This week brought in a lot of people with low back pain. People were sleeping in strange beds and on couches over Thanksgiving. And their bodies were feeling it! Here are some strategies to deal with sleeping in new places over the holidays: Neck position and pillows: You may not be able to control the […]
Health Insurance 101
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 […]
How to leave a Google review
Click here to go to our Google page. Look for “write a review” on the bottom right of our office information box. You will get a page that looks like this: Select the number of stars, write a review then click on post! Done.
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? Why can’t I fall asleep before midnight?
If you have trouble sleeping, one of the first questions I will ask you is do you wake up at a certain time every night. When I ask, patients often look at me with great surprise and say “yes! I do always wake up right around the same time every night.” At that point I […]
The Surprising Causes of Your Headaches
Last week a new patient came into the office looking for help with an old shoulder injury that continued to give him problems. As I began his examination, I noticed that the muscles and fascia were really tight in his injured shoulder. That muscle tension was preventing him from being able to lift his shoulder […]
Can I PLEASE have a private adjustment?
One of the most powerful aspects of care at Chiropractic First may very well be your least favorite. Like many light touch chiropractic offices, we use an open adjusting room. Often many people are getting adjusted with you. You may think that that is dividing the doctors’ time and focus. But those other people in […]
