Self Care Blog

Self Care blogs are on the website in order to help Haynes Chiropractic patients live a healthy and active life.
Furthermore, Dr. Haynes is incredibly passionate about empowering each patient with the knowledge and resources to take control of their health and wellness.
Jeffrey Haynes D.C. provides patients of all ages with non-surgical solutions to healing pain and injury and has been doing so since he began.
Dr. Haynes utilizes state-of-the-art equipment and various treatment therapies to provide appropriate care to each and every patient.
The amazing care provided by Dr. Haynes since he opened his practice is what makes him one of the most sought after chiropractors in Bakersfield, CA, and the surrounding areas.
Please read some of our self-care blogs.
Self Care Blog
A woman’s center of gravity is shifted to the front of her pelvis during pregnancy. This causes stress on pelvic joints and the lower back. As the baby grows inside, this added weight causes curvature to the lower back and places stress on fragile facet joints. This also brings out or worsens any pain that…
Read MorePremenstrual syndrome (PMS) occurs in women during the days before their monthly period. it is characterized by mood swings, food cravings, irritability, headaches, swollen abdomen, and/or depression. The severity of the symptoms can range greatly and last anywhere from a couple days to a few weeks. An estimated three out of every four menstruating women…
Read MoreHeel pain is commonly a result of plantar fascitis. It occurs when the thick band that connects toes to the heel bone, called the plantar fascia, becomes inflamed across the bottom the foot. it is a common symptom in runners, overweight people, pregnant women, and people who wear shows with inadequate support. It is most…
Read MorePinched nerve is somewhat of an all encompassing phrase that refers to everything from subluxations to carpal tunnel syndrome. Much of the time, pinched nerve actually refers to irritated for enflamed nerves that are not in their proper position and therefore not moving properly. When the nerve is actually pinched, in cases such as in…
Read MoreFrozen shoulder affects 2-3% of the population. While it can occur anytime from childhood to adulthood, it is most common in people 40 – 70 years of age. Women get it more commonly than men. The main indicator of frozen shoulder is joint pain and decreased mobility. The shoulder joint is a ‘ball and socket’…
Read MoreEar infections can become a chronic problem for many children. They are commonly caused by bacterial or viral infections after an illness such as a cold. Repeated chronic ear infections can lead to hearing damage and well as problems with speech and development. Ear infections commonly occur when the lymph system in the neck experiences…
Read MoreColic is characterized by an unusual amount of crying in infants, usually defined as episodes of crying that last more than three hours a day more than three days a week for a duration of three weeks, Colic usually occurs between the 3rd and 6th weeks after birth and typically resolves by the time the…
Read MoreNot all of the causes of bedwetting are fully understood. It is most common in children under four years old. Some children have underdeveloped bladders for their age and have trouble recognizing that tier bladder is full. If a child hasn’t wet the bed for a long period of time then suddenly starts wetting again,…
Read MoreAsthma is often caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system and/or respiratory system. which both depend on normal communication between the brain and spinal chord. With this information, it becomes apparent that if thence is misaligned it could be causing an imbalance in the function of the nervous system. Misalignment could occur through various traumas…
Read MoreADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) affects between 3% and 7% of American children, making it the most commonly reported childhood behavioral disorder. Poor attention span, impulse behaviors, and hyperactivity are the main traits at characterize this disorder. While it is not entirely clear what causes ADHD, it has been observed that a combination of an overactive…
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