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Poor posture to the fore We are all aware of the role posture plays in spinal health, and it is an essential one. But as a nation, our postural health is under threat. Sitting up straight with your head back is all well and good, but that doesn’t address the fact that our bodies simply…

Why does my body feel so tight all the time? The problem is our lifestyles: in the morning we wake up from a sub-par sleep, get on with our commute, sit all day at work, commute back home, sit and relax. Without any exercise or stretching, your body has no defense against the tension that…

Let’s choose a movement that directly addresses the problems associated with sitting The standing hip shift addresses the following bio-mechanical shortcomings:  It contracts the gluteus maximus which remains weak from lack of use in people who sit a lot.  Reduces anterior pelvic tilt which is caused by stiffness in the hips and pulls your spine…

Spotlight: deep friction massage for athletes The most common type of sports injuries involve damage to muscles and connective tissue which are exposed to elevated levels of stress during physical activity. When they are strained or sprained past their breaking point, inflammation, stiffness and pain are likely to set in. These symptoms are a normal…

Work is one of the most influential factors in spinal health It is important to know if your career is going to put your spine at an elevated risk for pain and dysfunction. That way, you can still pursue your dream job (or otherwise), while taking the necessary steps for prevention. At Gregory A. Lind…

Tech pain is on the rise Are you one of the millions of people buying new tech gadgets this holiday? Gamer’s thumbs, text necks, carpal tunnels and tennis elbows; these once fairly unheard-of injuries are becoming ubiquitous in American society. And as our dependence on technology grows, we can only see tech pain playing a…

Even if you’re socially distancing this Thanksgiving weekend, it will be important to carefully consider the foods you provide to those in your bubble, those who will sit at your table. Having some healthy food options this Thanksgiving is a good idea — we often look to food for celebration, but also during times of…

November in our current COVID-19 pandemic might not be the same for any of us as it was in previous years, but it’s still very important (perhaps more important than ever) to stay healthy and well — and a big part of that is having a well-regimented and disciplined exercise plan. First, getting outside might…

Many patients in need of a chiropractic adjustment have no idea they have a problem in the first place. Below, Family Chiropractic and Natural Healing Center would like to go over a few tell-tale signs that you could use a chiropractic adjustment, which brings on an entire host of health benefits you have to experience to…

Working out in a crowded gym might be a thing of the past in our current COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s likely that our at-home workout routines have gotten a little stale by now, especially if we’re resorting to running on that pesky treadmill in the garage each morning before work. Instead, there are a TON…