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With fall sports in full swing, ankle injuries are a concern, especially in sports like soccer and football. 🏈 Luckily, injury prevention programs that include balance training exercises help to reduce ankle injury rates. And, if you are suffering from an ankle injury, give us a call today to see how chiropractic care can help! 📞



Source: Attar et al. Journal of Physiotherapy. 2022 Jun 23

Did you know bringing nature into your everyday life can improve your mental and physical health? Being outdoors surrounded by plants and animals has a lot of positive effects on the body, including:

✔️ Improving your mood
✔️ Reducing stress
✔️ Becoming more active

So next time you plan an activity, think of something outside to make your day a little greener and brighter. 🌞

You may have heard the phrase “you are what you eat.” Food affects not only the physical shape of our body but also the degree of pain and inflammation. A new study confirmed that consuming more foods that are pro-inflammatory can cause an increase in low back pain.

Look at this handout for some healthy diet tips, and call our office if that is not enough to keep pain at bay. ✅ https://bit.ly/3iQm27G



Source: Shin et al. Applied Nursing Research. 2022 May 13.

Are you looking for ways to stay active while suffering from Arthritis? Check out these small activities to incorporate into your daily routine.

✔️ Walking
✔️ Swimming
✔️ Yoga
✔️ Gardening
✔️ Cycling

There are many ways to stay active, even when suffering from arthritis. It’s generally healthy to “nudge” your discomfort with mildly uncomfortable activity. And if you’re in pain, call us to see how chiropractic care can help! 📞

According to a recent study, older adults with chronic lower back pain should consider spinal manipulation. Watch this short video for more information about low back pain and what we can do to help! ✅ https://www.youtube.com/embed/d0fEPL_Ptj8?rel=0



Source: Jenks et al. European Spine Journal. 2022 May 28.

Knots in your mid-back can be a painful nuisance. Check out this blog post to see one exercise that could help decrease pain and improve function in this area. Call our office for a treatment plan and rehab program tailored to you! 📞 https://www.wellandgood.com/back-knot-exercise/

A recent study found that early conservative therapy (like what we provide in our office) was associated with lower costs for patients with neck pain. 🙌 Watch this short video to learn more about neck pain and why conservative care should be your first choice. ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/embed/05LZ9CuS5r4?rel=0



Source: Jin et al. JAMA. 2022 Jul 1.

Tendon injuries like rotator cuff tears and tennis elbow typically heal at a rate of about 1% per day, according to the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. Are you looking to speed the healing process up? Give our office a call; we can help develop a treatment and rehab plan to help move things in the right direction. 📞



Source: Griffith et al. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2022 Jul 5.

A comprehensive research review found that women benefit from specific exercises during pregnancy, including aerobic, stabilization, stretching, water, resistance, and strength training. Did you know chiropractic care can also help women during pregnancy? Give our office a call today for more information! 🤰



Source: Budler et al. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2022 Dec, 14.

Yet another study has confirmed that nerve mobilization exercises reduce pain and increase mobility in carpal tunnel patients. 🙌 In our office, we find that patients get significant relief from carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms through manipulation, soft tissue mobilization, nerve mobilization, and simple at-home exercises. Give us a call today to schedule an appointment! 📞



Source: Ijaz et al. BioMed Research International. 2022 Jun 22, 2022.

Patients with chronic neck pain have been found to have lower respiratory muscle strength and lung function when compared to patients without chronic neck pain. Because of this, respiratory training could be beneficial. Check out this video to learn how to breathe correctly. ▶️ https://bit.ly/3OpmJlI



Source: López-de-Uralde-Villanueva et al. Disability and Rehabilitation. 2022 Jul 6

Fibromyalgia is a condition that involves chronic pain from irritated muscles throughout your body. Research has found that consistent, low-impact exercise helps, including taichi, dance, and yoga. 🧘 One of our favorite low-impact exercises is walking. What is your favorite way to stay active? Post in the comments! 👇



Source: Vasileios et al. Rheumatology International. 2022 Jul 7.

Less than 25% of low back pain patients perform the recommended physical activity daily. This is understandable because many of us have been taught that if it hurts to move, we should avoid it – but that’s a harmful myth. Want to know more about low back pain myths? Check out this graphic! ✅ https://bit.ly/36LuxKJ



Source: Reneman et al. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 2022 Jul 2.

Research has found that athletes are particularly predisposed to thoracic outlet syndrome, which affects the space between the collarbone and first rib. Symptoms include numbness or tingling in your hands or arm. Fortunately, most athletes also tend to respond quickly to treatment in our office. If you think you are suffering from TOS, give our office a call today! 📞



Source: Garraud et al. Frontiers in Physiology. 2022.

Did you know people are less than half as effective at work during a migraine attack? 👎 Thankfully, there are ways to help support people with migraine and increase their productivity. Check out this graphic to learn more about what could be causing your migraine attacks. 🙌 https://bit.ly/3y33UwI



Source: de Dhaem et al. eNeurologicalSci. 2022 Jun 6.

Two new studies found that weak hip muscles contribute to knee pain and arthritis. An advanced clam exercise is one of our favorite exercises for knee pain or arthritis. Check out this video, and then call our office today to set up an evaluation and treatment! 📞 https://bit.ly/3hxms20



Sources: Almeida et al. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 2022 May 13., Klauser et al. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2022 Jan.

Professional athletes know a thing or two about optimizing performance. 🙌 So, it's no surprise that many of the world's top athletes depend on chiropractic care. Check out this infographic to learn more! 🏈 https://bit.ly/36HSfro

Yet another study has confirmed the link between low magnesium levels and migraine headaches. 👎 Call our office today for your headache evaluation and treatment, and consider eating a well-rounded diet rich in vitamins and minerals to help prevent migraine headaches. 🙌



Source: Bhurat et al. PubMed. 2022 Jun 11.

A new study found that even 5 years after a whiplash injury, almost 90% of patients still experienced neck pain, and nearly 75% of patients had some difficulty performing daily activities and occupational duties. 👎

We treat patients who have been injured in auto accidents. Early intervention can help reduce or eliminate pain and disability in the long run. Watch this video to learn more about whiplash injuries and what we can do to help. 🙌 https://www.youtube.com/embed/3PF5YOQVLkg?rel=0



Source: Park et al. Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. 2022 Jun 17.

A new study found that people with different occupations have similar rates of spinal degeneration. Arthritis in the spine is much like wrinkles on the skin - a natural part of the aging process.

Our advice:

✔️ Stay active
✔️ Stay hydrated and eat well
✔️ Perform posture and flexibility exercises
✔️ See your chiropractor (hopefully our office :-)

If you have pain or limitations in work or daily life, call our office and let us help you get back to feeling good again. 📞



Source: Machino et al. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2022 Jun 9

A new study found that the pandemic worsened homebound workers' muscle and joint health. 👨‍💻 However, physical activity was shown to reduce the prevalence of muscle and joint pain in that population. Check out this graphic to learn more about the recommended activity guidelines. https://bit.ly/3s3r2cq 🙌



Source: Santos et al. Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Trabalho. 2021

Most people think chiropractors just treat back and neck pain. But did you know we treat problems in many other body parts too? Check out this graphic for a research-based summary of the conditions we might help you overcome. 📞

If you have low back pain, what is best? A new study found that chiropractic care (but not physical therapy) decreased the use of opioid medication in patients with low back pain. 🙌 Take a look at this graphic to learn more about how chiropractors are working to reduce the use of opioids and give us a call if you’ve been dealing with low back pain. https://bit.ly/3ex09bg ✅



Source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S155637072200014