Perimenopause is finally getting the attention it needs in support of the women going through the diverse and often intense symptoms caused by the shifting of hormones. As estrogen and progesterone fluctuate, the connective tissue integrity and elasticity is reduced and muscle mass and bone density starts to decrease. Lower levels of estrogen and progesterone… Read More
Chiropractic and Flexibility
Chiropractic care can help improve your flexibility and range of motion. A study in the Journal of Chiropractic & Manual Therapies showed that chiropractic adjustments provided measurable improvement in the movement of the neck for people who had a loss of normal range of motion between the vertebrae in their spine. A study in the… Read More
Chiropractic and Pediatric Neuroplasticity
How chiropractic supports brain function throughout life Please see the article here.
How Do I Help My Fussy Baby?
New parents understandably struggle when their baby is fussy. It’s hard enough to adapt and care for a newborn, but it takes so much energy and patience when that baby is uncomfortable and unwell. Chiropractic care can help. The Mind-Body Connection A newborn grows at an incredibly rapid rate the first 6 to 12 weeks… Read More
The Power of Breath
As published in the ICPA Chiropractic Newsletter. I had been training, attending births, and working toward my birth doula certification for more than two years before I birthed my first child. So, I approached my first birth excited and engaged in the process, and I largely muscled my way through labor, using all my doula… Read More
Chiropractic and Pregnancy
Here is some information from Dr. Stephanie Bonn and the Canadian Chiropractic Association about how chiropractic care can help during pregnancy: At least 50% of pregnant women will experience back pain, with many suffering from severe discomfort that impacts their activities of daily living. Pregnancy-related back pain can be multi-factorial and rarely only has one… Read More
Your Amazing Body
It’s that time of year again when we love to count things down. So for this month’s newsletter, I’ve put together a top ten list called: Fascinating Facts About Your Body. I hope it will help you appreciate how amazing your body is and encourage you to take good care of it no matter how… Read More
Chiropractic For Runners
For runners, chiropractic can be used for injury prevention because it emphasizes proper alignment of the spine and pelvis. The most common running-related injuries in patients, which range from recreational runners to Marathon winners, are Achilles tendonitis, patella (knee) tracking problems, plantar fasciitis, IT band syndrome and hip bursitis. Misalignment of the spine can cause… Read More
Golfing Tips for a Healthy Spine
Stretch before and after you do any strengthening exercises. Here are some recommended stretches: Side bending works the muscles on the sides of your back and hips Hip rotation stretches several muscles in your hip, pelvis and thigh region The hamstring stretch works the large muscles at the back of your thighs Back extension helps… Read More