Many patients have been asking if chiropractic care can improve or help with their running performance and health. So, we thought this quick blog post might help all the other runners out there. If you are a marathon runner, or someone who only runs once a week, chiropractic care can make a big change in...
Shockwave therapy is a treatment method in which an applicator is used to direct radial ‘shockwaves’ on the part of the body to be treated. Lots of scientific research has been conducted into shockwave therapy over recent years. An analysis of the published research provides plenty of evidence to substantiate the advantages of shockwave therapy,...
What health conditions can Acupuncture treat? Though today we know this list to be more extensive, in 1979 the World Health Organization (WHO) published the following list of common conditions proven to respond to TCM Acupuncture: Mental-Emotional: Anxiety Depression Stress Insomnia Upper Respiratory Tract: Acute sinusitis Acute rhinitis Common Cold Acute Tonsillitis Respiratory System: Acute...
What are Orthotics? Orthotics are custom shoe inserts that are often used as a method of control to treat many types of foot and ankle problems. Although orthotics are not truly “arch supports,” they are perhaps best understood with those words in mind. Through performing functions that make standing, walking, and running more comfortable and...
What is massage therapy? Massage therapy is a general term for pressing, rubbing and manipulating your skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Massage may range from light stroking to deep pressure. There are many different types of massage, including these common types: Swedish massage. This is a gentle form of massage that uses long strokes, kneading, deep...
Treat Sports Injuries with Physoptherapy Sports are physical activities, and when things get physical, there is potential for injury. Overuse and acute sprain and strain injuries are the most common. An overuse injury results from excessive wear and tear on the body, especially in areas subject to repeated activity. The major joints of the body...
Who Can Benefit From Chiropractic Care? 1. There are no age limits. Chiropractic care isn’t just for adults, it is for everyone who wants to live and feel better. Anyone from new-born infants to seniors and everyone in between. Adjusting techniques are tailored to your size, weight and each individual’s specific spinal issue. 2. The...
Today marks the first day of Spring. A new season. A fresh start. Perhaps it’s time to take care of an old injury that is causing you pain? Time to boost your immune system? A chance to take care of yourself and body? The days are getting longer, the temperatures are getting warmer, and it...
While chiropractic care is often considered a successful treatment option for people experiencing back pain or other aches in the body, people with heart health issues should consider seeing a chiropractor as well. Many people are increasingly turning to chiropractic care as a successful treatment option for regulating and maintaining heart health. Scientific research has...
The most popular reason to visit a Chiropractor tends to be for relief of back and neck pain yet science and research continue to prove that Chiropractic helps bring healing and relief to conditions seemingly unrelated to the spine. The spine and nervous system serve as a conduit for the brain’s communication with the rest...
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