Introduction There is a butterfly-shaped organ that is located at the base of the neck that plays a huge role in hormonal health and helps the secretion of hormones to each of the various organ systems and that is the thyroid. The thyroid in the body makes sure that hormone levels are regulating normally and making sure that unwanted pathogens… Read More
Orthopedic massage is part of injury rehabilitation that focuses on the muscles and soft tissues surrounding the joints and ligaments. Pain could be caused post-surgery, an acute injury, or overuse/repetitive motion injury from work or sports. The objective is to: Decrease pain Release tension Restore balance Increase mobility and flexibility Preparing the body to return to everyday routines and activities.… Read More
Setting spinal goals is important for an individual's treatment plan to ensure a thorough and successful recovery following: Surgery Trauma Spinal condition When developing goals with a surgeon or spine specialist, utilizing a well-known method known as SMART is recommended. Individuals are encouraged to set goals to accomplish personal growth and improvement. It is a model for forming goals and… Read More
Introduction The body has a system that makes sure that each organ is functioning properly by secreting out hormones through the bloodstream. That system is known as the endocrine system and its function is to make sure that the hormone levels in the body are functioning normally and that each of the other systems is doing its job correctly. When… Read More
When individuals think about wellness and health, they usually think about a checkup with their doctor. However, wellness treatment with chiropractic is much more proactive. Chiropractic focuses on keeping the body functioning properly and allowing its natural healing properties to activate and do its job. Chiropractic checks to ensure the spine is correctly aligned and correct any subluxation/misalignment before pain… Read More
Introduction The body's hormone system makes sure that everything is working properly. By regulating hormones that are secreted out from the endocrine system, the hormones travel through the bloodstream and attach themselves to their proper organ systems. When this happens the organ systems can then start doing their jobs and making sure that the body continues to function normally. When… Read More
Detoxifying does not necessarily mean juicing and going on a diet. Detoxing is about cleansing the whole body of environmental pollutants, food waste, bacteria, and toxins. Things like medications and alcohol also need to be flushed from the body. When the body becomes unhealthy and overweight, it can put its systems in a chronically stressed state, leading to nerve energy… Read More
Introduction The body produces hormones naturally through small triangular-shaped organs that are on top of the kidneys, known as the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands' primary function in the body is to produce hormones and secrete them into the bloodstream, where they are being transported into each of the organ systems and making sure that the body is functioning properly.… Read More
Chiropractors understand the need to treat the whole body to reduce and alleviate pain. Many types of pain are caused by inflammation. Inflammation is a natural and healthy response to injury; however, chronic inflammation is not. Low-grade chronic inflammation can lead to health problems like obesity, diabetes, arthritis, dementia, heart disease, stroke, and cancer. If not treated, chronic inflammation can… Read More
Sciatic nerve injury happens from trauma to the nerve and can cause numbness, tingling, loss of muscle power, and pain. The traumatic experience can be a muscle spasm that pulls and/or pinches the sciatic nerve, force/pressure impact injury, over-stretching injury, or a laceration/cutting injury. A slipped disk, or herniated disk, is the most common cause of irritation on the sciatic… Read More
Chiropractic and spinal health. Most individuals seek out chiropractic care only after an injury and when pain presents. Because traditional medical care tends to focus on treating disorders and diseases, individuals are used to seeking care only when something is imbalanced. For many, chiropractic is known for its ability to resolve back and neck pain, correct postural misalignments, manage acute… Read More
Introduction Every day the body deals in stressful situations constantly. Sometimes stress can be beneficial to the body by giving it a mini boost of energy to get things done, but it can also cause the body harm if it is prolonged and can cause damage to the affected areas. When it comes to the immune system, the cells make… Read More
The temporomandibular (tem-puh-roe-man-dib-u-lur) joint TMJ acts as a sliding hinge that connects the jawbone to the skull. There is one joint on each side of the jaw. TMJ jaw disorders are also known as temporomandibular disorders - TMD. These disorders affect the connecting point between the jaw and the skull that causes swelling and pain in the joint and the… Read More
Introduction The adrenal glands are the most important triangular-shaped organs that are located at the top of the kidneys. These glands secrete out hormones throughout the entire body and go to each of the organ systems and help them perform their jobs perfectly, making the body function normally. The adrenal glands also secrete the hormone cortisol, which helps the immune… Read More
When stress is placed on the shins with physical activity from walking, running, or exercise, the connective tissues attaching the leg muscles to the tibia can become inflamed, causing medial tibial stress syndrome, more commonly known as shin splints. This inflammation is caused by tiny tears in the muscles and tendons of the shin. Chronic shin pain could be related… Read More