Technology has created a brave new world of instant communication, constant contact and information at our fingertips. It’s opened doors for many that might otherwise have remained closed. So yeah. It’s a good thing, in many ways. Then again, go to a restaurant and be annoyed by the diners who continue cradling their umbilical cord […]
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The Perils of Sugary Drinks While Pregnant in Springfield
Sugar is the number one drug responsible for so many deaths and health issues across the globe. It is addictive and too much of it affects your life in so many ways. Sugary drinks are amongst the worst due to the fact that they don’t fill you up and you consume more without even thinking […]
Heel Pain: What Is It and How Can I Treat It?
Our feet are complicated things. They’re made up of a complex of bones, joints and (get this) more than 100 tendons. As I said – complicated. And when you have heel pain, you’ve got a problem with the largest bone found in the foot. There are several conditions which might be indicated by heel pain […]
Here’s What Causes Those Calf Cramps You Get While Running
Is there anything more depressing than to be out there tearing up the road, when cramps hit? You’re blazing along and suddenly, they come. Like invisible demons with pitchforks, they stab at you, causing you to waddle your way to finish line. That’s an unfortunate look on anyone but runners dread cramping like no one […]
The Vicious Low Back Pain Cycle of Springfield
We are going to talk about about a research article that a fellow colleague brought to our attention, which we thought was pretty important to go over: Understanding the vicious cycle of low back pain, and how it leads to further problems. The research today comes from the World of Neurosurgery. They look at two […]
Chiropractic, Sports Injuries and Performance
Did you know that 32 NFL teams now have a Doctor of Chiropractic on staff? Over the years, athletes have seen incredible results with chiropractic care and the NFL took notice. What many athletes know about chiropractic is that it’s not just for healing injuries. It’s for preventing them and for boosting performance. In this […]
ACL Injury? Chiropractic Can Help!
ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries are one of the most common injuries of the knee. And while you may believe only athletes are susceptible, just about anyone can experience an ACL injury. Have you got an ACL injury? Chiropractic can help! Read on to discover what chiropractic can do to get you up and running […]
Springfield Doc Asks: Are Fractures Worse for Males than Females?
Are osteoporosis related fractures more dangerous for elderly men or elderly women? We are going to talk about the stats of this in the upcoming article. This study comes from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and is from March of 2017. It looks at the risks of osteoporosis related fractures. It’s likely thought and […]
Chiropractic Care after a Car Accident
If you’ve been involved in a motor vehicle accident, chances are that chiropractic isn’t the first medical discipline that comes to mind. But you should know that chiropractic care after a car accident can be extremely helpful, especially if there’s been a whiplash event affecting your cervical (upper) vertebrae. Asymptomatic whiplash Whiplash sometimes doesn’t render […]
Stretching: The Most Important Exercise
If the ongoing Yoga craze is any indication, giving an exotic name to something most people neglect makes it “the hot new thing”. Because Yoga is exactly that – stretching your body. And there really must be something great about it because Yoga is insanely popular nowadays. But even if you’re not into Yoga-style stretching, […]
