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 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 […]
Open adjusting. The benefits.
One of the most powerful aspects of care at Chiropractic First may very well be one of the most unique aspects of the practice. 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 […]
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 spa trip gone awry! Massages can be an enjoyable and helpful part of your self-care routine. Here are the most important things to look for when getting […]
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. […]
