A few weeks ago my son was involved in a minor ski accident during which he hit his head while wearing a helmet. As a precaution for a concussion, he was kept out of activities for 1 week. Near the end of that week he told me how restless he was. Then he said “Daddy,…
read moreAs a chiropractor, I’m often asked by friends and acquaintances what initially prompts patients to come see me. Today I’ll share some of the most common. · Pain and symptom relief. This is generally the most common reason patients initially come to see me. A thorough evaluation helps to identify problems caused by the spine…
read moreI’m regularly asked by my patients and friends “why am I sore all the time?”. Below are some of the most common reasons and how to improve them. 1. Lack of sleep. Healing and rebuilding muscle tissue occurs in large part while you sleep. As adults, we need on average about 7-9 hours of sleep…
read more1. Do what you hate…sometimes. Often the thing we dread doing most brings us the most benefit. Staring down the things we fear doing is challenging but ultimately leaves us better prepared for success. 2. Scare yourself. Comfort zones are nice but many of the greatest things in life lie just outside of that zone.…
read moreHave you ever looked in the mirror or seen a picture of yourself and thought your posture looked odd? Poor posture can cause problems and/or be a sign of underlying spinal issues. Below are some common signs of poor posture and the symptoms I most often see associated with them. 1. 1 hip is higher…
read more1. Choose an unhealthy food or drink you regularly consume and cut it down to at least 50% within 30 days. This will create physical results and discipline. 2. Learn to cook and prepare at least 2 healthy meals. Simple recipes are perfect and an easy way to begin eating better. 3. Don’t skip breakfast.…
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