Doc, how did I get this way? This is a very common question that is brought up during a patient’s initial report. Sometimes seeing the state of their spines can be a shock if they have never seen them before. This is most true for those that “just now” started...
How far will you take your chiropractic care? The choice is completely up to you. Each chiropractor at HealthWorks Family Chiropractic and our team members are here in any capacity based on your goals, lifestyle, and wishes. Our job is to give you our best...
Why is consistency important under chiropractic care? As I’ve said before, and I’ll say it again—how you feel is not a great indicator of how you’re healing. During your initial exam, HealthWorks Family Chiropractic takes many factors into account. How long...
Hey Doc! When Will I Feel Better? As chiropractors, this is the number one question we get asked daily. Unfortunately, we don’t have a crystal ball to give our practice members an exact answer, but wouldn’t that be so awesome if we could? Although this is...
Do chiropractic adjustments help babies? We always think about how tough birth is for a mom, but it's equally tough for a baby. Studies show that over 85% of newborns acquire their first misalignment at birth. We always recommend that babies get at least, one...
What makes HealthWorks Family Chiropractic so unique? In case you haven’t noticed, there are Chiropractic offices on virtually every block. While all provide Chiropractic care, we all utilize different techniques within the field. There are over 200 different...
Can a chiropractor help during pregnancy? Typically, pregnant women will seek out chiropractic care for a couple of reasons. One of the first reasons is all the stress on the body. While in most pregnancies it's the lower back in some cases stress can affect the...
How do you unlock your hamstring? There are several techniques to help release the top of the hamstring. The hamstring comes up and attaches right underneath your glute on your tailbone. This area can get very tight, especially when we are doing too much sitting. That...
What causes tight gluteus maximus? The glutes are a very tender muscle and you're going to find plenty of sore spots in that muscle group. You can use a large massage ball or even a softball to help release that muscle. The glutes are also a very strong muscle and do...
What causes a tight TFL? The TFL in your IT band will get particularly tight or painful if you're doing a lot of sitting or if your low back is compromised. It gets tight because it tries to do the work of all the other muscles around it causing it to become sore and...