The spine is a vast interconnected system that allows your body to send and receive messages from the brain and move in a coordinated fashion. Thus, taking care of your spine is essential for maintaining optimal health and function. There are many holistic ways to keep your spine feeling it’s best, such as stress management, […]
Holistic care is defined as addressing a person’s health as a whole, focusing on mental, social, and spiritual factors instead of just physical disease or diagnosis. You may have heard the terms “holistic chiropractor” or “holistic treatment” thrown around more than usual the past decade or so. In a Western society that has focused primarily […]
Cervicogenic headaches are a common cause of headaches that many people are not aware of. They can easily be confused with migraines. However, they have different underlying mechanisms that require different approaches for pain management and recovery. If you suffer from chronic headaches, it is worth reviewing what a cervicogenic headache is and how to […]
Neck pain is something that most of us have experienced at least a few times in our lives. Whether we slept funny or spent too many hours slumped over a project, neck pain is a common occurrence. Thankfully, neck pain most often resolves on its own in a day or two. However, occasionally, neck pain […]
Scoliosis affects as many as nine million people in the U.S. It is most often diagnosed in early adolescence. Scoliosis is defined as an abnormal curve in the spine. It is diagnosed with guidance of an orthopedic doctor or chiropractor measuring the degree of curvature with a combination of physical assessment and imaging. The two […]
There is a reason we have the common saying “it’s the backbone of everything.” The spine provides many vital functions in the body- including structure, support, flexibility, shock absorption, and protection of the delicate neural tissues such as the spinal cord. The spinal cord and nerve roots connect the brain to the entire body, allowing […]
As a society, we spend a lot of time sitting each day. Between work and leisure time, a person can spend anywhere from 8 to 16 hours per day sitting. This is not good for news for our health. We all know that we need to stay active to lead a healthy life, but the […]
Holistic health has been a measure of a well-balanced life for centuries. Yet, in the past few decades, the Western world has become obsessed with a medical model that focuses on treating illness rather than preventing it and thriving. Luckily, there are many alternative approaches to our health that we can utilize, on our own […]
Each December brings excitement for the possibilities that the New Year can bring. This is why New Year’s Resolutions are so fun to set. We see the new year as a blank slate to do certains things better and try new things that will help us reach our life goals. Our goals are most often […]
The way our bodies function on a daily basis is largely affected by the health of our nervous system. The brain, spinal cord, and nerve roots essentially connect every part of the body into one big communication highway. This helps keep our daily activities (on both a cellular and full body level) optimized and meaningful. […]
