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Bed rest is no way to beat pack pain! Unless your pain is so severe that the slightest movement causes you pain, we will find a way that you can add stretching and exercise into your routine to heal quicker. We will begin by instituting a walking regime to improve circulation and release endorphins, both…
Read MoreJust how much toll is the 9 to 5 schedule taking on your spine? The detriment can be hard to quantify until it is too late: millions of Americans take time off work each year to nurse sore backs, not realizing that as soon as they are back in front of the computer, their old habits…
Read MoreCan you imagine the posture of your back while driving? For must of us, it would not make a pretty picture. Car seats are rarely engineered to support a healthy resting position, and they are often very conducive to just the opposite: putting unnecessary pressure on the vertebrae, spinal joints and muscles in the back.…
Read MoreFor people who spend their working days seated and stationary, the amount of time spent sitting alone makes seated posture a top priority. Unfortunately, it is also the position that most often lends itself to poor posture. The natural inclination is to slouch into the chair, ensconced in the work being done on the computer.…
Read More“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…
Read MoreSitting 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…
Read MoreWhen 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…
Read MoreGet 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…
Read MoreSpines 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…
Read MoreRunning 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…
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