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Mention “Chiropractic Care” and most people will say, “Oh, my back feels fine” or “No thanks, I don’t have back problems.” They don’t realize that a healthy spine means a healthy body. A Healthy Spine Means A Healthy Body. Consider Christopher Reeve, widely known for playing in Superman movies and after a cervical spinal injury, was known for living the last years of his life as a quadriplegic. The tragic injury left Reeve unable to…
Read MoreMillions of Americans suffer from some form of chronic pain from back pain, neck pain, or headaches. Yet many of them continue to put up with their pain, as they fear becoming addicted to painkillers. Here are just a few of the many benefits to starting on a path toward a pain free life: Personalized Treatment Unlike other doctors who will simply consider the one area of your body that is causing you pain, a…
Read MoreAs the weather gets cooler, are you limited to indoor exercising? No. You can still enjoy being outside, even in winter weather. But, here are some tips to keep you enjoying the fresh air in the coming months. 1) Dress in layers. It is tempting to throw on your heaviest coat when you head out the door for a walk, but the truth is that dressing too warmly is a common mistake for winter exercise. Dressing…
Read MoreAs we get closer & closer to Christmas, there are additional demands on our lives. We must mail holiday cards, prep for holiday parties, decorate the house, set up the Christmas tree, buy and wrap gifts, and make everything perfect for the Christmas lunch or dinner. Some of this craziness can get us into a state of anxiety and stress. So, here are a few tips to remember to prevent the holiday stress: 1. Prevent…
Read MoreMuscle tension may be causing your constant pain in your back, neck and shoulders. Muscular tension, which places extra stresses on the spine, stretches the ligaments, and distorts body posture can cause back problems. And, for many days, weeks and months, it’s easy to just go around carrying this muscle tension that leads to terrible back ache. But, chiropractors use treatment techniques that alleviate these muscle tension aches. Techniques For Pain Relief Chiropractic Adjustment – a…
Read MoreThere is no question that advancements in modern, Western medicine have done the world a great deal of good. That being said, somewhere along the line, the field of medicine began to focus in on specific ailments and stopped seeing patients as what they are — people. That helps explain why we follow a holistic healthcare approach. By focusing on the entirety of the person, rather than just an individual complaint a person might have,…
Read MoreLimited mobility is very commonly seen among seniors Arthritic pain is one of the top reasons why many seniors are unable to walk without being in pain and it is the reason seniors stop enjoy their outdoor activities. This is unfortunate, since overall health tends to decline as mobility declines. Loss of mobility also contributes significantly to depression in seniors, since it tends to prevent social interactions with peers while increasing dependence on others for…
Read MoreMuscle tension may be the enemy of your back, but holistic healthcare can ease muscular tension through relaxation techniques. Muscular tension places extra stress on your spine, stretches ligaments, and distorts body posture. And, more obviously, muscle tension causes pain! At Lake Pointe Chiropractic and Wellness Center, we aim to: correct any spinal misalignment restore a full range of movement relax and lengthen tense muscles, tendons, and ligaments correct faulty posture relieve any pain caused…
Read MoreFlu season is coming, and the best way to beat it is to prevent it. Comprehensive chiropractic care is not just about addressing pain; when partnered with a healthy lifestyle, it provides a powerful defense against illness. Now is the time to review key ways to flu-proof your immune system. 1. Exercise Moderate, regular exercise has many benefits. One key way it boosts immunity is by improving circulation. With good circulation, cells and substances of…
Read MoreIn the world of holistic healthcare, the quality of the water we drink doesn’t always get enough attention. While we all know about water impurities and water purifiers in our homes, the quality of water usually goes well beyond the debate over fluoride. The acidity of certain liquids and solids can create toxins in the body that ultimately create free radicals. These in turn cause cancer when too many get into our system. Toxins can…
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