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 […]
4 ways to minimize allergies between your chiropractic treatments
This summer, allergies have been especially bad. What can you do to minimize your allergies? Chiropractic has helped a lot of people with allergies. At Chiropractic First, we see a lot of children and adults who have seasonal and dietary allergies. After getting adjusted, parents report that children sleep better. Some people have even been […]
Getting a massage: 5 Dos and Don’ts
Have you ever had a massage and felt worse afterwards? It is pretty common for patients to come hobbling into my office after a Groupon massage or a trip to a spa gone awry! Massages can be an enjoyable and helpful part of your self-care routine. Here are the most important things to look for […]
How to help your child with behavior, focus and patience
Children and young adults often seek out chiropractic care at Chiropractic First because they need help focusing at school, or they have trouble with impulse control and patience. Parents have reported that after chiropractic care their child practiced piano for longer stretches. Sports coaches have reported they noticed improvements in children’s ability to focus during […]
Tips for Using Essential Oils in the Bath
When I was writing last month’s blog post, I reached out to a colleague to ask about which essential oils were best to for putting in the bath. Her answer surprised me. She told me that putting essential oils directly in the bath is somewhat controversial. Oil and water don’t mix. So the oils will […]
Should You Use Ice or Heat For an Injury?
Whenever people injure themselves, they’re often not sure whether they should start with ice or heat on the injury to help them heal. The general rule is ice for the first 48 hours after injury. Heat after that. More specifically, ice and heat do opposite things and so should be used in very different situations. […]
3 Emotions That Get Stuck in Your Body
Your emotions exist in your body. These “molecules of emotion” are the reason that drugs, alcohol and food can impact your mood in such powerful ways. It is also why chiropractic care can play such a major role in improving your mood. Emotions tend to be associated with specific organs. Here are the three most […]
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 […]
