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The Achilles Subluxation
In Greek mythology, Achilles obtained his powers of strength and invincibility when his mother dipped him into the River Styxx. But because she held him by his heel, it was not washed by the water of the magical river. Achilles survived many great battles but as fate...
Pharmaceutical False Start
Spike a fever – run for some Tylenol. Get an ear infection – dash for an antibiotic. Big Pharma wants us to race for a drug every time a symptom or illness challenges us. But is it better to let your body run its own race without interference from the drug companies?...
How Chiropractic Can Help Rotator Cuff Injuries
One of the most common causes of shoulder pain is due to injury to the rotator cuff, which is comprised of a group of four muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, providing the shoulder with both stability and movement. The tendons from these muscles...
5 Things To Look For When Choosing the Right Pair of Sunglasses
As the days grow longer and warmer, we are increasingly drawn outdoors to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. And though we have all heard about how important it is to shield our skin from the potentially damaging rays from the sun, it's also important to remember to...
Avoiding a Train Wreck
Medical preventative care focuses mainly on the early detection and treatment of disease. Their thinking - if you catch a condition in its earliest stage (i.e. breast cancer or diabetes), you have a better chance of managing it. Although that rationale bears some...
Squat Like A Toddler
If you ever want to observe perfect biomechanics, watch a toddler pick up a toy from the floor. You'll never see them bending over, moaning in agony like an old man. They drop their hips, maintain a perfect center of gravity while lowering themselves, then pop right...
Health insurance doesn’t pay for your bottled water
I was talking with a patient in the office last week. She told me about what great results she was getting and how thrilled she was to finally have found the answer to her health problems. Then, she told me about her son and how he would really like to be getting the...
Not So IN-Dependent
In a recent Mayo Clinic study, researchers determined that nearly 70 percent of Americans are on at least one prescription drug, and more than half receive at least two prescriptions. Twenty percent of U.S. patients were also found to be on five or more prescription...
Habits that May be Increasing Fatigue
Sometimes people are doing things that they think will make them feel better but are actually making them feel more tired. Let’s look at a few of them mentioned in a recent article from the Huffington Post. Clutter: Having too much stuff around one’s workspace or home...
Keeping Your Edge
If you want to be better at work, better in sports, or better for your family... regular Chiropractic care can give you the edge you're looking for to be more productive in all aspects of your Life. Your body's ability to function at its best is only as good as its...
Don’t Let the Needle Get to E
I'm forever reminding my spouse (with total love of course), '...honey, don't let the gas gauge get to E. Fill up when it hits a quarter left because you don't want to run out of fuel when you need it the most - like when on the highway with a car full of kids....
The Five Most Dangerous Words in the World
What are the five (5) most dangerous words in the world? Not more than a week or two goes by without a new patient uttering the following: Doc, I “thought it would go away.” This is usually followed by “It won’t go away” or “It keeps getting worse.” Common sense and...