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The Parasympathetic Nervous System

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Chiropractor

The parasympathetic nervous system, the sympathetic nervous system, and the enteric nervous system comprise the autonomic nervous system in the body. The autonomic nervous system is continuously active and is responsible for unconscious regulation of our glands and organs. The parasympathetic nervous system takes care of "rest and repair" activities, such as salivation, tears, sexual arousal, urination, digestion and defecation….

Understanding Spinal Anatomy

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Chiropractor

Your spine, or backbone, is the primary physical support for your body. The spine is composed of 33 separate vertebrae, which are flexible and permit standing, bending over, and twisting. The bony vertebrae encase and protect the spinal cord, which is connected directly to the brainstem. A healthy spine is flexible and strong, and it contributes to strong muscles and…

Do I Really Need to Stretch?

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Chiropractor

Stretching is the part of our workout regimen many of us tend to skip. We might say it is because of lack of time, impatience or a feeling that stretching is "pointless." However it is important that our joints are able to move in various directions with a certain degree of freedom. As our bodies age, we become stiffer and…

Choosing the Best Pillow for You

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Chiropractor

For more than one in three Americans, getting a good night's sleep isn't as easy you might think. According to a recent poll by the National Sleep Foundation , a combination of daily stress and lifestyle choices (including nighttime activities as well as eating and exercise habits) is causing more than a third of the U.S. population to get fewer…

Choosing the Perfect Office Chair

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Chiropractor

For the majority of us who work in office and at desk jobs, we spend a great deal of time sitting down. While sitting for most of the day seems pretty low risk compared to other occupational hazards, sitting in the same position all the time can stress the structures of the spine, and may result in injuries to the…

Choosing the Right Keyboard and Mouse Pad

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Chiropractor

Computer work has become the backbone of most of our daily lives. But with its rise in the workplace, there has been a concurrent increase in injuries associated with repetitive computer work, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive strain injury. Incorrect usage of a keyboard or a mouse can be the culprit, since unnatural keyboard positions exert stress on…

Avoiding Back Injuries from Yard Work

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Chiropractor

With summer at an end, the leaves are turning brown and falling, cluttering up your yard and garden - so it's only natural you'll want to get the rake out. However, as with all physical tasks about the house and garden, it is very important you take the necessary precautions against accident and injury. Fall yard work, leaf raking and…

Foot Orthotics 101

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Chiropractor

Good spinal health is built from the ground up, starting with the feet. For years medical researchers and healthcare providers have recognized that problems there can cause posture changes that eventually trigger a variety of musculoskeletal issues in other parts of the body (particularly the ankle, knee, hip and back). Studies have also shown that even slight foot problems can…

After an Automobile Injury

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Chiropractor

It's a great success story that most of us probably haven't heard very much about. America's roads have become far safer across the past 20 years. By just about any measure, travelers are much less likely to be injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident than they were in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Fast Facts: Motor Vehicle…

Patients' Satisfaction with Chiropractic Care

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Chiropractor

When it comes to making important choices about treatment options for back pain, it?s worth looking at the experiences of others who have found something that works. In recent years, the Consumer Reports Health Ratings Center has surveyed the magazine?s subscribers to do just that. In April and May 2009, Consumer Reports released some of its findings publicly. A summary…