Tips from Our Doctors to Stay Healthy in a Modern World
Give your Back a Break. Morning Stretches For A Good Day
Why do I wake up with a backache every morning? Have you noticed waking up in the morning that your low back has just gotten so stiff overnight? It was fine before you went to bed, and when you wake up it's just unhappy and angry at you. Well, today I'm going to show...
Easy Stretch for Neck and Shoulder Tension
How do I release tension in my neck and shoulders? Do you ever just feel like you have so much tension in your shoulders that you just can't get rid of? Well, today I'm going to show you how. I'm Dr. Kara Penson and I work at HealthWorks: A Family Wellness Center in...
How Cold Laser Saved Lucky’s Life
*Warning, this article contains some pretty graphic photos of a rattlesnake bite that our sweet Llewellin Setter suffered. This is the story of how Lucky lived up to her name. It was a beautiful September day in Central Texas when our family took Lucky out to the...
Workspace Wellness | Space That Works For Your Health
What does workspace wellness mean? Did you know that 83% of people report having work-related stress on a daily basis as well as 94% of those people report experiencing stress while in their work environment? Today I'm going to give you a few tips to help you kind of...
DIY Lumbar Support for Low Back Pain (no-sew version!)
Are Lumbar Support Pillows Good? Yes, lumbar support pillows can really help if you suffer from low back pain, tenderness, or instability. I'm going to show you how to use a hand towel and some rubber bands to save your low back when you're seated. My name's Dr....
Do you have TMJ pain or tightness on one side? Try this at-home stretch.
Have you noticed jaw tightness or TMJ pain? Have your noticed pain or tightness in your jaw or TMJ? Or when you open your mouth does your jaw deviate to one side like this? Well, today I'm going to show you a simple at-home exercise that you can use to help correct...
Bend Or Snap? How To Lift Without Injury.
Have you noticed low back pain after you've bent over to pick something up off the floor? Well, today I'm going to show you the proper lifting technique and how to save your back from that pain. I'm Dr. Kara Penson, and I'm a chiropractor at Health Works, a family...
Can Stretching Help Sciatica? Try This Easy Piriformis Stretch For Hip And Low Back Pain.
Have you ever had sciatic nerve pain in your glute or running down your leg? Well, today I'm going to show you an easy at-home exercise to do to help relieve you of those symptoms. I'm Dr. Kara Penson, and I'm a chiropractor here at HealthWorks: A Family Wellness...
How To Sit Like A Chiropractor and Avoid Low Back Pain
Have you noticed an increase in your low back pain after sitting in your chair after a long period of time? Well, today I'm going to show you the proper form for sitting in your chair to help decrease that back pain. I'm Dr. Kara Penson, and I'm a chiropractor here at...
Mystery Health Problem Solved by Chiropractic
Your nervous system is hard at work every day to keep you healthy. My name is Dr. Christy Flick and I'm a chiropractor at HealthWorks: A Family Wellness Center in Plano, Texas where we practice precision chiropractic care to help get you healthy and keep you that way....