Posts by BC

Most computer users experience pain in their necks. There’s even a term for this: “tech neck.” It’s the act of stressing muscles while using computers, as well as phones and tablets. People put their necks into odd and/or fixed positions for long periods of time, resulting in painful necks, shoulders, etc. They can feel stiff and sore, and this is a problem that’s getting worse as more and more people utilize computers and such. Just...

What are 10 reasons not to miss your chiropractic appointment? 10- If you’re going to a chiropractor, you’re proactively prevention-oriented. In other words, regular chiropractic appointments help keep you feeling better and healthier, avoiding illness and disease. If you want to prevent problems from starting and/or compounding, then you don’t want to miss a chiropractic appointment. 9- Chiropractic care is tailored to the...

Kids see a trampoline and they’re drawn to it– they want to jump! But parents often worry about their kids playing around on a trampoline, and that worry is somewhat justified. Did you know the American Academy of Pediatrics strongly discourages the use of trampolines at home? There’s a strong risk of injuries associated with trampoline jumping, including sprains, fractures, and serious neck and head injuries. Even letting kids...

At a certain age– say about 50– most women stop producing eggs. Their body’s production of estrogen drops. They enter a phase of their life called menopause, signaled by 12 months since last menstruation. Common symptoms include hot flashes and vaginal dryness, as well as sleep disturbances, irritability, anxiety and/or depression. What are some natural approaches to dealing with menopause such that it’s “easier?” Consider...

An extremity is a limb or appendage of the body, and with regards to chiropractic adjustments, we’re primarily talking about the hands and the feet. While most people think of chiropractors dealing with bad backs, the truth is that chiropractors can and do work on many regions of the body to promote optimal function, including the extremities. Most times, people who play sports on a regular basis need adjustments on certain joints and...