2015
Understanding the Vicious Cycle of Injury, Inactivity, and Weight Gain
Acute or chronic pain leaves most people on the couch or in bed. Discomfort in the back, neck, hips, shoulders, and extremity joints can make even moderate activity difficult and strenuous activity (such as jogging, biking, or hiking) nearly impossible. If not addressed quickly, this inactivity can begin a vicious
Why Do Ligament and Tendon Injuries Take So Long to Heal?
Ligament and tendon both play an important role in the stability and function of the musculoskeletal system. The tendon connects muscles to bones while ligaments connect bones to other bones. Both are made of fibrous connective tissue that is relatively inelastic. Unlike muscle tissue, fibrous connective tissue does not have
A Brief Patient’s Guide to the Pettibon System
The Pettibon System® is a spinal rehabilitation system developed 30 years ago by chiropractor Dr. Burl Pettibon. While still a student learning the principles of chiropractic—which include that much of our health depends on the proper alignment of the spine—Dr. Pettibon noticed that there was no generally-accepted model to use
Can Not Getting Enough Sleep Really Lead to Weight Gain?
Health experts generally agree that getting 8 hours of sleep each night is necessary for most people to be at their best. Some people require even more. Sleep allows your body to heal and recharge, and provides a range of cognitive and psychological benefits as well. There is also evidence
How to Choose the Right Foam Roller
Foam rolling is gaining in popularity as more people learn about its benefits in treating soft tissue injuries and conditions such as piriformis pain and sore muscles. The first foam rollers were simple pieces of rounded foam. These days, countless alternatives to plain white foam abound to meet a wide
Celebrating Chiropractic Medicine’s Legacy of Safe and Effective Care
As chiropractic medicines legacy moves into its 118th year, it is worth reflecting on its long history of providing safe and effective health care. Despite years of adversity, chiropractic is now well established in the U.S., Canada, Australia, the U.K., and other parts of the world, with an estimated 30
Close-Up on the Thompson Technique: How Does It Differ from Other Approaches to Chiropractic Care?
The basic chiropractic approach, originally developed by Dr. D.D. Palmer in 1895, is based on the premise that the body has the ability to heal itself if abnormalities of the spine (called subluxations) are found and corrected. Today there are many adjustment techniques used by chiropractors to align segments of
How Do Computerized Spinal Decompression Machines Work?
The vast majority of adults—some estimates say 80% or more—will experience back pain at some time in their lives. For some people, this back pain may be uncomfortable and occur only intermittently. However, other people will experience chronic back pain that interferes with their ability to work or participate in
Is There Really Such a Thing as Too Much Running?
It’s no secret that regular exercise is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. Studies show that running is a particularly useful form of exercise. Runners are less likely to suffer from obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and some forms of cancer. Running strengthens your
Need a Good Night’s Rest? Try These Natural Approaches Before You Visit the Medicine Cabinet
How well did you sleep last night? If you’re like nearly one third of American adults, the answer is probably “not that well.” Stress and distractions can make it difficult to nod off, but that doesn’t mean you have to turn to over-the-counter or prescription sleep aids kept inside your
