Real Function Muscle Series: “Iliopsoas”
The Iliopsoas (il-ee-o-so-az) is a group of 2 muscles that combine and flex the hip (i.e. bringing your knee toward your chest flexes the hip, or being seated your hip is in the flexed position). As a combined muscle it is considered the most powerful flexor of the thigh. The iliopsoas originates at the front […]
Real Function Muscle Series: “Hamstrings”
In today’s world, most of us spend too much time sitting. Few muscles in our lower body get affected more than our hamstrings if we are in the seated position too often and too long. Your hamstrings are a group of 3 different muscles that originate at the ischium bone of the pelvis. The ischium […]
Real Function Muscle Series: “Levator Scapulae”
Your Levator Scapulae muscles run from your C1-C4 vertebrae (i.e. upper neck) down to your shoulder blade. These muscles do the job of “elevating” your scapula (i.e. shoulder blade) on each side. I see peoples’ Levator Scapulae muscles involved in many issues related to neck and upper back problems. This is mostly due to stress, […]
Real Function “Muscle Series”: Latissimus Dorsi (Lats)
Your Lat muscles are located on either side of your lower Thoracic spine. They actually attach to the lowest 5 Thoracic vertebrae. Interestingly enough, they do NOT get their nerve innervation from those nerves. The nerves that directly effect the Lat muscles are C6-8, which are the lowest nerves coming out of the neck (cervical […]
What Happens When You’re Stressed?
Periods of stress activate what is called the sympathetic nervous system (SNS). This innate system is often referred to as the “fight or flight” part of your nervous system. This is our body’s natural self defense mechanism and it was designed to save us in the face of an emergency. When we are faced with […]
Must-Watch Documentary: Vaxxed
In 2013, biologist Dr. Brian Hooker received a call from a Senior Scientist at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) who led the agency’s 2004 study on the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine and its link to autism. The scientist, Dr. William Thompson, confessed that the CDC had omitted crucial data in their final […]
Tides are Turning
If you really think about it, what we call “health care” in America is really sick care. Modern medical practices and insurance companies call early detection “prevention”, which is not the same thing. Allopathic care (the traditional medical paradigm) is based around treating symptoms that are present. Don’t misunderstand me here, we can all be […]
The Glorious Option
1 out of every 2 people you see at Clearview are part of a whole family that gets adjusted. But, WHY? Why everyone? Why regularly? Why for your whole life? My answer: because life happens. We are busy, we all have stresses, we each do something every single day that defeats good posture and good […]
Dr. Sharla’s Top 8 Tips to Keep You Well
Keep sugar in check. This time of year is notorious for massive sugar intake; just think about it: Halloween candy, then come all the yummy “Fall Specialty Drinks” at your favorite coffee shop, Thanksgiving pies, and Christmas parties galore. Sugar KILLS your immune system!!! Double down on the Vitamin C for every sugary […]
Alignment Problem
Want to stop wear & tear in its tracks? Fix your alignment! And no, I’m actually not talking about your tires, although the exact principle applies. The longer you live with a spine which is subluxated or misaligned, the more wear and tear will show up. I wonder if you parents, who are making the […]