Family Chiropractor

“Workplace ergonomics” is a fancy term for a simple concept: posture in the office. At Family Chiropractic & Natural Healing Center, we see the toll that office work is taking on spines all too often. It is not in a company’s best interest to provide you with a proper ergonomic set up because they are…

Sitting for a long time, even with excellent posture, will leave you feeling stiff. The monotony of a long day at the office can be broken by a conscientious effort at stretching and periodic movement. Make it your routine at the top of the hour: set an alarm or put a sticky note on the…

When was the last time you took a really good soak? Speedy lifestyles necessitate the ever-functional shower for a quick wash and refresh, but it is important to remember that one of the most relaxing things you can do for your body and mind is to soak.  Benefits of soaking: Improve blood circulation Releases endorphins…

Get off the couch and into child’s pose! No one is saying you can’t keep watching Game of Thrones for six hours at a time; simply take a few minutes out of every hour to make a purposeful movement. Commercial breaks happen to be the perfect amount of time to stretch your spine. Whenever the…

Spines are at the mercy of myriad factors that are conspiring to move vertebrae out of alignment. The fact is that the spine is not one long bone: it is a column of individual structures, punctuated by discs, that protect the spinal cord and facilitate the nervous system. It is an incredibly complex structure whose…

Running is a world of its own, or perhaps a religion, filled with hard-nosed adherents who swear by the “runner’s high.” As you make your steps in this fast-paced world, conquering your neighborhood stride by stride, the body is exposed to both health and trauma. Chiropractic helps you maximize the benefit you reap from a…

Your own two feet could be your greatest ally in the fight against back pain. With more days and lifestyles requiring time spent commuting, working and relaxing on the couch, finding time for a walk is falling by the wayside. Rediscovering the simple joy of a walk releases endorphins that naturally relieve pain and ease…

Magnesium is a cornerstone nutrient: a positively charged electrolyte upon that influences the health of your nerves, muscles and more than 300 enzyme systems that are used for protein synthesis and blood regulation. Stored in bones, it also serves to strengthen bones and teeth, making them harder and more resistant to damage. Finally, it is…

Calcium’s role in maintaining bone mass and regulating bodily functions is well known. But your body needs help to make the most out of the calcium you feed it: additional nutrients must be included in the diet to help with absorption, processing and distribution of calcium throughout your system. Magnesium: is your ticket to successful…

Calcium’s main role in the body is maintaining bone mass and regulating the functioning of heart, blood, muscles and nerves. Insufficient calcium circulating through the body means the body will leach calcium from the bones to run its other programs, leaving the bones weak and vulnerable to injury. As we get older, bones become more…