Tips from Our Doctors to Stay Healthy in a Modern World
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...
How Should I Sit To Avoid Lower Back Pain?
Sitting to your spine is like sugar to your teeth! Sedentary lifestyle, couch potato, lazy, idle, lack of physical activity…words and phrases that we hear consistently when talking about the health of Americans today. We no longer need to get up to change the...
What Stretches Can Improve Your Range Of Motion?
Full spine range of motion is a great way to start or end your day or to take a break if you have a desk job. Flexion (bending forward) The first part of the stretch is to bend forward and do a nice toe touch. So, you might not be super flexible...
What Supplements Can You Take To Improve Your Joint Health?
I have three supplements that I really like to recommend for joint health. My name is Dr. Christy Flick with HealthWorks Family Chiropractic in Plano, Texas. The first supplement is Glucosamine Synergy by Standard Process. It has glucosamine and other...
Get to know Dr. Christy at HealthWorks Family Chiropractic
What's your business, and who are your customers? I help people regain their lives from pain and poor function! As a family chiropractor, I see patients from newborn to the golden age. I am extremely passionate about family health and wellness. Our mission statement...
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 initial...
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...
How do I choose the right pillow? Neck and head support for back and side sleepers.
Pillows 101: Choosing the Best Pillow for Your Sleeping Position and Comfort Sleeping Positions There are three main sleeping positions—on the back, on the stomach, and on the side. The pillow is important in each sleeping position since each position needs a...