What is the core anyway? In order to understand why core exercises can help avoid low back pain, it is important to first stop and look at what the core is. The core is much more than the six pack muscle: Many people think of the core as just the 6 pack muscles. The rectus…
What to know about disc herniation
What is a disc herniation?ย Have you ever heard the analogy of a disc herniation being like the filling of a donut being squeezed out? That is basically what happens to the disc. But letโs first discuss the anatomy a little bit more for a better picture. The intervertebral disc sits between each vertebrae with…
How More Movement Can Help Eliminate Soft Tissue Trauma
Soft tissues that are commonly injured in our body are the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Soft-tissue injuries can occur when we perform exercises and sports activities, but sometimes, our simple day-to-day activities can also cause an injury to our soft tissues. Furthermore, soft-tissue trauma often results in pain, swelling, or bruising. Strains, sprains, contusions, tendonitis,…
What is an activator used by chiropractors?
We’ve all seen it in clinics or come across it online and wondered what is an activator used by chiropractors? An activator is an adjusting instrument used to provide a gentle pulse force to restore motion to the targeted spinal vertebra or joint. Chiropractors use this small handheld device in what is referred to as…
3 Chiropractic Benfits for Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that has impacted more people than ever before in the last twenty years. Some doctors point to increasing air pollutants, shifts in contemporary diet, and lack of proper ventilation at home. Asthma symptoms vary from person to person, and may be mild, severe, or somewhere in between. Shortness of…
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