This month Illumine Magazine interviewed me for an article on how to choose a health insurance policy. The article explained the difference between a PPO, HMO and EPO and addressed a few other important issues. But there are a few other insurance FAQs that I wanted to answer for you. Below are some of the […]
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Injuries do not cause pain
Did you know that a research study found no correlation between heavy lifting and chronic pain? None! It also found no connection between car accidents and chronic pain. No connection between household activities and chronic pain. The study found that there was no external event that could be tied to the presence of chronic low […]
Movement is essential: 5 reasons not to rest after an injury
While I was at a conference in California last week, a colleague presented a paper on the dangers of resting after an injury. She reported that one of the worst things you can do after being hurt is to stop moving. It is something I’ve written about many times (here, here and here.) However, my […]
Healing after major or minor surgery – 3 chiropractic approaches
If you or a loved one have had surgery, be it a major surgery or a minor outpatient procedure, you know that how you heal is critical. There are 3 major types of healing that need to occur. Fascial healing When ever your skin is cut open, there will be damage to your fascia. Fascia […]
How to increase patience and decrease anxiety
Patients at Chiropractic First often report feeling less anxious, more patient and calmer after their adjustments. Have you ever wondered how it is that chiropractic can make you feel so peaceful, not just in the moment, but for days after your adjustment? Light touch chiropractic care is based on the premise that your body stores […]
Why do I keep waking up at 4am?
Do you wake up at the same time every night? When I ask patients this, they often look at me with great surprise and say “Yes! I always wake up right around the same time every night.” There is a chart in the exam room at Chiropractic First that links certain times of day to […]
The worst position for sleep, and 3 things to do about it
Last month I wrote a blog post about sleep positions and this pillow. Some patients bought the pillow and are really happy with it. (I get no commission of the sale of this pillow. I just think it is really good.) Other patients asked me about sleeping on their stomach. In that blog post, I […]
Is Your Pillow Causing Your Neck Pain?
Waking up with a sore neck, headache or tightness in your shoulders or back can be common. Luckily, it’s a problem that is often very easily rectified. Here’s what you need to do: In addition to chiropractic care, you should check your pillow. Whether you have neck pain or lower back pain, the problem may […]
The Most Important Type of Stretches for Acute Back Pain
The other day a friend called me in tears. She threw her back out and was lying on her back in incredible pain. She thought she should get up and walk around to stretch it out. I told her walking around was one of the worst things she could do. If you are in intense […]
