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sciatica

Sciatica

By Jeffrey Haynes | November 16, 2016 |

Sciatica is a condition characterized by pain, numbness and tingling that affects the lower back, hip and legs and is most often caused by compression of spinal nerve roots in the lower back. Anyone who has experienced it once has experienced it enough- the limited range of motion, dull achy feelings and shooting pains can…

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hamstring

Posture and Hamstrings

By Jeffrey Haynes | November 11, 2016 |

Sitting is already the worst position for your spine- imagine if we lived in a world that required us to sit for most of our waking days? This is already a reality for a large part of the populace and the demographic is growing. What’s more is that, regardless of whether our jobs require it…

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back pain

How Diet Creates Muscle Tension

By Jeffrey Haynes | November 6, 2016 |

Muscle tension is not a way of life, but it does define many people’s lives who suffer from the knots of tension that accumulate naturally throughout the day. Posture and exercise aside (these being the 2 other greatest factors), there is an even more direct way that you can affect the severity and quantity of…

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Swimming for Spinal Health

By Jeffrey Haynes | October 31, 2016 |

From a chiropractor’s perspective, when it comes time to get more activity into your life, swimming should be a top contender. The reason? Swimming is a healthy aerobic exercise that helps you shed weight and feel great without the joint damage inherent in more jarring activities such as running. You can start at your own…

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stabilizer

A Stable Core

By Jeffrey Haynes | October 30, 2016 |

What does your core mean to you? For many people, “the core,” refers to an ambiguous group of muscles in the middle of the body that can be turned into a six-pack with enough crunches. In reality, the core is a complex network of muscle groups that influence almost every single movement you may perform…

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breathing

Breathing made Easier

By Jeffrey Haynes | October 21, 2016 |

Breathing is our most essential bodily function: every last cell in the body needs a constantly refreshing supply of oxygen in order to stay alive, let alone produce the energy needed to perform their biological function and keep your systems working smoothly. And if respiration is so vital, then the main muscle involved in the…

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trigger point

Trigger Point Therapy: What’s it Good for?

By Jeffrey Haynes | October 19, 2016 |

In the adult human body, muscles make up between 60-70% of total body weight, meaning that there are a lot of them! Designed first for movement, a secondary purpose of the muscular system is to provide for maintenance of posture and body positioning. It’s no wonder that muscles are among the most sensitive parts of…

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pelvic tilt

The Power of the Pelvic Tilt

By Jeffrey Haynes | October 14, 2016 |

Lower back pain is epidemic and even the healthiest people we see in our office have had some experience with a stiff, achy lower back. While it maybe normal for a pregnant woman in the final trimester, an anterior pelvic tilt is not good news for anyone else. It is a positioning of the body…

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overtraining

Overtraining

By Jeffrey Haynes | October 13, 2016 |

The syndrome of overtraining is a pitfall that only the human can have: under the influence of the reward system in the brain, we innately believe that more exercise should always bring more muscle or more stamina, but this is not always the case. There is a point of optimization beyond which you can actually…

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aathlete

Athletic Performance Part 2

By Jeffrey Haynes | October 3, 2016 |

Regardless of your chosen sport, chiropractic can help keep your body in conducive shape for growing muscle, increasing stamina and avoiding injury. For competitors in high-impact, low-impact and no-impact sports, we can help ensure that your biomechanics are sound so that you can retain your maximum possible athletic advantage. Regular chiropractic helps to:  Maintain range…

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