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 […]
Good Posture is Essential for Everyone
Poor posture is the root of many problems. It is a sign of skeletal or muscular imbalances that can be the cause of everything from headaches to backaches to joint pain. For athletes, poor posture constrains performance, increases the potential for injury, and inevitably shortens their career. As an athlete gets older their body’s ability to compensate for these […]