Move better, play better. Move better, feel better. Move better, age better. Etc, Etc. The list goes on! Is it any wonder there are entire professions like chiropractic dedicated to helping ensure your body moves its best so it can function its best and you can feel its best? That said… is it any wonder that every professional sports team now employs a chiropractor? Or that even high school athletes are receiving chiropractic care? Well, what about YOU? As an athlete, you know … [Read more...] about Move Better, Play Better: Improving Biomechanics for Athletes
Sports Injury
How Pro Athletes Deal with Pain
Bottom Line: Professional sports is big business, and sports performance is a huge part of winning. To help athletes play at the highest levels possible, they’re given access to a variety of the best healthcare options available. And that includes access to readily available chiropractic care for athletes. It’s true! In fact, chiropractors can be found on nearly every sideline working to keep your favorite athletes and their teammates happy, healthy, and productive on and off the … [Read more...] about How Pro Athletes Deal with Pain
Tennis Elbow? But I Don’t Even Play Tennis!
Bottom Line: Did you know… tennis elbow isn't just for athletes. Lateral epicondylitis – or tennis elbow - is a painful condition that occurs when the tendons in your elbow become inflamed and overloaded as a result of repetitive motion. Because the repetitive motion that occurs is similar to that of swinging a tennis racket, it's commonly referred to as tennis elbow. However, anyone who has a job characterized by similar repetitive arm motions may be at risk. Why it … [Read more...] about Tennis Elbow? But I Don’t Even Play Tennis!
The 3 Best Stretches for Back Pain
Back pain can be the result of many factors, but tight muscles and joints around the low back and hips are among the most common. I want to give you what I consider to be the three best stretches that will help you relieve pain and reduce tightness around these areas. The Hip Hinge The Hip Hinge stretch is great because you can do it almost anywhere. Start by standing up straight, making sure your pelvis is not tilted forward or backward (in other words make sure you have a neutral … [Read more...] about The 3 Best Stretches for Back Pain
Graston Technique
Eliminate restriction, tightness, and scar tissue. You don't need to live with nagging pain! One of the most efficient ways to reduce tightness and eliminate scar tissue is Graston Technique. If you have areas of your body that are chronically tight or irritating, Graston can be the answer to finding long lasting relief. This technique involves using hand-held tools made of a special metal alloy and a skin friendly treatment salve or lotion. The tools are brushed or rubbed on the skin over … [Read more...] about Graston Technique
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