Do you or someone you know suffer from chronic back pain? Do you know what to do for it? Chiropractic care has been the standard treatment for low-back pain now for nearly 100 years. But did you know that in addition to chiropractic care, another great way to care for your spine is intentionally stretching [...]
While chiropractic and other conservative treatment therapies have been shown to be the most effective tools for helping improve and prevent low-back pain, I am highlighting two alternative approaches. In our last post we discussed how nutrition can be an alternative approach to treating low-back pain. This post will focus on motion as an alternative approach. Motion [...]
Low-back pain is estimated to appear at least once in 80% of Americans’ lives, causing pain, loss of work, reduction in activities, and often requiring medication or other interventions. While chiropractic and other conservative treatment therapies have been shown to be the most effective tools for helping improve and prevent low-back pain, I want to [...]
At [Core] we take a 3-step approach to treat and prevent facet syndrome. Chiropractic Treatment The facet is a joint, so why not treat the joint? Chiropractic adjustments help to normalize joint movement. This helps to decrease inflammation, decrease muscle tightness and soreness, and prevent degeneration of the joint. Getting adjusted regularly may eliminate the [...]
Facet Syndrome is a condition of the spine that affects many older adults. It occurs when the articulating joints of the spinal vertebrae degenerate and cause pain and a decrease of proper movement. Facet Syndrome is responsible for over 60% of neck pain and nearly 40% of low-back pain today. Some of the common symptoms [...]
A garden can be a great way to help strengthen your immune system. Simply working out in the dirt can be a great training ground for your immune soldiers. The produce is also a fantastic source of antioxidants, which are important for fighting off pathogens. For your first gardening experience, don’t bite off more than [...]
Seasonal allergies are one of the most rapidly growing health concerns today, affecting 50 million people in America each year. Studies show that about 25 percent of the population suffers from spring and fall allergies when mold, tree, grass, and flower pollens are carried in the air. The traditional medical view is that the allergy [...]
Try these recipes for your next smoothie! Green Banana Smoothie 1 Green Banana (Frozen is best) 2 cups chopped kale 1 teaspoon Stevia 1 scoop vanilla whey protein ½ cup almond or coconut milk Raspberry Explosion ½ cup frozen raspberries 3 tablespoons (non-flavored) yogurt ½ teaspoon Stevia 1 scoop vanilla whey protein 4 oz. of [...]
A smoothie can be an integral part of your eating protocols! A smoothie should: 1. Be made with great ingredients. 2. Stabilize blood sugar levels. 3. Provide anti-oxidants. 4. Build muscle. 5. Burn body fat. Great Ingredients A smoothie should be made with the best ingredients available. Choosing the best protein, fruit or vegetable, and [...]
With protein, it's possible to feel full, satisfied, and not grumpy while burning fat! Eating a high-protein diet is an extremely effective way to build muscle mass in conjunction with strength training. And the right dose of protein at the right time can help you lose fat, so you can bulk up and cut up [...]
