A bit on ear infections... Everyone knows that ear infections in children are definitely not fun, for them or for parents! Unfortunately, most children develop an ear infection at some point in their life and, whether it's a swimmer's ear or a middle ear infection, if one is not careful this can become a recurring problem for you and your child. Indeed, one of the most common reasons why we see babies or young kids in our office is because they've been dealing with chronic ea

Whether you just moved to the area or are simply looking to switch things up, it can be stressful to find an office or a great doctor that's a right fit for you. We have patients who admit that finding the right clinic for them was a tough journey and that it was difficult simply knowing where to start. Other patients who are moving away and are looking for other chiropractic offices that can provide them with the same amazing experience often ask if we have any tips or thing

Put simply, pregnancy is a journey . Pregnant women go through physical changes that are both beautiful and exciting, they have great anticipation for their family's newest member, and they get to learn much more about their body and all-things pregnancy. On the other hand, this journey is also not without hardships; pregnant women experience physical changes that are uncomfortable and painful, have large lists of things to do and acquire in preparation for baby's arrival, an

Fitness: When it comes to fitness, it can be hard knowing where to start because there are so many ways of going about it: high intensity interval training, circuit training, strength training, endurance training, calisthenics, sports, and so much more. Deciding what to do or what combination of training types to perform can be overwhelming and paralyze people, but this is by no means the most important part when it comes to fitness. The key to achieving and maintaining fitne

People of all ages can benefit from chiropractic care Part of the chiropractic philosophy is that chiropractic care is appropriate for anyone, in fact a popular saying is that chiropractic benefits everyone across their life span, 'from womb to tomb'. And yet while most people can easily understand adults needing chiropractic care, for many the concept of chiropractic adjustments benefiting those who are very young or much more seasoned can seem less obvious!   Two common que

Every now and then we get new practice members who get hurt over the weekend and they want to come in for a single chiropractic visit so that we can relieve pain and 'fix it'. Sometimes they slept on their neck wrong, they hurt their back lifting something heavy, they had a slip and fall, or sometimes they just got checked from the side by their 50lbs dog! Whatever the mechanism of injury, the thought process is that they were hurt because of a one-time incident, and they wan

It's that time of the year again! The flu is working it's way through schools and workplaces, and if you've ever had the displeasure of getting it, you know that it can force just about anyone into bedrest! As we near the peak of this season, many people are wondering whether they're doing everything they can to prevent or mitigate the effects of the flu for themselves or their loved ones. In particular, our practice members will often observe that many of their family member

With the amount of people that we see day-in and day-out, numerous times per year we have practice mnbvmnbvmembers who are scheduled for surgery and they voice concerns about their ability to get adjusted during their recovery period. Because post-surgical recovery can last weeks, practice members worry that they won’t be able to receive chiropractic treatment and that their health and past symptoms will resurface during this time. The good news? Most often than not, we have

Burnout, exhaustion, fatigue. We hear these words all the time in our busy, bustling society. The body is a machine, and when the body does not function properly, it can affect how we are able to live our lives. We can often feel tired or overwhelmed, but when our body is stretched to it's limit, we can because exhausted, and exhaustion can wear on the body's overall health. Many people seek out ways to help manage their energy levels such as drinking a caffeinated drink, or

What is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome? Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) are a group of rare inherited connective tissue disorders. The most common symptoms include: Joint hypermobility. Stretchy skin. Fragile skin that breaks or bruises easily. EDS can affect people in different ways. For some, the condition is relatively mild, while for others their symptoms can be disabling. Can I be adjusted safely if I have EDS? This tends to be the most important question for new practice members

How much do you know about the nervous system? You probably know that it includes our nerves, brain and spinal cord, and you also probably know that pinched nerves are not fun. Other than that, most people aren’t aware of the function of the nervous system and the huge role that it plays in our body and health! The Nervous System in a Nutshell: The nervous system consists of the brain in our skull, the spinal cord that is housed in our vertebral column, and the complex branch

Fibromyalgia: Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition characterized by widespread pain throughout the body. It affects twice as many women than men and it affects about 2% of the population or 4 million adults in the United States. Fibromyalgia can also be flared up by illnesses, physical trauma or emotional stress. According to the CDC, fibromyalgia symptoms can include: Musculoskeletal pain and stiffness, often through the entire body. Fatigue and tiredness. Depression and

In the world we live in, there are as many emerging things to do to be healthy as there are things to avoid doing so as to not become unhealthy. It can be pretty overwhelming, but we believe that understanding the big-picture elements affecting our health is a great place to start before we start talking about how your health is related to chiropractic. So let's get into it! There are 3 Types of Stress Bombarding us Chronically: Physical stress: This type of stress can encomp

Anyone who has had a rough night of sleep knows that sleep can play a significant role in how you feel on a given day. But for those who deal with insomnia, getting a good night's sleep can feel like an impossibility. But what is it about sleep that affects our body's ability to function so much? Why is Sleep so Important? Sleep is vital to maintaining good health. It is essential to every process in the body and allows your body to function physically and mentally as it shou

As you might expect, many people don't get adjusted the same way (the same adjustment, with the same technique and the same treatment plan) because there are many factors that determine what an adjustment looks like for someone. Let's dig deeper into why this can be! Chiropractic Technique: In the chiropractic world, there are many different techniques that allow a chiropractor to analyze someone's spine as well as to execute an adjustment. Depending on the technique that you

High blood pressure is a fairly common condition, with the NHS estimating that 18% of adult men and 13% of adult women have elevated blood pressure. Furthermore, they state that half of the people over 75 years of age have high blood pressure. But what is high blood pressure, and what does that mean for our bodies and our health? What is High Blood Pressure? The ideal blood pressure is typically 120/80 mmHg. What does that measurement mean? Blood pressure is measured by the a

A lot of parents come to our clinic because they're interested in getting care for themselves, but often they are surprised to see that we also treat children, toddlers, and newborns. When they hear and see us caring for babies and newborns, and the most common question we hear is 'Why do babies need to get adjusted?'. Today, we decided to address this question as well as the other common questions that we get regarding pediatric chiropractic! Why should I take my baby to a c

The world and society we live in has become overwhelmingly sedentary. We sit for our jobs. We sit while we drive and travel. When we constantly sit, we frequently enter poor habits of poor posture and body positioning. This poor posture weighs on the body and can interfere with good body mechanics resulting in pain and reduced range of motion. This has a daily effect on our lives, but we don't often pay attention to it. So what is posture, why does it matter, and what can you

The world that we live in in so fast-paced, people run themselves ragged trying to finish all the tasks they need to do. People have a hundred things on their plates and only 24 hours in the day to accomplish them. Hustle culture glamorizes pushing hard, not sleeping, and prioritizing accomplishment, and sacrificing anything to reach your goals. Too often sleep and rest are the things that are sacrificed. We often treat sleep like a commodity that we can exchange for working

Cold and flu season, pollen blooming, rapidly changing temperatures, all of these can drive our sinuses haywire. These clogged nasal passages can lead to sinus pressure, sinus pain, sinus headaches, and even if it goes too far, sinus infections. Sometimes it feels like there is no solution but to wait it out or take decongestants. People can even have chronic sinus issues that do not ever clear up. What is happening in our Sinuses? Sinuses are the hollow spaces inside of your