2013
How Chiropractic Care Has Helped Me: Introducing Jeff Gordon
To any NASCAR fan, Jeff Gordon is a household name. His list of accomplishments on the track is impressive by almost any measure: After winning 3 races, Gordon joined Hendrick Motorsports in 1993 as part of the Sprint Cup Series in NASCAR. In 1998, Gordon was named to NASCAR’s “50
Are We Sitting Ourselves to Death?
Whether we like to admit it or not, the technology in our lives—and the fact that we use much of it while sitting down—is contributing to a growing list of health problems in our society. Those who sit at a desk all day or sit behind the wheel of a
What is “Enzyme Therapy” and How Can it Help You?
“Enzyme therapy” is a very broad term that can refer to any of a wide range of (mostly alternative) medical treatments intended to address particular health problems. What they all have in common is that they use enzymes—large biological molecules (usually proteins) that play key roles in the body’s metabolic
What is “Deep Tissue Massage”?
Deep tissue massage is one of many types of manual therapy focused on the body’s soft tissues that has been shown to promote healing and relaxation. While the two may sound similar, deep tissue massage is not to be confused with “deep pressure” massage, which typically employs strong pressure uniformly
Why Bed Rest Isn’t Usually the Best Medicine When It Comes to Back Pain
Conventional wisdom says that back pain should be followed by rest to reduce undue strain on the injury. According to the National Institutes of Health and Dr. Michael S. Wilkes of the Western Journal of Medicine, “Despite a plethora of research intended to guide physicians in their management of back
How Chiropractic Care Has Helped Me: Introducing Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt has been declared the “fastest man in the world.” While this hasn’t always been technically true, he has won so consistently at the 100 meter distance throughout his career that the nickname “lightning bolt” seems like a pretty good fit. He has won 6 Olympic gold medals, never
What Does a Chiropractic Clinical Neurologist (DACAN/DACNB) Do?
A chiropractic clinical neurologist (DACAN/DACNB) is a member of a select group of chiropractors who have gone beyond general practice. A DACAN/DACNB specializes in the chiropractic treatment of conditions of the nervous system. There are two certification boards for chiropractic neurology. One is the American Chiropractic Neurology Board (ACNB), the
Top 5 Back Strengthening Exercises
Of all the musculoskeletal complaints for which people will go to a doctor, back pain is the most prevalent. The more sedentary we are (think about our desk jobs and all the hours we spend in front of a TV or computer screen), the weaker all of the structures that
Spotlight on Food Allergy Trends. What’s the Best Advice?
One thing is certain: food allergies are on the rise. According to a 2013 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 50% more food allergies in 2011 than there were in 1997. An estimated 15 million Americans have food allergies, and the numbers are increasing. Four
Most Common Auto Injuries Explained
Perhaps the most frequent auto injuries come from closing the door. Nearly 150,000 times a year, someone is injured in this fashion, and that’s with the car parked or stationary. This includes doors closing on fingers. Another 10,000 are injured by using a jack and 74,000 have been injured by a
