Wellness Tips

Tips for a Healthy Spine - A healthy spine is an often-overlooked and essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, approximately 80% of the population suffers from spinal pain at some point. People who are overweight or obese, and who smoke, lift heavy objects, or have had a previous episode of back pain are more likely to experience back pain. Read more. Chiropractic: A Safe Treatment Option - Chiropractic services are some of the safest drug- free, non-invasive therapies available for the treatment of back pain, neck pain, joint pain of the arms or legs, headaches, and other neuromusculoskeletal complaints. Although chiropractic has an excellent safety record, no health treatment is completely free of potential adverse effects. The risks associated with chiropractic, however, are very small. Read more. Staying Fit as You Age - Exercise is often prescribed for patients of all ages to reduce complaints about pain in muscles and bones, but some feel it gets harder to exercise as they get older. “For seniors, exercise can also be an incredible way to be social,” says Dr. Scott Bautch, DC, a member of the American Chiropractic Association’s Council on Occupational Health. “The social aspect of exercise is huge. Pilates is becoming more and more popular among older adults. Seniors can interact with each other while they exercise at their local gyms. Nowadays, many gyms have hours of operation that are friendly to seniors.” Read more. Keep Young Athletes Healthy & Fit - In today’s age of health and fitness, more and more kids are involved in sporting activities. Although being part of a football, soccer or Little League team is an important rite of passage for many children, parents and their children could be overlooking the importance of proper nutrition and body- conditioning needed for preventing injuries on and off the playing field. Read more. Preventing Aches and Strains while Traveling - Traveling can be rough on the body. Whether you are traveling alone on business or on your way to a sunny resort with your Family, long hours in a car or an airplane can leave you stressed, tired, stiff and sore. Read more. Exercise, the Easy Way - Years ago, Americans walked approximately 12 miles every day. Today, we’re lucky if we can get to 3,000 steps. As a country, we’re not getting enough motion in our daily lives. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to take a lot of time or effort to incorporate exercise into your schedule. Read more. A Parent’s Guide to Childhood Symptoms - There are 5 basic keys of health that enable your child’s body to easily adapt to its environment, maintain proper function and naturally boost immunity. This article explains the truth behind symptoms, healing, and childhood illnesses. It also explains when to seek medical care attention for your child.