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School is officially back in session. And for parents, that means your kids are learning new things and making new friends. Exciting! But it also means they’re wearing backpacks, sitting in chairs, and working at desks much more often. Which spells more stress on their backs, necks and shoulders. We get it–it can be hard… Read more »

As many have predicted, the work-from-home movement continues its post-pandemic march in America–estimates hold that as much as 35% of U.S. workers are now remote.  And what do they all have in common? Computers. Indeed, nearly 80% of all working Americans work from a computer. And that’s not to mention recreational use. One thing that… Read more »

Most people are aware of the importance of spinal alignment. They were tested for scoliosis as a kid, they’ve seen the severe impact that neck and spinal injuries can have, and even intuitively they know that the spine is not something you want to mess with. What they aren’t aware of, however, is how to… Read more »

Roughly 8 out of 10 people will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Americans are living more and more of their lives sitting down, with the number of sedentary jobs nearly doubling since 1950. So the odds are that at some point, you too will experience lower back pain (if you haven’t… Read more »

We’ve seen it one too many times. Someone comes into our office still suffering pain or discomfort, even after getting surgery for their ailment. “I’ve tried everything but this,” they say. “So here I am.” By the time they seek out a chiropractor, they’re already physically, emotionally and financially burdened. And even if we’re able… Read more »

This month we’re turning our attention back to addressing some of the major misconceptions out there surrounding chiropractic care. One of the major misunderstandings swirling around is the idea that once you go see a chiropractor, you’ll get stuck having to go see them for life. It’s an idea that stems from a number of… Read more »

Alternative medicine is trending pretty hard these days. New diets, alternate lifestyles, and different forms of therapy seem to be popping up almost daily. And there are some quality, well-researched options out there. But there are also some, well, not-so-well-researched options. What’s more, the licensing process for practitioners of certain therapies is less than extensive…. Read more »

We’ve all seen them. They make some of us cringe. Others of us find them weirdly satisfying. But we’ve all seen them. We’re talking, of course, about the countless videos across YouTube and social media of chiropractors giving patients adjustments with more snaps, crackles and pops than a bowl of Rice Krispies. As entertaining as… Read more »

It’s interesting to think the way we had to survive thousands of years ago was through constant motion.  While our bodies still crave motion and movement, the way many of us with laptops and phones survive now is much different. Much less movement, much more inertia.  Now the battle is going to the gym or… Read more »