“You are what you eat” could not be more true as diet and nutrition provide the fuel that our body utilizes to function and maintain health every single day. Improper diet and nutrition deprives us of the fuels necessary to maintain health. Eventually, this leads to decreased function and performance of the body due to cellular degeneration and disease if continued for an extended period of time. The body is similar to an automobile in that it must have proper fuel (nutrition) to run efficiently and not have breakdowns. Imagine how your vehicle would function if you used fuels other than gasoline and oil. Many symptoms that you experience… Read More
Continue ReadingHow to Ward off the Flu Naturally
As cold and flu season approaches many people are standing in line for their flu shots. Besides containing mercury which is a known toxin, flu shots are proven to be highly ineffective. There are many things you can do to help protect yourself against the flu naturally. Our immune system can be very effective at fighting off infection, when fully supported. 1. Get enough sleep- Sleep is important in many of your bodily functions but it particularly important for your immune system. This is the time when your body, including your immune system rests and repairs itself. Sleep deprivation can also lead to increase stress, anxiety, irritability, and difficulty concentrating.… Read More
Continue ReadingPlanks with hip extension: a great back pain prevention exercise
Planks place a strong emphasis on the core muscles. The core muscles consist of the back musculature, abdominal muscles, and hip musculature. The core is the foundation of the body. IF core stability, is not adequate, back pain can develop. Planks with hip extension make the exercise more challenging Challenging is a good thing. The other major benefit is to help with hip hinging (see previous post). This can help you body learn to move the hips without moving the low back. Description of Exercise -Lay on your stomach and prop up on your toes and elbows. -Your elbows should be directly under the shoulder joints. Use a mat of pillow… Read More
Continue ReadingCarpal Tunnel Syndrome and Chiropractic Care
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve in the wrist becomes irritated. The median nerve controls sensation to the thumb and first 3 fingers as well as controls some of the small muscles in the hand. The carpal tunnel is an area in the wrist where tendons and the median nerve pass from your forearm to your hand. These tendons can become inflamed or thickened thus irritating the median nerve. Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome usually start off gradually as a frequent burning or tingling sensation felt in the thumb and the fingers (minus the little finger). Pain is more apparent at… Read More
Continue ReadingFoam Rolling – Self Myofascial Massage
Normal Stretching is not always the answer to tight muscles. You can have a muscle that is tight but lengthened. The upper back has this a lot, where the muscle between the shoulders are stretched but tight. Traditional stretching cause increases in muscle length and not all tight tissue needs lengthened and stretching it can actually increase your chances of injury. Self-myofascial release on the foam roller breakdowns soft tissue adhesions and scar tissue in fascia. Fascia is a connective tissue that connects all different parts of the body. Fascia surrounds muscles and abnormal adhesions can lead to muscles not working properly and pain. A foam roller works partially due to… Read More
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