Cervicogenic Headaches
What is a Cervicogenic Headache?
Cervicogenic headaches are characterized by chronic head pain that is referred from structures in the neck. The common symptoms of cervicogenic headaches include:
Neck pain and stiffness
Occipital pain (back of the skull)
Pain shooting into the temples and behind the eyes
Pain radiating into the top of the shoulder blades (more frequent in women)
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How much water should you drink?
By Jessica Sullivan, LMT
Life cannot sustain itself without water. We can only survive for a few days without it. Our bodies are composed of about 60% water. We lived in our mother's womb filled with water! Water is vital to survival and the maintenance of our health.
Did you know that we get three times the amount of oxygen molecules from drinking water than breathing? Here are more reasons to drink more water!
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Essential ChiroCare Core Conditioning
Essential ChiroCare's yoga instructor, Sara Perez and Roni Sloman from Bella Prana Yoga Studio, will guide you through a quick and easy routine to support the low back. These simple exercises will help you develop a stronger core for supporting the lumbar spine. Consult with one of our doctors to make sure that these exercises are appropriate for you. Please do not forget to comment and/or ask questions in this blog via Facebook.
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Andropause
Andropause is the decrease in the level of testosterone. This process is usually gradual and is differentiated from menopause which is sudden for women. Andropause typically begins between 35-40 years of age. The symptoms of andropause are irritability, low sex drive, depression, fatigue, difficulty sleeping, erectile dysfunction and loss of muscle mass. Testosterone is primarily responsible for the development of male sexual characteristics but Read More
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Nutritional Support of Menopause
Common Symptoms of Menopause
*Hot Flashes
*Night Sweats
*Mood Swings
*Osteoporosis
*Depression
*Vaginal Dryness
*Fatigue
*Weight Gain
Complications of Menopause
*Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
*Risk of Osteoporosis
*Weight Gain
Lifestyle and Dietary Modifications for Menopause
*Reduce triggers such as caffeine and cigarettes
*Maintain an even blood sugar level by eating small low glycemic meals every 3-4 Read More
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What you should know about Osteoporosis
Symptoms of Osteoporosis
In the early stages of bone loss such as osteopenia, there are usually no symptoms. However, if the bones become brittle enough to cause fracture then symptoms will be apparent.
Risk Factors
*A woman older than 65 or a man older than 70
*Women are at a much higher risk due to menopause
*Calcium or Vitamin D deficiency
*Sedentary lifestyle especially lack of weight bearing exercise
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Backpack safety tips
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) offers the following checklist to help parents select the best possible backpack for their children:
Is the backpack the correct size for your child? The backpack should never be wider or longer than your child’s torso, and the pack should not hang more than 4 inches below the waistline. A backpack that hangs too low increases the weight on the shoulders, causing your child to lean forward when walking.
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Is Chiropractic Safe for Kids?
Numerous studies have shown the safety of chiropractic care for children. Chiropractors take special care by utilizing a very gentle adjustment for kids. Therefore, the adverse effects are very rare. It has also shown to be effective for addressing conditions such as ear infections, scoliosis and musculoskeletal complaints. For instance, ear infections (otitis media) account for the most common visit to the pediatrician. Chiropractors believe Read More
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Essential Yoga for Back Pain Part 3
In this third edition of “Essential Yoga for Back Pain”, our lead yoga instructor Sara Perez, will demonstrate effective yoga based exercises for the management of chronic back pain. As a continuation of the first two editions, these exercises will target the low back area for increase range of motion and core strength. Sara will also move up the spine and show you how these Essential Yoga exercises can help relieve you of chronic mid back pain Read More
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The Essential Yoga Exercise for Low Back Pain
Low back pain is a major epidemic that is estimated to affect up to 80% of all Americans at one point in their lifetime. Our lead yoga instructor, Sara Perez, will demonstrate basic yoga principles for low back pain in this video. Mastering this basic daily routine will improve range of motion and reduce chronic pain. Use caution in performing these exercises if you are currently experiencing severe low back pain or have been advised by Dr. Tran or Read More