Tips from Our Doctors to Stay Healthy in a Modern World
What Is An Activator Used For?
Some chiropractors use a small, hand-held instrument called the Activator Adjusting Instrument to deliver a quick, low-force impulse to spinal joints with the goal of restoring motion to the targeted joint. What does an activator do for a chiropractor? One of the...
What Is The Best Stretch For The Scalene Muscle?
This blog will show you how to stretch your scalene muscle. Where is your scalene muscle located? Your scalene comes right down the side of your neck and attaches just at the base of the neck. (See image below) How do I stretch my scalene muscle? To stretch the...
Can You Do Traction Everyday?
How does a cervical traction pillow work? The traction pillow will mold your spine into the supporting curve shape, reducing stretch and tension on your spinal cord. You'll want to lie with the traction pillow under your neck and wedged tightly against your shoulders...
How Can My Chiropractor Clear My Sinuses?
Are you experiencing a stuffy nose or sinus issues? This time of year, people have a lot of sinus issues and there are several things that your chiropractor can do to help. Can you massage out sinus pressure? Your chiropractor can do a sinus massage to help release...
Can Chiropractic Help With Sinus Issues?
This time of year, people have a lot of sinus issues and there are several things that your chiropractor can do to help. What helps sinus pressure and congestion? If there is tension around the ear and eustachian tubes; it can create a backflow of lymph that makes...
How Do I Set Up My Keyboard Ergonomically?
Let's talk about the height of your keyboard. What angle should your keyboard be at? If you work at a desk job, you are using your keyboard for hours and hours on end. It's incredibly important that the keyboard is in exactly the right position. The right...
What Is The Proper Way To Sit At Your Desk?
Let's talk about ergonomics for those of you who work at a desk all day. Is it better to sit higher or lower in a chair? The first thing that you want to ensure is that your chair is the right height for you. A proper chair is going to allow your feet to...
What Is Flexion Distraction Therapy?
What is a Flexion Distraction Table? I'd like to show you a therapy that we have in the office called the flexion-distraction table. The flexion-distraction table is particularly good for difficult low back cases. This table is used by the patient lying face...
I was feeling GREAT! Why are my symptoms returning—WITH A VENGEANCE?
This phenomenon is something that is sometimes seen during the natural healing process. In this article, we will go into why and how to recognize this occurrence. Retracing: Cycles Of Repair and Healing As you may have learned during your...
Can reading in bed hurt your neck?
How can I keep my posture while reading in bed? In order to read in bed without hurting your spine, I suggest a wedge pillow. So, this is a wedge pillow that we just purchased off Amazon. You want to make sure that it's large enough, that it comes up at least to your...