Chiropractic is more cost effective with fewer complications than drugs and surgery for back pain
In a recent study looking at the effectiveness and harms of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) for acute low back pain published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the authors concluded: spinal manipulative therapy provides “modest improvements” in both pain and function for up to 6 weeks. Compared to the most recent studies […]
Three Symptoms of a Vertebral Subluxation
Vertebral subluxation, is when there is interference to the nervous system, the system that controls and coordinates all functions of the body. Subluxations can happen due to all sorts of reasons (mostly physical stress/trauma, chemical stress/toxins and mental or emotion stress/thoughts) and the side effects can vary from person to person. One thing is for […]
Three Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Anxiety and Depression
This week’s minute looks at three benefits of chiropractic care for relieving symptoms of anxiety and depression……………………… If you live with depression and/or anxiety, you are not alone. Depression is a common mental health disorder impacting more than 300 million people globally. Thankfully, new studies now support the effectiveness of chiropractic care for addressing and […]
Fight Obesity with Chiropractic Care
This week’s minute looks at the benefits of chiropractic care in fighting obesity. Chiropractic care offers health benefits for people of all ages and sizes, including those who are overweight. In fact, chiropractic adjustments may help in lowering body weight, along with benefiting the aching joints and muscles resulting from carrying around the excess weight. […]
Does Having Your Lower Back Adjusted Help You Lose Weight?
This week’s minute looks at how lower back adjustments may help you to lose weight. A visit to your chiropractor will definitely ease an aching back, but did you know the additional benefits include improved posture, less referred pain in your legs and hips, and even weight loss? A study in the Journal of Pain […]
Kids need Chiropractic too! Spinal health directs brain health
Children under Chiropractic care report greater focus, function, and development! An early example of the connection between Chiropractic, the brain, and mental health took place in 1931. The Kentucky House of Reform presented a study involving a group of 244 adolescent boys who were incarcerated by the state because of criminal or behavioral problems. The boys received Chiropractic care […]
A Healthy Spine = A Healthy Brain
Did you know your brain receives approximately 90% of its stimulation and nutrition from your spine? Your spine is your central nervous system linking directly to your brain and all physiological functions of the body. Your brain health depends on a healthy spine, thus making spine health a priority. How can you gage whether or […]
The Link between Chiropractic Care and the Immune System
This week’s minute looks at studies showing the link between chiropractic care and an increased immune system. The American Public Media reported that over $40 billion dollars is spent annually to address winter colds and flu. That’s a significant amount of money just to feel better and not actually be better. “Wellness” has been the […]
Top 5 Reasons to take your Child to a Chiropractor
This week’s minute looks at the top five reasons you should take your child to a chiropractor. How can you make your child’s health and happiness a top priority? Chiropractic care has been proven to be safe and effective at improving the wellbeing and happiness of children. Here are the top five reasons your child […]
Chiropractic care and bone health
Chiropractic Care and Bone Health Welcome to this week’s Family Health Minute. This week’s minute looks at the benefits of chiropractic care for maintaining your bone health. Your musculoskeletal system, consisting of your bones, muscles and joints, allows you to partake in your activities of daily life and has a major impact on your quality of […]