Chiropractic Adjustments Relax Tense Muscles Most of us know the discomfort of tense, “knotted” muscles. But you may not know that you don’t have to live with this pain. Muscular tension, spasms or “knots” occur when muscles contract involuntary for a sustained period of time. Technically, localized areas of muscle[…]
This Earth Day, Nurture Your Health Through Nature Earth Day is a wonderful opportunity to take steps to improve how we care for the environment. Your doctor at Chiropractic for Life encourages everyone to make an “Earth Day Resolution.” Even minor changes, such a planting a tree or recycling a[…]
Pine Barb Extract Although pine bark extract has been used for medicinal purposes for nearly 500 years, it is enjoying a surge in popularity, due to a wealth of new research on its specific health benefits. This natural supplement is harvested from the bark of the maritime pine tree, which[…]
The hip joint is located between the pelvis and the upper end of the femur (also known as the thigh bone). Although this ball-and-socket joint is extremely stable, anchored to the pelvis by tough ligaments, conditions can arise that generate mild to debilitating hip pain. Your doctor at Chiropractic for[…]
If you’re using your spice rack as a decorative wall hanging and don’t know your cumin from your coriander, it’s time to spice up your life! In addition to enhancing the flavour of food, many herbs and spices have well-researched health benefits. There’s no doubt about it: food — herbs[…]
Valentine’s Day fanfare — from the cards to the flowers and candy — all say “I care about you” to anyone close to our hearts. It’s obvious that supportive relationships — that last long after the Valentine’s chocolates have been consumed, cards recycled and flowers wilted — tremendously affect psychological[…]
The Shocking Truth About Back Pain Prescription Drugs It seems that every few months a news scandal erupts about a celebrity who developed an addiction to painkillers after being prescribed the drugs for back pain. Yet, despite this media attention, use of opioid drugs for back pain continues to climb[…]
Here’s a question that your doctor at Chiropractic for Life is often asked: “Why should I choose chiropractic care over medication or surgery?” The bottom line: Research shows that, in most cases, chiropractic is significantly more effective than medical intervention for neck and back pain. Moreover, chiropractic is all natural. […]
Your doctor at Chiropractic for Life encourages patients to make getting enough sleep a top priority. Why? Because there are many health benefits to maintaining adequate sleep. It’s well-known that sufficient sleep prevents a myriad of diseases, including cancer and heart disease. Spending time with the sandman also boosts cognitive[…]
A whopping two-thirds of adults experience neck pain at some point in their lives (Am Fam Phys 2004;69:1275). The intensity can range from mildly nagging to completely debilitating. Your doctor at Chiropractic for Life often cares for patients with neck discomfort. This is because misaligned spinal bones (vertebrae) are a[…]