Dr. Kenney’s 5 Spot I interact with hundreds of patients each week and get asked a lot of questions. On Fridays I like to share some of the answers I give and hope it has value for you. Are there ingredients in food you won’t eat? Yes. For space reasons I won’t go into the…
read moreBeing in practice for almost 14 years you see a lot of things. Sometimes it’s the rare things that stand out but more often it’s the repetition of certain behaviors. Today I’d like to discuss a few of the most common patient mistakes I see regularly. Waiting for acute pain before coming in for a…
read moreI’m often asked how spinal pain can start. Today I’d like to share 3 general aspects of how it begins and progresses. Compression. Think about all the sitting we do daily. Plus, all the work we do around our homes, carrying our children, bad posture, work duties, old injuries, weak muscles, inactivity and so much…
read moreThere is almost not a day that passes that I’m not asked about whether chiropractic can help a woman during pregnancy. For over 11 years I have helped pregnant women and continue to do so each and every week. Today I would like to share 7 interesting facts from my experience of caring for pregnant…
read moreAs 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 moreAre you aware that the MOST compressive force you put on your lower back is the seated position? Feel the tops of your hips with your hands and then move toward the spine – from that area downward is where the majority of pressure goes when you sit. Over time this can cause significant health…
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 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 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…
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