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2015

4 Things you should know about your posture

4 Things you should know about your posture 150 150 Matt Kenney

As a chiropractor I assess people’s posture on a daily basis. In fact, I begin each examination with a basic postural evaluation. As I do this, I would estimate that 7 out of 10 people comment on how bad their posture is or has gotten. Today I’d like to discuss 4 crucial points I often…

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7 Ways to Prevent Neck Pain

7 Ways to Prevent Neck Pain 150 150 Matt Kenney

As a chiropractor neck pain is something I deal with daily. As a result I’m frequently asked what can be done to reduce it. Today I’ll discuss 7 things I’ve found most effective for reducing neck pain. 1. Computer ergonomics. Neck muscles are small and designed for regular motion – looking up, down, side to…

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My 10 favorite exercise tips

My 10 favorite exercise tips 150 150 Matt Kenney

1. There is never a perfect time. Whenever I speak to people about exercise I always like to start with this. The longer you wait the tougher it is to get started. Begin today even if it’s just a little something to build your confidence and generate some momentum moving forward. 2. Pain and soreness…

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7 Tips for dealing with tough times

7 Tips for dealing with tough times 150 150 Matt Kenney

Difficult times will happen to us all. They can be emotional, physical, job-related, personal or take many other forms. Below are 7 strategies I’ve found effective for dealing with tough times of any kind. 1. Focus on solutions. Unfortunately life is not a linear curve of happiness and successes. There will be times when things…

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Are you committed to a great outcome? Ask yourself these 4 questions.

Are you committed to a great outcome? Ask yourself these 4 questions. 150 150 Matt Kenney

In life there are goals we know we can reach and those that we have a desire to reach but will not come easily. For the latter there are steps that must be taken and questions that need to be asked if we’re ever to get there. Today I’d like to share 4 steps I…

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What my worst race and your worst day will teach you

What my worst race and your worst day will teach you 150 150 Matt Kenney

I run difficult races often and am used to pushing my limits. I’ve competed in 24 hour events, run ultra-marathons, endured hypothermia and pain. At the end I’m usually left feeling satisfied with my performance. This past weekend I did a race that was different for me. It was a 13.4 mile race that started…

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8 Health Concepts I Want You to Embrace

8 Health Concepts I Want You to Embrace 150 150 Matt Kenney

1. Seek to thrive, not just survive. I remember someone telling me when I was in my early 20’s that you never wanted to be the guy just getting by. Do some soul searching, find out what you want most out of life and go after those things with everything you have. Set your standards…

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10 Myths about Back Pain

10 Myths about Back Pain 150 150 Matt Kenney

Below are 10 myths about back pain I hear repeatedly in practice. 1. A chiropractor will make you worse. I’ll be honest, not every chiropractor is good. As with any profession, there are people that are great and those that aren’t. However, there is nothing dangerous, risky or irreversible in a chiropractic treatment that poses…

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9 Powerful lessons I’ve learned from recent races

9 Powerful lessons I’ve learned from recent races 150 150 Matt Kenney

Below are some of my favorite lessons that I’ve learned while competing in various races over the past 5 years that I feel translate well to everyday life. 1. Feed the beast. People that know me know I love this phrase. Within most of us is a desire to compete and an energy that should…

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5 Ways to live like an athlete even when it’s not game day

5 Ways to live like an athlete even when it’s not game day 150 150 Matt Kenney

As a chiropractor and athlete myself, I regularly treat and interact with people that compete in a multitude of sports. Today I’m sharing 5 common traits among athletes I think we should all embrace to improve our health and quality of life. 1. “Be bulletproof.” This is my term for preventing injuries. Many factors play…

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