Did you know that nearly 40 million people, about 25% of the population, suffer from either asthma or asthma-like disorders? Asthma can be a very serious disease and in some cases, even life-threatening. Asthma “attacks” are caused by irritants such as allergens or over-exertions that cause the bronchioles, the smallest air passageways in the lungs, […]
Let me ask you a serious question: What if your pain is not the PROBLEM? Many people begin chiropractic care because of an ache or pain. Pain can be distracting, debilitating, irritating, or annoying. Pain can be chronic, acute, intense, or intermittent. Pain may be painful, but the pain is not the problem! Pain Is […]
Do not let the fear of falling rule your life. Many falls and fall-related injuries are preventable. Statistics and research have identified a number of risk factors that can be managed to decrease the likelihood of a fall. Additionally, Chiropractic care has been found to improve musculoskeletal balance, strength and coordination. Consider the following strategies […]
Although Doctors of Chiropractic treat more than just back pain, many patients initially visit a chiropractor looking for relief from this pervasive condition. In fact, about 31 million Americans experience low back pain at any given time.1 Interesting Facts about Back Pain Worldwide, back pain is the single leading cause of disability, preventing many people […]
After shutting down in the spring due to COVID-19, many golf courses have since reopened to a boom of activity. It is easy to understand why: golf is an outdoor sport where social distancing comes fairly easily. However, the usual “traps” remain: many avid golfers contort their bodies into oddly twisted postures, generating a great […]
When it comes to tennis, the combination of both high and low-exertion levels of the game can bring not only a unique exercise experience but also tremendous health benefits. In the age of COVID-19, tennis offers other important benefits: it is an outdoor sport and games involve only two to four players. Plus, with standard […]
Most allergy seasons in the US are during spring and summer, with spring being the worst as plants are blooming. But, with our warmer weather and long summers here in South West Florida, flowers can bloom longer and continue producing pollen long after their Northern cousins have stopped. So, if you’re wondering, “What is the […]
Today I had the opportunity to consult with a young lady suffering from TMJ Dysfunction. She has been unable to open her mouth very wide and experiences a lot of clicking, popping and ‘locking’ of her jaw when talking and eating. My consult with her had me thinking about all of the patients I have […]
Anytime of year is the right time to make a decision to strive for a wellness lifestyle. It doesn’t have to be at the beginning of the year, and it doesn’t have to be a major change; in fact, when choosing to make the “wellness change”, sometimes, smaller is better. The definition of “start” is […]
The unique tool of chiropractic health treatment is spinal manipulation or “adjustment”. It may involve gentle pressure, a quick but gentle thrust, or mild traction and gentle stretching, to correct subluxations, i.e. restore normal motion to joints that have become restricted or locked or misaligned (subluxated). Numerous scientific studies have proven the efficiency, safety, cost-effectiveness, […]