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Poor Posture, Poor Mood Whenever you’re sitting at a computer, be conscious of your posture and keep your feet evenly planted on the ground. As many people are finding themselves spending more time sitting slumped behind a screen or standing on their feet for hours on end without a break, paying attention to your posture is more important than ever. If you’ve never thought much about whether you’re sitting or standing stance is doing harm to your health, you might want to start before you find yourself in a bad mood.  Whenever you’re sitting at a computer, be conscious of your posture  and keep your feet evenly planted on the ground. Each time we lean forward 60 degrees, the stress placed on our neck is increased dramatically. This can lead to numbness, pain, pinched nerves and improper breathing—none of which are good for your mood! Stress on your neck can also lead to tense upper back and shoulder muscles, resulting in headaches which can be very frequent for som...

Does Scoliosis Automatically Mean Surgery? A routine school exam reveals your child has scoliosis. Naturally you're concerned.  Children aged 10-15 are the largest group affected by scoliosis. Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine. About 80% of scoliosis cases are idiopathic. Which means the cause isn't known. Idiopathic scoliosis may have hereditary factors. Scoliosis afflicts around 2 to 3 percent of the population. Children aged 10 to 15 are the largest age group. And it seems girls are more affected than boys. While common in this age and gender group, a growing number of adults have scoliosis. This often stems from trauma to the spine followed by years of neglect. Congenital scoliosis occurs before birth. These deformities are often from partially-formed vertebrae. Or vertebrae that are fused together. Among children, "wait and see" is often the first-line of traditional treatment. If the scoliosis has progressed beyond a 45° – 50°...

Struggling to find the source of your back pain? Schedule a visit with our practice. Many people with sudden, acute back pain think, “But gosh, I didn’t even do anything!” What many folks don’t know, or understand, is that it’s not always a case of what you did five minutes ago, or what you did yesterday, or even what you did last week that’s causing the current problem; it’s more a case of “the straw that broke the camel’s back,” no pun intended! Discovering the Cause Sometimes it’s chronic stress that wreaks havoc on your nervous system and finally causes your back to “go out” or a “pain in your neck” because of the strain of carrying the weight of all that stress on your back and neck. Let’s use an everyday example to demonstrate. You go to the local eatery and put your purchase on your bank debit card. All of a sudden, bells and whistles go off because you didn’t have enough money in your account to cover that charge. It’s not this charge that “broke the bank,” it’s all t...

Whenever your posture deviates from your center of balance, your muscles have to bear the extra load. Getting your body back to its center of balance by improving your posture is critically important to improving how you feel.  Click here to visit our website for more ergonomic steps to creating a comfortable workspace

If things aren't moving the way they are supposed to, it will have a negative impact on your ability to function. That's why most people find routine chiropractic care to be very beneficial. Physical or psychological stress, accidents or bad positions can affect the musculoskeletal system. They can cause pain or local deterioration of nerve function, and affect vital organs and respiratory, circulatory and nervous systems.​Chiropractic focuses on correcting the cause of your problem, not just on suppressing your symptoms. Ultimately, the goal of receiving chiropractic adjustment should be to restore the body to its natural state of optimal health.

Though frequent travel can be stressful, it can also provide a means to explore new people, places, cultures and foods. Here are a few more tips to help you enjoy your many trips. • Wherever you go, find some time to engage in something pleasurable – a massage, some sightseeing, a dip in the pool or a local cultural event. • Make sure you get the proper amount of sleep – sleep helps the body to rest and rejuvenate for the next activity. If you’re crossing time zones, this is especially important. • Make sure you take the time to eat well. Try some local cuisine. Ask business associates or hotel staff to recommend some good eateries for you to try. Refrain from overeating and drinking too much alcohol. If you’re a frequent flyer, make the best of it and remember to come in for your chiropractic adjustments often. Why? Regular care can help you better accommodate stress, whether from trains, planes or automobiles.

A few smart ways to give your eyeballs a rest. Working your eyes too hard can lead to eyestrain, that must-close-my-lids sensation often accompanied by blurred vision, headaches and neck pain, says Avnish Deobhakta, MD, assistant professor of ophthalmology at New York City's Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Perk up tired peepers by following this advice: See an eye doc.   Visit an optometrist to rule out presbyopia, a condition that affects your ability to clearly view nearby objects, leading to eyestrain. Everyone develops some degree of presbyopia by the time they're 50, thanks to age-related hardening of the eye's lens, says Gardiner. If diagnosed, you'll need reading glasses or bifocals (over-the-counter or prescription, depending on severity). Pick a pair you'll enjoy wearing, since they can help your eyes see—and feel—better. Space out.   When you look at your computer screen, the ciliary muscle in your eye changes ...

The Natural State of Your Mind and Body is Health. Feeling Great Most people think that how they feel is an indicator of how healthy they are. It’s not true. Let’s say you unknowingly eat some spoiled food. Later you get stomach cramps and vomit. You certainly don’t feel well, but thankfully your body is functioning correctly. Imagine the tragic consequences of taking a drug to calm your stomach, retaining the toxic food!                                           Coughing, sneezing and even fevers may actually be signs that your body is working correctly: the definition of true health. Functioning Great Your brain, spinal cord and all of your nerves control and regulate your body. Every cell, tissue, organ and system (even your immune system!) take orders from your nervous system. Thus, true health is how well your nervous system is orchestrating the worki...

Doing your best to stay naturally healthy doesn't just add life to your years…it can add years to your life. And with so much to see and do across the globe, who doesn't want to live longer and happier? Here are a few suggestions to do just that. Maintain an ideal posture. Aside from causing back or neck pain, poor alignment and postural deviations may suggest unresolved emotional issues. Shun alcohol and tobacco. Tobacco narrows the arteries and restricts blood circulation. Too much alcohol can counter any positive benefits. Cultivate your spiritual connection. Those who regularly worship, meditate or maintain their connection to God are shown to enjoy greater life expectancy. Accept what is. Make life the kind of adventure that will compel you to see how it all turns out! Eliminate unnecessary stress. Your ability to accommodate stress is based on the condition of your nervous system–this is one way regular chiropractic care may help you live longer. Keep...

Poor sleeping, texting and other routine activities can literally be a pain in the neck. Here are some tips to remember that can help you avoid neck pain: DO: Choose a pillow that supports and maintains your neck’s natural curve. A pillow that is too soft doesn’t give your neck the support it needs, and pain can result. DON’T: Bend your head down for any length of time to text or use another electronic device. Doing so can cause unnecessary strain and resulting pain. DO: Perform regular strengthening and stretching neck exercises each day DON’T: Burden your back and neck with a backpack, bag or briefcase that is too heavy. Lighten your load. DO: Be conscious of how long you’re sitting. If you’re sitting for long periods, set a timer on your phone to get up and move so your muscles get some much-needed activity. Over-sitting can actually lead to pinched nerves and pain.

Technology is amazing when it keeps people connected but it comes at a price. Every year, more workers are experiencing tech neck symptoms due to prolonged periods working on the computer. We're All Spending Too Much Time Staring At Screens. The act of holding your head flexed and forward while looking down at your handheld device and/or laptop screen places your cervical spine in a tenuous position. Take care of your body, and do what you can to avoid neck pain, even if it means disconnecting from a constantly connected high-tech world. Here a few simple steps to help you start: * Designate time away from the computer each day * While at work stand up every 20 minutes AND Take a 3 minutes walking rest break each hour, OR Stand up every 15 minutes & bounce around for a minute before sitting back down * Sit in a chair with a headrest * Block distracting sites that are making you spend more time on the computer * Place your computer monitor directly ...

If you've never thought much about whether you’re sitting or standing stance is doing harm to your health, you might want to start before you find yourself in a bad mood. Whenever you’re sitting at a computer, be conscious of your posture and keep your feet evenly planted on the ground. As many people are finding themselves spending more time sitting slumped behind a screen or standing on their feet for hours on end without a break, paying attention to your posture is more important than ever. Here's why: Each time we lean forward 60 degrees, the stress placed on our neck is increased dramatically. This can lead to numbness, pain, pinched nerves and improper breathing—none of which are good for your mood! Stress on your neck can also lead to tense upper back and shoulder muscles, resulting in headaches which can be very frequent for some with poor posture. Your body language is closely related to posture. A slumped stance can make us appear sad, afraid or...

Four Habits of a Happy Spine We often experience pain when something isn't working properly. By that logic, feeling good would mean that everything is working fine, right? Not always. Because it's often easier to tell when your spine isn't as healthy as it could be, we'd like to share four habits of a happy, healthy spine. 1. It's carried well. For a healthy spine, good posture is crucial. This doesn't mean just standing up straight when you're moving about, but also being conscious of how you sit when you're at work or home and even how you sleep in your bed. 2. There's always time for exercise. A happy, healthy spine needs regular exercise to function well. So, what's the best way to exercise your spine? Work the muscles around it like your abs so they're strong enough to maintain its proper position. 3. It gets proper nutrients. When we eat healthily, chances are we're more conscious of how it may help our cloth...

​Take notice of your posture. If you're on a computer or mobile device chances are good that you're slouching. Ergonomics ​Take notice of your posture. If you're on a computer or mobile device chances are good that you're slouching. Amplifeied

Sitting kills. We’ve heard the message loud and clear. “By bringing more movement into your non-exercise time, you can engage forgotten muscles & offset some of those sitting effects,” says biomechanist Katy Bowman. “It doesn’t have to be intense, it just has to change your geometry.” So here's a tip, every hour get up and walk around the office. Even if it's down the hall & back.

While some workplace stress is normal, excessive stress can interfere with your productivity and performance—and impact your physical and emotional health. It can even mean the difference between success and failure on the job. You can’t control everything in your work environment, but that doesn’t mean you’re powerless—even when you’re stuck in a difficult situation. Whatever your work demands or ambitions, there are steps you can take to protect yourself from the damaging effects of stress and improve your job satisfaction. What you can do Initiate positive relationships at work and beyond Get up and moving—don't sit in a desk job for more than an hour at a time Learn how omega-3 fats in your diet helps reduce stress and boost mood Get the full amount of sleep you need to feel your best Regain control by prioritizing and organizing Look for the humor in what seems to be a bad situation Learn more by reading the related articles When is workplace stres...