Walking upright on two feet has advantages, but it also puts intense pressure on the spine, as well as on other muscles and bones. Add to this improper sitting, lifting, or reaching—and the normal wear and tear of working and playing—and you have the perfect recipe for backRead More >
Chiropractic
Benefits of Maintenance Care
Have you heard that if you start going to a chiropractor you’ll have to continue for the rest of your life? One common misconception of chiropractic is that you’ll need to come forever. We hear this often in our practice as new patients come in and share theirRead More >
Backpack Safety
The kids are back in school and schedules have started to turn into a routine. A new school year brings the return of backpack awareness and safety. As kids are carrying heavier loads to and from school, it is normal to hear complaints about heavy backpacks and theRead More >
Workplace Ergonomics
Did you know that most common problems we treat in chiropractic practice stem not from a traumatic injury, but from tiny stresses accumulated on the body over time? The postures and positions that we adopt over the majority of our day, and the repetitive motions required by ourRead More >
FAQ about Chiropractic and Children
Last week, I was adjusting one of our pediatric patients and her mother was telling me how helpful chiropractic has been for her daughter since birth. She expressed concern that many people do not realize how beneficial chiropractic care can be for babies and children. We frequently hearRead More >
A Letter to Parents about Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy
Dear expectant and new mothers, There’s more than one approach to taking care of yourself and your baby. We’d love to tell you a little bit more about our approach, so you can decide if you’d like to give it a try. Many pregnant women are taking advantageRead More >
Chiropractic and Massage Therapy FAQ
How are chiropractic and massage therapy similar? The fields of chiropractic and massage therapy share a lot in common both in philosophy and in practice. Both are natural, hands-on therapies that work to promote the body’s innate ability to heal itself. Both fall under the category of “conservative care,”Read More >
Chiropractic Helps Migraines
Seventy-two per cent of migraine sufferers in a clinical trial experienced either ‘substantial’ or ‘noticeable’ improvement after a period of chiropractic treatment, defying historical skepticism of chiropractics by some medical practitioners. The randomized clinical trial was undertaken by Dr Peter Tuchin, a chiropractor for the past 20 years,Read More >
Sciatica
Sciatica describes persistent pain felt along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back, down through the buttock, and into the lower leg. The sciatic nerve is the longest and widest nerve in the body, running from the lower back through the buttocks and down the backRead More >
Back in Shape and Pain Free
Depending upon a patient’s individual injury and level of pain, the exercise and rehabilitation program may vary. Please consult with your doctor of chiropractic prior to starting a new exercise or rehabilitation program, especially when associated with low-back pain or discomfort. He or she can help develop anRead More >
