Balance and Coordination Training

Balance and Coordination Training

We live our lives through movement. Good balance improves our ability to walk, perform our daily activities and reduces our risk of falls.  Balance is important in all stages of life. Balance helps the athlete perform at a higher level, the parent care for their...
Hamstrings WEAK?

Hamstrings WEAK?

Have you ever suffered from hamstring injury or weakness? I personally have. In fact, it is one of the reasons I became a chiropractor. I first started seeing a chiropractor when I was in junior high. I would periodically have sports injuries related to wrestling and...
Are Neck and Low Back Pain Related?

Are Neck and Low Back Pain Related?

Are Neck and Low Back Pain Related? Patients with chronic low back pain often ask me if their neck or extremity pain is associated with their chronic low back pain?  The answer is often, YES.   A January 2021 study published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders looked at...
Is Your Head on Straight?

Is Your Head on Straight?

Is Your Head on Straight? Neck pain is a common problem. Did you realize that neck pain may be causing problems with your posture and balance? I will share with you a possible cause for this and solutions to help.  A recent paper discusses changes in proprioception in...
Supervised vs Home Exercise Alone

Supervised vs Home Exercise Alone

Supervised vs Home Exercise Alone  – Is it Worth the Money? I have changed my mind. I must admit, I have struggled with how much in office exercise to do with patients. Am I just babysitting patients if I do multiple sessions? Sometimes patients do not want to...