Why did you decide to become a chiropractor? In high school during the summers, I worked for a friend’s family landscaping business. I spent a lot of time planting trees, digging trenches, and installing sprinkler systems and I started having some back pain. My mom suggested that I go see a chiropractor. At the time, […]
By: Charles Blum, D.C. While all doctors ultimately want what is best for their patients, sometimes the concept of collaboration isn’t always considered. Historically, chiropractors and dentists would both help treat jaw or TMJ related pain or disorders on an individual basis helping patients as best they can. However, new research has been showing some […]
Why did you decide to become a chiropractor? I have seen a chiropractor most of my life since I was about 4 years old. My mom broke her neck in high school gym class and has seen a chiropractor ever since to help her maintain mobility in her neck. So I grew up around chiropractic […]
The start of the school year is right around the corner and summer will be coming to an end. With this many of us have already started our back to school shopping and taking advantage of the sales. There is one item that I highly recommend not skimping on: your child’s backpack. Yes, sometimes they […]
Foam rolling: is it hype, a fad, beneficial or just plain painful? Let’s explore what foam rolling is first, then we will discuss the when and why. Foam rolling is a myofascial release technique that uses pressure to reduce and release scar-tissue build up and adhesions in your fascia. This frees up your muscles to […]
Absolutely! Much like Chiropractic care for humans, your pets can benefit from Chiropractic adjustments to keep them healthy and well throughout their life. Pet owners often report seeing increased energy, reduced pain or wagging tails after just a few treatments. Whether your pet is athletic or geriatric, chiropractic care may help to reduce pain and […]
With cold and flu season still upon us and allergy season just starting, many people are suffering from sinus pain and congestion that can also result in ear pain, achy teeth and drainage at the back of your throat. Did you know there is a non-invasive, drug-free approach to relieving your sinuses that is also […]
How important is your nervous system to your entire well-being? Well, the first cells to develop in utero are the cells that become the brain and nervous system. Their continued growth and development are the most important and most impacted in the first two years of a child’s life. So getting your child checked by […]
The term whiplash is actually a generic term that we use for injuries to the neck caused when the neck is suddenly and/or violently jolted in one direction and then another, creating a whip-like movement. Most commonly, after well over a 11 years in practice and diagnosing hundreds (if not thousands) of whiplash cases, […]
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands on, non-invasive technique used to release tension throughout the body. CST evaluates the craniosacral system that is comprised of the brain, spinal cord, sacrum, cerebrospinal fluid and their incorporated membranes. Soft touch of no more than 5 grams, or the weight of a nickel, is used to release […]