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“Modified” Wall-Sit: 2-Minute Workout!

Do you want to “work out” but don’t have time? If you don’t have a gym membership or gym equipment available to you in your home, and only have 2 minutes to spare, this exercise is for you! The goal of this exercise is to gain muscle tone, strength and endurance, increase the stability ofContinueContinue reading ““Modified” Wall-Sit: 2-Minute Workout!”

Cancer-Fighting Superfood

What do broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, and radishes all have in common? They are all part of the Brassica family called cruciferous vegetables. They all have great nutritive value and contain health producing components. Cruciferous vegetables are rich in vitamins C, E, A and K, folate, carotenoids, minerals, fiber, antioxidants and cancer preventingContinueContinue reading “Cancer-Fighting Superfood”

Rib Dysfunction

How can ribs be “dysfunctional” Nearly all your ribs are attached in 2 places: at your spine in your back & your sternum in the front of the chest. Recent trauma, poor posture, less than ideal sleeping patterns & many other factors can all result in a mechanical dysfunction between your ribs & their attachments.ContinueContinue reading “Rib Dysfunction”

“How often should I get an adjustment?”

I get asked this question frequently. My answer varies from time to time, but usually sounds like this. “It depends. Everyone is different.” What do I mean by this answer? Let’s break it down… Chiropractic care is not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ healthcare model. By this I mean, not everyone is the same, has the same job,ContinueContinue reading ““How often should I get an adjustment?””

Posture

Ilio-Tibial Band Syndrome

The most common cause of lateral knee pain. ITBS is a condition that most commonly occurs in runners. The IT-Band is actually a thick band of tissue that is called fascia. Several muscles in the hip and thigh region attach to this thick band and can increase the stress and strain on the tissue. TheContinueContinue reading “Ilio-Tibial Band Syndrome”

The Not-So-Sweet Truth About Soda

Soda accounts for more than 1/4 of all other drinks consumed in the U.S. Even though soft drinks may “taste good” they are not good for our bodies. Soda can cause, and put us more at risk for numerous health issues. Hypernatremia – causes myelin sheaths (needed for the nervous system to function properly) toContinueContinue reading “The Not-So-Sweet Truth About Soda”

Brugger’s Posture

Here is the last, but certainly not least, postural exercise to ward off the dreaded Forward Head & Shoulders posture. Brugger’s posture not only strengthens your muscles, it promotes stability, and relaxes the tight muscles that is caused by postural stress as well. It looks pretty simple right? 1. Sit with your butt at theContinueContinue reading “Brugger’s Posture”

Pectoral Stretch

There are plenty of exercises to decrease Forward Head & Shoulders. So here is a great stretch to add to your routine! When the pectoral muscles become tight, they tend to pull the shoulders forward and inward. This can cause all sorts of painful symptoms from neck pain to pain that radiates down your arm.ContinueContinue reading “Pectoral Stretch”

Scapular Retraction Exercise

Here is another great exercise to go along with your routine to eliminate that Forward Head & Shoulders posture. The muscles that are needing attention with this exercise are the rhomboids, lower trapezius and the serratus anterior muscles. These muscles are particularly weak in people who have this posture abnormality. When these muscle become weak,ContinueContinue reading “Scapular Retraction Exercise”