Posts by Chiropractix

Benefits of sleep The reason many of us drink gallons of coffee, douse ourselves with energy drinks, and struggle to keep our eyes open throughout the day, is that many of us just don’t get enough sleep.  Sleep keeps us healthy. According to the National Sleep Foundation more than 40 percent of adults experience daytime…

Tired and sore at your desk job? If you are like me, you probably have a desk job. Much of my time is spent in front of a computer, at a desk, staring at a screen, hunched over, for very long periods of time, five days a week. I woke up one morning with severe…

Neck stress The average weight of most people’s heads is 11 pounds. This heavy head is supported by your neck filled with seven vertebrae, plus many ligaments, and muscles. Your head is perfectly balanced with correct posture, lessening the weight. But due to computers and smartphones, poor posture tends to tilt the head forward, moving…

Accidents happen Sometimes it cannot be helped…accidents do happen. When you are injured at your workplace or you are involved in an auto accident, you need to make a lot of difficult decisions quickly. The biggest concern is your health and how to get yourself the proper care. You also need to handle all the…

Drink more water! Drink more water…Stay hydrated…Quench your thirst. We hear constantly that we don’t drink enough water. Water is, of course, essential for life and we humans cannot go very long without it. In fact, compared to most of our animal brethren, we are some of the most water inefficient beings on the planet.…

Yoga offers many benefits Let’s face it. We live in very stressful times. Most of us are also glued to electronic devices that provide constant stimulus and create havoc with our posture and well-being. As a result of this havoc in our lives, our body feels the toll with increased anxiety, neck and back pain,…

Isn’t this about getting ripped? Sure, go ahead and read this with your best Arnold Schwarzenegger accent. When we think about strength training, most people just think of over buff gym-goers with HUGE muscles who spend hours lifting heavy weights. But there is more benefit to your body with strength training beneath the muscles. Strength…

What is Massage Therapy? Performed by a licensed massage therapist, massage therapy involves using different pressures, movements, and techniques to manipulate muscles and other soft tissues in the body. With the goal of slowing down your nervous system, massage therapy releases stress and tension, provide relief from symptoms, heal injuries, and support wellness. Benefits of…

Ouch! There’s that sharp pain in your lower back again. Whether you’re suddenly suffering from dull aches, sharp or stabbing pains, a persistent dull ache, a burning sensation, or even spasms, this type of pain can feel debilitating. Many of us often feel this is due to old age or the “new normal” for our…

Ah…it’s that special time of year again, Valentine’s Day. A day of amore, of holding hands, making kissy faces, drawing heart pictures, and declaring affection. A date for couples to express their love and celebrate how each one feels about the other. But what is Valentine’s Day really about? Exchanging gifts of course! And this…