Now, I’m not saying that all headaches are created equal, nor are they from the same source, but chances are if you’ve experienced a nagging headache is was probably caused by your neck! I’d like to explain why some headaches occur so that you can prevent them. As stated above, not all headaches are equal, nor are they all preventable; …
If you look at a skeleton you’ll notice something odd; there is an area of the body where there are no supportive or protective bones. I’m speaking, of course, about the abdominal region. While the spinal vertebrae provide support along the back of this area the front is completely exposed; no ribs, no sternum. So, how do our bodies manage …
Caution: Do not attempt to perform this stretch without consulting with your chiropractor or physician – if you have a serious injury this activity may cause further injury. Where is it? : Your adductor muscles are located on the inner portion of your thighs that assist in pulling your legs in and across your body. The adductor group is made …
With a new year upon us once again it is time to make New Year’s Resolutions – the bane of every January, thanks to the difficulty we all have in keeping said resolutions. Since most resolutions come with the idea of health reform in mind I’d like to offer a few suggestions on how to plan, execute, and achieve your …
Caution: Do not attempt to perform this stretch without consulting with your chiropractor or physician – if you have a serious injury this activity may cause further injury. Where is it? : Your hamstrings are actually a group of muscles that occupy the back part of the thigh, which are responsible for lifting the lower half of the leg …
If you do sports, physical activities, or just plain walk around you should know what knee pain feels like. Everyone has had at least a twinge of knee pain, be it from a sports injury or walking into the coffee table, and everyone knows how much it can hurt. Since the knee is such an important joint (after all, if …
Everyone has heard the speech before: “stretch to prevent injury during exercise”. However, no one seems to explain further how stretching can actually help your body stay healthy, or even that stretching can be harmful in some situations. The most important issue to know about stretching is when NOT to do it. The old adage of “stretch before you exercise” …
Everyone’s heard the story – a friend of a friend got into a car accident and has now has to wear a neck brace for the next four weeks. It sounds like a simple enough equation: totaled car=whiplash; however, that is not quite the case. While serious car accidents do very often produce whiplash injuries they are by no means …
Ever injure your neck and, to your surprise, find you have a sore low back a few days later? Or may be you’ve turned your ankle, only to find your knee and hip hurting later on. The explanation is easy enough – all of the bones and muscles in your body are interconnected, and therefore apt to fall victim to …
Now, I’m not saying that all headaches are created equal, nor are they from the same source, but chances are if you’ve experienced a nagging headache is was probably caused by your neck! I’d like to explain why some headaches occur so that you can prevent them. As stated above, not all headaches are equal, nor are they all preventable; …