Bottom Line: Exciting new research indicates a surprising array of health benefits may come from receiving regular spinal adjustments. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, looking to stay active for years to come, or looking to achieve peak performance, spinal adjustments may be a smart choice to improve your quality of life. Why it Matters: One of the top benefits of spinal adjustments is that they can dramatically reduce your aches and pains. Before improving our performance, we … [Read more...] about The Health Benefits of Spinal Adjustments
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How to Find Relief and Move Better
Bottom Line: You don't have to live in pain! Researchers have discovered that abnormal motion patterns are one of the leading causes of those chronic aches and pains. As a result, leading healthcare organizations now recommend spinal adjustments as one of the most evidence-based care options for natural pain relief. Why it Matters: When you focus on supporting the structure and function of your spine and body overall, you allow for the maximum expression of your health. … [Read more...] about How to Find Relief and Move Better
Improving Your Posture to Keep Your Spine Healthy
Bottom Line: Posture is described as the position that your body maintains while standing, sitting, or lying down. Most experts would agree that "good" posture reduces the stress on your spine by balancing the load placed upon the muscles and ligaments that support it. Why it Matters: Good posture is essential because it helps you keep your bones and joints in proper alignment. This helps reduce the wear and tear on your joints and can decrease the strain on the ligaments that support … [Read more...] about Improving Your Posture to Keep Your Spine Healthy
Is there a perfect posture?
Bottom Line: "Sit up straight and stop slouching!" You've likely heard this since childhood, but is there such a thing as perfect posture? The answer is a bit complicated. The latest research shows that it may be more important to think about a "balanced" or "dynamic" posture than perfect posture, and we're also discovering that our ability to change positions and move may be more critical than our static position while standing or sitting. Why it Matters: Your posture is made up of a … [Read more...] about Is there a perfect posture?
The Most Common Spinal Disc Problems
Bottom Line: Have you ever experienced back pain? Did you know that it's one of the most common health complaints in the US? Each day about 31 million Americans report having back pain! Much of this is due to spinal disc issues. Why it Matters: Your spinal disc is a complex piece of cartilage that sits between the vertebrae (bones) that make up your spine. Your discs have two parts. The tough outer portion, called the annulus fibrosus, is made up of collagen fibers. The inside of the … [Read more...] about The Most Common Spinal Disc Problems
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