Foot and Achilles pain plagues many of our incoming patients, but at Performance Chiropractic we treat the pain directly at the source to eliminate it quickly. After a thorough examination Dr. Todd believed Shockwave Therapy would be the best treatment option for this patient. Read his full story below. I currently play football with Dr. Todd and have seen him…
When I say the word POSTURE, you probably immediately sit up straight in a rigid, military style way. That’s one way to interpret it, but really posture applies to how you are at anytime! What must be understood is that posture is a fluid, dynamic process that we incorporate into everything we do. We don’t need to walk about like…
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 loss, problems concentrating, sensitivity to…
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 babies. What Can be Treated?…
Sitting for long periods of time can be bad for your health. Having a desk job forces people to be sedentary for the majority of their day. The lack of movement throughout the day contributes negatively to overall health and increases the risk of blood clots, heart disease, and obesity, among other issues. Having a desk job can damage your…
Athletes, whether they are professionals or amateurs, have different demands on their bodies that average folk, and therefore require specialized 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 on the sidelines –…
Compression can help sooth and heal many injuries, including sprained or strained ligaments and tendons. While it’s easy to tell if you have a sprained ankle or an inflamed tendon – a feeling of warmth, swelling, and pain are the usual signs – it’s hard to know what’s the right course of action. In some cases, it’s compression. What is…
Back pain can be debilitating. Whether it’s lower back pain, upper back pain (around the back of your shoulders) or right in the center, you are left unable to stand up straight without hurting. You also might not be able to sit comfortably, and even lying in bed can be agonizing. If you go to a doctor or the emergency room…
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 imbalances is too much of…
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 Cold packs are typically the…
