Family Chiropractor

Getting older means taking a more proactive approach to spinal care Whether you like it or not, once we approach the quarter-life mark, (20-25 years), our spines need help. Gone are the days of resilience where our backs could withstand seemingly any twist, turn, and dip. The reality is that spines begin to stiffen as…

Why circulation is so important When your blood is flowing optimally, all the cells in your body are getting the oxygen and nutrients (assuming you have been consuming them!) they need, while they are also able to get rid of the cell waste and toxins that cause cellular dysfunction. Your vital organs, including the brain,…

Spinal pressure is exacerbated by cell phone use The downward pressure of gravity is ever-present: statistics show that your lumbar intervertebral discs are under 100kg of pressure when you are standing with good posture; 125 when you are sitting with good posture. That is enough to overburden discs, especially when you are going around with…

Spinal longevity means a better old age Our spine is the foundation of our well-being. When we are young, the majority of us are blessed to take it for granted, moving at will and maintaining a natural resilience to injury. But age is the natural enemy of our spine- the truth is, human lifespans are…

When your ergonomics work against you… There is such a thing as bad ergonomics, and let us assure you, it is far more common than good ergonomics! Ergonomics is actually an applied science- the science of human efficiency as determined by the design and arrangement of the surrounding environment. A typical ergonomic equation follows that a…

Positions that put your spine under pressure No surprises here; some of the most common positions we assume are the ones which put our spines under the most pressure. These positions include:  Forward head posture  Slouching Slumping These are positions that contribute to the premature degradation of spines, and the age of onset for such…

Flexion-distraction is therapy for back pain sufferers Flexion-distraction is a well-researched and effective technique which seeks to offer lasting back pain relief to people suffering from conditions including: Chronic low back pain Herniated disc Degenerative disc disease Ankylosing spondylitis Scoliosis Arthritis Sacroiliac syndrome… …among many others. In essence, your spine is always under compression due…

Chiropractic facilitates an easier labor and delivery Regular chiropractic adjustments during pregnancy have been linked with shorter, less stressful labors. At Family Chiropractic & Natural Healing Center, we are specialists in pregnancy chiropractic. The hormonal and structural changes that occur in a woman’s body during pregnancy often conspire to leave her pelvis out of alignment,…

Aches and pains should not be what you remember from your pregnancy Unfortunately, the narrative our society has accepted is that aches and pains are par for the course when it comes to pregnancy. And when it comes to relief, traditional forms of pain management fall short. Pain medication is a no-go because of the…

No pain is the same Accordingly, pain should be treated on an individual basis. Even two people with the same diagnosis may respond completely differently to a given treatment. What works for one doesn’t necessarily work for the other. A very frequent treatment for back pain is non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs which repress symptoms while coming…