Scoliosis – an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine – is one of those conditions that many of you have likely heard about, but are probably not aware of the pain and health dangers it can cause. June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month, and so it is a time of the year devoted to education, detection, and awareness of scoliosis. Therefore, let’s take this opportunity to learn what … [Read more...] about What Do Chiropractors Do…for Scoliosis?
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Truth about “DRX9000” and Decompression Therapy
This month I want to discuss a treatment that we get a lot of questions about on a monthly basis and one which is highly misunderstood-and that is Spinal Decompression Therapy. If you watch local cable TV- you have probably seen commercials for the “DRX9000” machine and heard about its claims for eliminating the need for spinal surgery. So I wanted to clear up some of the misconceptions about … [Read more...] about Truth about “DRX9000” and Decompression Therapy
April is Injury Prevention Month
With the onset of warmer weather comes the natural uptick in physical activities. Projects like clearing debris from the yard, painting the shutters, cleaning out the garage, or planting those tulip bulbs bring the natural onset of back and neck pains and stiffness which usually follow the lazy winter months of sitting on the couch and binging seven seasons of Yellowstone! Spring months also … [Read more...] about April is Injury Prevention Month
Six Pillars of Brain Health
Last month’s blog on heart health was well received by many of you-so thank you for your positive feedback. For this month- I thought I would touch upon another vitally important area of health that is often neglected. March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. And while most people think of brain injury as being caused by a traumatic event, I want to discuss the more insidious factors that … [Read more...] about Six Pillars of Brain Health
7 Simple Ways to Enjoy a Healthier Heart
One of the bright parts of February is Valentine’s Day for all you lovers out there. And even if you don’t have a significant other, Valentine’s Day is a great time focus on our heart health. The word “Heart” is part of our daily nomenclature. When you want to describe someone as a good person you say they have “a good heart.” During an accident, when we check to see if someone is okay, we … [Read more...] about 7 Simple Ways to Enjoy a Healthier Heart