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Lifestyle Changes to Support Chiropractic Care For Lower Back Pain
06
JUL
2023

Lifestyle Changes to Support Chiropractic Care For Lower Back Pain

Living with chronic lower back pain can be debilitating and significantly impact your quality of life. While chiropractic care plays a vital role in managing and relieving lower back pain, it is essential to complement these treatments with lifestyle changes that support your overall well-
How Can Functional Medicine Be Used To Improve Mental Health?
12
JUN
2023

How Can Functional Medicine Be Used To Improve Mental Health?

Today, we as a society, seem much more open to discussing mental health and the impact it can have on our health and wellness. While traditional approaches to mental health focus primarily on medication and therapy, there is a growing recognition of the role that functional medicine can pl
Can Movement Therapy Improve Your Golf Game?
12
MAY
2023

Can Movement Therapy Improve Your Golf Game?

Whether you are a recreational golfer, hitting the links for leisure and relaxation, or a competitive golfer, striving to improve your game with every round, golf requires a significant amount of physical strength, flexibility, and stability to perform well. Improving your golf game requir
The Benefits Of ART® For Triathletes
14
APR
2023

The Benefits Of ART® For Triathletes

Triathletes push their bodies to the limit by participating in endurance events that combine swimming, cycling, and running. These extreme athletes require not only physical strength and endurance but also a great deal of mental resilience to complete such grueling events. Triathlon traini
The Performance Health And Wellness Summer Health Challenge
06
APR
2023

The Performance Health And Wellness Summer Health Challenge

Do you feel exhausted by the thought of another summer spent unhappy with your appearance and overall well-being? Prepare yourself for a summer of feeling and looking your best with a personalized, holistic approach to weight loss and personal training. Traditional weight loss programs oft
Can Movement Therapy Help You Run Faster?
26
MAR
2023

Can Movement Therapy Help You Run Faster?

Running can provide numerous health benefits, physical and mental. However, many runners struggle with injuries and pain due to poor form and lack of proper training. A movement therapy program that draws from the best of sports medicine, chiropractic care, physical therapy, and personal t
Compression Therapy For Competitive Runners
18
MAR
2023

Compression Therapy For Competitive Runners

Are you training for an upcoming race, marathon, triathlon or other elite running events? For competitive runners, maximizing performance and optimizing recovery are two key factors to achieving success in the world of running. With the rise of advanced technologies and innovations in spor
Understanding Visceral Fat and Its Impact on Health and Weight Loss
12
MAR
2023

Understanding Visceral Fat and Its Impact on Health and Weight Loss

People on a weight loss journey are focused on losing weight and often not on targeting visceral fat. But, reducing visceral fat is important for overall health and can improve weight loss outcomes. Visceral fat, also known as belly fat, is the type of fat that accumulates around the inter
What is Causing My Lower Back Pain?
20
FEB
2023

What is Causing My Lower Back Pain?

It is said that up to 72.3 million Americans suffer with lower back pain. Lower back pain can be categorized as acute (occurring suddenly as from an accident or injury) or chronic (persisting over weeks and months and even getting worse as time passes). Whether it is caused by a sudden inj
Chiropractic Adjustments Can Help Relieve TMJ Pain And Symptoms
13
FEB
2023

Chiropractic Adjustments Can Help Relieve TMJ Pain And Symptoms

The temporomandibular joint, known as the TMJ, is the joint that connects your jawbone to your skull and facilitates jaw movement. You have one of these joints on either side of your jaw and they act as a sliding hinge so that your jaw can open and close. When dysfunctions with this joint
Why You Might Need Treatment For Post-Surgical Complications
06
FEB
2023

Why You Might Need Treatment For Post-Surgical Complications

After you undergo surgery, you may have some pain while healing, but this pain should subside in the weeks following surgical treatment. If you had surgery several months ago and you still feel pain or if the pain has gotten worse, you may have post-surgical complications that can lead to
Celiac Or Gluten Sensitive? Functional Medicine Can Help.
23
JAN
2023

Celiac Or Gluten Sensitive? Functional Medicine Can Help.

When a person has celiac disease, recovery and adaptation requires more than just avoiding bread. Gluten is a common binder that many food brands use to add texture, flavor, and protein to their products. People with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity need to learn how to avoid trace am
ART®: An Advanced Drug-Free Sports Injury Treatment
09
JAN
2023

ART®: An Advanced Drug-Free Sports Injury Treatment

When you play sports, there is a high risk of injury. It’s common for people to experience acute injuries, which are sudden injuries such as sprains, cuts, or broken bones. But it’s also very common for sports injuries to be not as visible or noticeable and to develop over time
Chiropractic Care Can Help Relieve Post-Surgical Complications
02
JAN
2023

Chiropractic Care Can Help Relieve Post-Surgical Complications

Surgery is often a last-resort medical procedure used to address a serious injury. Although surgery is meant to resolve medical issues including broken bones, damage to the tissues or organs, and more, surgery can also result in other medical complications. As you rest and your body heals
How A Chiropractic Adjustment Relieves Sciatica Pain
26
DEC
2022

How A Chiropractic Adjustment Relieves Sciatica Pain

The sciatic nerve runs along the lower back, down the buttocks, and into either leg. This long nerve carries signals along these areas so that you can feel and move your legs. Sciatica occurs when there is a problem with the sciatic nerve, often due to pressure on the nerve. When there is
Relieve Your Elbow Pain With Chiropractic Care
19
DEC
2022

Relieve Your Elbow Pain With Chiropractic Care

Elbow pain (often called tennis elbow) is very common, especially among people who golf, play tennis, and otherwise perform repetitive actions with their whole arm. Elbow pain can manifest as a burning sensation on the outer elbow, sharp pain when bending or twisting the arm, stiffness whe
How Cold Laser Therapy And Kinesio Taping Can Be Used Together For Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
12
DEC
2022

How Cold Laser Therapy And Kinesio Taping Can Be Used Together For Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

If you wake up in the morning and feel pain near your heel or if it hurts to run or climb stairs, you may have plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that connects your toes to your heel to provide stability in the arch of the foot. When the plantar fascia becomes
Is Active Release Techniques Right For You?
15
NOV
2022

Is Active Release Techniques Right For You?

You’re likely familiar with the field of chiropractic services in general, but there are different techniques and practices within this medical field. One specialized chiropractic treatment is Active Release Techniques. This unique form of chiropractic treatment was developed in 1984
What Is Movement Therapy?
08
NOV
2022

What Is Movement Therapy?

Whether you have suffered an injury, feel stiffness in your joints, struggle to perform the activities you love due to fitness levels, or any kind of motion impairment, Movement Therapy can help. This form of physical therapy incorporates more movement than traditional physical rehabilitat
5 Surprising Benefits Of Chiropractic Care
04
NOV
2022

5 Surprising Benefits Of Chiropractic Care

While most people associate chiropractic care with back problems, it can actually benefit the whole body in a variety of ways. Back problems cause more than just back pain. The spine is an integral part of our physiology since it houses the central nervous system and many large muscles tha
The Benefits Of Compression Therapy
31
OCT
2022

The Benefits Of Compression Therapy

Compression Therapy uses controlled pressure to increase blood flow. This form of treatment is safe, painless, non-invasive, and drug-free, and is very popular among athletes and people with poor circulation. Compression Therapy uses a specialized garment called a compression sleeve that t
Beyond The Adjustment: 3 OTHER Ways Your Chiropractor May Treat Lower Back Pain
28
OCT
2022

Beyond The Adjustment: 3 OTHER Ways Your Chiropractor May Treat Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain can have a number of causes: improper lifting, poor posture, repetitive action, weak muscles, and more. Lower back pain can be severely debilitating and can impact your everyday life. Often when people experience back pain they take pain medication to suppress the symptoms,
Treat Your Shoulder Pain With Active Release Therapy
21
OCT
2022

Treat Your Shoulder Pain With Active Release Therapy

Shoulder pain is limiting. When you experience shoulder injury caused by repetitive use or sudden acute injury, it can cause pain even once the initial injury has healed. When this occurs, the shoulder tends to become stiff and difficult to move. Shoulder pain can range from a dull ache to
Can Plantar Fasciitis Exercises Relieve Your Pain?
19
SEP
2022

Can Plantar Fasciitis Exercises Relieve Your Pain?

Plantar fasciitis is a very painful foot condition that occurs as a result of repetitive strain or injury. The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot and supports your foot’s arch. Some people with plantar fasciitis also develop bony growths
3 Treatments Your Chiropractor Can Use To Relieve Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
12
SEP
2022

3 Treatments Your Chiropractor Can Use To Relieve Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) symptoms can range from discomfort and numbness, to sharp pain with loss of function in the hands and wrists. This kind of pain and weakness can hinder day-to-day tasks such as opening jars, fastening clothing, or using keys. Without proper care, this condition
Can Active Release Therapy Relieve Headache Pain?
05
SEP
2022

Can Active Release Therapy Relieve Headache Pain?

The effects of headache pain can range from annoying to debilitating, and can reduce your enjoyment of day-to-day activities. Chronic tension headaches or migraines can make it nearly impossible to function. Headache triggers may include lack of sleep, poor posture, anxiety, stress, over-u
How Active Release Therapy Can Treat Sciatica
21
AUG
2022

How Active Release Therapy Can Treat Sciatica

Sciatica is a painful syndrome that occurs when the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in your body, is compressed by excess pressure in the pelvis. The sciatic nerve controls the sensors that send information from the sole of your foot up the thigh to the lower back and controls the muscles
Active Release Techniques For Soft Tissue Injuries
12
AUG
2022

Active Release Techniques For Soft Tissue Injuries

Injury to the soft tissue can be in the form of acute injury or chronic injury. An acute injury is typically caused by sudden damage such as vehicle accidents, sports injuries, or overextending the muscles, whereas chronic injury is often a result of repetitive motion or underlying conditi
How Your Chiropractor Will Address Fibromyalgia
04
AUG
2022

How Your Chiropractor Will Address Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes widespread pain sensitivity, and, although it has no known cure, your chiropractor can help you find relief. In fact, chiropractic care is a common treatment sought out by people suffering from fibromyalgia because it offers excellent pain management
The Benefits Of ART® For Plantar Fasciitis
05
JUL
2022

The Benefits Of ART® For Plantar Fasciitis

If you have sharp pains in your heel, especially when you first get out of bed or finish a long run, it could be plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is the strong band of tissue that supports the arch of your foot which can become inflamed and incredibly painful without treatment. Active
Is Functional Medicine the Future of Health Care?
03
JUL
2022

Is Functional Medicine the Future of Health Care?

The future of health care is evolving as people become more interested in a proactive and preventative strategy to achieving whole health. Functional medicine combines the best elements of both conventional and alternative therapies. This holistic approach empowers patients with tools and
Ask Your Irvine Chiropractor: Can A Chiropractor Help Relieve TMJ Pain?
03
JUL
2022

Ask Your Irvine Chiropractor: Can A Chiropractor Help Relieve TMJ Pain?

Do you wake up after a long sleep with neck tension, headaches, or aches and pain in your face and jaw? Do you hear pops and clicks when you open and close your jaw to speak or eat? If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions, you may be experiencing a temporomandibular joint (
What Is Visceral Fat And Why Is It So Dangerous?
22
JUN
2022

What Is Visceral Fat And Why Is It So Dangerous?

Did you know there is more than one type of fat in the body? While about 90% of fat is typically under the skin (subcutaneous fat), the other 10% is fat that resides deeper in the body (visceral fat). A certain level of subcutaneous fat is good for the body, as it is used as fuel and creat
The Benefits Of Cold Laser Therapy
08
JUN
2022

The Benefits Of Cold Laser Therapy

Cold laser therapy is a drug-free medical treatment that stimulates damaged tissues to expedite healing and reduce inflammation. During this therapy treatment, different wavelengths and outputs of low-level light are applied directly to the area of injury. The body tissue then absorbs the
The Unexpected Benefits of Chiropractic Care
01
JUN
2022

The Unexpected Benefits of Chiropractic Care

Many people think of the chiropractor when they are suffering from back pain, but there are actually many conditions that chiropractic care can address. The spine is an incredibly important part of the human body, as it is the main structural support of the body and it contains important n
Men's Health Month: Why Men Need To Worry About Belly Fat
18
MAY
2022

Men's Health Month: Why Men Need To Worry About Belly Fat

Belly fat development is more than just a cosmetic concern. Belly fat is not merely under the skin in the stomach area, it also surrounds your internal organs. This fat deep within you is called visceral fat, and it can increase your risk for developing serious health conditions such as ca
Migraine Awareness Month: Can Certain Foods Trigger Migraines?
11
MAY
2022

Migraine Awareness Month: Can Certain Foods Trigger Migraines?

The foods you eat may contribute to the onset of a migraine. While the way your body reacts to certain foods is highly individualized and may be influenced by other health conditions, there are some common substances in foods that have been shown to increase the risk of having a migraine.
How A Chiropractor Can Help You Improve Your Posture
05
MAY
2022

How A Chiropractor Can Help You Improve Your Posture

Good posture isn’t only beneficial for making you look taller and more confident, it actually plays a large part in the health and function of your back and neck. Poor posture is often indicated by a curved or rounded upper back, also known as slouching. This type of posture pulls yo
Why A Comprehensive, Personalized Approach To Weight Loss Is Best
13
APR
2022

Why A Comprehensive, Personalized Approach To Weight Loss Is Best

Everyone has different levels of physical activity, dietary habits, personal health, and motivation. One-size-fits-all diet programs don’t account for each person’s different pre-existing health and instead throw you headfirst into a diet without considering your unique weight
IBS Awareness Month: How Functional Medicine Approaches IBS Treatment
06
APR
2022

IBS Awareness Month: How Functional Medicine Approaches IBS Treatment

For those suffering from chronic illness, it can feel like your illness takes control and that there is little that can be done about it. While traditional medical treatments can become frustrating as doctors attempt to address the symptoms without resolving the underlying issue, there is
Why ART® Is An Effective Treatment For Tennis Elbow
01
APR
2022

Why ART® Is An Effective Treatment For Tennis Elbow

If you are experiencing an aching pain or sudden, sharp pains between the elbow and the fingers, you may be suffering from tennis elbow. Because this condition is often brought on by repetitive motion involving the extension of the wrist or hand for two or more hours at a time, many people
Why Functional Medicine Is The Best Choice For Optimal Health
17
MAR
2022

Why Functional Medicine Is The Best Choice For Optimal Health

Functional medicine is a holistic approach to medicine that is tailored to the individual. Functional medicine shifts the focus of medical practices from a disease-based approach to a patient-based approach, addressing the whole body and how it all works together. Functional medicine is ba
The Benefits Of Chiropractic Care After A Motor Vehicle Accident
11
MAR
2022

The Benefits Of Chiropractic Care After A Motor Vehicle Accident

While some injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident are visible, such as cuts and broken bones, other injuries remain hidden inside the body. These injuries will not show up during x-ray, as they are injuries to the muscles, ligaments, joints, and other areas made of soft tissue. T
National Nutrition Month: How Personalized Nutrition Plans Can Help You Lose Weight And Be Healthier
04
MAR
2022

National Nutrition Month: How Personalized Nutrition Plans Can Help You Lose Weight And Be Healthier

Many diets of the past have focused on cutting out specific foods/food groups or starving the body to create fast weight loss. Not only can diets like these be harmful, their effects don’t last. As a result, most people regain any weight they’ve lost and even gain additional we

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