Postural stress occurs not only because of your anatomy but also because of the decisions you make each day. Believe it or not, many spend 2 hours or more daily on their smartphones or tablets. That adds up to hundreds if not thousands, of hours each year! The position we hold our heads in while using these devices is referred to as "tech neck." And over the past few years, the pain associated with these positions has been growing by leaps and bounds. It's estimated that tilting your head … [Read more...] about Postural Stress: The Link Between Tech Neck and Pain
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Try These 3 Chiropractor-Approved Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress
We all know someone who gets sick around the holidays every year. Are they just unlucky? Well, while it probably would have helped if someone had shared some tips for reducing holiday stress like those we’re about to share with you (insert *fake cough*)... Thankfully, luck doesn’t have anything to do with it! Our bodies are designed to be healthy and resilient, and research indicates that our daily choices may be the most crucial factor in our ability to stay well. Why it … [Read more...] about Try These 3 Chiropractor-Approved Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress
Stress Reduction and Chiropractic
There have been plenty of studies showing the efficacy of chiropractic for recovery from injury and reduction of pain. It has been well accepted as recommended medical treatment for musculoskeletal pain, especially back pain, of course. Any time I am treating a patient I document what pain or lack of function we are addressing with treatment that day. There is nothing controversial about treatment for these purposes. This is what I address on a day-to-day basis and do so with specific … [Read more...] about Stress Reduction and Chiropractic
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