Sneaky Ways to Get More Movement Into Your Day (No Gym Required!) We all know that regular exercise is a game-changer for our health. It keeps your heart happy, reduces stress, boosts your mood, improves your energy, and even helps you sleep better. In fact, experts recommend adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity

How Chiropractic Can Help You Live Pain-Free Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common complaints we hear, and for good reason—it’s a pain in the, well, back! Whether it’s from poor posture, sitting too long, lifting the wrong way, or even the natural changes that come with pregnancy, low back pain can

Why We Struggle and How to Fix It  Let’s talk about why we fail so often at keeping our resolutions. Why is it so easy to start new habits but so hard to keep it?  It’s not because we are lazy (phew) – it’s because our brains are hardwired for comfort. Once our brain forms a

We aren’t referring to the clothing store. Heat-related illnesses are a critical public health concern in the United States. According to the CDC, about 658 people die annually from heat-related causes in the United States. As our climate changes and things begin to warm up, we may start to see a larger increase in heat-related illnesses. Lately, I’ve

Breaking Down Overtraining Syndrome The Downside to Exercise Exercise has so many benefits but there are some very negative side effects of too much exercise.  I’m not giving you permission to avoid exercise entirely and binge-watch every episode of The Office (even though that sounds like a dream to me), but there needs to be a

How it works Cold therapy, also known as cryotherapy, works by reducing blood flow to a particular area, which can significantly reduce inflammation and swelling that causes pain, especially around a joint or a tendon. Cryotherapy can temporarily reduce nerve activity, which may also result in pain relief. Types of Cryotherapy There are a number

You’ve heard about infrared technology before, probably in relation to those sleek, glowing heating pads or fancy saunas. Infrared is becoming very trendy in the beauty industry. But what exactly is infrared, and why is it suddenly showing up in everything from recovery tools to skincare? Let’ break it down. What is Infrared, really?! Infrared

We mean Rest and Recover! So, you’ve just finished your post work-out stretch and are ready to head home. Time to head back to work for another 8 hours?! Don’t fall into the trap of forgetting one of the most important components to your physical fitness! Rest and Recover! Rest and recovery are an essential

Have you ever finally found the motivation to start working out and once you get into a great routine, *BAM* knee pain comes out of nowhere?  Your knees can get beat up during exercise but it’s usually not their fault.  Often, you must look above and below the joint to find out where the actual structural or biomechanical

Should you really be using a foam roller? Yes, yes and of course you should be should a foam roller.   I will always include foam roller exercises in patient rehab programs since it is an inexpensive, low-tech tool they can use at home to treat themselves between visits.  The care performed in my office is passive and the