There’s no doubt that a healthy spine helps to ensure you can remain in top shape for your entire life. Here are some tips that will help you accomplish that goal and reap all the benefits!
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Statistics show that about 18% of women and 6% of men can be affected by a migraine. There are many reasons as to why it can happen. Studies have shown that genetics, environment, lifestyle and diet can attribute to how often you get a migraine. Diet is sometimes an overlooked factor when it comes to triggers because we often don't think about what we eat.
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When you do any sort of exercise programming, what are you goals? Is it to prevent a future injury?While it is basically impossible to "bulletproof" your joints so that it never sustains damage, you can try your best to modify your training intensity to teach your tissues to build more resiliency
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Sciatica is a condition that is often misdiagnosed and attributed to any intense lower back pain. Any pain in the lower back that limits your movement or stops you from enjoying life requires attention. However, not all lower back pain is sciatic pain. This type of pain is unique and while it can be debilitating, chiropractic treatment can help.
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Have you been told that Vitamin D and Omega-3 supplements can help reduce symptoms of inflammation? In an ongoing VITDAL (VITamin D and omegA-3 TriaL) clinical randomized trail of 25,871 US men and women, scientists tried to see if taking those supplements actually reduces the risk of developing cancer, heart disease and stroke in people with no prior history of these illnesses.
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In a recent study published in September of 2019, scientists began to look for an association between the amount of skeletal muscle mass in relation to cardiovascular disease (CVD)
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Have you ever had neck pain, gotten an x-ray and your chiropractor said "you have reversal/straightening of your cervical spine" or "you have Military/Text/Desk Neck"?
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Are you fitness goals S.M.A.R.T.? Today we explore what that means and how you can plan your next goals with this method!
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In a study published on 11/4/2019 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to see how much is running associated with a lower risk of all-cause cardiovascular and cancer mortality and is more the better?
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If there’s one concern that we hear a lot from our Manhattan chiropractic patients, it’s how to effectively deal with pain in and around the neck area. Sadly, neck pain is prevalent for a number of people. One survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that, after back pain and headaches or migraines, neck pain was the third most common type of chronic pain reported. So how can you deal with this issue effectively (between chiropractic visits), if this is a concern for you?
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A brief guide and tips for this year’s 2019 TCS NYC marathon!
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Vitamin A is an important antioxidant that helps protect our cells against cancer and other diseases. It is important for cell growth (bones, teeth, skin, mucus membranes, etc.). It also guards us against heart disease and stroke
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When you do any sort of exercise programming, what are you goals? Is it to prevent a future injury? While it is basically impossible to "bulletproof" your joints so that it never sustains damage, you can try your best to modify your training intensity to teach your tissues to build more resiliency
It is very scary when you suddenly get low back pain and you end up having to struggle your way through work and possibly cancel some meetings because you can't seem to sit for a long time. During those agonizing times, you start thinking to yourself: do I need to go get an X-ray or a MRI??
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What are shin splints and who suffers from chronic shin splints? They are most common in runners but can occur in other populations as well. Medically known as "medial tibial pain syndrome", it is essentially pain along the inside part of the shin bone. Repetitive stresses on your bone can cause the connective tissues become worn out
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Today we discuss the importance of sleep and proper nutrition when it comes to preventing the risk of athletic injuries.
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Because we live in the digital age, individuals often find themselves spending long hours over keyboard and on their smart-phones. I realize this may sound obvious, but these activities can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), an impingement of the median nerve that runs through the wrist. Other repetitive activities can also lead to carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Ankle injuries are very common in volleyball players (hence why I used a volleyball for irony) and other sports that requires repetitive multi-axle forces to the joint. I am a big fan of this exercise because it's fun and also a bit challenging for the patient!! You can start off on a flat surface with shoes on, then without shoes and then find a towel and stand on it!
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Looking to add variations to your leg day? Try this exercise! The adductors (groin muscles) plays a huge role in hip stability for runners to volleyball players to dancers and everyone in between.
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Tired of monster shuffles and clam shells to work on hip strength and stability? Try this alternative exercise to test your hip mobility and while at the same time, trying to keep your pelvis and torso upright and hips extended on the opposite side
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