Use It Or Lose It - Quick Workout

As children we have endless energy.  We are jumping, climbing, and crawling around day after day.  It is how we play, learn, and grow. As we get older and learn to sit through school and then work - we stop most of the jumping, climbing, etc at a detriment to our bodies.  

How to Strengthen Your Immune System

We can’t avoid getting sick all of the time, however, by having a healthy lifestyle and a strong immune system - you will recover faster. 

Did You Know Your Child's Backpack Can Cause Chronic Back Pain?

Backpacks may seem like an insignificant item, but it can have a huge impact on your child’s body during important years of physical development.  An overloaded, heavy backpack carried on one shoulder day after day for years can cause a lot of pain now, as well as long term issues.

Can Pregnant Women Be Treated with Chiropractic?

How Would that treatment provide benefit for them or their babies? Yes, pregnant moms can be treated with chiropractic care. One common issue during pregnancy is back pain. Many times, this is due to unequal strees on the spinal structures, which can lead to imbalance or torqueing of the spinal joints.

Can Nutrition Help Reduce Pain?

Everything you eat and drink can either help or cause more pain.  This is especially important if you are healing. Here are some simple changes that can be made in your nutrition that can have a big impact and reduce pain.

Could My Mattress Be Making My Back Hurt?

Could my mattress be making my back hurt? 
What are your recommendations for a mattress?

Yes, having the wrong mattress can lead to back pain. Issues which can indicate this to be a problem include being too soft, being too hard, sagging in the middle, etc. Our experience shows most mattresses have a life expectancy of 6 to 10 years. If your mattress is older than that, or has any of the issues noted above, a new mattress could make a big difference in how you feel.

When Should I Use Ice and/or Heat?

Almost always, start with ice. Ice reduces both pain and inflammation. Many professionals recommend the RICE protocol, which includes rest, ice, compress, and elevate the area involved. Although you can use zip lock bags with ice cubes, we find much better compliance when using gel filled ice packs. we recomment in the initial stage of care that this is performed at least 3 to 4 time daily, and time can range from 10 minutes to 20 minutes depending on the area.

Can Children Be Treated with Chiropractic Care?

All humans have spines, and even newborns can have spinal issues. Just think of how difficult it would be force you to go through the birth process, to learn to walk (and fall a thousand times), and to go through all of the jars and jolts of childhood. Dr. Post has worked with patients from one (1) day old, to one hundred and one years old!

I'm Often in Pain at Work - What I Can I Do?

Considering the average person works 40+ hours a week, how you are positioned during those 40 hours has a big impact on your body.  Do what you can to protect yourself while you are healing and over time!