Will I Need X-Rays?
This is a common question we are asked when a new patient calls in for an appointment. If you’ve called other chiropractic offices, you may have been told x-rays would be required in the first visit. This is not an uncommon practice among chiropractors, to include x-rays in the initial evaluation and to guide treatment; […]
Stretch for Levator Scapulae
Following chiropractic care and assisted muscle stretching, this is a simple stretch easily done at home to maintain optimal length of the muscle. The tight muscle contributes to upper crossed syndrome. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, repeating 3 times per side, a minimum of twice per day. IMPORTANT: Discontinue if sharp or intense […]
Strengthening Exercise for Lower Trapezius
After motion has been restored to the neck and upper back following a chiropractic adjustment and soft tissue therapy, this is a simple exercise easily done at home to strengthen the lower trapezius. The weak muscle contributes to upper crossed syndrome. Start with 2 sets of 10 repetitions, twice daily. IMPORTANT: Discontinue if sharp or intense […]
Chiropractic For Management of Chronic Headache
Headaches can be severe and debilitating. Chiropractors are rigorously trained in the evaluation and treatment of chronic headaches and can work with you to reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration of headaches, improving your quality of life and returning you to work and play. Your chiropractor will work with you to target and reduce headache […]
Upper Crossed Syndrome
Let’s talk about Upper Crossed Syndrome, a condition derived from sustained poor posture. This is a condition of muscle imbalances, with typical pairs of tight and weak muscles. What does it look like? In upper crossed syndrome, you will observe rounded shoulders, a forward-drawn head, elevation of shoulders, and shoulder blades that protrude from the […]
The Chiropractic Adjustment
A chiropractic adjustment is a form of osseous manipulation; that is, it’s a mechanical method of introducing motion into a joint that is fixated or limited in motion. It begins with examining the joint in question, to assess for motion. When a limitation in motion is found, the joint is gently taken to tension, and […]
Strengthening Exercise for Serratus Anterior
After motion has been restored to the neck and upper back following a chiropractic adjustment and soft tissue therapy, this is a simple exercise easily done at home to strengthen the serratus anterior. The weak muscle contributes to upper crossed syndrome. Start with 2 sets of 10 repetitions, twice daily. IMPORTANT: Discontinue if sharp or intense […]
Stretch for Pectoralis Major
Following chiropractic care and assisted muscle stretching, this is a simple stretch easily done at home to maintain optimal length of the muscle. The tight muscle contributes to upper crossed syndrome. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, repeating 3 times per side, a minimum of twice per day. IMPORTANT: Discontinue if sharp or intense pain occurs; a gentle […]