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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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading