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...
As many of you know, Dr. Davidson is going to be retiring on May 27 after a long successful career of faithfully treating the patients of Westchester Chiropractic and Wellness. For the last five years I have witnessed how he truly cares for his patients and how he goes above...
This is the time of year most people start to prepare for a new year’s resolution, or some type of lifestyle change. That’s great, but most of the time it does not go as well as planned because our current habits are ingrained in us. Most people are not patient...
At Westchester Chiropractic & Wellness we remind our patients that the order of priority for treating back and neck problems should be chiropractic first, drugs second, and surgery only as a last resort. Chiropractic is one of the best ways to naturally and safely improve your health. Recent findings show...
Recently, I was reminded of the mental grind when it comes to dealing with pain. Throughout my life I have been very active, and because of this I have dealt with numerous injuries. During my schooling I was introduced to more effective ways of training and more importantly the recovery...
I’ve known Carl for some 20 years and I can still remember his first visit to my old office in Eastchester. He’s a naturally strong man with large shoulders and arms that don’t come from working out in the gym. He was born that way. When he shakes your hand,...
Our bodies are wired to eat as much as we can when we have access to food. This is because our ancestors did not always have food readily available to them. This ancestral makeup worked well when we did not have access to food whenever we wanted it. Our ancestors...
We just got a new toy in the office, the NormaTec Boots. If you are big into fitness and training you have most likely already heard of these. For those who have not, here we go. The boots are a form of compression therapy. It uses compressed air to massage the fluid...
We get this question a lot, what is better ice or heat? The answer is “it depends.” Ice causes the blood vessels to constrict reducing the amount of blood to the area. This reduction in blood flow reduces inflammation to the affected tissue. Ice will also numb the tissue reducing pain. The reduced temperature...
John is a 13 year old, multi-sport athlete who came into our office last week with his head “stuck” in an awkward lean and pain shooting from his neck into his shoulder blade. The range of motion of his head was 50% of what it should be for a child...
There is a lot of talk about core strength and endurance being very important for lower back health. This is very true, but what exercises are best for doing this? Here is the “McGill Big Three” to help start building strength and endurance for the core in a 360 degree...