Being a Change Agent
Being a Change Agent Created in Newsletter Library, Staying Motivated Being a Change Agent For most of us, change happens slowly, if at all. But as the recent holiday season fades into the distance, many of us wish to be increasingly proactive this year and take real action on the numerous New Year’s resolutions that […]
Ice Capades
Ice Capades Created in Newsletter Library, Exercise & Fitness In the depths of winter, adults, as well as children, exert themselves to engage in enjoyable outdoor activities that will keep them warm and provide both excitement and entertainment. Cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, sledding, ice hockey, figure skating, and speed skating all have their enthusiasts. Many […]
Care of Concussions
Care of Concussions Created in Newsletter Library Concussions are becoming increasingly common, especially among school-age athletes. It has been estimated that there are up to 3.8 million sports-related concussions in the United States each year. Concussions are problematic as, by definition, a concussive injury involves some degree of trauma to the brain. A concussion injury […]
A User’s Guide to Healthy Knees
A User’s Guide to Healthy Knees Created in Newsletter Library, Back, Body & Joint Pain Healthy knees require continuous motion. However, our generally sedentary lifestyles are at odds with the maintenance of robust knee joint architecture. Left motionless throughout large portions of the day, over time knee cartilage will break down and knee ligaments will […]
Holiday Cheer
Holiday Cheer Created in Newsletter Library, Breaking Bad Habits In early winter, whether we’re celebrating Hanukkah or Christmas, both or nothing at all, families and friends gather to share food and drink and give thanks for a year successfully completed. We send up a rousing holiday cheer and share delicious holiday cheer in celebration of […]
Chiropractic Care for Older Adults
Chiropractic Care for Older Adults Created in About Chiropractic Care, Who is Chiropractic For As most older adults know, a single fall can change their lives. For instance, an independent individual may fall in his or her home and land in a nursing facility. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2.5 million […]
Spinal Kinesiopathology
Spinal Kinesiopathology Created in About Chiropractic Care, Vertebral Subluxation Spinal kinesiopathology is the unusual positioning or motion of the spinal bones, to the point where the patient’s ability to turn and bend is restricted. It is one of five components of vertebral subluxation complex — a set of symptoms and signs that affect the spinal […]
Active Release Techniques
Active Release Techniques Created in Chiropractic Techniques When there is damage to muscles and other soft tissues including pulls, tears, or not being able to get enough oxygen (hypoxia), it can result in the body producing rough, thick scar tissue in the affected area. Scar tissue restricts the tissues from moving freely because they bind […]
Drop-Table Technique
Drop-Table Technique Created in Chiropractic Techniques Forceful spinal manipulation is not always necessary to treat conditions of the lower back, mid-back and neck. Gentle chiropractic treatment, such as drop table techniques, involves less powerful spinal maneuvering and slower, low-velocity movements that allow the affected joint to stay within its passive range of motion. How Does […]
Manual Technique
Manual Technique Created in Chiropractic Techniques Manual therapy, also known as manipulative therapy, is a physical treatment primarily used by chiropractors to treat musculoskeletal pain and debility. How Does Manual Therapy Work? This form of physical therapy takes a hands-on approach rather than using devices or machines. When a chiropractor uses their hands during manual […]