Sports and Chiropractic: A Winning Combination

by Brian Jensen, DC
As the popularity of sports continues to grow in this country, so does the need for chiropractic care. Chiropractic can help strengthen your athletic performance and prevent injuries from occurring. Whether you are an individual athlete or a member of an athletic team, you should make chiropractic a part of your sports [...]

Shoulder Pain and Chiropractic

Did you know?
Shoulder pain is a common ailment that affects 10% of the population at some time in their lives.  Trauma to the shoulder or recurring shoulder pain may be an indicator that there is a more serious problem and additional investigation may be required.  Most shoulder pain can be resolved with conservative care such [...]

Weight Loss for Back Pain Relief

The effects of obesity
Patients who are overweight or obese and suffer from back pain may not be aware that their excess weight is actually contributing to their back pain. While it has not been thoroughly studied exactly how excess weight can cause or contribute to back pain, it is known that people who are [...]

Ear Infections

Ear Infections or Otitis media is an inner ear infection generally caused from a blockage of the Eustachian tubes.  The Eustachian Tube allows equalized pressure on the eardrum and allows fluid to drain away from the inner ear.  When the Eustachian tube is blocked, fluid builds up and causes an infection.  The transverse process, bones [...]

Stress And Your Health

Traffic Jams.  Paying Bills.  Deadlines. Pesky neighbors.  These unpleasant or challenging situations create stress in our lives.  So why is it some people deal with these stress situations better than others?  The answer is complex and includes many factors from genetics to weather conditions, but an interesting study in The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological [...]

Asthma and Chiropractic Care

Asthma is a reversible narrowing of the large and small airways due to spasm of the bronchial smooth muscle, inflammation of the bronchial mucosa, and production of mucus.  Asthmatic attacks are brought on by stress, exercise, viral respiratory infections, and allergens such as pollen, mold, dust and animal danders.  One study showed a decrease in [...]