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 […]
Last week I had the opportunity to help a patient who had an accident while wakeboarding. She described her fall as she was attempting a kind of flip off a ramp on her wakeboard. The missed attempt resulted in her “scorpioning” on her board. It’s a forward fall into the water where the legs bend […]
Our bodies require a minimum of eight hours of good restorative sleep, and children require substantially more depending upon their age. It is during sleep that our bodies are rejuvenated, muscles and cells are regenerated and we are re-energized to start a new day. If our sleep is uninterrupted and truly restful, we can expect […]
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, […]
By Guest: Nick Polizzi I grew up in my mom’s New England restaurant, and the kitchen has always been my sanctuary. The ritual of making a meal, in and of itself, can bring calmness and deeper connection — but when you prepare herb-infused foods that relax the body, as well as the mind and spirit, […]