Common Hockey Injuries
Hockey Injuries For some the season has officially started, some teams have been playing preseason games for weeks. During these games, some players have endured painful injuries. Some of these injuries will keep players out for weeks, and some players will be sidelined the entire season. Injuries During the 2013 season, NHL players sustained more […]
Posture
We’ve all heard it: Stand up straight! Sure, standing up straight makes you appear taller and thinner, but a neutral spine can also improve organ function and decrease chronic pain. Benefits of Good Posture Slouching forward causes the rib cage to push down on your internal organs. This pressure can cause digestive problems. By […]
5 Reasons to See a Chiropractor
A chiropractor is a licensed medical doctor, who must adhere to a number of regulatory and licensing standards. The difference between a chiropractor and a general practitioner lies in the fact that a chiropractor knows how to “manipulate” the muscles and the skeletal system in order to improve posture, offer pain relief, and strengthen without resorting […]
Chiropractic’s Holistic Approach to Headache Prevention
Do you suffer from regular headaches? Headaches, including migraines, can be remedied by a chiropractor. Most headaches are caused by a misalignment of the spine, but this isn’t always the case. A chiropractor can help determine other possible causes as well. We take a holistic approach to health in an effort to go beyond curing the […]
Heating Pad vs. Cold Pack When Treating an Injury
It’s common to grab a bag of peas or a heating pad when we have an ache or pain. The question is, should you be using ice or heat to treat your injury? Here are a few tips to help you determine which is the right solution, and how to use them appropriately. Cold Pack […]
Why Athletes Should Seek Chiropractic Care
Athletes, whether they are professionals or amateurs, have different demands on their bodies than average folk, and therefore require chiropractic care. Because athletes are far more active than the general population and put significantly more strain on their bodies, especially susceptible to injury. Often when athletes are injured, they don’t have the luxury of sitting […]
Children Can Benefit from Chiropractic Care
A popular misconception is that only adults with back pain should see a chiropractor. That is certainly not the case! Everyone in the family – no matter their age – can benefit from seeing a chiropractor. With proper care and training, alignments and other therapies can performed on teens and young adults, children, and even […]
Chiropractic Care and Concussions
A concussion a type of traumatic brain injury that results from a blow to the head – as in contact sports – or when the head or upper body is shaken violently – during a car crash, for example. Symptoms of a concussion can include: temporary loss of consciousness, headaches, dizziness, nausea, slurred speech, memory […]
All in The Hips
The hip flexors, or psoas, are a group of muscles that are responsible for lifting your knees and hinging at the waist. They are located deep in the abdomen and are some of the strongest muscles in the body. This can be a major source of pain after running. Because this muscle group […]