11 Dec Alleviate Low Back Pain the Drug-Free Way
One of the most effective ways to address low back pain is through spinal manipulation, or a chiropractic adjustment. Please read more to understand what a spinal manipulation is....
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12 Aug The Ultimate Heat Illness Prevention Guideline is Here
by Rebecca MooreWhen summer rolls around, everyone praises the return of longer days filled with sun, heat and humidity. This is all great if you’re sitting on the beach with a cold beverage in hand… but not so great if you’re in full athletic gear,...
13 Oct Chiropractic care helps back-related leg pain
Chiropractic Care Helps Back-Related Leg Pain Back-related leg pain is often disabling and costly. In people with back-related leg pain, spinal manipulation therapy (SMT) plus home exercise and advice (HEA) provided more short-term improvement in pain and ability than HEA alone, according to a study. . The trial consisted of...
29 Apr Plastic Is Forever
The Disastrous Effects of Single-use Water Bottles On The Environment How often do you drink bottled water? Once in a blue moon? Once a week? Several times a day?Bottled water has become so prevalent in our society, a lot of us don’t give it a second...
30 Mar 7 Things Your Chiropractor Knows About You The Minute You Walk Into The Room
It's no surprise that your chiropractor might suspect you have back pain just by watching you move. But identify the way you sleep, or what you do for a living? Yes, it's possible—and no, your chiropractor isn't psychic. It's just that your posture can reveal...
30 Mar 6 Things Chiropractors Help With | Prevention
Most people assume that chiropractors are good only for neck and back pain. And while they do treat a lot of that, there's plenty else they can do. Chiropractic medicine focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems and how they affect the rest...
27 Mar Sleep Positions Matter– Are You a Back, Side or Stomach Sleeper?
By Laura G. Brown and William CorbettThe importance of getting a good night’s sleep has been supported by countless studies. However, according to the National Sleep Foundation’s inaugural Sleep Health Index, 45% of Americans suffer from a lack of sleep. Impaired sleep can aggravate medical...
24 Feb Tips for Good Posture
The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) and the Doctors at Advanced Performance & Rehabilitation Center (APRC) recognize the importance of good posture and its effects on overall health and well-being.In addition to counseling patients about healthy postural habits, doctors of chiropractic (DCs) – who receive...
01 Feb Stretching: The Truth
WHEN DUANE KNUDSON, a professor of kinesiology at California State University, Chico, looks around campus at athletes warming up before practice, he sees one dangerous mistake after another. “They’re stretching, touching their toes. . . . ” He sighs. “It’s discouraging.”If you’re like most of...
13 Jan Did You Know That Bacteria Can Actually Be A Necessary Tool For Health?
Although it has been ingrained for years that bacteria is a bad thing, more and more studies each day show that the Microbiome - a collection of all the bacteria and fungi in our bodies - is actually a necessary tool for health. There are...
08 Jan APRC’s Dr. Mike Teytelbaum in Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONp3UPwQX6g Dr. Mike Teytelbaum is a Doctor of Chiropractic with a Diplomate in Chiropractic Neurology. There are only about 800 chiropractors world-wide who hold the distinction of "Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist". This credential allows Mike to treat patients who suffer from post concussion symptoms...
20 Dec How To Destroy Your Child’s Athletic Future In 3 Easy Steps
In over two decades of coaching athletes I have had the pleasure of seeing some of my junior athletes make it all the way to the professional level. Along the way I have developed a somewhat global perspective on what it takes to go from...
17 Dec Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
Moms report positive labor and delivery experiences with massage therapy and chiropractic. Hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy are responsible for a number of emotional and physical changes, including mood and eating habits, according to Eric L. Mitz, DC, LAc, DAAPM, in Evansville, Indiana. In addition, he says...
30 Oct ACA’s Backpack Safety Checklist
One of the fundamental pieces of any back to school ensemble is, of course, the backpack. Although they’re practical, backpacks are a leading cause of back and shoulder pain for millions of children and adolescents. As students head back to school, the American Chiropractic Association...
10 Jul 7 Things Emotionally Successful People Do Differently
By Dr. MercolaYour emotional health is at the crux of your quality of life. Without happiness, hopefulness and well-being, it’s difficult to reach your full potential and embrace each day as it comes.Your emotional health is also intricately tied to your physical health, such that...
21 Jun Running Injuries? Try Joint Mobilization and Soft Tissue Repair – PHS Chiropractic
Any serious runner knows that their legs take a serious beating. From joint pain to soft tissue damage, these athletes often see it all. While many seek care from an orthopedic practice, many others look to alternative rehabilitation such as soft tissue repair or joint...
09 Jun Dr. Brett Pearsall – DC – Profile by ZocDoc
Dr. Pearsall received his Bachelors of Science degree in Biology and a Minor in Human Sciences from James Madison.He attended Parker University in Dallas, Tx where he graduated with his Doctor of Chiropractic degree.Dr. Pearsall has a passion for helping people and is certified in Active...
09 Jun Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
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19 May Sitting Too Much? Extend Your Lifespan by Walking for 2 Minutes
Two minutes of walking each hour drastically improves health, study say. By Dr. MercolaSitting for too long has been found to increase your risk of death from virtually all health problems, from type 2 diabetes and heart disease to cancer and all-cause mortality.For example, sitting for...
25 Mar ‘Text neck’ is becoming an ‘epidemic’ and could wreck your spine – The Washington Post
(Courtesy of Dr. Ken Hansraj M.D.)The human head weighs about a dozen pounds. But as the neck bends forward and down, the weight on the cervical spine begins to increase. At a 15-degree angle, this weight is about 27 pounds, at 30 degrees it’s 40...
12 Dec Alternative medical options now sought throughout NFL
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Captain Munnerlyn is a believer.The Minnesota Vikings' veteran cornerback thought he'd miss up to a month after injuring a hamstring in training camp this year. Then he visited "Dr. Josh", who worked on the injury once and left Munnerlyn thinking he'd...
18 Nov When It Comes to Aging Well, It’s Mind Over Matter
By Dr. Mercola (November 14, 2014 - Peak Fitness Newsletter)For many, "aging" is synonymous with aches and pains, forgetfulness, loneliness, and ultimately death. Aging is inevitable, but research actually shows that how you think about it can make a big difference in how gracefully you age.As it...
07 Aug 7 Myths About The Brain You Thought Were True
You think you know the brain? Think again! ...
09 Apr Foam Rolling Effective for Both Warm-up and Recovery
Reprinted from the Thera-Band Academy Blog (February 24, 2014) If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to our email updates for new blog posts. Thanks for visiting!Myofascial foam rolling has become a popular tool as part of both warm-up and cool down prior to...
07 Mar Restore Fun in your Life with Functional Medicine
If you have been watching Dr. Oz or just perusing through the internet you may have stumbled upon the term “functional medicine.” Functional medicine is concerned with helping an individual with their symptoms in a natural, holistic manner first prior to integrating conventional medications. Many...
14 Feb Boots: A Perfect Fit Please
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