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Exercise can help prevent depression
Scientists and medical professionals have known for a long time that exercise can help prevent depression, but how much exercise does it take? A recent study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, the results show even small amounts of exercise can protect against depression, with mental health benefits seen regardless of age or gender. The… Continue reading Exercise can help prevent depression
AN EDUCATION IN EXERCISE-Get The Most Out Of Your Workout
Lesson 1 Before starting an exercise program, you and your health professional need to understand what your immediate goals are. Are you trying to lose weight? Increase strength? Train for a particular sport? Do you have any swelling? Pain? Weakness? Are your joints stiff? Once you know what you want to accomplish, it’s a lot easier… Continue reading AN EDUCATION IN EXERCISE-Get The Most Out Of Your Workout
Flu Season, are you in the right “Mood”
Flu Season is right around the corner, are you in the right mood to get through it? A recent study published in Brain, Behavior and Immunity, showed that your mood when receiving a flu shot vaccine may influence its effectiveness. The study found that people that were in a good mood during the vaccination were… Continue reading Flu Season, are you in the right “Mood”
Wrist pain, check your mouse and keyboard
Working with people that use computers all day long, a common complaint is wrist pain. There are many potential causes but this article will focus on the keyboard and mouse. Here are some things to look for: Is the mouse too big or too small? – Many people use a separate mouse with their laptop.… Continue reading Wrist pain, check your mouse and keyboard
Help us help those impacted by Hurricane Harvey
Please join us in helping the the people of Texas and victims of the effects of Hurricane Harvey. These people will face many challenges in the days and months to come. We appreciate the community’s support of our chiropractic and physical therapy practice and want to give back to those in need. We choose American… Continue reading Help us help those impacted by Hurricane Harvey
How to properly set up a computer task chair
Most of us work at computer workstations today which can lead to neck and back discomfort. Having properly set up a computer task chair can go a long way in helping support a proper posture, which in turn leads to less neck and back pain. Here are some tips if you are experiencing discomfort in… Continue reading How to properly set up a computer task chair
Health and Fitness Myths
Growing up we were all exposed to health and fitness myths that stuck with us. Unfortunately, some of these myths resulted in poor health and fitness habits, that inhibit results. Check out these common health and fitness myths that may be impacting you! THE LONGER YOU EXERCISE,THE BETTER YOUR RESULTS Many people think that the… Continue reading Health and Fitness Myths
Are Back Braces Bad For You?
The most common injury in the work place was a back injury. Back Braces were the big “safety” feature in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s in helping protect workers backs when lifting objects. The problem arose when people would wear back braces for any lifting activities and gradually their abdominal core muscles became weaker… Continue reading Are Back Braces Bad For You?
How to treat back pain
A recent article published on Harvard Health Publications cites how the approach to treat back pain has changed since the 1980’s. Up until the 1980’s bed rest was the most prevelant way to treat back pain. By the early 1990’s, use of anti-inflammatory medication and light activity where commonly prescribed. Recent studies now state that… Continue reading How to treat back pain