Calling all desk jockeys, office workers, and car drivers! We’ve got a problem: Your body is suffering! All that sitting pulls your shoulders forward and your muscles begin to constrict. But, have no fear, that’s why we’ve put together this video for you. The Scorpion Chest Stretch is a great way to open your body back up and counteract some of the symptoms that form when curled over a desk for a living. Check it out!
Could Parkinson’s Disease Start in the Gut? There is growing awareness within the scientific and medical communities of the strong connection between the intestinal environment and the function of the central nervous system (CNS); so much so that there is a new field of medicine called ‘neurogastroenterology.’ (neuro- = relating to the nervous system, gastroentero- = relating to…
Too often nowadays, our shoulder motion gets confined to a little box; our hands rarely come above our shoulders or below our waists, and we simply rotate at our elbows inward and outward like a bunch of Tyrannosaurus Rexes (and let’s not forget what happened to them). When we get in that box, the shoulder…
When it comes to chiropractic care, many people have questions about the frequency of visits. A humorous joke goes, “How many chiropractors does it take to screw in a light bulb? Only one, but it takes the rest of your life!” While this joke playfully exaggerates the notion that once you start chiropractic treatment, you…
We’re continuing our blog series on the power of sleep by building on the insights we shared in our first post, which explored why sleep is the foundation of health and recovery. In this next installment, we dive deeper into what Dr. Kirk Parsley calls the “non-negotiable truth” about sleep: virtually all adults need eight hours of…
While many of us focus primarily on diet and exercise to achieve better health, science suggests that our wellbeing is also influenced by the company we keep. There are dozens of studies that have shown that people who have satisfying relationships with family, partners, friends, and their community are happier, have fewer health problems, and…
Neck and shoulder pain can be debilitating, keep you out of work, and stop you from enjoying the things you love. Here is a quick and efficient mobilization to soothe the stiff muscles and get you back in business!