WORKING FROM HOME? HERE ARE SOME SIMPLE EXERCISES TO HELP COMBAT POOR POSTURE FROM OUR NEW WORK CONDITIONS. A large portion of the workforce has been forced to work from home. Our Kids are home from College and doing online learning. Teleconferencing, long hours on a laptop, emails, phone calls, Facebook, Netflix binging are all [...]
The immune system includes a set of body defense against foreign bodies and infectious agents. Download the PowerPoint to learn how you can support a stronger Immune System. Download Immunity PowerPoint
A strong immune system is the key to good health. When the immune system is weakened, we are more susceptible to colds, flus, and other issues. Building a strong immune system can be one of the best defenses against infectious diseases such as the flu and other viruses...
There are a vast amount of people who experience back pain at some point in their lives. Back pain is often caused by muscle strains, ligament sprains, disc herniation, degenerative disc disease, inflammation of the joints, fractures, pinched nerves and more. What are Symptoms of Back Pain? Symptoms of back pain include severe aching, spasms, [...]
Decompression Therapy, or spinal decompression, is a way to relieve back pain or leg pain by stretching the spine. Decompression Therapy is a non-surgical treatment that involves the use of a traction table. This type of therapy creates the optimal healing environment for issues such as bulging or herniated discs, or degenerative disc disease. Why [...]
A bulging disc is different from a herniated disc, in that the tougher exterior cartilage bulges, or extends, outside of the normal space it typically occupies. The bulging disc often bulges into the spinal canal, resulting in future problems of the spine. What are the Causes of a Bulging Disc? Bulging discs are common with [...]
A herniated disc, also known as a ruptured disc, is a medical situation where the soft inner cartilage of a spinal disc seeps through a crack in the tougher, exterior cartilage of the disc. A herniated disc can be caused by a number of things, but the most common is aging and the wear and [...]
Sciatica is associated with debilitating leg pain. The pain results from compression or irritation of the Sciatica nerve, the single largest nerve that runs down the spine and leg. If this nerve can freely glide around the muscles, it can function normally, but if the muscles surrounding the nerve are tensed up, it can compress [...]
Plantar Fasciitis is associated with foot pain, specifically around the heel. Plantar Fascia is a thick band of tissue used to support the arch in the foot, and when it experiences excessive tension, it begins to tear. If the foot continues to tear, it may create inflammation and irritation, resulting in Plantar Fasciitis. What Causes [...]
What types of massages are there? There are many types of massages, including Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Lymph Drainage Therapy, Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular and Swedish. Depending on the outcomes you desire and the amount of pressure you enjoy will determine which type of massage you should get. Massage Types Deep tissue massages target [...]