Injuries that are commonly associated with the same sport for kids, often referred to as overuse injuries or sport-specific injuries, can occur when a child focuses exclusively on one sport year-round. These injuries typically result from repetitive movements, overtraining, and inadequate rest. Here are some of the common injuries that...
When it comes to athletic performance or exercising most of us turn chiropractic care after an injury has occurred. In addition to pain relief, there are several important benefits that chiropractic care can offer to keep us performing our best. Here are four reasons athletes might consider chiropractic care: 1. Pain...
Most of us have ingrained in our mind “sit up straight” or “don’t slouch” ! But, why exactly is keeping good posture helpful? The spine is made up of three regions. The cervical spine (neck), thoracic spine (mid back) and lumbar spine (lower back). Each region is curved. The cervical...
Whether you’re seeking relief from back pain, improving posture, or enhancing overall well-being, it’s essential to maximize the benefits of each chiropractic adjustment. By following a few simple guidelines, you can optimize the outcomes of your chiropractic sessions and ensure a more fruitful healing journey. 1. Follow Pre-Adjustment Guidelines: This...
As we age, the body changes and most people will experience aches and pains. Most of these aches and pains are due to our posture throughout the day and our movement habits. Overtime, our bodies will adapt to the most frequent posture we hold and will become stiff. A restricted...
Q. What do you think makes Chiropractic different from other methods of care? Chiropractic has a unique outlook on how to treat the body. It combines anatomy, physiology, and neurology together. It changes the way you look at not only physical rehabilitation, but how you see “injury” and “dysfunction” on...
I have a simple challenge for you. Everyday for 30 days straight do these movements/exercises. 1) Walk indoors or outdoors (outdoors is better) for at least 10 minutes 2) 3 neck circles in both directions 3) 3 arm circles in both directions (one arm at a time) 4) 3 hip...
Unfortunately aging is part of life and all the fun things that come along with it. The gray hair, the wrinkles, the hair loss and even arthritis. As we age, so do our joints and we will develop normal arthritic changes. The amount and location of arthritis is based on...
The holiday season is upon us and can be a wonderful time of year, filled with gatherings, travel and of course delicious meals! These things can knock our healthy habits off track. Your health goals should not hinder your enjoyment. Here are some simple tips to minimize the negative effects....
People are running around nowadays constantly dealing with some type of stress. Always in a fight or flight mode. Our bodies were not designed to deal with stress on continuous basis. Constant stress puts the body into an inflammatory state making it easier to become sick or injured. It will...
With many of us getting back into the office and working from a desk for most of the day, it’s important to understand proper desk ergonomics to prevent neck and back pain. Follow this checklist to ensure that you are comfortable while you work: Place the monitor directly in front...
School is starting soon which means there is a lot to do. One thing to keep in mind is getting a proper backpack for your child and to make sure they are carrying it safely. Having a backpack that is too heavy or being worn incorrectly can lead to back, neck...
Most people know they should drink water and probably do not drink enough. We lose, on average, 2-3 liters of water a day due to talking, breathing, sweating and going to the bathroom. So why is it so important to replenish the water we lose? Importance of Water Keeps muscles,...
One year ago, Dr. Chris Straface and I sat down to plan how he would inherit Westchester Chiropractic & Wellness. At that time, I told myself “OK I have a year to say goodbye.” Now we are down to two weeks. Two weeks before I retire at the end of...
As the weather is getting nicer out I want to encourage everyone to go on more walks outside. Walking is one of the best things for the human body especially out in the sun. Here are some simple tips to help make walking more beneficial. Add a slight forward lean...