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…
read moreBelow 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…
read moreA weakening spine such as those with degeneration (arthritic changes), osteoporosis and misalignments can cause a multitude of problems. Conversely, a strong spine offers many benefits. Below are my top 4 reasons I think everyone should strive for a strong spine. 1. Your posture won’t suck. A weak spine often causes negative postural changes. Like…
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 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.…
read moreAs a chiropractor I deal with pain on a daily basis. Today I’d like to dispel some of the most common myths I hear from patients regarding pain. Myth #1: Pain happens because of age. While we certainly heal faster and recover quicker at a younger age, your body does not produce pain in response…
read moreIn the spirit of Thanksgiving I thought I’d share some tips I’ve learned over the years that I’m thankful for. These tips have made a tremendous difference in my life and the lives of many others I’ve encountered. 1. Spend less on “stuff” and more on experiences. There are only so many things any of…
read moreOne of the things I often mention to my patients to improve their health is to follow the “80/20 rule”. This means is that if you follow healthy fundamentals 80% of the time, then the 20% of the time when you aren’t as strict won’t negatively impact you nearly as much. In other words, it’s…
read more6 tips for dealing with stressStress is something that we are all faced to deal with; often on a regular basis. Here are some of my tips for dealing with stress more effectively: 1. Get off your butt. Exercise creates profound physiological changes within the body. Simply going for a walk or hitting the gym…
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