Parents have been telling their children to sit up straight for decades, with the goal of refining their posture while also preparing them for debutante society. via GIPHY While some cases of proper posture enforcement from mom or Sister Mary Clarence may have seemed extreme, there is a horde of health benefits to having a… Continue reading Never Say “Sit Up Straight!” Again With Chiropractic Care
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These Childhood Illnesses Don’t Stand A Chance Against Chiropractic
Childhood is a time of growth and development. It’s an inundation of new experiences and new sensations. It’s a period of discovery, adventure, and via GIPHY There will never be anything quite like it. As a chiropractor for kids, I understand that childhood sets the foundation for which a kid grows into a full-blown human… Continue reading These Childhood Illnesses Don’t Stand A Chance Against Chiropractic
Unleash the Zen of Childhood With Chiropractic Care
Anyone with children knows that those little munchkins are like tiny tornadoes. Their energy knows no bounds. On the one hand, it’s the best reminder that life is short and meant to be enjoyed. On the other, it’s exhausting, depleting, and sometimes leaves us feeling like we no longer exist on this plane of reality.… Continue reading Unleash the Zen of Childhood With Chiropractic Care
8 TMJ Relief Exercises That Won’t Look Weird At All
The temporomandibular joints may not get a lot of attention from us, but they may be the most used joints in our body. The TMJ connects the jaw to the skull and it comes to life whenever we talk, chew, swallow, smile, or sing along to Kelly Clarkson on our way to work. Or so… Continue reading 8 TMJ Relief Exercises That Won’t Look Weird At All
10 Signs It’s Time To Shut Up And Fix TMJ
They say laughter is the best medicine. Clearly, whoever came up with that never had TMJ. As a chiropractor for TMJ, I know that laughter is no kind of medicine for someone with TMJ. Neither is eating, singing, whistling, or… via GIPHY And that’s supposed to be the most fun one of all! Honestly, all… Continue reading 10 Signs It’s Time To Shut Up And Fix TMJ
Teeth Grinding: A TMJ Warning Sign
It can be heard from miles away. The grinding and gnashing of bone on bone. It can’t be unheard. It’s like nails on a chalkboard, a Creed song, or when someone is cutting food and scrapes their knife across the plate. Is that last one just me? via GIPHY As a chiropractor for TMJ, whenever… Continue reading Teeth Grinding: A TMJ Warning Sign
The Best…and worst…Foods for TMJ Pain
There are few things more satisfying than a perfectly cooked steak with some garlicky mashed potatoes or a warm toasted bagel with herbed cream cheese or a chicken pot pie. via GIPHY Or a bowl of Haagen Daas peanut butter banana ice cream. via GIPHY The truth is that food is a wonderful perk of… Continue reading The Best…and worst…Foods for TMJ Pain
7 Hip Pain Relief Exercises To Drop It Like It’s Hot
The ancient proverb is true. Our hips do not lie. via GIPHY When they’re not working correctly, we know it. They don’t suck it up and soldier on. They tell us how they’re feeling in the moment. I guess honesty is a noble quality. As a chiropractor for hip pain, I know the debilitating consequences… Continue reading 7 Hip Pain Relief Exercises To Drop It Like It’s Hot
Six Ways To Avoid Hip Replacement Surgery
As we get older, it’s hard not to think our bodies are trying to stage a coup. With each step we take, the creaks and cracks of our bones sound like a spooky Halloween movie from the black and white times. It’s like we’re constantly trying to avoid hip replacement surgery! via GIPHY As a… Continue reading Six Ways To Avoid Hip Replacement Surgery
Conquer the Fourth Trimester With Postpartum Chiropractic Care
No one is more diligent about their care than a prenatal patient. That’s not a read. Pregnancy is arguably the most impressive thing the human body is capable of, it should be vaulted and celebrated and revered. via GIPHY This isn’t political. It’s just my observations as a chiropractor for pregnant women. Frankly, we should… Continue reading Conquer the Fourth Trimester With Postpartum Chiropractic Care