sure these examples are common among pregnant people, but the intensity, or…
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Will I Have to Get Adjusted the Rest of My Life?
Not only yes, but you will want to! Think about it. If you want to learn how to play the piano, you don’t practice one time and play elaborate concertos the next day. Even concert pianists practice hours daily. If you want to get stronger in the gym, you don’t lift weights one time and deadlift 400 lbs the next…
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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
One of the primary causes of headaches 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 triangle, or SOT. These muscles contain the highest percentage of mechanoreceptors (receptors that sense mechanical sensation and pressure) of any region in your entire body.…
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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…
