Optimal back health doesn’t come from doing nothing. A healthy back comes from doing the right, optimized amount of exercise—not too much, and not too little. Here is a great 4 minute video by Stuart M. McGill, PhD , director of the Spine Biomechanics Laboratory at the University of Waterloo. Dr. McGill addresses 6 myths (listed…
We are pleased and excited to announce that we now offer acupuncture. Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine and a component of traditional Chinese medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body to treat various other health problems. National Institutes of Health studies have shown that acupuncture may help ease pain that’s often…
As a chiropractor, I’ve often said that my competition is not the other chiropractor down the street. My competition is over-the-counter drugs, such as Tylenol, medications that “self-treating” patients use for short-term relief. OTC drugs like acetaminophen, e.g. Tylenol, are the most common approach used to “self-treat” for back pain, neck pain and osteoarthritis. Furthermore, a medical…
Chiropractic care is not for everyone. Chiropractic care is a drug-free, noninvasive way to manage pain and improve function. Chiropractic care is not a “cure all” for any and all health problems. Chiropractic care has been shown to be very effective for relieving a variety of common conditions like lower back pain, sciatic leg pain,…
Your chiropractor would like to speak with you today… The importance of your chiropractic Treatment Plan There are several reasons why it is important for you to follow your Treatment Plan as recommended. Getting adjustments regularly in the first week or so of a new Treatment Plan is especially important. Depending on how…