By: Charles Blum, D.C. While all doctors ultimately want what is best for their patients, sometimes the concept of collaboration isn’t always considered. Historically, chiropractors and dentists would both help treat jaw or TMJ related pain or disorders on an individual basis helping patients as best they can. However, new research has been showing some […]
Why did you decide to become a chiropractor? I have seen a chiropractor most of my life since I was about 4 years old. My mom broke her neck in high school gym class and has seen a chiropractor ever since to help her maintain mobility in her neck. So I grew up around chiropractic […]
Simply put, we care! Often, people first visit chiropractors or massage therapists because they’re at the end of their rope. Nothing has worked and they’re tired of being in pain. We’re here to meet you where you’re at with a customized plan that supports you in your health and wellness journey! We believe in empowerment […]
The start of the school year is right around the corner and summer will be coming to an end. With this many of us have already started our back to school shopping and taking advantage of the sales. There is one item that I highly recommend not skimping on: your child’s backpack. Yes, sometimes they […]
Foam rolling: is it hype, a fad, beneficial or just plain painful? Let’s explore what foam rolling is first, then we will discuss the when and why. Foam rolling is a myofascial release technique that uses pressure to reduce and release scar-tissue build up and adhesions in your fascia. This frees up your muscles to […]
After a long wet winter, summer is finally just around the corner… or at least we hope it is. As the weather gets warmer and the days grow longer, we tend to get busier and pack our days with adventure from sun up to sun down. Whether it be water sports, golfing, hiking, fishing, a […]
Do you have an area of nagging aches and pains that hasn’t resolved despite numerous trials of manual/physical therapy? Drugs will likely only mask the issue at hand and surgeries should be saved as a last resort option. Our Class IV Deep Tissue Laser from Lightforce can help resolve issues such as sprains, strains, tendonitis, […]
As the weather gets warmer and the days grow longer, yard maintenance becomes a popular trend as do the aches and pains that come with it. Picking weeds, raking, shoveling, and mowing the lawn can all cause strain on the upper and lower back if they are not performed properly. It is really important to […]
Rock tape, Kinesiotape, and various other brands of elastic therapeutic tape (kinesiology tape or K-tape) are some of the hottest topics and one of the newest trends for treating/preventing sports injuries. Unlike traditional white athletic tape which is stiff and bulky and restricts range of motion therefore hindering athletic performance, k–tape is made of elastic […]
It’s that time of year…the cold/flu season! Viruses are going around like crazy. Kids are missing school for weeks at a time…If you’re like me, you already take the basic precautions (think copious amount of handwashing, eating well balanced meals and lots of talk with the little ones about sneezing into a tissue, or more […]