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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

When people are called dysfunctional, they may feel “diss-ed.”  However, the reality is that most people are either born with some imbalances or acquire dysfunctions through the different stressors of life like physical trauma, chemical/diet stress, and emotional dis-tress.  What many people fail to realize...

 "Cereal giant General Mills has announced that its original-flavor Cheerios will soon be made without the use of genetically modified (GM) ingredients...

We are full on in the midst of the Holiday season and everyone is rushing around. On top of the usual pressures associated with our jobs, financial situations and relationships, there is the stress of getting everything done. Did you get the perfect gift? Did...

The Role of Pec Minor in Shoulder StabilityPectoralis Minor is one of the most important and sometimes neglected muscles of the shoulder girdle. It attaches to the third, fourth and fifth ribs near the costal cartilage and inserts onto the coracoid process (part of the...

Check out this great article about diabetes and foot care from APRC's Podiatrists.Click here to see article.  ...

Dear Patients,Many of us have heard how wonderful and beneficial Kale can be when incorporated into a salad or meal.  In fact, I recently had a conversation with Betsy True, a certified Integrative Holistic Health Coach and Natural Foods Chef, about its many benefits.  Betsy's...

We are often asked, "what can I do at home to help me recover from my (insert injury)?" or "how can I recover quicker from my training run, ride, or swim?" One very effective tool that can be used at home is the Marc Pro...

Great Article on the Graston Technique: "Instrument-Assisted Soft-Tissue Mobilization Explained"https://www.aprcnj.com/site/pdf/ACA-Sep-2013-IASTM.pdfWe hope you find this article useful. ...