Your Stress Response System
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 […]
The Wallet Solution
Dear Gentlemen, please DO NOT carry your wallet in your hip pocket…Why, you ask? Think about it; if you sit on a wallet, you’re sitting with one side of your body lifted up. What does that do to your alignment? If I adjust someone and then they go straight to their truck and sit on […]
How do you approach your own health?
I’ve been a Chiropractor officially now for 12 years, and in that time, I have talked to many, many people about their health problems, complaints, struggles and difficulties. But, I’ve also gleaned some incredible insight from those who really do have good health and continue to experience good health. Because of that, I think I […]
Re-Thinking Tylenol
The following is a direct quote from a researcher, author, and investigative journalist featured in the documentary, “The Truth About Vaccines”, a series which I very highly recommend. The reason I want to share this information is I believe it is critical for parents, but also critical for all of those who believe Tylenol aka […]
The 4-7-8 Breathing Exercise
Most people breath much too shallow and that can lead to all kinds of issues in the human body. We need to breathe deeply to oxygenate our blood fully, to relax our nervous system, and to keep your lungs strong. The 4-7-8 breathing exercise is simple, takes almost no time, requires no equipment and can […]
Real Function Muscle Series – “Suboccipitals”
Your Suboccipital muscles are actually 4 pairs of muscles that connect your occipital bone (the back part of your skull) to your upper neck. Your Occiput sits on top of your 1st cervical vertebra called “C1” or “Atlas”. The 2nd cervical vertebra is named “C2” or the “Axis.” These muscles are highly effected by the […]
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 […]