Neck Pain

What is that "Clicking" in my neck, shoulder or hip?

What is that "Clicking" in my neck, shoulder or hip?

Most likely it is your connective tissues that click over other tissues as you move your joints. It is benign unless there is pain associated with the movement.

The Benefits of Regular Chiropractic Care

The Benefits of Regular Chiropractic Care

Your spinal column, made up of 24 independent vertebrae, is what allows your body to move, twist, and bend through every motion of your busy day. It also encases and helps protect the delicate central nervous system that controls and coordinates every muscle, tissue and organ of the body. This is why we believe the first step to an active lifestyle is a properly functioning spine.

Chiropractic Adjustments can "PUMP YOU UP"

Chiropractic Adjustments can "PUMP YOU UP"

MRI Technology can finally demonstrate the diffusion of water within your discs after a single adjustment to the spine. A 2014 study visualized gas, water and nutrient transport and aided in the removal of metabolic waste products that were associated with pain. More of these kind of studies need to be published to educatepeople of the benefits of Chiropractic over time rather than opting for the quick fix of meds or surgery that lead to further degenerative conditions.

Never Wake Up with Neck Pain Again

Never Wake Up with Neck Pain Again

Waking up with a pain in your neck is, well, a pain in the neck. You know it probably came from you sleeping “funny,” but what exactly does that mean? The answer starts with a quick anatomy lesson. Your spine is made up of three parts: the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spines. The cervical part is at the top, and it’s essentially what you know as your neck.

Always cold? Here's why

Always cold? Here's why

Feeling chilly when the AC is blasting is one thing. But if you're always shivering, or your hands and feet feel like blocks of ice while everyone else nearby says the temperature feels toasty, then it's time to investigate.

How does an Auto Accident cause Whiplash?

How does an Auto Accident cause Whiplash?

Cars today are designed with rubberized, plastic bumpers that are spring loaded to reduce the high cost of car repairs. Fender benders that used to cost $3,000 now only leave a $500 paint scratch!  The problem is that @ 2/3rds of accidents are rear-enders, which causes a plastic deformation then spring loads the struck car forward.  Even low impacts create a hyper-extension of the neck... loading into the seatback then the seat rebounds forward. 

Do you need a 2nd Opinion?

Do you need a 2nd Opinion?

I hear often that "I went to my Medical Doctor and he prescribed me medicine" as if that was a cure to there problem. If you have a disc that is degenerating or numbness that keeps returning worse over the years, then it might be time to seek another opinion. It is important to look at the whole body instead of treating the symptoms with pain killers. People spend 80% of their medical costs in the last 6 months of Life. Your health is easier to maintain than to wait for a crisis to manifest!

Spinal Problems Affect Immune System

Spinal Problems Affect Immune System

Research has shown the immune system is under direct control by the nervous system. White blood cells have receptor sites for chemicals produced by the nervous system called neuro-hormones and neuro-modulators. 

Developing a "Hump" in your Back?

Developing a "Hump" in your Back?

As more people are sitting for prolonged periods of time, we are starting to see an epidemic of Kyphotic (head forward) posture especially with kids getting addicted to gaming on their computers, tablets and now cell phones. Here are ways to check yourself and your family.

5 Tips to Reduce Stress

5 Tips to Reduce Stress

 There are 2 types of breathing: shallow and deep. Taking shallow chest breathes causes the body to operate in the "fight or flight" mode, which is highly stressful. Less oxygen goes to the brain and the body continues to operate on high alert. It is important to take deep abdominal breathes, which stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system. 

Preventing Stiffness Of Neck And Back In The Mornings

Preventing Stiffness Of Neck And Back In The Mornings

Are you waking up each day with stiffness of neck and back? It is definitely an unpleasant experience wrecking your day from the onset. Thing is, there are numerous reasons why you may be stiff. Your pillow may have been too firm, too high, or too low. A cold wind may have caressed your neck upon waking up. You could have fallen asleep while watching TV and your head tilted to one side. Maybe you were using the laptop or iPad too long. And perhaps, it could have been from an accident, such as whiplash or a fall. - See more at: http://thechiroblog.com/preventing-stiffness-of-neck-and-back-in-the-mornings/#sthash.WJyQSCni.dpuf