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. Mercola Your 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...
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...
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. Mercola Sitting 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...
(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...
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...
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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...
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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 Stability Pectoralis 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.pdf We hope you find this article useful. ...
Click below to read an APRC recommended article on headaches and chiropractic care: https://articles.aberdeennews.com/2013-08-02/farmforum/41014032_1_tension-headaches-tension-type-headache-chiropractic-treatment...
The Core: It’s not just about sexy abs: Basically your “core” is all of the muscles that surround your organs in your abdomen. The abdominal muscles (the front) are the ones most associated with “the core”, but your diaphragm (the top), pelvic floor (the bottom), and...
Great article. Please click below to read. https://www.clickorlando.com/lifestyle/pros-who-know/chiropractic-care/collision-leads-baseball-player-to-chiropractic-care/-/3922390/21003264/-/ta7ow7z/-/index.html...
The doctors at APRC utilize many of the techniques highlighted in this article that appeared in Runners World (May 2013)." See Article Here: https://aprcnj.com/site/pdf/MAY_MB.pdf ...
New, Safe, Medication-free Migraine Treatment Available at APRC If you or anyone you know suffers from migraines you know that it can be an extremely debilitating problem. Symptoms may include auras, light and noise sensitivity, dizziness, nausea, depression and many others, which can last anywhere from 2-72 hours. Unfortunately,...
Your back is made up of bones (the vertebrae, or spinal column, which protects your spinal cord) and muscles. The vertebrae are stacked like blocks; the spinal cord runs down the middle, and between the vertebrae nerves extend from the spinal cord to the left and right....
Back Pain Facts & Statistics Although chiropractors care for more than just back pain, many patients visit chiropractors looking for relief from this pervasive condition. In fact, 31 million Americans experience low-back pain at any given time. (1) A few interesting facts about back pain: Low back pain...
Put injuries behind you by working this key—but often neglected—muscle group. https://m.runnersworld.com/workouts/glute-strength...
