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Back Care Boot Camp Part I: Motherhood and Back Pain

August 4th, 2011

I would like to take this opportunity to provide answers to common questions that I’ve encountered in chiropractic practice while working with our moms and moms-to-be. So, what’s with the “boot camp” portion of the title? In attempts to combine two of my greatest passions – health care and fitness, I also plan to provide some practical tips that I encourage you to try to incorporate into your daily lives. Simply being aware of small modifications to make some of you daily activities more ergonomic will help to safeguard your body from chronic injury or, at the very least enhance recovery time.

So, are YOU up for the challenge? Here we go!

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Midwifery and Chiropractic: Bonding for Life

April 27th, 2011

Midwives and chiropractors offer care that is personal to each individual and specific to every case. Midwives and chiropractors share the unique ability to assess a patient’s status with their own hands, and both professions are blessed with the privilege of touching others to bring about a greater quality of life.

An Expectant Mother’s Guide to Chiropractic

April 27th, 2011

A great article (compliments of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association) about the changes that your body goes through during pregnancy and how chiropractic addresses these structural adaptations to allow for a more comfortable term and smoother delivery.

Increasing Number of Children Receive Pediatric Chiropractic Care

March 8th, 2011

In a recent press release by the American Chiropractic Association, this article highlights how chiropractors can complement pediatricians.

“It’s very important that a child have both a pediatrician and a pediatric chiropractor. A pediatric chiropractor is not there to replace the role of the pediatrician,” says Dr. Hewitt. “The pediatrician provides medications when necessary and delivers care in times of serious illness and injury. A pediatric chiropractor is there for preventative wellness care and maintenance of the child’s structure. The two are very complementary.” Read more…

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Study Shows How Acupuncture Relieves Pain, Improves Fertility

February 28th, 2011

In addition to using acupuncture for pain relief from low back pain, joint pain, headaches/migraines or arthritis, acupuncture can help to restore a healthy menstrual cycle.

Infant Massage Benefits Both Baby and Parents

January 28th, 2011

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According to recent studies, babies who are held, massaged, carried and rocked grow into adults who are more compassionate and cooperative. Infant massage is beneficial in many other aspects including: more robust immune systems, sounder and longer rest, developing a deeper bond with their parents, and relief from discomfort from gas, colic, indigestion and teething.

The Shoulder Explained

October 15th, 2010

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The shoulder complex is by far one of the most fascinating structures in the body because it has an amazing range of motion, but this all comes at the expense of stability. Many of us have probably experienced some degree of shoulder pain during exercise, and wrote it off as simply being exercise-related. However, that same shoulder may have started to become achy, lasting hours even after the exercise, or the range of motion of the arm became limited. It’s usually at this point where patients present clinically, wondering “which muscle they can stretch out or strengthen” to avoid this discomfort. The answer, once again is not simple, due to the complexity of the shoulder complex. This article will look at the basic structure of the shoulder complex and how the athlete may be able to prevent shoulder injuries, including training considerations.

How To Make Your Workstation Fit You

September 13th, 2010

View Details Here is one of the best and most comprehensive resources that I’ve come across to perform a self-assessment of your workstation to avoid strain while at work. Enjoy!

Motherhood And Back Pain

September 8th, 2010

I’ve been very fortunate to be able to work with my patients throughout all stages of their motherhood – starting from the pre-natal period (providing pain-relief in a safe and gentle manner) to post-natal period (ensuring that their optimal level of function is restored after delivery). As moms enter the exciting stage of expecting a new baby, this excitement may be curtailed (briefly!) with an air of concern in her voice asking: “Why am I experiencing discomfort in my low back/neck/shoulders during pregnancy when I’ve never even had these concerns in the past?” You may even identify with this question since you are definitely not alone. A study in the journal Orthopedics reports that 50 to 90% of pregnant women will most likely experience back pain.

Why are these statistics so high? Let’s take a brief look at the major biomechanical and physiologic changes occurring at different points of motherhood that may manifest as back, hip, neck, shoulder or neck pain:

Wake Up in Comfort: 3 Steps to Choosing a Pillow That Fits

August 19th, 2010

One of the most common questions that I’ve been asked is how to choose the correct pillow. If you find yourself waking up in the morning with neck, shoulder or upper back stiffness or soreness, an unsupportive pillow may be contributing this discomfort or even headaches. Here is a primer what to take into account when choosing a new pillow.

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