We are regularly asked about an array of techniques and products on YouTube or from other chiropractors’ protocols; everything from types of adjustments, adjusting instruments, home care etc. However, one type of chiropractic video seems to be continually asked about: the Y-axis strap, or Y-strap. If you’re unfamiliar, the Y-strap Read more
If you’re like me, or most people for that matter, then you’ll probably be tired of the tedious amount of time required to improve flexibility by stretching; sitting in one stretch for 10 minutes to gain a tiny amount of flexibility that will be lost faster than it was gained. Read more
Every week we get questions about what type of mattress to buy, pillow to use, and sleeping position. While sleep is objectively important to overall health, the mixed information can leave patients with soreness, insomnia, and stiffness every morning. But to sleep like a baby you need to literally sleep Read more
If you’ve read our previous blog What is Chiropractic you’ll know that chiropractic is focused on the nervous system; the master control for all of the body’s functions. (If you need a quick refresher, click here). When vertebral subluxations occur, they affect the nervous system in multiple ways, one of Read more
Spring will soon be upon us and that means one thing: allergies. Luckily, chiropractic is here to help with seasonal allergies and sinus pain. Allergies, whether mild or severe, are the result of a chemical called histamine. Medications like Benedryl® and Zyrtec® are anti-histamines and work by stopping the release Read more
Who are Chiropractors? Chiropractors are primary care physicians with focused training on the spine in order to diagnose and treat disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. This is done by performing chiropractic adjustments. What is an adjustment? Chiropractic adjustments are controlled, precise forces, usually applied to the spine, to Read more
Chiropractic care is a healthcare field focused on the communication of the nervous system: the network between the brain and body. The stresses of life can cause abnormal pressure, tension, and interference to this communication network. These effects are known as a vertebral subluxation and can lead to dysfunction throughout Read more