Neck Pain?

Many of us suffer from neck pain from time to time. We often chalk it up to "I must have slept wrong."

Neck pain can stem from many different situations; weakened muscles of the head and neck, a spinal misalignment, a combination of both, or other scenerios.

In order to find the cause of the problem, and examination and x-rays are needed. Then an individual treatment plan can be advised.

If you or a loved one suffers from neck pain, don't hesitate, call today to schedule an appointment.

Check your inbox next week for our upcoming Newsletter that discusses Neck Pain in greater detail!!

Are chiropractors real doctors??

You would be shocked at how many times I get asked this question? My initial gut reaction is something like this, "REALLY???" but then my Doctor inside of me realizes that most people don't know what it takes to become a doctor of chiropractic.

We, as in chiropractors, graduate from a four year school, and then go to another 4 year Chiropractic school. On top of that 8 year stretch, we do a minimun of 900 clinic hours to master being a Doctor.

What can we possibley study for 4 years just to learn to crack a back? We study, anatomy, embryology, microbiology, diagnosis, neurology, orthopedics, nutrition, radiography (studying and taking x-rays) and much much more. Chiropractic school is a total of 4485 classroom hours where as M.D.'s are in the classroom for 4248 hours.

So, now i propose the question to you...........are chiropractors real doctors???

It's never too late.......

It’s never too late to start walking.

No matter your age or physical condition there are many health benefits associated with walking a small amount of time daily, or even every other day. Such benefits include increased cardiovascular endurance, improved muscle tone, decrease risk in heart disease, and you burn calories.

If you haven’t exercised previously, start with simply walking around the block, then after a week, walk around the block twice, and then just keep adding distance. Eventually you can add small weights to increase the intensity.

If you are ready to get walking, call me and I will help you develop a plan for you. Check out our upcoming newsletter for more detailed information about walking.

Your children and fitness

It's never too early to start a fitness routine for your children, a habit that will last a lifetime.

Children automatically default to watching tv, playing on the computer or playing video games without a regular excercise routine. These pastimes are great for stimulating creativity and developing hand-eye coordination, but do not contribute to a child's level of fitness.

1 out of 3 American children are overweight, obese or at risk for becoming either of the two. This information indicates a much greater risk of heart disease as the child becomes a young adult. This young generation is the first that will not outlive their parents..............

Regular excercise and good nutrition helps maintain weight and promote a healthier lifestyle.